Graduate Student Events
The Graduate College creates a robust intellectual environment across the UC community. Regular events, lectures, and workshops afford students the opportunity to engage ideas across disciplinary boundaries, learn from experts in their field, and provide a stepping stone towards the direction of their future.
All events are posted below and continuously updated.
Calendar of Events
Events for the 2025-26 academic year are listed below.
World Kindness Week
November 10–16
The Graduate College is once again celebrating World Kindness Week by recognizing and thanking graduate students who have gone out of their way to spread kindness and compassion. Graduate faculty and staff were asked to nominate students that have demonstrated true acts of kindness to be 2025. Out of the 29 students nominated, two winners were selected: Hannah Louise Frame and Eaman Abay.
If you would like some ideas on making your own Declaration of Kindness, check out our Kindness Toolkit. Remember, even a small act of kindness can make a huge impact on someone else. Let’s work on making World Kindness Day every day!
Creating an Outstanding CV
Monday, November 17 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Clifton Court Hall 2260
In this writing workshop meant for graduate students from every discipline, this workshop will define what a CV is, how a CV is typically read, review the standard content and format for a CV, describe how disciplinary differences show up in CVs, and offer basic tips for styling a CV. Attendees will have time to work on their CV and get peer feedback from others.
Write Now! Graduate Student Writing Accountability Group
Tuesday, November 18 | 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Langsam Library Room 475
Do you need designated time and space to get your writing done? So do we! Join us as we work to make progress on our seminar papers, theses, dissertations, creative writing or whatever else is calling our names. We'll provide structured time, a quiet space, free food, and camaraderie. You just need to bring a writing goal and something to write on! Students are welcome to drop in or stay the entire time. Open to all graduate students and post docs!
Bootcamp: Working on Final Papers/Projects
Wednesday, December 3 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Langsam Library Room 462
This bootcamp is meant for graduate students from every discipline and will provide a space for students to work on any writing project (for courses, publications, or otherwise) and receive assistance when needed.
Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremonies
Friday, December 12 | Fifth Third Arena
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
- Doors open: 7:30am
- Ceremony begins: 9:00am
Master's and Undergraduate Ceremony
- Doors open: 1:30pm
- Ceremony begins: 3:00pm
3MT Workshop: Communicating Research Effectively to General Audiences
Tuesday, January 27 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Online
Dr. Melissa Jacquart is an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department and director of curriculum and pedagogy for the Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS) at the University of Cincinnati. Her research focuses on philosophy, public understanding of science, and effective teaching methodologies. Dr. Jacquart will teach competitors strategies and skills for navigating cross-disciplinary communication.
This workshop is open to all graduate students; participation in the Three Minute Thesis competition is not required.