Past Events

In the first stage of our competition, a dedicated panel of coaches will provide feedback to all contestants, helping you fine-tune your pitch for subsequent rounds. Fear not, there’s no elimination in round one! Round 1 will include the option to participate virtually, inviting participation from the global Longhorn community. 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.

Kaitlyn Kroeger, CPA, will lead a seminar covering the most common income tax issues for domestic graduate students and postdocs. Due to the complex nature of international tax filing, this workshop will not offer detailed guidance for international students. Topics will include tax preparation resources, forms that domestic graduate students typically receive and file, tax treatment of RA/TA wages, scholarships and fellowships and education-related expenses. RSVP: https://utaustin.joinhandshake.com/events/1663401/share_preview

Ready to make the most of your next job offer? Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop designed specifically for graduate students and postdocs. This workshop will equip you with essential negotiation skills and strategies to confidently navigate job offers in the industry. Learn how to effectively communicate your value, negotiate salaries, and understand the nuances of benefits packages to ensure you land the job you deserve. Lunch will be provided. RSVP: https://utaustin.joinhandshake.com/events/1688066/share_preview

The Spring 2025 Employment Seminar is designed to help international student and scholars think about life after UT Austin. ISSS staff will kick off the seminar to explain post-completion options for F and J students and scholars. Then, an invited speaker, attorney Olivia Kim will provide an overview of different employment immigration types. 5 p.m. Concurrent Sessions F-1 Student Session (POB 2.302) J-1 Exchange Visitor Session (POB 2.402) 6 p.m. Immigration Attorney Presentation with Olivia Kim (POB 2.302) We hope to see you there!

Join us for an insightful workshop designed to enhance your interviewing skills and boost your confidence. This session will cover essential strategies to help you demonstrate your fit for various roles. RSVP: https://utaustin.joinhandshake.com/events/1663373/share_preview

Please join the Office of Career and Life Design for a special Break into Data Alumni Panel this Tuesday, March 4, from 4:30-6 p.m. in FAC 2.236!

Prepare for the Empower Your Pitch competition in this interactive session! In this 90-minute session for graduate students and postdocs, we will share strategies for using elements of storytelling to accessibly share the highlights of your current research and teaching practices with a broad audience. Learn how to set the scene, engage your audience and provoke curiosity while discussing aspects of your professional life. Join guest experts Kaitlyn Farrell Rodriguez and Michelle Gaston from the Center for Teaching and Learning to master this vital skill. RSVP: https://utaustin.joinhandshake.com/events/1663400/share_preview

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.

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. Discover resources available to support graduate and post-doc parenting students! In this meeting, we will focus on creating an online presence for Longhorn graduate and post-doc parenting students. A guest speaker from the University Writing Center (UWC) will also share insights about parenting-focused writing events offered at UWC. 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/1700750/share_preview

Learn more about the Empower Your Pitch competition during this virtual/remote information session for graduate students and postdocs in the arts & humanities. RSVP: https://utaustin.joinhandshake.com/events/1704974/share_preview Empower Your Pitch is an exciting, newly revamped competition to pitch your research compellingly in just three minutes. Empower Your Pitch is open to students and postdocs in all programs. Developed in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, Empower Your Pitch is an engaging, dynamic research communication contest. Alongside a comprehensive skill-development series, EYP is designed to equip participants with the strategies needed to effectively communicate complex ideas in just three minutes. This campus-wide research communication competition is sponsored by The Graduate School and the Graduate Coordinators Network. Cash prizes will be awarded to four competition winners. Overall Excellence in Research Communication – $1000 Outstanding Public Engagement – $1000 Outstanding Creativity – $1000 Community Choice Award for Excellence – $500 Contest winners will also have the opportunity to compete in a national contest, hosted right here in Austin! The inaugural inter-university contest in 2024 included Johns Hopkins University and Columbia University. Stay tuned to see who joins the stage in 2025!