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SUMMARY:Poster Presentations: Perfecting Your Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Dr. Kelly Bordner\, Professor of Psychology \n(Bring your poster drafts to this workshop!)
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/presentations-perfecting-your-pitch/
LOCATION:Scholars’ Space\, Room 438\, 377 Fitch St\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Research & Creativity Conference Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
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SUMMARY:Last Day to Submit Abstracts (Graduate Research and Creativity Conference 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Abstract Requirements\n\n\nMaximum 250 words\nClearly state the purpose\, methods/approach\, results or outcomes\, and significance/impact \n\nYour faculty advisor must approve your proposal before submission. \n!! You must register for the event as a presenter after submitting your proposal !! \n  \n\nProposal Submission Form\n  \nEvent Registration\n  \nGraduate Research and Creativity Conference Info
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/last-day-to-submit-abstracts-graduate-research-and-creativity-conference-2026/
CATEGORIES:Key Dates
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
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SUMMARY:GSA Sponsored Poster Printing
DESCRIPTION:This year (2026)\, the Graduate Student Association will be covering the cost of poster production (24×36 color posters (no foam backing\, no lamination) for graduate students participating in the Graduate Research and Creativity conference. \nTo make use of this\, graduate students will fill out the Poster Request form and write “Graduate Conference” in the section for Academic department. \nGSA will only cover the cost of the 24×36 color posters (no foam backing or lamination). If they choose to include foam or lamination\, or select a larger size\, GSA will not cover the cost and the student will be charged. \n  \nPoster Printing Request Form\n  \nPowerpoint Poster Template (Optional)\n  \nGraduate Research and Creativity Conference Info
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/gsa-sponsored-poster-printing/
CATEGORIES:Key Dates,Research & Creativity Conference Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
CREATED:20260408T135706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T135706Z
UID:10001297-1776085200-1776088800@grad.southernct.edu
SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Keith Smith
DESCRIPTION:Title: THE WORK: EXAMINING THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF CT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DEI DIRECTORS \nAbbreviated Abstract: Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) practitioners play a critical role in advancing equity within independent schools\, yet research examining their lived experiences remains limited—particularly within K–12 independent day school contexts. This qualitative study addresses this gap by exploring the lived experiences of DEI directors in Connecticut independent schools\, centering how they navigate complex\, often ambiguous roles within institutions historically shaped by privilege.
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/dissertation-defense-keith-smith/
CATEGORIES:Defense
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LOCATION:https://southernct-edu.zoom.us/j/2681641067
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260414T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260414T180000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
CREATED:20251112T132532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T182712Z
UID:10001057-1776186000-1776189600@grad.southernct.edu
SUMMARY:Journal Quality - Why It Matters for Your Research
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Amy Jansen\, M.L.I.S.\, Library Services \nNot all sources are created equal. Learn to evaluate journal credibility\, interpret impact metrics\, and identify predatory publishers to ensure your thesis or project is built on a foundation of high-quality scholarship. \nOnline Meeting Link
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/data-digital-tools-for-graduate-student-researchers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic and Professional Writing and Research Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="School of Graduate and Professional Studies":MAILTO:GPSinfo@southernct.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260415T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
CREATED:20260323T181533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T181533Z
UID:10001284-1776261600-1776265200@grad.southernct.edu
SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Xinyi (Cindy) Gao
DESCRIPTION:Title: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TONGUE STRENGTH MEASUREMENT IN YOUNG ADULTS: WITH AND WITHOUT BITE BLOCK COVERS \nAbbreviated Abstract: The use of bite block covers is a common infection control measure in dental and medical settings; however\, little is known about their impact on tongue strength measurements using the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI). Further\, there is little to no previous research investigating how bite block covers may influence tongue strength assessments during regular and effortful swallowing across different bolus consistencies. In this study\, tongue strength measurements with and without a bite block cover were compared in healthy young adults to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of using these covers in clinical and research settings. Findings from this study may help inform best practices for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and researchers assessing oral motor function while maintaining infection control standards.
