Welcome back to campus! I hope you had a relaxing winter break, are settling into new schedules and routines, and enjoyed the uncommon sight of snow in Austin. I am excited to see the progress you will make this semester toward your research, academic and professional goals. The University is here to support you every step of the way with resources, workshops and events tailored to your needs.
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I am excited that the Graduate School Office of Career and Life Design has launched and invite you to celebrate with us at the Grad Career Kickoff Party on Tuesday, Jan. 28 in FAC 2.236. There will be free food and drinks, career exploration activities, networking, a professional photographer taking LinkedIn headshots, the opportunity to meet the Career and Life Design team, resource sharing and more.
Below you will find many resources and opportunities available to you, and I encourage you to take advantage of all that UT has to offer. As always, please share your ideas about additional information you would like to see in future newsletters at graduateschool@austin.utexas.edu.
Looking forward to the amazing things you will accomplish this year!
Sincerely,
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SARAH ADES, Ph.D.
Dean, The Graduate School
Senior Vice Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
The University of Texas at Austin
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Join us to celebrate at the Office of Career and Life Design's launch party! Meet the team, get your professional headshot taken, learn more about how graduate students and postdocs can take advantage of their programs and resources and more!
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 4-6 p.m.
FAC 2nd Floor
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International Students Visa Info Session
Join us for the International Students Visa Info Session, where we’ll dive into everything you need to know about immigration options after graduation!
We’ll also cover key details on CPT and OPT visas, guiding you through your career pathways and ensuring you’re set for success.
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 12 - 2 p.m.
FAC 2.142
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Join the New Writers Project for a reading from our First-Year MFA Students in poetry and fiction at Alienated Majesty Books. This event is free and open to the public.
When: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6 p.m.
Where: Alienated Majesty Books (613 W. 29th St)
What: Poetry, Fiction, snacks, and camaraderie!
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Outstanding Mentoring Awards
The Graduate School has two new awards this year for graduate student mentors and postdoc mentors. Nominations are initiated by a graduate student or postdoctoral scholar in a letter submitted to a department chair, graduate adviser or faculty member.
Learn more and nominate your mentor.
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Master's Ceremony: Thursday, May 8, 1 p.m.
Doctoral Ceremony: Saturday, May 10 at 11:30 a.m.
Save the date for the Graduate School's Spring 2025 Convocation! Registration will open on Feb. 18.
If you have applied to graduate, you will receive an email with an invitation to register to participate in the ceremony.
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| | Need Academic Support? Meet with a Learning Specialist or Attend a Workshop!
Graduate students can schedule one-on-one sessions with the Sanger Learning Center’s professional learning specialists to tackle topics like time management, study effectiveness, dissertation planning and more. Schedule online today!
Looking for interactive learning opportunities? Attend one of our workshops on motivation, time management or public speaking. You can also request a workshop for your group!
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Check out the list of Spring 2025 group counseling topics, including drop-in support, psychoeducational sessions, yoga, skill-building workshops and more.
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Jan 29: The 12th Class Day. Last day to add/drop a course with a refund. Payment for added classes due by 5 p.m.
Jan. 30-Feb. 10: Q drop period. Courses may be dropped without academic penalty. Approval of the graduate adviser and graduate dean required.
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