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Edition: April 1, 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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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.
Fall 2026 Graduate Assistant · UF Center for European
Studies
The UF Center for
European Studies (CES) seeks applications for a Fall 2026 graduate
assistant (GA). This GA appointment comes with a standard nine credit
hour tuition waiver. This appointment might be renewed for Spring 2027,
but continued funding is not guaranteed. Application Open. Deadline: April
17, 2026. Details: Applicants ought to submit a brief letter of
interest and a short description of their (anticipated) research
project or interests (1-2 pages) to CES Associate Director Dr. Bogdan
Dumitru ( bdumitru@ufl.edu). All
applications must also include a brief letter of support from the
graduate coordinator of the applicant’s department. Supplemental
letters of support from faculty advisors or mentors are encourages, but
not required. All letters ought to be sent directly to Dr. Dumitru.
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
Creating Surveys with Google Forms and Microsoft Forms
Participants will
learn how to choose appropriate question types, apply useful settings
like branching and response validation, share surveys and view results
effectively using Google Forms and Microsoft Forms. Hosted by CITT.
April 8 • 9:30 to
11:30 a.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
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 UFLib.
April 8 • 11 a.m. to
12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
Managing Your Research Workflow Workshop: Data,
References, and Researcher Identity
Learn about tools to
streamline research for data cleaning, citation management and metrics.
This workshop will include live demo and hands-on practice on
OpenRefine for data cleaning, comparison of citation managers, and
creating an online researcher profile with ORCiD. Hosted by UFLib.
April 10 • 10 to 11
a.m. • Hybrid • Learn
more
Qualtrics @UF: Getting Started
Participants will
learn how to create and edit a basic survey, when and how to utilize
Page Break and Block, and how to effectively distribute surveys, view
results, and finally manage reports. Hosted by CITT.
April 14 • 9 to 11
a.m. • CSE,
room E112 • Learn
more • Sign
up
Overview of Citation Management
This course offers a
brief introduction to key elements of citation management--from
collecting citations to placing references in your writing--for
EndNote, Lean Library, Mendeley, and Zotero. Hosted by UFLib.
April 15 • 11 a.m.
to 12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
From First Draft to Published Article: Navigating the
Publishing Process
This session will
cover the steps involved in getting a journal article published. The
focus will be on the manuscript submission process. Hosted by UFLib.
April 17 • 12 noon
to 1 p.m. • 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.
April 23 • 12 noon
to 1 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
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Inspiring Trust
Participants will be
able to identify the key aspects of integrity and humility and have
generated ideas and action items to cultivate these aspects of
effective leadership. Hosted by UFHR.
April 16 • 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
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.
April 8, 15, 22 • 11
a.m. to 12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
UFGIFT-Building Connections through Games for
International Students
Take a break from
your studies and come join us for a fun time connecting with other
international students through board games! Hosted by CWC.
April 8 • 2 to 4
p.m. • Library West, room 212 • Learn
more
Storytelling to Find Your Why and Envision Your
Aspirations
This course will
help you leverage the power of storytelling to tap into your passions
and purpose and unleash your best work performance. Your story is
important and meaningful. Hosted by UFHR.
April 14 • 1:30 to
4:30 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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The Multitasking Mirage—Find Your Focus, Flow, and
Finish Line
In this course, you
will learn how to recognize and squash your multitasking tendencies and
recalibrate your approach to work. Hosted by UFHR.
April 7 • 9 a.m. to
12 noon • 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 CITT.
April 9 • 2 to 3
p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Transforming Conflict
In this class you
will learn how to build your conflict competence/fitness to transform
conflict and use it to our shared advantage for better decision-making,
problem-solving and relationship-building in the workplace. Hosted by UFHR.
April 15 • 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 maximize the use of UF
Navigator Chat tool. Hosted by CITT.
April 16 • 9 to 10
a.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
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Relationship Strategies
This workshop offers
guidelines for understanding and adjusting to the differences in
people, through observation of their behavior. Hosted by UFHR.
April 9 • 9 a.m. to
12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Mastering Academic Time Management
This webinar is
specifically designed to address new faculty time management issues and
provide participants with concrete skills to successfully transition
from graduate student to professor. Hosted by ncfdd.
April 9 • 2 to 3
p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
Leading in Tough Situations: Managing Up, Down, and
Across as a Graduate Student
In this interactive
workshop, you’ll learn practical strategies for “mentoring up”: how to
communicate your needs clearly, set expectations, and make the most of
your mentoring relationship. Hosted by GradSchool.
April 15 • 11:45
a.m. to 12:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
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CIRTL Network Teaching-as-Research Presentations
Hear graduate
students and postdocs from across the CIRTL Network share the results
of their Teaching-as-Research (TAR) projects in this online
presentation session. Hosted by CIRTL.
April 8 • 12 noon to
1:30 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market
This webinar is
designed for all academic disciplines who are wondering: How can I
stand out in competitive job market if I have limited industry
experience? What catches an employers attention in a crowded job
market? How do I navigate additional factors in my job search—such as
visas, geographic constraints, or funding considerations? Hosted
by BeyondProf.
April 15 • 12 noon
to 12:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
What You Need to Know About Using AI at Work
This webinar is
designed for all academic disciplines who are wondering: What should I
consider before using AI at work? What resources can I consult to
answer my questions about AI use in the workplace? How can I use AI to
enhance my productivity and efficiency? Hosted by BeyondGrad.
April 15 • 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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Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW)
Graduate
Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) is
almost here, and we’re excited to celebrate you. GSAW will take place April 6–10, with a
special Graduate Student Shopping
Night on April 11 just for graduate
students. Be sure to review the full schedule for event details.
This year’s theme, Legacy of Grad Gators: Orange, Blue, and Brilliant, celebrates the impact you make across our campus and
beyond.
Explore the event
webpage and start registering for the experiences you’re most excited
about
To check it out,
click this link: GSAW
2026.
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