These July 2021 events will enrich your summer

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Explore magnetoelectric materials

The study of this field has led to the development of new sensors, inductors, filters, antennas, and other products. Learn more from the electrical and computer engineering dissertation of Xianfeng Liang via Zoom on Thursday, July 1, at 11 a.m. EDT.

Invest in mental health awareness

July is BIPOC (Black, indigenous, and people of color) Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Graduate Students of Color Collective (GSCC) is presenting its first BIPOC Minds Matter series in three installments. On Wednesday, July 7, expert panelists will discuss, “How did we get here?” On Wednesday, July 21, they will ask, “I’ve admitted it, now what?” And on Wednesday, July 28, the topic will be: “Where do we go from here?” Register here for all of these online events, which begin at 7:30 p.m. EDT.

Enjoy the barbecue

This language and culture workshop series from Global Student Success is designed for international students to understand the recipes, recommendations, and culture of barbecue. Visit here for more information on the event, which will be held virtually on Wednesday, July 7, at 1 p.m. EDT.

Make the most of your content

This 45-minute virtual event will help you explore and use templates for creating decision-making activities. Register here for the virtual event to be held on Friday, July 9, at 12 p.m. EDT.

Investigate graduate business programs

Join admissions representatives from the D’Amore-McKim School of Business online as they walk you through their graduate certificate programs as well as the application process. Register here for the informal information session, to be held Monday, July 12, at 12 p.m. EDT.

Improve your writing for the academic job market

This writing lab is for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who are working on application materials for the academic job market. Offered in collaboration with the PhD Network, it will help you with teaching statements, academic cover letters, and other job search materials, and will include structured, supported writing time. You can register here for the virtual workshop, which will be held on Tuesday, July 13, at 1:30 p.m. EDT.

Invest in peer feedback

This workshop explores the benefits and challenges of using peer feedback, which provides students with the opportunity to improve their work based on constructive observations and criticism. Register here for this virtual event, to be held on Wednesday, July 14, at 1:30pm EDT, which will discuss strategies for peer feedback, including creative uses of technology.

Plan for the fall

Join Seattle Career Services and Global Learner Support to start planning for the career and professional development programming, events, networking, and interview opportunities that will emerge in the fall. All are welcome to visit here for more information on this virtual workshop, to be held on Wednesday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m. EDT.

Brainstorm to improve your content

This quick 45-minute online session includes an activity that encourages groups to generate original material to be shared with colleagues—providing practical strategies that will help you make use of tools like Google Docs and Office 365 Online. Register here for this event, which will be held on Friday, July 16, and Friday, July 23, at 12:00 p.m. EDT.

Ignite motivation for learners

This virtual workshop offers strategies for increasing diverse learners’ interest and effort—both in-person and online. These Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies can benefit all learners while contributing to an equitable learning environment. Register here for the event, to be held on Monday, July 19 at 1:30 p.m. EDT.

Learn “wicked smaht” Boston English

Conversations in Boston may be loaded with local pronunciations and unusual terminology unique to the region. This workshop addresses the unique features of Boston English, including pronunciation and vocabulary. The online event will be held on Tuesday, July 22, at 1 p.m. EDT. Visit here for more information on this language and culture workshop series from Global Student Success, which is designed for international and non-native English speaking students. 

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