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/thesis-defense-xinyi-cindy-gao/
LOCATION:Health and Human Services\, Room 270\, 493 Fitch Street\, New Haven\, 06514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defense
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260416T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
CREATED:20251111T160556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T201535Z
UID:10001053-1776351600-1776366000@grad.southernct.edu
SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Graduate Open House
DESCRIPTION:Stop by and have all of your questions answered about our more than 100 graduate programs. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/spring-2026-graduate-open-house/
LOCATION:Michael J. Adanti Student Center\, 501 Crescent Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Key Dates
ORGANIZER;CN="School of Graduate and Professional Studies":MAILTO:GPSinfo@southernct.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260416T194000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260416T204000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T130759Z
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SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Mercedes Mckelvie
DESCRIPTION:Title: TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN URBAN HIGH SCHOOLS: GENERATIONAL PERSPECTIVES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT \nAbbreviated Abstract: This mixed-methods study explored school staff perceptions of generational differences in the use and benefits of various classroom technologies. The study investigated how educators perceive technology integration across different generational cohorts\, emphasizing the perceived impact of these differences on teaching\, learning\, and communication in an urban high school setting. The research employed a survey with both Likert-scale and open-ended questions\, along with focus group interviews\, to assess staff perspectives on generational differences in technology use in the classroom. These qualitative and quantitative data points were used in tandem to provide context. The students were not directly surveyed or interviewed\, nor were observations of classroom instruction included. The findings revealed how staff perceptions of generational differences inform professional development strategies and guide technology integration in multi-generational educational environments. This study contributed to the limited research on generational divides in K-12 education\, focusing on educators’ technology use rather than on student access.
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/dissertation-defense-mercedes-mckelvie/
CATEGORIES:Defense
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T172045Z
UID:10001058-1776384000-1776556799@grad.southernct.edu
SUMMARY:25th Women’s & Gender Studies Conference: (Re)Making the World: A “How-To” Conference on Feminist\, Crip\, and Decolonial Worldmaking
DESCRIPTION:In As We Have Always Done: Indigenous Freedom Through Radical Resistance (2017)\, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson writes: “Resurgence is not a metaphor. It is the flight out of settler colonialism\, towards something we have been taught is impossible.”  \nThe 2026 WGS conference takes Simpson’s call for radical resurgence seriously – positioning “how-to” as a feminist practice\, politic\, and theorizing. We invite communities to gather for a feminist\, crip\, and decolonial practice of refusal\, survival\, and worldmaking. \nWe are currently seeking proposals for our 2026 Conference! \nFor more information on submission guidelines and conference details\, please visit our Conference Website here: https://inside.southernct.edu/womens-and-gender-studies/conferences/2025
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/25th-womens-gender-studies-conference-remaking-the-world-a-how-to-conference-on-feminist-crip-and-decolonial-worldmaking/
ORGANIZER;CN="Women's and Gender Studies":MAILTO:WGS@southernct.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260421T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260421T180000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
CREATED:20260112T210128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T152037Z
UID:10001076-1776790800-1776794400@grad.southernct.edu
SUMMARY:Revising your Writing for Clarity
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director\, Professor of Political Science \n  \nOnline Meeting Link
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/revising-your-writing-for-clarity-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic and Professional Writing and Research Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="School of Graduate and Professional Studies":MAILTO:GPSinfo@southernct.edu
LOCATION:https://southernct.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/southernct/meeting/download/13bd3d78973f48e89b9a5d08409a1749?MTID=m45717aa5823beb6b4f194a810ca99610
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
CREATED:20260401T145200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T162508Z
UID:10001290-1776844800-1776877200@grad.southernct.edu
SUMMARY:3MT Regional Competition Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Watch our representative Keith Smith compete in the 3MT Regional Competition!
