Career Workshops for Grad Students Offered in September
9/23/2012
Several different career workshops are being offered to grad students in September:
Junior Faculty Members Share All...About Being a New Faculty Member
Time: Wednesday, September 26, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Room 142, Psychology Building
A panel discussion with time left over for audience questions. Panel members include:
Mary Kraft (Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering)
Brian Ogolsky (Human and Community Dev.)
Shelley Weinberg (Philosophy)
Add questions for the panel to address on CTEN's Facebook page. This event is sponsored by the College Teaching Effectiveness Network. For more information, visit CTEN online.
Register for CareerSTART
Time: Thursday, September 27, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: 304 Coble Hall
Are you starting to think about your career after graduation? Whether you are in your first year or fifth, take advantage of your opportunities in graduate school to learn new skills and explore possibilities. Developing as a professional will assist you as you make the transition from graduate school to the next stage in your career, and CareerSTART is here to help.
The CareerSTART program is a streamlined guide to resources at Illinois and elsewhere and provides tools to help you prioritize and achieve your goals. CareerSTART focus areas are organized to help you develop a comprehensive, well-rounded set of skills that will enhance your career potential.
Registration is required for this event.
Employment Authorization Opportunities for Graduate Students on J-1 Visas
Time: September 24, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m
Location: Room 210, Illini Union
Associate Director Sondra Schrieber from the Office of International Student and Scholar services will discuss employment authorization opportunities available to UIUC international students on J-1 visas. This workshop will give overview information on AT work authorization as well as information about how to apply. Co-Sponsored by the Graduate College and the Office of International Student and Scholar Services.