Past Events

Join us for an informal opportunity for students to engage directly with Graduate School Dean Sarah Ades and have a relaxed conversation to discuss ideas, ask questions or simply connect. This is your chance to share your thoughts and hear from the dean in an open, welcoming setting.

Are you a graduate student or postdoc looking to enhance your LinkedIn profile? Come to our interactive LinkedIn Lab event! Pair up with peers to review and improve your LinkedIn profiles, and get expert advice on crafting a compelling headline, summary, and experience sections that highlight your skills and achievements.

Prepare for the Empower Your Pitch competition in this interactive session! Attendees will learn best practices for scripting a pithy, engaging and effective 3-minute pitch.

Through hands-on activities and discussion, this workshop will introduce you to student-centered grading practices and some time-saving tips for managing your workload.

Learn how to turn LinkedIn into a powerful job search tool at this interactive workshop from the Office of Career and Life Design!

Are you looking to stand out in today’s competitive job market? Are you interested in attending SXSW for free? Join us for an engaging 1-hour session where you'll learn how to leverage the best practices of customer discovery to enhance your career search, connect with the right people and have the opportunity to win a free SXSW badge.

Join 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.

Changing careers and not sure how to present your previous experience on your resume? Learn how to turn your prior career into your competitive advantage in this interactive virtual workshop from the Office of Career and Life Design!

Please join us for Coffee and Connections Hour! Are you an international graduate student or postdoc eager to brew up success in your career journey? Look no further! Join us for an invigorating and enlightening experience at the Coffee and Connections Hour, where meaningful conversations blend perfectly with the aroma of delicious coffee.

Through hands-on activities and discussion, this workshop will introduce you to student-centered grading practices and some time-saving tips for managing your workload.