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Edition: April 15, 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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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.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Learn about exciting
opportunities for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate or professional
study, conduct research, or teach English abroad through the Fulbright
Program. Date & Time: April 28, 2026. 3 to 4 p.m. (Online via Zoom) Sign-up: Click
here. Questions? Email Hanna
Clark at the UF Office of
Prestigious Awards ( hclark1@ufl.edu).
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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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
Qualtrics @UF: Beyond the Basics
In this workshop,
hands-on exercises will teach participants how to use skip, display,
branch logic, and question randomization. Hosted by CITT.
April 21 • 9 to
10:30 a.m. • CSE,
room E112 • Learn
more • Sign
up
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
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
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The New Manager
Learn how to manage
the challenges of being a new manager–whether it is a result of being
new to a work unit, shifting from peer to supervisor, or just being new
to management in general. Hosted by UFHR.
April 30 • 1:30 to
4:30 p.m. • 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 15, 22 • 11
a.m. to 12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Managing Stress by Shifting Our Self-Talk
In this interactive
webinar, we’ll cover simple strategies for shifting our self-talk to
reduce stress and enhance our well-being. Hosted by ncfdd.
April 28 • 1 to 2
p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
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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.
April 21 • 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 UFIT.
April 22 • 11 a.m.
to 12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Introduction to Microsoft Teams
This webinar covers
the essentials of Teams, including becoming familiar with the interface
and communicating within a team. Attendees will also learn how to
customize a team for professional needs. Hosted by UFIT.
April 23 • 2 to 3:30
p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
App Snap: Copilot Agents
Learn how Microsoft
Copilot agents work and how instruction prompts help Copilot respond
more consistently to your tasks. Hosted by UFIT.
April 29 • 11 to
11:30 a.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
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The Art of Difficult Conversations
Learn how to prepare
for, initiate and conduct difficult conversations that can yield
positive outcomes. Hosted by UFHR.
April 23 • 9 a.m. to
12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more • Sign
up
Words Matter: How Everyday Communication Shapes a
Culture of Civility
This course invites
you to explore how intentional, compassionate communication fosters a
more civil and caring workplace – the kind of communication that
influences a positive workplace culture, psychological safety, and a
shared sense of belonging. Hosted by UFHR.
April 29 • 9 a.m. to
12 noon • HR Building, room 120 • Learn
more • Sign
up
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International Student Series: What is Your Immigration
Plan?
Thinking about life
after graduation? Let’s talk visas. If you’re an international student
exploring how to stay and work in the U.S. after college, this session
is for you. Hosted by C3.
April 21 • 11 a.m.
to 12 noon • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
Networking & LinkedIn
This workshop will
address the skills, tips, and tricks needed to network and utilize
LinkedIn during your job search. Hosted by GradSchool.
April 22 • 11:45
a.m. to 12:45 p.m. • Online via Zoom • Learn
more
PhD Career Conference
If you’re in the
final year of your program, a postdoc planning your next steps, or a
graduate student exploring your career options, this conference series
is for you. Over the course of the week, you’ll learn what it takes to
build a meaningful career beyond the professoriate. Hosted by BeyondProf.
May 4-8 • 12 noon to
12:45 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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Deadline to Register is April 15
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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