Upcoming Events

Graduate Research Competition

The Graduate Research Competition is a campus-wide event that provides graduate students the opportunity to present their research to faculty judges and peers from across the University. Prizes will be awarded by Graduate Studies. More information is available on the Graduate Research Competition.

Why Pursue a Career in Applied Humanities?

The first of three presentations in a series, "Pursuing Careers In Applied Humanities: Putting your humanities degree to work outside the university." The series is designed specifically to provide attendees with opportunities to learn from and interact with humanities MA's and PhD's that are senior executives in museums, archives, foundations, arts organizations, and public projects. After a panel discussion, a wine and cheese reception with opportunities to talk one-on-one with panel speakers begins at 5 p.m. This event requires registration by February 28th.

Zotero workshop

Come learn about the Zotero citation software that is freely available from Firefox. This application allows you to store, organize, format your citations, and cite your references in your papers. This workshop will cover building your library to citing sources. This event requires registration.

GIS II: ArcMap Intermediate

Work through hands-on exercises using ArcMap and ArcToolbox, and continue learning how to manupulate data and get around in ArcGIS. Workshop may also involve use of extensions (special add-on capabilities) such as Spatial, Network, etc. This event requires registration.

How to Pursue a Career in Applied Humanities?

The second of three presentations in a series, "Pursuing Careers In Applied Humanities: Putting your humanities degree to work outside the university." The series is designed specifically to provide attendees with opportunities to learn from and interact with humanities MA's and PhD's that are senior executives in museums, archives, foundations, arts organizations, and public projects. After a panel discussion, a wine and cheese reception with opportunities to talk one-on-one with panel speakers begins at 5 p.m. This event requires registration by March 7th.

Preparing for Your Defense

How can you proactively prepare for your proposal, thesis, or dissertation defense? What should you ask beforehand? What should you prepare? What kinds of questions should you expect to field? What makes a good vs. a poor answer? What can you do to make this an enjoyable experience for everyone? Seating is limited, so please contact the  Graduate Writing Program to reserve your spot.

What to do to Obtain a Career in Applied Humanities?

The third of three presentations in a series, "Pursuing Careers In Applied Humanities: Putting your humanities degree to work outside the university." The series is designed specifically to provide attendees with opportunities to learn from and interact with humanities MA's and PhD's that are senior executives in museums, archives, foundations, arts organizations, and public projects. After this master class, a wine and cheese reception with opportunities to talk one-on-one with panel speakers begins at 5 p.m. This event requires registration by March 21st.

Managing the Paper Load

Are you faced with stacks of assignments to grade? In this workshop, we’ll talk about how to respond to student writing in ways that support learning goals and help you grade strategically and efficiently. GTAs are encouraged to bring sample assignments to discuss with peers. With Terese Thonus, Director of the KU Writing Center. To participate in this workshop, register at  cte@ku.edu at least two days before the event. A light lunch will be provided.

Writing Dissertation Proposals

Get concrete writing tips for drafting a proposal and revising to improve overall quality. Attendees are asked to bring the proposal guideline from their department. Seating is limited, so please contact the  Graduate Writing Program to reserve your spot.

Abstract Writing workshop

This session provides instruction on the process of writing abstracts of research, as required for journal articles, dissertations, and many other uses. This event requires registration.

Graduate Student Research/Write-In

Join fellow graduate students, research librarians, and writing consultants for an intensive day of research and writing without distractions in a pleasant space, conducive to clear thinking. Workshops and one-on-one sessions with a research librarian or writing consultant will be available. This event requires registration through the Writing Center.

Bioengineering & Postdoc STEM Career Fair

The KU School of Engineering & the KU Postdoctoral Association present this recruiting event, which is open to graduate and PhD candidates.

Spring Etiquette Dinner

This event provides a unique opportunity for students to learn professional and dining etiquette during a guided full-course meal. Seats are $15.00 per student and business attire is required. Space is limited, so please register for this event at the Career Center.

Editing Workshop III: Cohesion and Arguments

Learn principles for making your ideas more cohesive and your argument easier to follow. Bring a hard copy of 10 pages of your writing, and we’ll workshop your text for argument and cohesion. Seating is limited, so please contact the  Graduate Writing Program to reserve your spot.

Graduate Awards Ceremony

More information coming soon
Questions? Contact 785-864-8040 or email graduate@ku.edu

Reflective Writing in the Academy

Join us to learn how reflective writing—such as teaching statement, personal essays, and annual reviews—plays a role in an academic career. The session includes concrete writing tips and examination of sample documents. Seating is limited, so please contact the  Graduate Writing Program to reserve your spot.

What I Wish I Knew Last Fall

This is a special session for graduate students who are graduating this spring or summer and are preparing for faculty positions. Bring your questions for two faculty members, Ward Lyles, Urban Planning, and Eileen Nutting, Philosophy, who started teaching at KU last fall. To participate in this workshop, register at  cte@ku.edu at least two days before the event. A light lunch will be provided.

Intersections: the 1st Annual Kansas Conference on History

A joint effort between the KU and K-State History Graduate Student Organisations, "Intersections" invites proposals with a historical aspect from scholars in any field or discipline. This is an interdisciplinary conference which showcases the breadth, quality, and diversity of historical scholarship being conducted in the state of Kansas and across the midwest region. To submit an abstract, please visit the conference website.

Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

For more information about this event, please see the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony site. Questions? Contact 785-864-8040 or email graduate@ku.edu

If you are in need of an accommodation due to a disability, please submit your request at least seven days in advance of the event to the Office of Graduate Studies. Email: graduate@ku.edu. Phone: (785) 864-8040. TTY: 711.