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@utaustingradschoolGraduate School Dean Sarah Ades officially announced the Office of Career and Life Design - an office with a new mission: empower every graduate student and postdoc to design their future.
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@utaustingradschoolThe Office of Career & Life Design invited their PhD Career Pathway Fellows to an evening at the Austin Trail of Lights! 🤘 We hope all of our graduate students and postdocs have a restful winter break and get to enjoy time with family and friends!
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@utaustingradschoolTwo weeks ago, the Office of Career and Life Design hosted the International Job Search Summit to empower and guide international students on their career journeys.
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@utaustingradschoolWow - thank you for an amazing site visit, @alertmediahq!
Last Friday, graduate students visited the AlertMedia offices and learned about the many possible paths to careers in sales, rev ops, product, engineering, threat intelligence and employee experience.
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@utaustingradschoolIf you plan to graduate this fall, Friday, November 15 is the last day to apply to graduate this semester.
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@utaustingradschoolGraduate students from across the university visited @Expedia on Friday as part of the Office of Career and Life Design's Tech is for Everyone series!
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@utaustingradschoolThe Graduate School office is currently displaying artwork by graduate student Selina Wagner. Selina is currently earning a Master of Fine Arts in studio art (painting and drawing). Her piece Untitled (Legs), an 8x10” graphite on clayboard design, is one of the five pieces featured in the lobby.
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@utaustingradschoolThe Graduate School office is currently displaying artwork by graduate student Laurent Le Bel-Roux. Laurent is currently earning a Master of Fine Arts in studio art (painting and drawing). His four pieces displayed are Untitled (Spring), Untitled (Vessel), Untitled (Floater) and Untitled (Figure).
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@utaustingradschoolTech Is for Everyone, a series introducing grad students from diverse backgrounds to exciting tech career paths, begins this week! 🚀
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Event StatusScheduledMonday January 20, 2025 - Friday February 7, 2025, All dayJoin us for an introductory, asynchronous crash course in the cognitive theories underlying learning and memory. Discover how you can leverage these theories to encourage deep, meaningful, long-lasting learning for your students.
Event StatusScheduledWednesday January 22, 2025, 9:00 am - 10:30 amPeter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.138Join the Office of Career and Life Design and the Graduate School's weekly breakfast, coffee and conversation for First-Gen grad students and postdocs. Come chat with other grad students about life as a First-Gen grad student or postdoc at UT while enjoying coffee and pastries.
Event StatusScheduledWednesday January 22, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pmIn this hands-on, collaborative workshop, participants will learn about the backwards design theory of lesson planning and will have the opportunity to collaboratively review and discuss a sample STEM or sample Humanities lesson plan to reflect on the features of effective lesson plans. Instructors will practice generating a clear learning outcome, assessment, and class activity based on their current teaching appointment and with their current students in mind. Participants will leave the session with an outline that may serve as the foundation for a lesson plan they will use during the semester.
Event StatusScheduledFriday January 24, 2025, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pmPeter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.142 - Classrooms ABCThis event is designed specifically for graduate students who are gearing up to apply for summer internships. Gain the confidence and skills you need with our comprehensive support, resources and expert guidance.
Event StatusScheduledMonday January 27, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 amPeter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.134 Conference RoomAre you a graduate student or postdoc looking to polish your resume before application deadlines or the upcoming career fairs? Come to our interactive Resume Lab event! Pair up with peers for valuable feedback on your resume drafts and get expert advice.
Event StatusScheduledMonday January 27, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmPeter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.142 - Classrooms ABCJoin us for an interactive workshop designed specifically for graduate students and postdocs to enhance your resume writing skills. This session will cover the essentials of creating a compelling resume that stands out to employers.
Event StatusScheduledMonday January 27, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pmPeter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.134 Conference RoomAre you a graduate student or postdoc looking to polish your resume before application deadlines or the upcoming career fairs? Come to our interactive Resume Lab event! Pair up with peers for valuable feedback on your resume drafts and get expert advice.
Event StatusScheduledTuesday January 28, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmIn this hands-on, collaborative workshop, participants will learn about the backwards design theory of lesson planning and will have the opportunity to collaboratively review and discuss a sample STEM or sample Humanities lesson plan to reflect on the features of effective lesson plans. Instructors will practice generating a clear learning outcome, assessment, and class activity based on their current teaching appointment and with their current students in mind. Participants will leave the session with an outline that may serve as the foundation for a lesson plan they will use during the semester.
