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Edition: November 26, 2025
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Individual Consultations
Dr. Jim
Gillespie on our Graduate School team
can help you with questions about professional development, academic
skills building, career planning and more. He holds open office hours
on Mondays, 10 a.m.–12 noon. and Thursdays, 1:30–3 p.m., both in person
(127 Grinter Hall) and via Zoom, linked
here . Students who cannot attend schedules office hours are
invite to email Dr. Gillespie and set up and
appointment. Check the Consultations webpage where any office
hours cancellation will be announced.
Career Connections Center (C3) Consultations
The UF Career Connections Center (C3) can help you with curricula vitae or industry résumés,
academic and non-academic job searches, networking skills enhancement,
and more. For details, click here — Gator CareerLink — then email Dr. Michael Goldberg (Career Design Learning Specialist for Advanced
Degrees).
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Lafayette Fellowship
The Lafayette
Fellowship will allow American students to complete Master's
degree-level coursework at renowned French academic institutions, while
also taking part in a unique leadership program. The program is
open to students interested in pursuing graduate degrees in STEM,
Humanities and Social Sciences, and Arts. Application Open. Deadline:
November 30, 2025. Details: Click
here. Contact: Click here.
URA-Sandia Graduate Student Summer Fellowship
This program
provides science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
research experiences that support Sandia National Laboratories’ (SNL)
Research Foundations. . Depending on the appointment location of
the Sandian mentor paired with each fellow, the fellowship will be
served either at SNL’s Albuquerque, NM or Livermore, CA site. Application Open. Deadline:
November 30, 2025. Details: Click
here. Contact: Click here.
Explore MD Anderson
Explore MD Anderson
introduces a small group of motivated prospective postdoctoral
candidates to our institution. Participants will have opportunities to:
Learn about MD Anderson's postdoctoral training environment, share
their research with faculty, meet with potential PIs and visit their
labs. All participants’ travel, accommodation, meal, and
incidental costs will be covered by MD Anderson. Application Open. Deadline: December
2, 2025. Date Event: February 26-27, 20262. Details: Click
here. Contact: Click here.
Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society
The UF Graduate
School invites all qualified doctoral students to apply for nomination
and induction into the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society. To be
eligible, you must be a graduate student who has reached candidacy,
completed your qualifying exams, oral exams, qualifying papers, or
equivalent prior to submitting the application. Application Open. Deadline:
December 18, 2025. Details: Click
here. Contact: Click here.
Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to
Experience Research (HS-POWER)
HS-POWER is open to
students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related
science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as
well as DHS mission-relevant research areas which includes social
sciences. Appointments will be for 10 consecutive weeks during the
months of May-July. Include stipend, travel reimbursement and housing
allowance. Application Open. Deadline: January 5, 2026. Details: Click
here. Contact: Click here.
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One Health and CABI Digital Library
This hands-on
session will guide you step-by-step through effective search strategies
in the CABI Digital Library with a focus on One Health topics spanning
human, animal, and environmental health. Hosted by UF
Libraries.
December 3 • 1 to 2
p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
Survey Tools for Non-Research
Dive into the world
of Microsoft Forms and Google Forms in this live web-training and
master the creation, modification, distribution, and management of
surveys and forms using your UF cloud account. Hosted by CITT.
December 10 • 9 to
10 a.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
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Thinking Strategically
Learn about the
importance of having and articulating a clear vision and purpose for
the team, as well as a goal-setting strategy to identify and work on
goals that align with both the team's and the organization's vision and
purpose. Hosted by UFHR.
December 4 • 9 a.m.
to 12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Coaching Compass: Navigating Your Leadership Journey
Elevate your
leadership by mastering the six essential roles of an effective coach.
This session will teach you invaluable coaching skills to empower teams
and drive performance. Hosted by UFHR.
December 10 • 9 a.m.
to 12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
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Developing your Emotional Intelligence for Workplace
Effectiveness
Explore ways to
understand your own emotions and how to perceive the emotions of
others. Find ways to strengthen relationships, build networks, and find
common ground. Hosted by UFHR.
December 2 • 9 a.m.
to 12 noon. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Stress Management Through Mindfulness and Meditation
We will discuss
stress, stress management, and how to incorporate meditation and
mindfulness practices into a comprehensive stress management strategy.
Each week will focus on a different type of meditation or exercise.
There will be space for open discussion included. Hosted by CWC.
Tuesdays • 2 to 3
p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Livestreamed Fitness Classes
Join GatorCare’s
15-minute live-streamed fitness classes at noon Monday through Friday
to work on strength, cardio, meditation, or stretching. All fitness
levels are welcome — no equipment is needed! Hosted by GatorCare.
Mondays - Fridays •
12 noon to 12:15 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
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AI Learning Academy Training
The AI2 Center is
hosting an AI training to learn how to incorporate AI in your teaching
and learning. Completion of the training culminates in a
micro-credential for teaching and learning with Artificial
Intelligence. It will be free for all UF grad students (use this
discount code at checkout: ailearn25). Hosted by AI2Center.