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/3mt-regional-competition-watch-party/
ORGANIZER;CN="School of Graduate and Professional Studies":MAILTO:GPSinfo@southernct.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260422T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
CREATED:20260413T180535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T180610Z
UID:10001300-1776857400-1776866400@grad.southernct.edu
SUMMARY:SCSU Culture Fest
DESCRIPTION:Food! Music! Celebration! \nCelebrating the Diversity of our Campus Community
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/scsu-culture-fest/
LOCATION:Academic Quad\, 345 Fitch St\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
CREATED:20260420T165235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T134656Z
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SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Kristin Bengtson Mendoza
DESCRIPTION:Title: DEVELOPING SECONDARY TEACHERS’ CRITICAL LANGUAGE AWARENESS AND TRANSLANGUAGING STANCE IN AN ADOLESCENT NEWCOMER PROGRAM: A CRITICAL PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH STUDY \nAbbreviated Abstract: This study employed cycles of mixed methods critical participatory action research (CPAR) to explore how content educators in a high school newcomer program conceptualized language in their instruction and developed their critical language awareness (CLA) and translanguaging stance. A new conceptual framework\, the Translanguaging Instructional Core\, integrated a critical translanguaging perspective into a longstanding educational leadership definition of instruction\, and the accompanying Translanguaging Instructional Core Developmental Continuum was utilized as a holistic measurement tool to assist educational leaders in synthesizing multiple sources of data and positioning educators at stages on a continuum between a monoglossic approach and a robust translanguaging stance. The study found that most of the high school content educators developed their CLA and a translanguaging stance through a community of practice that engaged in storytelling\, emotional processing\, use of figurative language\, and both social and internal/reflective experiences grounded in research. Five out of six educators who participated in the community of practice were found to have moved one stage or more along the Translanguaging Instructional Core Developmental Continuum through the experience. This study contributes findings to the underexplored intersection of translanguaging pedagogy\, transformative teacher leadership\, and multilingual education. It offers practical insights and a new conceptual tool for school leaders\, district policymakers\, and educator teams seeking to shift away from monolingual norms toward more inclusive\, student-centered language policies.
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/dissertation-defense-kristin-bengtson-mendoza/
LOCATION:Davis Hall\, Room 009\, 36-40 Prescott St\, New Haven\, Connecticut\, 06514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defense
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260430T194000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260430T204000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
CREATED:20260408T130024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T130024Z
UID:10001296-1777578000-1777581600@grad.southernct.edu
SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Dan Ostasiewski
DESCRIPTION:Title: A Case Study on School Improvement through Leadership & Professional Learning Communities in One Urban Connecticut High School \nAbbreviated Abstract: Many students require supports to promote academic achievement and eliminate barriers to achievement. Different schools work with organizations to promote success. The RISE Network is a non-profit organization that partners with schools to improve systems and practices to promote student success. Some RISE supports include tools and strategies such as an improvement cycle framework\, a data hub application\, protocols for distributed leadership and teacher collaboration\, professional experiences\, and classroom interventions. Currently\, RISE works with over 50 schools across four states. The RISE program features numerous programs\, including the 9th Grade Success and Postsecondary Success programs. These programs are implemented through collaboration with school administration\, teachers\, and counselors at partner schools. The purpose of this study is to examine the RISE program at one urban Connecticut High School to gain insights on how school leaders and educators implement and collaborate in the program\, its successes and challenges\, and how this will impact educators’ perceptions of student learning and achievement. This information will be organized and viewed through frameworks of Social Constructivism\, Leadership\, Collaboration\, and the Kotter 8-Step Change Model with the intention of understanding how external educational programs operate within organizational\, interpersonal\, and educational contexts.
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/dissertation-defense-dan-ostasiewski/
CATEGORIES:Defense
LOCATION:https://southernct.webex.com/southernct/j.php?MTID=m9d11123b2943a34a4b99aac8603e0688; Meeting password: PzQescFK769
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260501T110000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
CREATED:20260429T165648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T165648Z
UID:10001304-1777629600-1777633200@grad.southernct.edu
SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Daisy Everingham
DESCRIPTION:Title: Identifying Coastal Resilience Solutions by Community Design in New Haven County\, Connecticut \nAbbreviated Abstract: In the US’ coastal North East\, the impacts of climate change are already being felt by communities who live near the shore – from destructive hurricanes and heavy winter storms to nuisance flooding and rapidly rising sea levels. Over the next decade there will be an increasing need for local government\, businesses and individuals to collaborate in identifying and implementing solutions that allow communities to adapt without negatively impacting environmental\, social and economic conditions. Heavily grounded in specific places\, these solutions need to be shaped by both expert knowledge and the perspectives of local people who have strong attachment to these locations. This project is based in New Haven County\, Connecticut\, and identifies the climate change adaptation solutions that can have the most positive impact on the county’s socio-ecological systems now and into the future. This study takes a three tiered approach by 1) identifying the coastal resilience priorities of experts within the state\, and 2) understanding coastal resilience priorities of local community members in New Haven County\, and finally\, 3) visualizing climate resilience futures being considered by these community members. The solutions that are frequently chosen by participants tend to be multi-faceted and lead to multiple positive impacts that improve habitat\, local economic viability and opportunities for increased community engagement with the coastline. Ultimately\, this research outlines possible climate change adaptation pathways for New Haven County communities moving forward that can be extrapolated to inform decision-making processes in other coastal counties throughout the region.
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/dissertation-defense-daisy-everingham/
LOCATION:Jennings Hall\, GIS Lab 3rd Florr\, 501 Crescent Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defense
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260501T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260501T180000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
CREATED:20260323T195430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T174444Z
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SUMMARY:Phi Kappa Phi Induction Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:A ceremony dedicated to the induction of new members into our chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/phi-kappa-phi-induction-ceremony/
LOCATION:School of Business\, Room 102\, 10 Wintergreen Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="School of Graduate and Professional Studies":MAILTO:GPSinfo@southernct.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260504T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260504T173000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
CREATED:20260114T174345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T192059Z
UID:10001200-1777912200-1777915800@grad.southernct.edu
SUMMARY:GSA Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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! \n  \nJoin Online
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/gsac-meeting-2/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Scholars’ Space\, Room 438\, 377 Fitch St\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:GSA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260504T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
CREATED:20260302T182620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T201108Z
UID:10001273-1777912200-1777924800@grad.southernct.edu
SUMMARY:Graduate Research and Creativity Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Graduate Student Research and Creativity Conference celebrates the scholarship\, creativity\, and professional work of graduate students who have been engaged in projects over the past year. The conference invites graduate students from all disciplines to submit proposals for presentations\, performances\, and exhibits. \nCreated to highlight graduate student research\, support professional development\, and foster an interdisciplinary community\, graduate students are transforming ideas into impactful contributions that advance their fields and strengthen the communities they serve. \nLearn More\n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/graduate-research-and-creativity-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Adanti Student Center\, Ballroom B\, 345 Fitch St\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Key Dates
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ORGANIZER;CN="SCSU Foundation":MAILTO:colellal2@southernct.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
CREATED:20260504T132338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T132442Z
UID:10001305-1778076000-1778079600@grad.southernct.edu
SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Mai Le Chaplar
DESCRIPTION:Title: SUBJECTIFICATION\, INTERSECTIONAL IDENTITY\, AND RECOGNITION WITHIN OPPRESSIVE SYSTEMS \nAbbreviated Abstract: This thesis pairs the speculative fiction novels Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler and Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao with critical theories that explore subjectification. Both texts highlight how female protagonists\, Lauren Olamina and Wu Zetian\, navigate and ultimately resist the regimes that aim to oppress them. Although they begin as victims of these systems\, they refuse to be defined by them and assert their agency through acts of resistance. By drawing on theoretical lenses from Jessica Benjamin\, Judith Butler\, and Louis Althusser that focus on issues of subjectification—how one becomes and lives as a subject—this thesis argues that a demand for recognition and the dynamics of relationality and solidarity serve as tools of resistance against oppression. The purpose of this project is not to showcase the connections between these critical theories and their theorists\, but to explore how each novel resonates with different facets of each theory and to examine what is unleashed when authors set their stories in imaginary worlds rather than real ones. While Butler rethinks race\, religion\, and culture within systemic collapse\, Zhao amplifies the spectacle of domination and how oppression makes violent acts counter to domination seemingly necessary. Lauren Olamina rewrites dominant\, degenerated ideology through Earthseed and empathy\, and Zetian manipulates it by weaponizing and ultimately usurping patriarchal control. Both emphasize different roles of resistance that emerge when subjectivity is denied and reimagined. Ultimately\, this thesis argues that speculative fiction does more than mirror society; it reveals new frameworks for thinking about identity\, ideology\, recognition\, and power.
