School of Graduate and Professional Studies

TESOL Graduate Colloquium
2025-12-05 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Engleman Hall, Room D125, 385 Fitch Street, New Haven, CT, 06515, United States
Join us to hear our TESOL student’s capstone presentations! They will talk about the minutiae of teaching English as a second language.

GSA Meeting
2025-12-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Scholars’ Space, Room 438, 377 Fitch St, New Haven, CT, 06515, United States
A meeting where graduate students can speak their mind and receive support form us and their fellow students. The Graduate Student Association acts as an advocacy group to better serve the needs of the graduate student body as a whole. for the If you are enrolled in the School of Graduate and Professional Studies you are automatically a member of the organization, no need to apply!

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Connect & Grow Session
2025-12-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Scholars’ Space, Room 438, 377 Fitch St, New Haven, CT, 06515, United States
These gatherings offer an opportunity to discuss assistantships, address concerns, and participate in professional development. Faculty are always welcome and encouraged to attend.

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3MT® Application Deadline
2025-12-05
The deadline for applications/proposals to the 3 Minute Thesis® Competition.

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Revising your Writing for Clarity
2025-12-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science

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Ask a Librarian, Citation Edition!
2025-11-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Research & Info Desk, 1st floor, 377 Fitch St, New Haven, CT, 06515, United States
Having trouble preparing for finals? Visit the Research & Info desk where you be able to directly talk with librarians and ask questions like:

How do I cite a map in APA?
How do I cite this white paper?
How do I cite this quote from an ebook – there are no page numbers!

Cant come in person? Ask your question online on Library Chat!

EDL Share-Fair
2025-11-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Graduate Study Lounge, Room 443, 377 Fitch St, New Haven, CT, 06515, United States
Join us to see cohort 21 of the Educational Leadership Program present their Dissertation Prospectus Presentations!

3 Minute Thesis® Preparation Workshop II Presenting with Confidence: Best Practices for Webcam Recording
2025-11-19 17:00 - 18:30 | TBA
Join us for an engaging session focused on enhancing your virtual presentation skills in preparation for the 3MT competition. This workshop will cover essential techniques for presenting effectively to a webcam. Learn how to optimize your setup, connect with your audience through the lens, and deliver your message with clarity and confidence. This event is open to all graduate students– even those not preparing a 3MT submission.
Presenter: Lisa Kuchta, Department of Communications, Media, and Screen Studies
What You’ll Learn:

Presenting comfortably without notecards.
Effective body language and vocal quality.
Finding an ideal recording environment and tips for audiovisual clarity.
Practicing for presentation success.

Workshop Registration:
We encourage all interested graduate students to register for the upcoming 3 Minute Thesis® Preparation Workshops. While registration is not required, signing up will help us tailor the sessions to better support your goals and ensure you receive timely updates.
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3MT Submission Deadline:
First-round recorded submissions are due on December 5th, 2025, so this workshop will give you ample time to refine your presentation.
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Finding and Using Gray Literature for Advanced Research
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Facilitated by Amy Jansen, M.L.I.S., Library Services

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Writing a Literature Review
2025-11-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Online

3 Minute Thesis® Preparation Workshop I From Complexity to Clarity: Crafting Your 3MT Message for Maximum Impact
2025-11-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Online
This interactive workshop is designed to help graduate students prepare compelling submissions for Southern’s upcoming 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Participants will gain practical strategies for crafting a clear and engaging presentation of their research geared to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes. This event is open to all graduate students– even those not preparing a 3MT submission.

Presenters: Rebecca Hedreen and Dr. Theresa Marchant-Shapiro
5:00-5:30 p.m. – Learn how to distill complex research into accessible language that resonates with a general audience.
5:30-6:15 p.m. – Explore techniques to turn your plain language summary into a polished, time-bound presentation.
6:15-6:30 p.m. – If time allows, students will practice presenting to each other in a “speed dating” format for peer feedback
Follow-Up Session:
On Wednesday, November 19th, Lisa Kuchta from the Department of Communications, Media, and Screen Studies will lead a session on best practices for presenting to a webcam and recording your submission.

