BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//School of Graduate and Professional Studies - ECPv6.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:School of Graduate and Professional Studies X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://grad.southernct.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for School of Graduate and Professional Studies REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251103T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251103T180000 DTSTAMP:20260707T115338 CREATED:20251013T122922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T141552Z UID:10001045-1762189200-1762192800@grad.southernct.edu SUMMARY:Building Clarity into the Structure of Your Writing DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director\, Professor of Political Science \n  \nOnline Meeting Link URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/building-clarity-into-the-structure-of-your-writing/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Academic and Professional Writing and Research Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="School of Graduate and Professional Studies":MAILTO:GPSinfo@southernct.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251104T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251104T190000 DTSTAMP:20260707T115338 CREATED:20250623T164423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T165443Z UID:10000441-1762268400-1762282800@grad.southernct.edu SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Graduate Open House DESCRIPTION: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. \nBenefits of Attending an Open House \n\nLearn the benefits of having a graduate degree or certificate from Southern.\nMeet with our graduate program directors and faculty.\nAsk questions about the graduate programs.\nMeet potential classmates.\nLearn about the application process\nLearn about scholarships\, grants\, and financial aid.\n\nGraduate Catalog\n  \nRegister Now! URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/fall-2025-graduate-open-house/ LOCATION:Adanti Student Center\, Ballroom B\, 345 Fitch St\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States CATEGORIES:Key Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grad.southernct.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Graduate-Open-House-2-e1739375225206.png ORGANIZER;CN="School of Graduate and Professional Studies":MAILTO:GPSinfo@southernct.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251107T110000 DTSTAMP:20260707T115338 CREATED:20250813T164246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T122311Z UID:10000850-1762509600-1762513200@grad.southernct.edu SUMMARY:Connect & Grow Session DESCRIPTION:These gatherings offer an opportunity to discuss assistantships\, address concerns\, and participate in professional development. Faculty are always welcome and encouraged to attend. \n  \nJoin Online URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/ga-connect-and-grow-meeting/2025-11-07/ LOCATION:Scholars’ Space\, Room 438\, 377 Fitch St\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States CATEGORIES:Connect & Grow Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="School of Graduate and Professional Studies":MAILTO:GPSinfo@southernct.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251107T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251107T120000 DTSTAMP:20260707T115338 CREATED:20250623T163751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T200306Z UID:10000912-1762513200-1762516800@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/2025-11-07/ LOCATION:Scholars’ Space\, Room 438\, 377 Fitch St\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States CATEGORIES:GSA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251110T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251110T180000 DTSTAMP:20260707T115338 CREATED:20251020T145617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T145617Z UID:10001049-1762794000-1762797600@grad.southernct.edu SUMMARY:Business Writing for Professionals DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Attorney Rob Smith\, Jr. Chairperson of the Management and International Business Department \n  \nOnline Meeting Link URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/business-writing-for-professionals/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Academic and Professional Writing and Research Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="School of Graduate and Professional Studies":MAILTO:GPSinfo@southernct.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251112T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251112T183000 DTSTAMP:20260707T115338 CREATED:20251027T143959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T171254Z UID:10001050-1762966800-1762972200@grad.southernct.edu SUMMARY:3 Minute Thesis® Preparation Workshop I From Complexity to Clarity: Crafting Your 3MT Message for Maximum Impact DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nPresenters: Rebecca Hedreen and Dr. Theresa Marchant-Shapiro \n5:00-5:30 p.m. – Learn how to distill complex research into accessible language that resonates with a general audience. \n5:30-6:15 p.m. – Explore techniques to turn your plain language summary into a polished\, time-bound presentation. \n6:15-6:30 p.m. –  If time allows\, students will practice presenting to each other in a “speed dating” format for peer feedback \nFollow-Up Session:\nOn 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. \n\n\nWorkshop Registration:  \nWe 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. \nRegister Here \n  \n3MT Submission Deadline: \nFirst-round recorded submissions are due on December 5th\, 2025\, so this workshop will give you ample time to refine your presentation. \n\nLearn More\n  URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/3-minute-thesis-preparation-workshop-i-from-complexity-to-clarity-crafting-your-3mt-message-for-maximum-impact/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Academic and Professional Writing and Research Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="School of Graduate and Professional Studies":MAILTO:GPSinfo@southernct.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251117T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251117T180000 DTSTAMP:20260707T115338 CREATED:20251013T123013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T141646Z UID:10001046-1763398800-1763402400@grad.southernct.edu SUMMARY:Writing a Literature Review DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro SCSU Writing Director\, Professor of Political Science \n  \nOnline Meeting Link URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/writing-a-literature-review/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Academic and Professional Writing and Research Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="School of Graduate and Professional Studies":MAILTO:GPSinfo@southernct.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251118T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251118T180000 DTSTAMP:20260707T115338 CREATED:20250908T125134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T144823Z UID:10001037-1763485200-1763488800@grad.southernct.edu SUMMARY:Finding and Using Gray Literature for Advanced Research DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Amy Jansen\, M.L.I.S.\, Library Services \n  \nOnline Meeting Link URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/finding-and-using-gray-literature-for-advanced-research/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Academic and Professional Writing and Research Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="School of Graduate and Professional Studies":MAILTO:GPSinfo@southernct.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251119T183000 DTSTAMP:20260707T115338 CREATED:20251027T144742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T171218Z UID:10001051-1763571600-1763577000@grad.southernct.edu SUMMARY:3 Minute Thesis® Preparation Workshop II Presenting with Confidence: Best Practices for Webcam Recording DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresenter: Lisa Kuchta\, Department of Communications\, Media\, and Screen Studies \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\n\nPresenting comfortably without notecards.\nEffective body language and vocal quality.\nFinding an ideal recording environment and tips for audiovisual clarity.\nPracticing for presentation success.\n\n\nWorkshop Registration:  \nWe 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. \nRegister Here\n  \n3MT Submission Deadline: \nFirst-round recorded submissions are due on December 5th\, 2025\, so this workshop will give you ample time to refine your presentation. \nLearn More\n  URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/3-minute-thesis-preparation-workshop-ii-presenting-with-confidence-best-practices-for-webcam-recording/ LOCATION:TBA CATEGORIES:Academic and Professional Writing and Research Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="School of Graduate and Professional Studies":MAILTO:GPSinfo@southernct.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251120T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251120T183000 DTSTAMP:20260707T115338 CREATED:20251103T171521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T171759Z UID:10001052-1763659800-1763663400@grad.southernct.edu SUMMARY:EDL Share-Fair DESCRIPTION:Join us to see cohort 21 of the Educational Leadership Program present their Dissertation Prospectus Presentations! URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/edl-share-fair/ LOCATION:Graduate Study Lounge\, Room 443\, 377 Fitch St\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grad.southernct.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Revised-Share-Fair-Flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260707T115338 CREATED:20251119T160324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T160324Z UID:10001059-1763812800-1763830800@grad.southernct.edu SUMMARY:Ask a Librarian\, Citation Edition! DESCRIPTION:Having trouble preparing for finals? Visit the Research & Info desk where you be able to directly talk with librarians and ask questions like: \n\nHow do I cite a map in APA?\nHow do I cite this white paper?\nHow do I cite this quote from an ebook – there are no page numbers!\n\nCant come in person? Ask your question online on Library Chat! URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/ask-a-librarian-citation-edition/ LOCATION:Research & Info Desk\, 1st floor\, 377 Fitch St\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grad.southernct.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ask-a-Librarian-Citation-Edition-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR