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 a diverse range of experts, 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 2024-25 academic year are listed below.
Events Listed by Month
Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training
Monday, March 3 | 10 AM - 12 PM | Clifton Court Hall 2120
Join us for an interactive session on suicide prevention. We will go over what to look out for, how to ask someone if they are having thoughts of suicide, and how to get them to safety.
Graduate Student Writing Accountability Session
Tuesday, March 11 | 10 AM - 4 PM | Clifton Court Hall 5280 & Online
Do you need designated time and space to get your writing done? Join fellow graduate students as you work to make progress on your seminar papers, theses, dissertations, or whatever else is calling your name.
Writing Series: Writing a Literature Review
Wednesday, March 12 | 1:30 - 3:30 PM | Clifton Court Hall 2101 & Online
In this writing workshop, you will develop a clearer understanding of what a literature review is and how to write one. You will also learn strategies for locating and organizing research, summarizing and synthesizing scholarship, establishing one's specific claim in relation to others’ scholarship, and structuring the literature review.
Mastering Your Finances
Wednesday, March 12 | 2 - 3 PM | Lindner Hall 3240 & Online
Learn how to take control of your finances with this practical presentation designed for graduate students. Discover the power of zero-based budgeting—a proven method that assigns every dollar a job—and see how the "You Need A Budget" (YNAB) software can make budgeting simple and effective. Whether you're navigating student loans, balancing academic expenses, or planning for the future, this session will equip you with the tools and strategies to build a budget that works for you.
Fueling Your Mind and Body: Self-Care in Higher Education
Monday, March 24 | 1 - 2 PM | Online
Graduate school comes with a lot of stress, pressure, and high expectations, which can take a toll on mental and physical well-being. This session will explore ways to navigate academic stress, challenge common myths about body image, and provide insight into recognizing and supporting those struggling with disordered eating. Let’s talk about creating a more sustainable and balanced approach to grad school life.
GradNEXT Pitch Competition
Tuesday, March 25 | 10 AM - 12 PM | Tangeman University Center (TUC) 400 A-C
You are invited to explore what changes you want to make in how graduate students learn and are supported at a local or university-level. Teams will come together to pitch their ideas to the Dean of the Graduate College.
Writing Series: Send It Out! Scholarly Publication for Beginners
Wednesday, March 26 | 10 AM - 12 PM | Clifton Court Hall 4280 & Online
This workshop will demystify: finding the right publication venue (journal, edited collection, etc.), communicating with editors, readying one's writing for submission, and the steps and general timeline of the publication process.
Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD) Digital Accessibility Workshop for Grad Students
Tuesday, March 25 and Wednesday, March 26 | 1 - 2:30 PM, 12 - 1:30 PM | Online
Join the Graduate College for an online 90-minute free workshop focused on creating an accessible Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD). Learn about the common accessibility challenges, and how to use free and licensed tools to ensure your ETD meets digital accessibility standards. The free session will cover document formatting, multimedia accessibility, and digital accessibility checks, with interactive activity to practice the skills learned.
Graduate Student Town Hall with Dean Ward
Wednesday, March 26 | 4 - 5 PM | Clifton Court 5280 or Online
The Graduate College remains committed to supporting graduate students as we all navigate the many challenges locally, statewide, nationally, and internationally. We are here to come alongside all graduate students, and we hope to see you at the March 26 Town Hall and future Graduate College events.
Virtual Panel: So you want to be a Postdoc?
Wednesday, March 26 | 6 - 7 PM | Online
Join us for this virtual panel in which current postdocs will take questions about their experiences. Graduate students are invited to join to learn about what it looks like to be a postdoc in various different fields.
Graduate Student Appreciation Week: Online Care Package
Register by Monday, March 31 | Online
Graduate Student Appreciation Week seeks to emphasize the contributions, impact, and value of all graduate and professional students. The Graduate College in collaboration with other UC departments is offering a week full of activities on east and west campus as well as online to celebrate our UC graduate students. Last day to register is March 31, 2025.
Writing Series: Revisiting Your Writing
Tuesday, April 1 | 9:45 - 11:45 AM | Langsam Library 462 & Online
In this writing workshop, you will develop a clearer understanding of what revision is and its importance for writing at a graduate level and beyond. We will also discuss topics such as revising toward submitting for publication and working with a reviewer for feedback during revisions.
Graduate Student Writing Accountability Session
Wednesday, April 2 | 10 AM - 4 PM | Langsam Library Room 462 & Online
Do you need designated time and space to get your writing done? Join fellow graduate students as you work to make progress on your seminar papers, theses, dissertations, or whatever else is calling your name.
