Events and Workshops
Welcome! We're adding events to the Grad Hub's calendar all the time. Check back throughout the quarter and watch for The Weekly newsletter in your Canvas inbox to find out about new opportunities to engage.
Weekly events begin the second week of classes. Online events can be accessed through chat, or through the link if provided.
| Event Name | Days & Times | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Quarter Drop-in Hours | Monday 11:30 to 5:00 Tuesday 10:30 to 3:30 Wednesday 10:00 to 5:00 Thursday 10:30 to 3:00 Friday 12:00 to 3:00 | Hub Assistants/Peer Advisors are available for questions, consultations, or just to chat. See more about our services here. |
| Creative Writing Group | Friday 1pm - 2pm | Come exercise your creative writing skills in a supportive workshopping environment. We'll share a prompt or two, write for 20-30 minutes together, then talk about what we wrote. |
| Graduate Student Support Space | Monday 1:30pm - 2:30pm No meetings 2/2 or 3/2 | A weekly drop-in space centering the mental health and well-being of graduate students at Western. Find support through social connection and consultation with a counselor from the Counseling & Wellness Center. Common topics include but are not limited to the following: stress management, impostor syndrome, and adjustment/transitions. |
| Satistics & Data Visualization | Wednesday 12:30 - 1:30 | Drop in for help from a Graduate Research & Writing Assistant with all aspects of research design, including research methods, data analysis, and data visualization. Also available in the Studio on Mondays from 2-4. |
| Grad Studio Drop-in Hours | Monday 11-1 and 2-4 Tuesday 4-6 Wednesday 12-2 | In the Hacherl Research and Writing Studio, across the STC from the Hub. Graduate Research & Writing Assistants are available in person to provide support on any aspect of the research and writing process. Or submit a draft online on your schedule. |
| Event | Date & Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Sea Grant Info Session | Thursday, February 19th 10:00 to 10:30 | Meet with a representative from Washington Sea Grant to find out about paid fellowship opportunities. There will be a short presentation and time for questions. |
| NSF GRFP Info Workshop | Thursday, October 9th 4:30 to 5:30 pm | Find out more about this year's NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program and how to apply. We will go over eligibility, application requirements and format, the merit criteria reviewers will use to assess applications, and other helpful information. There will be opportunities to ask questions of faculty and current graduate students who received honorable mentions for their applications last year. |
Not Finding What You're Looking For? We'd Love to Hear About Your Great Ideas!
Graduate students are welcome and encouraged to make recommendations to the Grad Hub for other activities, gatherings, programming, and resources not listed above.