April 2023

Negotiation Primer- a Professional Development Seminar

Friday, April 24| 2:00 pm | CVM- Classroom 6

Speaker: Sunyoung Kim, Professor in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Louisiana State University- School of Medicine

Negotiation is a valued skill in work and in study.  This seminar introduces you to an understanding of, and practice in, the skill which contribute to constructive negotiation for job terms.  Learning outcomes will be (1) insight into your own negotiation tendencies, strengths, and weaknesses and (2) role play simulation where participants can learn skills they need in the real world. 

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April 2023

Personal Fiance Success Strategies

Friday, April 21 | 3:00 pm | via Zoom

Speaker: Vicki Bogan, Professor at the SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell University

Professor Vicki Bogan will lead a discussion on personal finances emphasizing skills essential for successful personal finance decision making today and in the future. Learn tools and strategies for budgeting, investing, planning for retirement and managing debt.

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December 2022

Affinity, Ally, & Action: Combating Bias

Friday, December 2 | 2:00 pm | via Zoom

Speaker: Christina Alston, Associate Director of Science & Engineering at STEM Engagement, Rice University

Is it really my place, I don't want to cause more of an issue than it needs to be: common sentiments that stop individuals from taking immediate action. In this virtual session, we will discuss  the significance of affinity and allyship for building meaning support groups. Additionally, we will put into practice practical strategies to stop bias actions that negatively affect marginalized groups in the workplace, classroom, and lab settings. Participants should be ready to actively participate in scenarios based on actual events.

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October 2022

Radical Authenticity, Belonging, and Self-Love

Friday, October 14 | 4:00 pm | via Zoom

Speaker: Moe Ari Brown, LMFT

Most people want these three things: belonging; authenticity; and love. In our world, we are most often taught to go on a journey to find these things. In actuality, these three are created through our relationships with ourselves and expressed in relationships with others. If we can learn how to access these three at any given point in time, then we are well on our way to cultivating intrapersonal relationships that reflect the abundance of our own internal worlds.

Radical authenticity is the process of aligning with one’s most genuine expression and embodying this expression even in the presence of perceived opposition or threat to belonging. In this presentation, Moe Ari Brown, LMFT, explores the concept of radical authenticity and how we can utilize its teachings to cultivate unconditional acceptance for ourselves as we grow in our self-love and self-mastery. 

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September 2022

Basic Nutrition Course & Meal Prep Ideas for Busy Graduate Students

Friday, September 23 | 4:00 pm | via Zoom

Speaker: Melissa Corral, Chef and Nutritionist

Join us for a session with Nutrition Savvy Melissa Corral, Chef and Nutritionist, as we cover basic nutrition and discuss easy meal preparation ideas for fast, affordable, delicious, and easy to make recipes for the busy graduate student.

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August 2022

Managing Your Time for Work-Life Balance

Friday, August 26 | 4:00 pm | via Zoom

Speaker: Florencia Ardon, Ph.D., Study Skill Lecturer & Neurodivergent Student Support Program Manager

Join us for a time management workshop lead by Dr. Florencia Ardon to gain some tools on effectively manage your time, prioritize task and learn the art of saying NO. Optional post workshop strategies discussion via Zoom breakout rooms available.

March 2022

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome through Public Speaking

Friday, March 11 | 4:00 pm | via Zoom

Speaker: Yvonne Armenta

This workshop aims to provide strategies to overcome imposter syndrome and improve public speaking skills

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April 2022

Racial and Gender Microaggressions: A Double-Edged Sword!

Friday, April 22 | 1:30 pm | via Zoom

Speaker: Christina Alston, Associate Director for Science & Engineering at STEM Engagement, Rice University

[Student Only Session] This workshop invites participants to challenge their understanding of how their everyday language and behaviors can influence the belongingness of individuals due to basis and stereotypes. In this workshop, we will learn about racial and gender microaggressions, the subtle and sometimes intentional, physical, verbal, or nullified acts against individuals of marginalized groups. Participants will work through scenarios to describe when microaggressions occur and learn how to promote positive change.

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April 2022

Wise Use of Credit

Friday, April 22 | 4:00 pm | via Zoom

Speaker: Brendan Wilbur, CUDE

Maintaining good credit is more than just paying off your balance. Understand the different credit resources available.  Learn how to obtain, interpret, and improve your credit score.  Most importantly, learn how to successfully create a budget plan to minimize worry, prepare for unplanned expenses and achieve your short and long term financial goals.   

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May 2022

Making a Plan for Wellness & Support

Friday, May 20 | 4:00 pm | Zoom

Speaker: Travis Winter, LCSW-R, Cornell Health

Because constant internal and external pressure impacts our health and well-being, it remains essential that we think about self-care, community, and building skills of resilience to have a foundation for academic and life success.  In a time when society expects us to be on a pathway to return to ”normal,” the question of how to acknowledge shared difficulties and uncertainty and find support through our personal and professional networks continues. Join us for an open and honest conversation about our individual and collective experiences that can challenge our ability to navigate the academy.