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For graduate students and postdocs only:

In an increasingly international world, it is important to recognize and embrace students' cultural, linguistic, and ethnic diversity. Also important is an awareness that international students may not understand American social and cultural norms. This workshop will address these issues and participants will work together to develop activities/lessons that instructors can use not only to help international students integrate into the culture of the American university, but also to help all students effectively share their backgrounds to enrich the classroom. All graduate students and postdocs are welcome to attend and share their experiences working with ELL students.

No need to register, just show up!

Workshop facilitator: Heather Sturman, PhD Candidate, Dept. of Linguistics hasturman@ucdavis.edu

Sponsored by the UC Davis Office of Graduate Studies (Professors for the Future and the Professional Development Series)

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Interested in learning about careers in project management in an industry setting? Curious about job opportunities for advanced degree holders? You won''t want to miss this engaging panel discussion from some of our local area Project Management pros who are members of the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the Project Management Institute. Panelists come from a variety of industry settings including high-tech, consulting and government and will answer questions on what project management encompasses and how to get into this rewarding career.
PMI is the Global non-profit association for advancing the profession of project management. The organization administers the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification program, delivers international and regional seminars, provides geographical membership services through its chapters, and provides industry level services through Specific Interest Groups (SIGs). Additional information is on the PMI Global web site. Click HERE for more information.
Sacramento Valley Chapter chartered in 1985 is the 4th largest chapter in PMI Region 7, an area that covers Hawaii, California, Arizona, and Nevada; and ranked close to the top 10th percentile in chapter size in PMI's international organization of 250 chapters and 175,000 members worldwide.

With over 1600 members covering the Sacramento Valley, and San Joaquin Valley areas, PMI-SVC's membership includes over 1000 certified Project Management Professionals (PMPs), a PMP total representing over 60% of the Chapter's membership.

Sponsored by Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Career Services (Internship & Career Center) & Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series)

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For graduate students only:

Is writing making you feel isolated?

Do you ever wish you had a group of like-minded grad students with whom you could share a couple of hours of intense writing time?

Come to one (or all!) of our popular writer's retreats!

You bring your work and your laptop and Graduate Studies and the University Writing Program will provide a "clean, well-lighted place to write" and the guidance of UWP faculty members as needed.

Don't forget to bring your own mug (coffee, tea and light refreshments will be served) and get ready to spend a couple of hours on a Friday morning making some real progress on your work!

No Registration Necessary!

Sponsored by the University Writing Program and Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS AND POSTDOCS ONLY:

For graduate students and postdoctoral scholars seeking academic careers or high-level research positions, this 50-minute workshop provides the format, content and purpose of the CV. No registration necessary.

Workshop Leader: Teresa Dillinger, Ph.D., Coordinator, Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services, Internship and Career Center/ Professional Development Services, Office of Graduate Studies

Sponsored by Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Career Services at the Internship and Career Center & the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series)

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Spend a quarter as a UC Center Scholar Intern in Sacramento. Work 24-32 hours per week in an internship DEVELOPED JUST FOR YOU! Receive 14 units through course work taught ONE BLOCK FROM THE CAPITOL. Learn about the legislative and political process in the state capitol through actual experience. Open to ALL MAJORS. For more information, see the website: http://uccs.ucdavis.edu or contact Marg Lee, 210 South Hall, molee@ucdavis.edu, 752-2671.

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Nervous about how to put your best foot forward in a job interview? The best way to "ace the interview" is by practicing some of the more frequently asked questions. This workshop will give you a chance to practice both content and delivery in an informal, relaxed setting so you can interview with confidence!
Make sure to listen to the "How To Ace The Interview" podcast at http://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/graduates/podcasts.htm#10 before attending this workshop!

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For graduate students and postdocs only:

How do you make your science accessible to the general public? This workshop covers techniques for understanding your audience and for using hooks, narrative, human interest and clear explanations to popularize your science.

No registration necessary.

Instructors: Sarah Perrault, Ph.D., University Writing Program and Ania Truszczynski, Graduate Writing Fellow, Population Biology

Sponsored by the University Writing Program and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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For graduate students only:

Come and get a head-start on your summer writing projects! Or just continue to make some solid progress on your dissertation or thesis! By popular request, we have expanded our writing retreat to give you an opportunity to settle in and make even greater progress on your writing.

Join University Writing Program faculty and fellow graduate students in a peaceful, but productive, setting for this writer's session.

Bring your laptop and an empty mug �" we will provide coffee, tea and light refreshments in the morning. The SRRC will provide lunch so you won't even need to leave when you get hungry!

Sponsored by the SRRC, the University Writing Program and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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