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Edition: March 18, 2026
Distributed to: All Graduate Students, Associate
Deans, Coordinators, Staff, and Graduate School Staff
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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 scheduled office hours are
invited to email Dr. Gillespie and set up an
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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Supplemental Retention Scholarship (SRS)
This scholarship has
long been a lifeline to get PhD and MFA Grad Gators over the finish
line — by providing much-needed tuition relief to those in that final
stage of dissertation or final project during their graduating semester
when they have exhausted their funding contract. Application Open. Deadline: March
20, 2026. Details: Click
here.
Graduate Internship Initiative
This program pairs
graduate students like you with local community partners for
award-funded professional experiences that allow you to apply and
develop your skills in a non-academic setting, expand your network, and
contribute to a meaningful project. Application Open. Deadline: March
25, 2026. Details: Click
here.
Summer Institute in Computational Social Science
(SICSS-UF)
The Summer Institute
aims to bring together graduate students and postdoctoral researchers
interested in computational social science. The Summer Institute is for
both social scientists and data scientists, broadly conceived (June 15
to June 19, 2026). Application Open. Deadline: April 10, 2026. Details: Click
here.
Curated Funding Searches by UF SRD
Access to a curated
funding search crafted by the Strategic Research Development (SRD) team
and designed specifically for the UF Research community. Details: Click
here.
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Research Training from Elsevier Researcher Academy
If you are a
Master’s, PhD student, or early-career researcher, this is a goldmine
you should not ignore. Elsevier Researcher Academy is offering free,
high-quality courses covering the entire research journey — from
literature review to responding to reviewers. Hosted by Research Academy.
Asynchronous •
Online • Learn
more
Zotero
Do you want a
citation management tool that works for you here and for your career
beyond UF? Learn about Zotero, an open-source citation management
software that you can use. Hosted by UFLib.
March 23 • 12 noon
to 1 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
Researching the News
Discover the best
strategies for finding, accessing, and saving historical and current,
national and international news content for your research. Hosted by UFLib.
March 24 • 3 to 3:50
p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
Qualtrics @UF: Beyond the Basics
Participants will
learn how to use skip, display, branch logics, and question
randomization in Qualtrics. Hosted by CITT.
March 25 • 9 to 11
a.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Introduction to PsycINFO
This workshop will
go over the basics of how to run a search in PsycINFO using keywords
and subject headings, as well as filtering, saving, and exporting
search results. Hosted by UFLib.
March 26 • 11 a.m.
to 12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
Intro to NSF I-Corps
The I-Corps™ program
is an immersive, entrepreneurial training program that facilitates the
transformation of invention to impact. Learn about the I-Corps program
and how it can advance your technology and career. Hosted by UF
Innovate.
March 26 • 12 noon
to 1 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
20 Minutes to Impact Series: Demonstrating impact using
Altmetric Explorer
Explore alternative
metrics in Altmetric Explorer and learn how they might be useful in
demonstrating your research impact. Hosted by UFLib.
April 3 • 12 noon to
12:30 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
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Priorities, Planning, and Delegation
Attend this session
and learn: – The basic ways to use your time wisely. – The difference
between importance and urgency. – The benefits of delegation. Hosted by
UFHR.
March 24 • 9 a.m. to
12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Mastering the Challenge of Managing Employees
Supervisors who need
to analyze and manage problem employees will learn how to get the
workplace back on track to productivity. Hosted by UFHR.
March 24 • 1:30 to
4:30 p.m. • HR Building, room 120 • Learn
more • Sign
up
Communication for Managers
Learn how to
identify key issues, challenges, and strategies to help managers
communicate effectively with team members. Hosted by UFHR.
March 26 • 9 a.m. to
12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Critical Thinking
This session will
consider how critical thinking, along with self-awareness and
understanding of the mental shortcuts we often and unknowingly take,
can be integrated into a process to help cultivate good judgment.
Hosted by UFHR.
March 31 • 9 a.m. to
12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
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Group Counseling
Feeling overwhelmed
by college, family stuff, or just life in general? You’re not alone —
and that’s exactly why group counseling exists. Group counseling offers
a supportive space to handle stress, see others facing similar
challenges, and learn practical coping strategies through real
conversations and shared experiences. Hosted by CWC.
Different
groups/times • Learn
more
Stress Management through Mindfulness and Meditation
We will talk about
stress, stress management, and how to use meditation and mindfulness
practices as part of a stress management strategy. Hosted by CWC.
