February is an exciting month as it is packed with academic, professional development, and well-being events and programs. We hope that you will join us and take advantage of these opportunities to increase your graduate success!
Learn how to create your professional brand and build your network at our Graduate Student Career Workshop on Feb. 7. Additionally, make sure you register for the upcoming hike of Old Rag Mountain on Feb. 29 -- it's a great opportunity to meet other grad students and enjoy the outdoors! Read below for more upcoming workshops and events; for more detailed information and updates, bookmark the Graduate Student Life page.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at gradlife@gmu.edu.

Graduate Student Career Workshop: Creating a Professional Brand and Strategies for Networking

Friday, Feb. 7, 1:30-3:00pm in University Career Services, SUB I, Suite 3400 (Fairfax Campus)

Looking for ways to start getting recognized in your field? Want to boost the visibility of your research or professional qualifications. Join Graduate Student Life and University Career Services for this workshop focusing on creating your professional brand and networking.
In this workshop, we’ll discuss what a professional brand is and outline steps to identify and create your own professional brand plan. We will also identify resources and strategies for networking and developing professional relationships in your field both in person and virtually. There will also be an opportunity to practice your elevator pitch!
To register and learn more, visit the Grad Life Events page.

GAPSA Presents: Grad Basketball Night

Wednesday, February 5, 7:00pm at Eagle Bank Arena

Special Election: GAPSA Vice President of Science and Technology Campus

Application Deadline: Friday, February 7 at 11:00am
The Graduate and Professional Student Association (GAPSA) is holding a special election for the Vice President of SciTech Campus. If you are a graduate student at SciTech campus and looking to help build the graduate community at Mason, we would love to hear from you.
For more information and to apply, visit the Special Elections page

2020 Mason Graduate Interdisciplinary Conference: Call for Volunteers

Deadline: Monday, March 16

Graduate Outdoor Adventures: Old Rag Hike

Saturday, Feb. 29, 7:30am-7:00pm (Fairfax Campus); Registration open
Join Graduate Student Life and Mason Recreation: Outdoor Adventures for a hike of Old Rag where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and meet other graduate students. One of the most popular hikes in Virginia, Old Rag is a moderately difficult 9-mile, 5-6 hour hike that offers spectacular views of the Shenandoah Mountains both at the summit and along the way. It’s a must do for any Virginia hiker and covers everything from shaded forest trails to summit rock scrambling. 
Thanks to generous support from the Parents' Fund, registration for Graduate Outdoor Adventures is free. Due to limited capacity and expected demand, we ask that you register for the event only if you are sure that you will be able to attend and participate. To view our registration information, including our cancellation and waitlist policy, click here.
For more information and to register, visit the Graduate Outdoor Adventures page.

Do You Love Data?
February 10-14, 2020, Fenwick Library, Room 2701A (Fairfax Campus)

To celebrate Love Data Week (February 10-14, 2020), the Digital Scholarship Center (DiSC) will hold workshops to build your skills in data analysis and research data management. Join us to gain hands-on experience and learn about resources that can meet your data needs throughout the research process.
All the sessions will take place in the DiSC lab (Fenwick Library 2701A) starting at 1:00pm, with most having an encore at 5:00pm. Registration is recommended.
  • Monday, Feb. 10: Working with Analyzing Secondary Data
  • Tuesday, Feb. 11: Using Voyant for Text Analysis
  • Wednesday, Feb. 12: R / Python: Why and How to Get Started
  • Thursday, Feb. 13: OSF 101: Introduction to the Open Science Framework
  • Friday, Feb. 14: Intro to GIS and Mapping 
For more information, the full schedule, and to register, visit the Love Data Week Workshop page.

Graduate and Professional Student Networking Reception

Friday, February 28, 5:30-8:00pm (Arlington Campus)

Spring 2020 Safe Zone Trainings

Join ODIME + LGBTQ Resources to create a safer, more welcoming, and inclusive campus environment, strengthen community, and encourage networking among faculty, staff, and students toward the goal of supporting the well-being of LGBTQ people. Safe Zone training will increase your understanding of sexual orientation and gender identity and give you tools to be an effective ally.
For more information, including a full schedule of upcoming training dates and registration, visit the Safe Zone Training page.

Employment Opportunities

Are you looking for on-campus employment? Visit the Employment Opportunities page of the Graduate Student Life website to learn more about the positions and many resources available at Mason.
Current Postings:

Other Upcoming Events and Deadlines

Interpersonal Skills: A Key to Job Success

Interpersonal skills can be described as those that allow you to successfully interact with and convey information to other people. Regardless of our program or degree level, all graduate students can benefit from improving these skills, especially those of us preparing to enter the career world soon. With graduation coming up in May, I am constantly thinking of ways to enhance my resume and set myself apart from other job candidates; bringing attention to my interpersonal skills is a great way to do this. While others may have the same credentials and technical knowledge as you, many may not have these skills, which can lead to more and better job opportunities.
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Graduate Student Resources

For more information on programs and events and access to all of the resources offered to graduate students, visit the Graduate Student Life Events page. Also, take a look at the Graduate Student Life Events flier for the 2020 spring semester!
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