Graduate Professional Development Sessions

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Graduate Professional Development Sessions - Spring 2026

This series of virtual webinars and in-person workshops is designed for CSU Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows. Sessions this semester focus on topics identified as priorities through graduate student feedback: career readiness and financial success. We’ve designed these sessions to be interactive and engaging, offering practical insights from experts.

A description of each session is included below.

Registration is required a week in advance for in-person events and 24-hours in advance of virtual webinars.

If you sign up, please show up. We understand that things come up and emergencies happen, but whenever possible please attend the sessions you register for. You may update your registration by returning to this form (which can be accessed via email) up to 24 hours before the event. Thank you.

You can register for additional virtual professional development sessions hosted by other Colorado universities at: grad-co.org

Find additional professional development events and resources at: graduateschool.colostate.edu/professional-development

We look forward to working with you as you build your professional skills this semester!

Please use your CSU email to register!

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Which best identifies your academic status: *

Postdoctoral Fellow

Doctoral student

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If a student, what format is your degree program? *

Residential (in-person)

Online

Hybrid

Not a student

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College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS)

College of Business (COB)

College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS)

College of Liberal Arts (CLA)

College of Natural Sciences (CNS)

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS)

College of Engineering (COE)

College of Natural Resources (CNR)

Special Academic Unit

Other:

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Feb. 10 | 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. | In-person | Lunch provided

Navigating Your Post-Graduate Career Path

Learn about two new career-readiness tools designed specifically for graduate students: Beyond the Professoriate and Beyond Graduate School. Discover how these resources can assist you with career exploration, job searching, interviewing, networking, and more. The session will also feature insights from the Career Center, which will highlight existing in-person services.

Session led by Dr. Sara Anne Tompkins, Associate Dean of Student Services at the Graduate School and Chase Weldon, Career Education Manager at CSU's Career Center.

I will attend this event from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. in the LSC 390

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March 24 | 12-1:30 p.m. | In-person | Lunch provided

Money Matters: Graduate Funding and Financial Wellness for Today and Tomorrow

Learn how to strategically apply for graduate-level funding, what the differences between public and private funding sources are and gain valuable insights into managing finances effectively. The session will also feature expert advice on budgeting, saving, investing, and planning for long-term financial health.

Session led by Mary Swanson, Program Director of the Office of Scholarship and Fellowship Advising and her colleague Alley Woods.

I will attend this event from 12:00- 1:30 p.m. in the LSC 390

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March 31 | 12 - 1:00 p.m. | Virtual

Know Your Financial Aid Options

Learn about what financial aid options are available for graduate school at CSU with a focus on unsubsidized, Grad PLUS, and alternative loans. Learn what to consider when weighing your options and how financial aid may be affected by scholarships, assistantships, or other stipends.

Session led by Emily Fitch, Assistant Director of Student Success in the Office of Financial Aid.

Here is the link to join the workshop on Microsoft Teams.

I will attend this event from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Microsoft Teams

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April 21 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Virtual

Writing a Powerful Teaching Philosophy/Statement

A Teaching Philosophy or Teaching Statement is one of the most important documents you'll include in applications for professorial positions in colleges and universities. This workshop offers insight into the purposes and common characteristics of this document, as well as practical strategies for developing a powerful Teaching Statement tailored to the position for which you're applying.

Session led by Lisa Langstraat from CSU's Writing Center.

Here is the link to join the workshop on Microsoft Teams.

I will attend this event from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Microsoft Teams

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April 28 | 12-1:00 p.m. | Virtual
Develop Your Personal Brand

This session will provide students with exercises to develop their public-facing personal brand. If you want to freshen your LinkedIn profile or your web presence for the job market, Amy Cailene can help you design an authentic brand to connect with future employers and colleagues.

Session led by Amy Caliene, Career Education Manager at CSU's Career Center.

Here is the link to join the workshop on Microsoft Teams.

I will attend this event from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Microsoft Teams

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You can add sessions to your personal calendar at the Graduate School Website.

You can also request event reminders using the options at the top right corner of the Graduate School's event calendar.

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