March 24, 31 • 10 to
11:30 a.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Influence: Leveraging Relationships for Change
Explore how 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.
March 25 • 9 a.m. to
12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
The Power of Self-Compassion
The Power of
Self-Compassion is a three-part didactic, interactive, and experiential
workshop. Learn skills to improve your well-being through practicing
self-compassion. All sessions in the series will include skill-building
exercises. Hosted by CWC.
March 25, April 8 •
11 a.m. to 12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Riding Emotional Waves
This weekly drop-in
workshop will focus on building skills to gain more control on emotions
and reduce suffering. Participants will learn core mindfulness and
emotion regulation skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Hosted by CWC.
January 22 - April 2
• 3 to 4 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Therapeutic Horticulture Program for UF Students
Join your peers in
the greenhouse at Wilmot Gardens for free weekly stress reduction and
well-being enhancement. No plant experience required. Free parking and
lots of plants to take home!. Hosted by UF
Wilmot Botanical Gardens.
January 27 - April
30 • Multiple session times • Wilmot Botanical Gardens • Learn
more • Sign
up
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Mastering NaviGator Chat
In this training
participants will learn how to navigate and maximize the use of UF
Navigator Chat tool. Hosted by CITT.
March 24 • 2 to 3
p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Image and Video Editors: GIMP and Clipchamp
In this online
interactive training session, we will explore the essential features of
two powerful editing tools: GIMP for image editing and Clipchamp for
video creation. Hosted by CITT.
March 25 • 9:30 to
11:30 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.
March 31 • 9 to 10
a.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Effortless Appointments with Microsoft Bookings
This user-friendly
appointment scheduling software makes scheduling appointments a breeze.
Join this training and discover how it can simplify your life. Hosted
by CITT.
April 2 • 9 to 10
a.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
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Navigating Copyright in Artificial Intelligence
As instructors and
students encounter AI in new ways, this session will explore questions
about copyright’s role in shaping tools we use and the work we create.
Hosted by CTE.
March 25 • 12:50 to
1:50 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
Academic Writing
We’ll explore
practical strategies for writing with your audience at the forefront so
your research clearly communicates its significance and captures reader
interest. Hosted by GradSchool.
April 1 • 11:45 a.m.
to 12:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
Email Effectiveness
In this workshop,
we’ll: – Define “listening” and how it impacts your work. – Recognize
and deal with the barriers between the listener and the speaker. –
Practice good listening techniques and identify ways to make them work
for you. Hosted by UFHR.
April 2 • 9 a.m. to
12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Getting Started with AI: Research and Writing
Enhance research and
writing with AI functionality in academic and professional research.
Explore ways to manage citations, translations, and co-create
high-quality content. Hosted by CTE.
April 2 • 12:50 to
1:20 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
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Non-Academic Job Search
This workshop will
help graduate students understand key differences, including hiring
cycles, application materials, interview structures, and professional
communication norms. Hosted by GradSchool.
March 25 • 11:45
a.m. to 12:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
How to Build a Stand-Out LinkedIn Profile
This webinar is
designed for all academic disciplines who are wondering: Why is
LinkedIn an important part of a nonacademic job search? How should I
use LinkedIn strategically and effectively in my job search? What makes
a good LinkedIn profile? How should I craft one as a PhD exploring
nonacademic careers? Hosted by BeyondProf.
April 1 • 12 noon to
12:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
What to Do If You’re Getting Interviews but No Job
Offers
This virtual
workshop is designed for master’s students from all academic
disciplines who are wondering: How can I strengthen my interview
strategy? How can I strengthen my job search strategy? What are next
steps I can take to move my job search forward? Hosted by BeyondGrad.
April 1 • 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 • Learn
more
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Interface Teaching Conference 2026
The Interface
Teaching Conference is a dynamic two-day event designed to support and
inspire educators both within and beyond the University of Florida.
This annual gathering brings together faculty, staff, graduate
assistants, post-docs, and academic leaders from diverse institutions
to explore innovative strategies in teaching, learning, and research.
Event Details:
- Date: April 28-29, 2026
- Location: Reitz Union Grand Ballroom, Gainesville,
FL
- Time:
- Day
1: 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Day
2 8:15am – 2:30pm
- Registration Cost: (includes breakfast and
lunch)
To more
information, click this link: Conference.
To register, click on this link: Register
Here.
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