Events
PhD+ Event
PhD+ Workshop – Website Design, WordPress
Graduate Student CommonsLearn how to design a better website and how to use WordPress. Prior to October 26, if you don’t already have a personal professional website, create one. UCSC provides free access to WordPress (with several design templates) to faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students. This workshop will be led by Jason Chafin (Senior Web Developer, […]
PhD+ Workshop – Slide Presentation Design
Graduate Student CommonsStudents will view an instructional video by Sonya prior to class. Students will practice giving 3-minute-maximum presentations with slides about their graduate work. This workshop will be led by Sonya Newlyn (Professional Development Coordinator, Division of Graduate Studies). The Division of Graduate Studies' professional communication workshop on "Slide Presentation Design" is co-sponsored by The Humanities […]
PhD+ Workshop – Career Diversity and Humanities Without Walls
Virtual EventWhat does career diversity look like for a humanities PhD? How do we empower ourselves now to make values-driven choices about careers? What communities and resources are out there to help students and faculty think about these questions? In this workshop, we will discuss career diversity as an approach that can transform your thinking about […]
PhD+ Workshop – Public Speaking
Graduate Student CommonsLearn how to craft your talk, warm up, deal with nerves, and engage your audience. This workshop will be led by Bri McWhorter (Activate to Captivate, Founder/CEO). The Division of Graduate Studies' professional communication workshop on "Public Speaking" is co-sponsored by The Humanities Institute as part of our 2021-2022 PhD+ series. Workshops presented by the Division […]
PhD+ Workshop – Designing a Professional LinkedIn Profile, Using LinkedIn to Network & Job Search Q&A
Graduate Student CommonsParticipants will view an instructional video by former Career Center Career Coach Christina Hall prior to class. Class time will consist of Q&A and workshopping LinkedIn profiles, using LinkedIn tools. This workshop will be led by Leezel Ramos (Associate Director of Career Engagement, Career Success). The Division of Graduate Studies' professional communication workshop on "Designing […]
PhD+ Workshop – Developing A Digital Reputation
Graduate Student CommonsLearn tips on how to distinguish yourself from the crowd and create a lasting impression in an evolving digital communications landscape. This workshop will be led by Andrea Limas (Assistant Director of Communications, Social Sciences Division). The Division of Graduate Studies' professional communication workshop on "Developing a Digital Reputation" is co-sponsored by The Humanities Institute […]
PhD+ Workshop – Using Twitter Professionally
Graduate Student CommonsLearn how to promote your research and create a virtual community of Tweeple. This workshop will be led by Kayla Isenberg, (Senior Director of Digital Engagement, University Relations). The Division of Graduate Studies' professional communication workshop on "Using Twitter Professionally" is co-sponsored by The Humanities Institute as part of our 2021-2022 PhD+ series. Workshops presented […]
PhD+ Workshop – Proposal Writing: Framing Your Research for Grants and Fellowships
Virtual EventProposal Writing: Framing Your Research for Grants and Fellowships Learn how to make your fellowship and grant proposals competitive to a wide range of selection committees. We’ll discuss what does and does not need to be in a research proposal, the proper tone and form, and ways to tease out the larger stakes of individual […]
PhD+ Workshop – Careers in the Tech Industry
Virtual EventHow’d You Get That Job?! Are you interested in a career in the tech industry? Want to learn how to leverage the skills and experiences you’ve gained as a graduate student for these positions? Join us for a panel discussion with UCSC graduate student alumni as they share their experiences with the job search, developing […]
CANCELLED: PhD+ Publishing Workshop
Virtual EventThis event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. As co-editors of the recently published special issue of Critical Ethnic Studies on Borderland Regimes and Resistance in Global Perspective, we invite you to join us for a workshop focused on academic journal article publishing. We will cover: adapting elements from your dissertation into journal articles; […]