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/dissertation-defense-mai-le-chaplar/
LOCATION:English Common Room Library
CATEGORIES:Defense
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
CREATED:20260413T150258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T174947Z
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SUMMARY:Formatting a Thesis or Dissertation
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director\, Professor of Political Science \n  \nOnline Meeting Link
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/formatting-a-thesis-or-dissertation/
CATEGORIES:Academic and Professional Writing and Research Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="School of Graduate and Professional Studies":MAILTO:GPSinfo@southernct.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260507T183000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
CREATED:20260401T164717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T164931Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Neurodivergent and Disability Affinity Graduation Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Academic Affairs\, in collaboration with the SCSU Faculty & Staff Neurodiversity Group and the Division of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\, will host a Neurodivergent and Disability Affinity Graduation Ceremony on Thursday\, May 7\, from 5:00-6:30 pm. This ceremony is an opportunity to cultivate an affirming environment for all. \nThis affinity graduation is open\, regardless of documented accommodations\, to students including but not limited to neurodivergent students\, Blind/low vision students\, d/Deaf students\, chronically ill students\, students living with mental illness\, and otherwise disabled students. Participants are welcome to attend this affinity ceremony in addition to the large commencement ceremonies. For specific questions\, please contact Rachel Furey (fureyr1@southernct.edu).  \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/2026-neurodivergent-and-disability-affinity-graduation-celebration/
LOCATION:School of Business\, Room 102\, 10 Wintergreen Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T110000
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SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Danielle Hill
DESCRIPTION:Title: Evaluating Machaeroprosopus Spp. Squamosal Morphology Based on New Material from the Martha’s Butte Beds: Chinle Formation\, Arizona \nAbbreviated Abstract: Occurrences of fragmentary phytosaurian (Machaeroprosopus spp.) squamosal bones are common in the Martha’s Butte Beds (Chinle Formation: Sonsela Member) of northeastern Arizona. Within the paleontology collection at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU-P)\, multiple fragmentary squamosals display higher morphological variability than has been previously documented within Machaeroprosopus. Past studies have suggested that characters associated with the postorbital-squamosal bar are taxonomically informative among phytosaurs. The occurrence of squamosals outside the range of documented morphological variability raises questions regarding the extent of inter- and intraspecific variation among Machaeroprosopus spp. and the utility of fragmentary squamosal material in determining species-level taxonomic identification. Here\, I will describe in detail the morphology of 13 Machaeroprosopus squamosals in SCSU’s vertebrate paleontology collection. Published accounts of Machaeroprosopus squamosal anatomy will be referenced to determine the degree of morphological variation found in the SCSU-P specimens. Further\, I will describe the morphology of four complete squamosals with referrals to Machaeroprosopus spp. and incorporate these into a specimen-level phylogenetic analysis alongside the SCSU-P fragmentary squamosals to investigate whether species-level affinities can be established for the SCSU-P specimens. Although species-level assignment was not possible for most specimens\, I identified three morphotypes among the SCSU-P squamosal specimens\, suggesting that multiple phytosaur morphs were present in this paleoecosystem. Such variation could suggest subtle differences in jaw muscle organization and biomechanical function depending on species\, skull size\, sexual dimorphism\, and/or ontogenetic stage. My results highlight the need for large-scale documentation of inter- and intraspecific variation and investigation into the relationships between morphology\, function\, and ecology among Machaeroprosopus.