Workshop Registration:
We encourage all interested graduate students to register for the upcoming 3 Minute Thesis® Preparation Workshops. While registration is not required, signing up will help us tailor the sessions to better support your goals and ensure you receive timely updates.
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3MT Submission Deadline:
First-round recorded submissions are due on December 5th, 2025, so this workshop will give you ample time to refine your presentation.

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Business Writing for Professionals
2025-11-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Facilitated by Attorney Rob Smith, Jr. Chairperson of the Management and International Business Department

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Fall 2025 Graduate Open House
2025-11-04 15:00 - 19:00 | Adanti Student Center, Ballroom B, 345 Fitch St, New Haven, CT, 06515, United States
Join us to explore your program of interest. Connect with our top-rated faculty and visit our state-of-the-art campus, where we continue to uphold the highest academic standards. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recently rated Southern as a top-producing institution for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Southern also is the state’s first and only R2-designated university and one of only 139 in the country.
Benefits of Attending an Open House

Learn the benefits of having a graduate degree or certificate from Southern.
Meet with our graduate program directors and faculty.
Ask questions about the graduate programs.
Meet potential classmates.
Learn about the application process
Learn about scholarships, grants, and financial aid.

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Building Clarity into the Structure of Your Writing
2025-11-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Online

ONLINE Q&A CMD GRADUATE PROGRAM
2025-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Join us for this virtual Q&A session to answer your questions about admissions and our program!
Featuring Heather Warner, the Admissions Committee Chair and Julian Smith the CMD Program Coordinator.
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Establishing Your Scholarly Identity & Profile
2025-10-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Online

AI Literature: Searching Tools and Cautions
2025-10-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Facilitated by Rebecca Hedreen, M.L.I.S., Library Services

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Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Information Session
2025-10-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Join us online and ask questions about the Educational Leadership & Policy Studies 6th-Year Certificate Program!
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Dissertation Defense: Naa Opoku-Gyamfi
2025-10-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Davis Hall, Room 223, 537 Fitch Street, New Haven, CT, 06514, United States
Title: I’m Rooting for Everybody Black: A Heuristic Phenomenological Study on Racial Violence, Trauma and Healing Among Black Women
Dissertation Committee: Dr. Durryle Brooks, Dr. Louisa Foss, Dr. Brandon Hutchinson
Abbreviated Abstract: This study explores racial trauma through the stories of black women. Using a Critical Love Theory framework and heuristic phenomenology, six themes emerge, from racial harm and silencing to healing and counseling. Findings call for counseling. Findings call for counseling spaces that center black women’s voices and experiences, shaping more effective training, interventions and healing practices.
Bio: Naa Opoku-Gyamfi is a counselor, educator, and doctoral candidate at Southern Connecticut State University researching racial trauma and healing among Black women. She works as a Mental Health Clinician in higher education, teaches as an adjunct professor, and maintains a private therapy practice. Naa’s work integrates narrative practice, de colonial frameworks, and community-rooted mental health care.

Ethical Use of Generative AI in Writing
2025-10-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Facilitated by Hayley Battaglia, M.F.A., M.S.L.S., Library Services and Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro, SCSU Writing Director, Professor of Political Science

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From Idea to Proposal: Developing a Strong Thesis or Dissertation
2025-09-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Facilitated by Dr. Cheryl C. Durwin, Professor, Psychology and Graduate Coordinator

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Research Smarter, Not Harder: Advanced Tools & Techniques
2025-09-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Facilitated by Amy Jansen, M.L.I.S., Library Services

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Citation Managers: What Are They and Why Do You Need One?
2025-09-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Facilitated by Rebecca Hedreen, M.L.I.S., Library Services

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Blood Drive
2025-09-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Engleman Hall, Room B121, 385 Fitch Street, New Haven, 06515
In partnership with The American Red Cross, we invite you to our upcoming blood drive. Give blood, help save lives. Your donation can make a significant impact on the lives of those in need.
Go to RedCrossBlood.org and use Sponsor Code SCSUNH to make an appointment.

Simplifying the Writing Process: One Chunk at a Time
2025-09-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Facilitated by Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro, SCSU Writing Director, Prof. of Political Science

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