December 8-11 • UF
AI Learning Academy • Learn
more • Sign
up
Introduction to Microsoft Teams
This hybrid training
is meant for beginners who would like to get their feet wet!
Participants will learn the basics and how to use Teams in the work
environment. Hosted by CITT.
December 4 • 9 to
10:30 a.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
NaviGator Notebook: AI that Works with Your Content
Learn about
NaviGator Notebook. This tool helps you transform your sources—notes,
textbooks, PDFs, PowerPoints, YouTube videos, and more—into interactive
tools. Hosted by UFIT.
December 5 • 10 to
11 a.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
UF GPT: Microsoft Copilot - UF AI Assistant for Work
Explores the various
ways to utilize Copilot, from streamlining tasks like drafting emails
and composing documents to writing Excel formulas and debugging code.
Hosted by CITT.
December 9 • 2 to 3
p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Transforming Conflict
Learn how to build
your conflict competence/fitness to transform conflict and use it to
your advantage for better decision-making, problem-solving, and
relationship-building in the workplace. Hosted by UFHR.
December 10 • 1:30
to 4:30 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Mastering NaviGator Chat
In this training,
participants will learn how to navigate and effectively utilize the UF
Navigator Chat tool. Hosted by CITT.
December 11 • 9 to
10 a.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
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Relationship Strategies
This workshop
provides guidelines for understanding and adapting to individual
differences through observation of their behavior. Hosted by UFHR.
December 2 • 1:30 to
4:3p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Optimizing Zoom: Advanced Techniques for Effective
Meetings
Learn to make
meetings and presentations run smoothly by exploring key and advanced
features in Zoom. Topics include advanced screen sharing, PowerPoint,
files, annotations, and whiteboard. This training will also address
recordings, breakout rooms, and polls. Hosted by CITT.
December 3 • 10 to
11 a.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Teaching with HiPerGator
This workshop will
cover resources that are available, introduce instructors to best
practices for using HiPerGator in courses and provide time to answer
questions about HiPerGator. Hosted by CTE.
December 5 • 11:45
a.m. to 12:45 p.m. • Hybrid/302 Tigert Hall • Learn
more
The Art of Difficult Conversations
Learn how to prepare
for, initiate, and conduct difficult conversations that can yield
positive outcomes. Hosted by UFHR.
December 9 • 9 a.m.
to 12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Communication Confidence
Learn essential
skills and tools to enhance your communication with others. Behind
these skills are fundamental concepts: we can all be better
communicators. Hosted by UFHR.
December 9 • 1:30 to
4:3p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Email Effectiveness
Master how to select
the best communication method for your message, review email etiquette,
and learn to combine email best practices with the tools in the
Microsoft Outlook desktop version to turn email into a valuable
productivity tool. Hosted by UFHR.
December 11 • 9 a.m.
to 12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Promoting Adaptive Learning through Reflective Practice
This session will
assist educators’ recognition of the value of promoting learners’
real-time reflection and enhance their skill in promoting learner
reflection. Hosted by CTE.
December 12 • 10:40
to 11:40 a.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
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How to Decide Between an Academic and Nonacademic Career
This special
workshop series is designed to walk doctoral students, PhDs, and
postdocs through a series of exercises to help them evaluate career
options and identify next steps in building their career either as
faculty or beyond the professoriate. Hosted by Beyondprof.
December 8-11 • 12
noon to 12:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
How to Use Your Master’s to Change Careers
Join us for this
webinar where you’ll learn the importance of having a strong
career transition story; how to network as a career changer; and how to
stand out in your job search as a career changer. Hosted by Beyondgradschool.
December 10 • 2 to
2:30 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
In-Person/Virtual Express Drop-In
Express Drop-Ins are
designed for document reviews (i.e., resumes, cover letters, personal
statements), mock interviews, LinkedIn profile reviews, and quick
Career Planning questions. Hosted by C3.
Mondays, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays in-person (C3); Thursdays online • 1 to 4 p.m.
• Learn
more
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IMAGE: Inclusive Mentor Academy for Graduate Education
The UF Graduate
School's Graduate Student Success team is pleased to announce that IMAGE will be
offered again in Spring 2026—now as a two-credit graduate-level course, IDS 6805.
IMAGE follows a nationally validated curriculum for
mentor training, designed for graduate students in the early stages of
mentoring high school, undergraduate, or early graduate students. The
course is interdisciplinary, and graduate students from the Humanities,
Social Sciences, Arts, and STEM fields are all encouraged to enroll.
- January
22 through March 12 from 2 - 3:30 p.m.
- In-Person
class sessions at the main Gainesville campus.
- Application deadline: 11:59 p.m. on December
5, 2025.
Click here for more
information and enrollment application: IMAGE.
Questions? Email grad-success@ufl.edu.
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