Past Events

Come ride with ISSS! Review important notes below. A Texas Global/UT Austin staff member will lead a short ride (approximately 4 miles each way) from the Texas Global offices to the Mueller Farmer's Market. The ride will primarily be on low-traffic neighborhood roads using dedicated bike lanes. Your guide will answer any questions you may have about bike law and safely using bike lanes before the ride begins. Water bottles and bike locks are strongly recommended. Also note that Texas weather in March can be unpredictable, so we recommend bringing a backpack or bike bag/basket to add and remove layers of clothing as needed, and also to carry any goodies from the Farmer's Market! Important Notes: Helmets are required and all participants will be required to sign a liability waiver. Texas Global CANNOT provide bikes for student use, so you will need your own bike or a rental to participate. UT's own Orange Bike Project offers student rentals for single day, weekend, or the entire semester at very reasonable prices. UT's Orange Bike Project: https://parking.utexas.edu/bike/orange-bike-project

Are you a graduate student or postdoc looking to polish your resume before application deadlines or networking events? Come to our interactive Resume Lab event! Pair up with peers for valuable feedback on your resume drafts and get expert advice from a staff member from the Office of Career and Life Design in The Graduate School. RSVP: https://utaustin.joinhandshake.com/events/1663377/share_preview

Join the Office of Career and Life Design at the Graduate School for an evening with Anne Helen Petersen. Former writer for Buzzfeed News and current author of the Culture Study substack, Anne Helen Petersen received her Ph.D. from UT in Media Studies and is excited to be sharing her work with her alma mater. RSVP: https://utaustin.joinhandshake.com/events/1663298/share_preview

As part of the Office of Career and Life Design's ongoing efforts to develop holistic career support, we will be offering a Lunch & Workshop Series this Spring semester for hopeful/soon-to-be/already-parents/caregivers who are graduate students and postdocs. Join us for a focused discussion on how the Graduate School can better support graduate and post-doc parenting students. This meeting will explore critical questions such as: Where do parenting students need additional support? What can we realistically expect from the Graduate School? Invited speakers from the Graduate School will provide valuable insights and engage in a conversation about resources and initiatives to enhance the experience of student parents. We welcome parents and caregivers at all stages: on a pregnancy journey, navigating the adoption process, have dealt with loss, or are currently parenting children of any age! If you are interested in meeting other parents and learning about resources available to you, please sign up for the series here! Lunch will be provided. Tess Blumenthal and SeongGyeong Park are facilitating this workshop series! Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions that you may have! RSVP: https://utaustin.joinhandshake.com/events/1700753/share_preview

Improv arms researchers with tools to break away from the traditional, jargon-filled presentations and embrace more accessible communication methods that involved articulating complex scientific concepts in a clear and relatable manner. The rules of improvisation offer valuable insights into enhancing networking within your academic circles, including colleagues and supervisors.

SmartSkills is a free, virtual course for postdocs who are members of the NPA. Monthly classes are taught by experts and focus on building skills critical to career and personal success. Postdocs that attend 10 out of 12 sessions live will receive a certificate of completion.

Are you an F-1 student graduating in Spring 2025? Join us to learn more about OPT! An International Student Advisor will explain the OPT application process and other important information you need to know about OPT, including how to choose your OPT dates, important deadlines, required fees, and more. Attendees will receive a Zoom link for their OPT session after registration. Before attending, please review the required OPT workshop at https://global.utexas.edu/isss/immigration/f-1/employment/post-completi…

The DCC has partnered with Austin Adapted Sports and RecSports to host weekly Wheelchair/Adapted Tennis & Pickleball nights. All disability and experience levels are welcome and equipment is provided. RSVP requested.

Join the Office of Career and Life Design for a virtual networking workshop designed specifically for career changers! In this interactive session, you will learn: How to find and connect with people in your new career or industry How to talk about your career transition and highlight your value How to build connections and experience while you're in school This workshop is open to all graduate students, postdocs, and graduate alumni. Questions? Contact Kirsten Ronald, Program Manager for Career Management, at kirsten.ronald@austin.utexas.edu. RSVP: https://utaustin.joinhandshake.com/events/1664628/share_preview

After receiving and incorporating feedback, participants will present to Empower Your Pitch judges for a second time in the elimination round. Twelve standout participants will be chosen in the second round as our competition finalists, advancing to a thrilling final round. Round 2 will also be available virtually, inviting talents from every corner of the globe. 12 finalists will be selected to present at the in-person finale! Register to participate: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_01AEwlQEkL65bgi Empower Your Pitch! is hosted by the Office of Career and Life Design and generously sponsored by The Graduate School and the Graduate Coordinators Network.