Professional & Career Development

Events & Workshops

Calendars


Office of Graduate Studies (OGS) 

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) 

Upcoming Events

  • GradWOW: Week of Welcome Events 鉁

    Jan. 12-16

    Week of Welcome is a celebration that features a series of events for Graduate Bulls to get involved, making lasting connections to start to their graduate careers. 

    Join us for a variety of events involving free SWAG and new experiences! 
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  • Wellness Walks: Scholars on the Move 馃毝

    January 24

    January 24, 2026
    11am - 12pm
    Lettuce Lake Park

    Join us for a refreshing wellness walk designed specifically for graduate students who want to nurture both their physical and mental well鈥慴eing. This relaxed, community鈥慺ocused event invites grads to step away from their screens, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with peers in a low鈥憄ressure environment.

    Please note that there is a $2.00 per vehicle fee (cash only) for park entry.

  • ETD Process Workshop 馃枼锔

    January 28

    January 28, 2026
    12 PM - 2 PM
    *Required for Thesis/Dissertation 黑料爆料*
    Once per semester, OGS facilitates an ETD Process Workshop to help students navigate the entire ETD process.
    This workshop provides critical information including: Registrations, Deadlines, Document Format Requirements, Submission, and Student and Faculty responsibilities.
    Register
    What is ETD?

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  • Writing Wednesdays 馃摑 (Online or In-Person)

    Wednesdays, Weekly

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    Online: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

    In-person: 3:00 PM 鈥 5:00 PM
    Location: ALN 209 USF Tampa Campus

    Being intentional and consistent about writing will help you progress and meet your goals. Whether it's a journal article or a fellowship/grant, thesis or dissertation, proposal, or a scholarship/award application, join peers in a time of intention setting and dedicated writing. 

    Questions?
    Contact Dr. Stephanie Harper (Online)

  • ETD Formatting Workshops 鉁忥笍

    Rotating Mon/Tue

    Meet virtually via Microsoft Teams. View Dates.
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    These are meant to help with ETD-specific formatting.

    What's the difference between Workshops? 

    - ETD Formatting Workshops (weekly) cover formatting guidelines and last approximately 1.5 hours. Drop in for help with document formatting.

    - ETD Process Workshop occurs once a semester and covers all aspects of the process from Registration to Review. 

    - Book a 1-on-1 Help Session with an ETD Specialist, these are only 15-minutes and can cover the ETD process including document assistance if needed. Bring focused questions.

  • National Postdoc Association SmartSkills

    Monthly

    NPA Smartskills have recurring sessions every 4th Tuesday of the month at 3PM.


    Many postdocs wonder about the pathway into industry without ways to learn the truth about the journey.

    Join leaders from industry as they share their thoughts on the current industry postdoc landscape, discuss misconceptions about postdocs and careers in industry, clarify differences between industry and academic postdocs and positions, offer recommendations to postdocs seeking to enter industry positions, and provide insights on future trends that may affect postdocs in industry.
    This is intended as a collaborative discussion so bring your questions!

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    The Center for Career & Professional Development presents engaging programs, meaningful experiences, and comprehensive services, which are provided in partnership with employers, faculty, staff, and the global community. 

    USF Libraries offer a variety of virtual and in-person workshops that are aimed to assist graduate students with developing research skills:

    offer a variety of virtual workshops and other scheduled events. There are two locations on the USF Tampa Campus: on Bruce B. Downs Blvd, and the in downtown Tampa's Water Street District.

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