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/dissertation-defense-danielle-hill/
LOCATION:Jennings Hall\, Room 131\, 501 Crescent Street\, New Haven\, CT
CATEGORIES:Defense
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T130000
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UID:10001301-1778587200-1778590800@grad.southernct.edu
SUMMARY:Financial Uncertainty - Graduate School IS Still Affordable
DESCRIPTION:Join Mr. Lewis DeLuca\, Southern’s Director of Student Financial Literacy and Advising\, for a virtual webinar.  This session will highlight recent developments in graduate financial aid\, including new funding opportunities\, policy updates\, and institutional resources. Attendees will also learn practical strategies for managing costs—such as fellowships\, assistantships\, employer tuition benefits\, budgeting approaches\, and loan options—to make a graduate degree more affordable. \nThe presentation will include time for questions and connect students with campus offices and tools that can support informed financial planning throughout their graduate journey. \nRegister here: https://apply.southernct.edu/register/FinancingGradSchool
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/financial-uncertainty-graduate-school-is-still-affordable/
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ORGANIZER;CN="School of Graduate and Professional Studies":MAILTO:GPSinfo@southernct.edu
LOCATION:https://apply.southernct.edu/register/FinancingGradSchool
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
CREATED:20251210T160125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T152515Z
UID:10001060-1779112800-1779120000@grad.southernct.edu
SUMMARY:Commencement 2026: College of Arts & Sciences | School of Business
DESCRIPTION:The university will hold its spring graduate commencement ceremony for the College of Arts & Sciences and the School of Business. \nDetailed Info
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/commencement-2026-college-of-arts-sciences-school-of-business/
LOCATION:John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts\, 501 Crescent Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Key Dates
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ORGANIZER;CN="School of Graduate and Professional Studies":MAILTO:GPSinfo@southernct.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
CREATED:20260226T181309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T152546Z
UID:10001271-1779130800-1779138000@grad.southernct.edu
SUMMARY:Commencement 2026: College of Health & Human Services
DESCRIPTION:The university will hold its spring graduate commencement ceremony for the College of Health & Human Services. \nDetailed Info
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/commencement-2026-college-of-health-human-services/
LOCATION:John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts\, 501 Crescent Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Key Dates
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ORGANIZER;CN="School of Graduate and Professional Studies":MAILTO:GPSinfo@southernct.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
CREATED:20260226T181606Z
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UID:10001272-1779217200-1779224400@grad.southernct.edu
SUMMARY:Commencement 2026: College of Education
DESCRIPTION:The university will hold its spring graduate commencement ceremony for the College of Education. \nDetailed Info
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/commencement-2026-college-of-education/
LOCATION:John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts\, 501 Crescent Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Key Dates
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ORGANIZER;CN="School of Graduate and Professional Studies":MAILTO:GPSinfo@southernct.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260624T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260624T154500
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SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Alina Tran
DESCRIPTION:Title: UPPER THERMAL REGIMES AND QUIESCENSE IN THE TEMPERATE CORAL ASTRANGIA POCULATA \nAbbreviated Abstract: While climate impacts on tropical corals are well-documented\, the thermal limits of temperate species like Astrangia poculata remain understudied. Notably\, A. poculata enters dormancy during cold winter temperatures (<5°C)\, but it is unknown if it exhibits a similar “warm-water dormancy” observed in other temperate corals. This study investigates how elevated temperatures (18–33°C) influence tentacle behavior and responsiveness in Rhode Island A. poculata colonies. Following daily feedings\, tentacle activity will be monitored both during a week of thermal stress and a subsequent recovery period. Additionally\, zooxanthellae densities will be calculated in visually bleached colonies\, though counts were primarily used to verify the extent of symbiont loss. By analyzing the relationship between temperature and tentacle behavior\, this research will determine if A. poculata utilizes dormancy as a survival mechanism against heat stress. These findings will provide critical insights into the thermal tolerance and resilience of temperate corals in a rapidly warming ocean.