Graduate Student Appreciation Week: Cookie Kickoff
Monday, April 7 | 10 - 11:30 AM, 12 - 1:30 PM| TUC Third Floor Atrium, CARE/Crawley Atrium
Come stop by to get some free cookies, Graduate College t-shirts, and swag to kick off Graduate Student Appreciation Week!
Graduate Student Appreciation Week: Coffee & Donuts
Tuesday, April 8 | 9 AM - 10:30 AM, 11 AM - 12:30 PM | TUC Third Floor Atrium, CARE/Crawley Atrium
Stop by for free coffee and donuts! We will also be giving away thermoses!
Graduate Student Appreciation Week: The Three C's You Need for an A+ Career Plan
Tuesday, April 8 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | TUC 400C
Hosted through a partnership with The Graduate College and the Bearcat Promise Career Studio, this workshop, will offer 3 best practice considerations as well as three amazing technology tools to support your career success. Join us for this fun, engaging session which will reveal the three C's you need for an A+ Career plan.
Graduate Student Appreciation Week: Virtual Professional Development
Tuesday, April 8 | Online
Explore resources for professional development such as resume writing, optimizing LinkedIn & Handshake, and preparing for interviews.
Graduate Student Appreciation Week: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training
Wednesday, April 9 | 10 - 11 AM, 1 - 3 PM | Van Wormer 320, CARE/Crawley G810
Join us for Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training.
Graduate Student Appreciation Week: Mental Health Break
Wednesday, April 9 | 10:30 AM - 12 PM, 12 - 1:30 PM | Van Wormer Rotunda, CARE/Crawley Atrium
There will be different self-care activities/kits, fidget giveaways, and therapy dogs and ponies!
Graduate Student Appreciation Week: The Three C's You Need for an A+ Career Plan (Online)
Wednesday, April 9 | 6 - 7 PM | Online
Hosted through a partnership with The Graduate College and the Bearcat Promise Career Studio, this workshop, will offer 3 best practice considerations as well as three amazing technology tools to support your career success. Join us for this fun, engaging session which will reveal the three C's you need for an A+ Career plan.
Graduate Student Appreciation Week: Virtual Mental Wellness Kit
Wednesday, April 9 | Online
Explore mental wellness resources like printable coloring pages, our favorite meditations in the CALM app, pre-recorded yoga sessions, self-care tips, and more!
Graduate Student Appreciation Week: Ice Cream Social
Thursday, April 10 | 11 AM - 12 PM, 1 - 2 PM | TUC Third Floor Atrium, Health Sciences Building Atrium
Join us for Graeter's Ice Cream and Graduate College swag!
Graduate Student Appreciation Week: Cincinnati Virtual Tour
Thursday, April 10 | Online
Go on a (virtual) tour of the best places to see in Cincinnati!
Graduate Student Appreciation Week: Virtual Movie Night
Friday, April 11 | Online
Join us for an online movie night! This event goes all day so you can watch the movie whenever is best for you! Movie will be announced soon.
Graduate Student Appreciation Week: Virtual Coffee Chat with Dean Ward
Friday, April 11 | 9 - 10 AM| Online
Ask questions and discuss the graduate experience with the Graduate College Dean, Dr. Rose Marie Ward. Please grab your favorite morning beverage and log on to chat!
Graduate Student Appreciation Week: DIY Paint Project
Friday, April 11 |10 AM - 12 PM| TUC Third Floor Atrium
Come hang out with us while we do small paint projects like painting rocks and small canvases! There will also be Graduate College swag and snacks provided!
Graduate Student Appreciation Week: Sweets & Swag
Friday, April 11 |12 - 1:30 PM| Health Sciences Building Atrium
Stop by and grab Bagel Bros cookies and Graduate College swag!
Graduate Student Writing Accountability Session
Tuesday, April 22 | 10 AM - 4 PM | Taft Research Center & Online
Do you need designated time and space to get your writing done? Join fellow graduate students as you work to make progress on your seminar papers, theses, dissertations, or whatever else is calling your name.
Graduate Student Writing Accountability Session
Wednesday, May 14 | 10 AM - 4 PM | Taft Research Center & Online
Do you need designated time and space to get your writing done? Join fellow graduate students as you work to make progress on your seminar papers, theses, dissertations, or whatever else is calling your name.
Summer Welcome and Orientation
Friday, May 16