Register for each event on the CLNx through the links below, unless otherwise specified.
Facebook Live Chat: Katie’s Top 10 Tips
Katie Brent, Gradlife Ambassador
Monday, March 7, 12 – 12:30 p.m.
Join our Gradlife ambassador and current graduate student Katie, who will share her tips for being productive in grad work at this time of year.
To participate, please join the Gradlife Facebook Group.
Talking to New People Online for Graduate Students
Jennifer Pinker, Student Life Coordinator, Gradlife Programs and Katie Brent, Gradlife Ambassador
Monday, March 7, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
You may be feeling isolated and disconnected at this time of the year. Talking and connecting with new people is a challenge that everyone faces (even for graduate students). This workshop will help you develop the skills you need to not only make new connections, but to manage the fear and anxiety that comes along with it. We will teach you how to make new connections during your graduate programs and you will practice these skills so that you’ll leave with experience and confidence to help you continue talking to new people.
Register on CLNx.
Build your Productivity Toolkit to Support New Ways of Working as a Graduate Student
Andrea Graham, Learning Strategist
Tuesday, March 8, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Join us for this workshop to reflect upon, share and learn new ways to increase your productivity during physical distancing and beyond.
Register on CLNx.
Staying on The Path: An Indigenous Perspective on Self-Care and Wellness
Bonnie Jane Maracle, Learning Strategist
Tuesday, March 8, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Bonnie Jane Maracle, Indigenous Learning Strategist, presents using a Medicine Wheel model for planning and maintaining a balance of self as a graduate student to get through the coursework and staying focused. Includes a short self-reflective exercise.
Register on CLNx.
Nine Ways to Find Community on Campus as a Graduate Student
Jennifer Pinker, Student Life Coordinator, Gradlife Programs and Katie Brent, Gradlife Ambassador
Wednesday, March 9, 12 – 1 p.m.
Do you want to hear about some fantastic Student Life programs where you can come together with other graduate students and find community? We will highlight some popular programs and give you time to share with other students.
Register on CLNx.
Relax & Restore: Self-care and Reducing Zoom Fatigue for Graduate Students
Lauren Brown, Mindfulness Program Coordinator
Thursday, March 10, 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
Graduate students need breaks and zoom fatigue has become a big challenge over the last two years. Participate in some quick and easy exercises for stress reduction and healthy screen breaks.
Register on CLNx.
Setting Practical Goals During Grad School in Stressful Times
Alex Merrick, Student Life Coordinator, Leadership Programs
Thursday, March 10, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Setting goals can help grad students make progress in all aspects of their life. This workshop takes participants through different approaches to goal setting, from the well-known “SMART” goals, to the anti-goal approach and many in-between. Whether your goals are to achieve straight A’s or drink 2 cups of water a day, having a goal in mind and a plan to achieve it has impactful benefits. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their own strengths and factor those into their goals, large and small.
Register on CLNx.
Virtual Speed Networking for Graduate Students
Jennifer Pinker, Student Life Coordinator, Gradlife Programs and Katie Brent, Gradlife Ambassador
Friday, March 11, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
The Virtual Networking Event is an exciting way to meet new people and a great way to end Graduate Student Experience Week! We will cycle students through breakout rooms so that they can meet new people and make new connections. Not only will this event be a fun and low-pressure way to get to know grad students across disciplines, but it will help you to develop your networking and conversation skills.
Register on CLNx.