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/thesis-defense-alina-tran/
LOCATION:Academic Science and Labratory Building\, 103\, Jennings Hall\, Fitch St\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defense
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260626T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260626T170000
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UID:10001314-1782457200-1782493200@grad.southernct.edu
SUMMARY:CGS Summer Writers Studio
DESCRIPTION:The Council of Graduate Schools is hosting a Summer Writers Studio on Friday\, June 26\, anytime between 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (eastern).Come-and-go as your schedule allows. We will write together in a supportive writing community. There are optional discussion sessions; or just write all day if you wish. Our schedule is: \n\n7:00 am  Zoom opens; we write \n9:00 – 9:15 am Brief meet-and-greet to identify potential writing partners/groups; plus a discussion of the #1 writing obstacle for graduate students; Q&A \n12:00 noon Discuss other writing obstacles (including the ways we sabotage our writing and degree completion) and how to overcome them \n1:00 – 5:00 pm Writing together (I’m available to join you in a break-out room for individual questions and consultations) \nQuestions? Want more information? Email : jan.allen@cornell.edu (This event is free!) \nRegister in advance for this meeting (to receive the Zoom link\, a reminder\, and handouts) \nRegister Now
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/cgs-summer-writers-studio/
LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/inABO713Rlu5oZQDd6SV1Q#/registration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260701T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260701T150000
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CREATED:20260629T155625Z
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SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Ilkay Tarman
DESCRIPTION:Title: DIGITAL TRANSLANGUAGING IN FIRST-YEAR COLLEGE WRITING: A CASE STUDY OF BILINGUAL STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS \nAbbreviated Abstract: The number of individuals who speak a language other than English as their first or dominant language continues to grow in the United States; however\, the first-year college writing (FYW) courses often remain unprepared to support emergent bilingual students. A mismatch exists between the predominantly monolingual orientation of FYW courses and the digitally mediated writing practices of emergent bilingual students. This study explores emergent bilingual students’ digital translanguaging practices and perceptions\, as well as instructors’ perceptions of digital translanguaging in FYW courses. Using a qualitative case study design\, data were collected through online writing tasks\, stimulated recall interviews and semi-structured interviews. Participants included three undergraduate emergent bilingual students enrolled in a first-year writing course\, specifically designed for bilingual students\, and three instructors teaching that specific course. Findings revealed that students used digital and linguistic resources as mediational tools to support their writing while simultaneously navigating English-only expectations. In contrast\, instructors\, approached digital translanguaging more cautiously because of ethical considerations and perceived challenges of implementing digital translanguaging in FYW classes. These findings have implications for policy\, practice and professional development. They highlight the need to create space for digital translanguaging practices in FYW courses so that emergent bilingual students could draw on their full linguistic repertoires.
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/thesis-defense-ilkay-tarman/
LOCATION:Engleman Hall\, D149\, 385 Fitch Street\, New Haven\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defense
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260720T140000
DTSTAMP:20260707T152759
CREATED:20260629T132346Z
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UID:10001325-1784552400-1784556000@grad.southernct.edu
SUMMARY:MBA Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual information session on July 20th from 1:00–2:00 PM to learn more about Southern Connecticut State University’s MBA program. This session will provide an overview of the curriculum\, admissions requirements\, flexible learning options\, and career outcomes. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from program representatives and ask questions about how the MBA can support their professional goals. \nReserve your spot to explore how SCSU’s MBA program can help you take the next step in your career. \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/mba-information-session/
LOCATION:https://apply.southernct.edu/register/mbainfosession
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