UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Whether you are interested in brushing up your self-care skills at bingo, learning tips to improve your resume, or want to check out a comedy show, graduate students can find events for those topics and more between Oct. 9-15 designed to support graduate student success at Penn State.
These upcoming events are hosted by the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School or units around the University. A larger list of upcoming Fox Graduate School and community events for graduate students can be found on the Fox Graduate School website.
STEM Libraries Workshop: Free Health Information Services
Hosted by the University Libraries
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 5-6 p.m.
Online and at the Engineering Collaborative Research and Education Building
Join the University Libraries for the Fall 2024 STEM Libraries Workshop Series. Workshops will be available online and in the new Engineering Library on the second floor of the Engineering Collaborative Research and Education (ECoRE) Building. This week’s workshop will focus on learning about free health services for students. Register for a reminder email.
Talking with Friends: Socializing at a Bar or Restaurant — EPPIC Speak UP
Hosted by the English for Professional Purposes Intercultural Center (EPPIC)
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 5:30-7 p.m.
208 Business Building
Speak UP is a weekly speaking group that focuses on advanced, real-world language use in everyday university contexts. Participants have an opportunity to engage with their new knowledge through group discussions and role-plays with international and American peers.
Rainbow Reels Film Series: Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine
Hosted by the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity and University Libraries
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Foster Auditorium, Pattee and Paterno Libraries
Join the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity and University Libraries for one or all of these films exploring themes of gender, sexuality, media, intersectionality, and queer history! October's film will be "Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine."
Overcoming Imposter Phenomena and Building Resiliency as Graduate Students
Hosted by the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning
Thursday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Zoom
At this online workshop, graduate students can learn new ways to build their resiliency in academia by learning about how to utilize the Change Mindset Model to overcome imposter syndrome and adapt to change through the lens of a growth mindset. Participants will employ self-awareness practices to begin working on their own professional and personal self-reflection guide through the Change Mindset Model, and will explore personalized goals that support them in the areas of facing challenges; encountering difficulties; applying effort; receiving feedback; seeing success in others; making mistakes; and accepting, giving and/or seeking help.
Penn State students can register for free on the CIRTL website.
Cultivating a Sense of Belonging
Hosted by the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence (SITE)
Thursday, Oct. 10, 3-4 p.m.
Zoom
Students who feel a strong sense of belonging are more likely to thrive academically and personally. In this dynamic and interactive session, presenters will dive into practical strategies to create a welcoming and inclusive classroom where every student feels valued and connected. Join the session to explore how fostering a sense of belonging can transform a course and positively impact students’ success throughout the semester.
Interested students can register on the SITE website.
Graduate Student Self-Care Bingo
Hosted by the Fox Graduate School
Thursday, Oct. 10, 4-6 p.m.
Kern Building Lobby
Join the Fox Graduate School for Self-Care Bingo in honor of World Mental Health Day! Stop by for bingo, pizza and the chance to take home a self-care basket. Register for bingo here.
Resumes Workshop - Accelerate to Industry
Hosted by the Fox Graduate School
Thursday, Oct. 10, 4-5 p.m.
102 Kern Building
First impressions are important, and this session will discuss how to put together a targeted resume for careers outside academia. Registration is required.
This workshop is part of the series, Accelerate to Industry (A2i) Job Search Strategies: The Essentials Series. The A2i Job Search Strategies module is specifically geared towards graduate and professional students interested in careers outside of academia. The Essentials Series this semester is designed to give students a broad understanding of career exploration, job search process and the tools needed to succeed.
Start of Penn State 14-Day Writing Challenge
Organized by the College of Education and the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity, this challenge is open to academics at all stages, looking to experiment with daily writing and find joy in the process. Commit to writing for at least 30 minutes, post progress in an online forum, and comment to support peers’ progress and motivation. Interested students can register for free for the writing challenge.
Three Minute Thesis: How to Explain Your Research Quickly and Clearly-EPPIC Workshop
Hosted by the English for Professional Purposes Intercultural Center (EPPIC)
Thursday, Oct. 10, 4:30-6 p.m.
E403 Paterno Library
In this workshop attendees will learn tips to describe their research quickly and clearly. This is part of EPPIC’s Applying for Jobs in the United States workshop series. Learn more on the EPPIC website.
Focus on Pronunciation: Syllables and Stress in American English-EPPIC Workshop
Hosted by the English for Professional Purposes Intercultural Center (EPPIC)
Monday, Oct. 14, 5:30-7 p.m.
E403 Paterno Library
In this workshop attendees will review how and when to stress syllables in American English, practice common patterns of word stress in American English, and learn how speakers of American English ‘reduce’ sounds and how this knowledge can be applied to understanding and using English in the United States. Learn more on the EPPIC website.
Accessibility and Belonging: Course Documents
Hosted by the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence
Tuesday, Oct. 15, Noon-1:15 p.m.
Zoom
Focusing on the intersections of accessibility and belonging, participants of this interactive webinar will discover the foundational role of accessibility in fostering a sense of belonging as well as the essentials about creating accessible course materials.
Interested students can register on the SITE website.
Comedy Show with Danny Franzese
Hosted by the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 6-7 p.m.
Lion's Lair, 008 HUB-Robeson Center
Join the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity as they celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a comedy show from Danny Franzese. Best known for his roles in Larry Clark's "Bully" and as Damian in Tina Fey's "Mean Girls," Franzese is the creator of several live comedy shows including rock opera "Jersey Shoresical: A Frickin' Rock Opera!" and his one-man stand-up performances, "I've Never Really Made the Kind of Money to Become a Mess" and "Yass! You're Amazing!”