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 |
|---|---|---|
Spring Quarter Drop-in Hours (Subject to Change) | Monday 10:00 to 12:30 and 2:30 to 5:30 Tuesday 10:00 to 5:30 Wednesday 10:00 to 1:00 Thursday 10:00 to 3:00 Friday 10:00 to 12:00 | Hub Assistants/Peer Advisors are available for questions, consultations, or just to chat. See more about our services here. |
| Scholarship Essay Work Time | Monday 4/13 and 4/20: 2:30 to 5:30 Tuesday 4/14 and 4/21: 2:30 to 5:30 Friday 4/17 and 4/24: 10:00 to 12:00 | Need a push to finish your scholarship essays? Drop in for body-doubling work time in the Grad Hub! The WWU Scholarship Portal is open through April 27. Fill out one application and get matched with scholarships. |
| Creative Writing Group | Monday 12:00 to 1:00 | 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, 1:30 to 2:30 No meeting on 4/27
| 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 | TBA | 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 Tuesdays from 10:00 to 12:00. |
| Grad Studio Drop-in Hours | Tuesday 10:00 to 12:00 Thursday 1:00 to 4:00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AS Senator Q&A | Monday, April 13, 4:00 pm | Have you ever considered getting involved in graduate student leadership? Join us for an informal Q&A session to learn more about what it means to serve as a Graduate School Senator! This is a great opportunity to hear about the role, responsibilities, and impact of graduate student governance, as well as the benefits of civic engagement within the university community. Whether you're thinking about running or just curious, all are welcome. Current Graduate School Senators, Mia Bartoli and Kaya Wimmer, will be there to share their experience and answer your questions. We hope to see you there! |
| Earth Day Planting Party | Wednesday, April 22 12:00 to 3:00 | We love our Grad Hub plants, and now you can have one, too! Drop by and choose a free plant start and container, pot up your plant and take it home! |
| Fulbright U.S. Student Program Info Session | Tuesday, May 5, 2:00 to 3:00 | The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants to spend one academic year abroad to take classes or conduct research in your academic discipline or to serve as an English teaching assistant. This information session will be led by Aferdita Krasniqui, the Outreach and Recruitment Specialist for the Fulbright Program, who will be visiting Western from Fulbright offices in New York City. Attend this session to learn how the application process works, how to prepare a competitive application, what the award entails, and where in the world you could go with Fulbright. Eligibility requirements for this award include U.S. citizenship and a bachelor's degree by the start of a Fulbright experience. (If you can't attend this in-person information session, contact Western's Fulbright Program Advisor in the Global Engagement Office at fellowships@wwu.edu.) |
| Thesis Format Clinic | Monday May 18, 2:00 to 4:00 and Thursday May 21, 1:00 to 3:00 | Bring your questions about format and submission requirements for your thesis or dissertation. |
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.