Academic & Skill Development Workshops
The Office of Student Support partners with departments across campus to offer a number of workshops throughout the year that are open to current SPS students. All virtual workshops will be recorded and posted here once the links are ready. Take a look at our Fall 2024 workshop schedule below, and visit our group page on SPS Engage to register!
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| Fulbright Info Session | What is the Fulbright Fellowship? How do I apply? Join the Office of Student Support for a conversation about the possibilities of a Fulbright fellowship and how to craft a compelling application. |
Wednesday 12pm - 1pm ET |
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| Weeks of WelcomeNavigating Columbia & Graduate School 101 | Join the Office of Student Support for a presentation on all things Columbia graduate school! During this session, students will learn about academic resources such as peer tutoring and coaching, available technology & software, helpful study tips and time management tools, and more! |
Wednesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm ET |
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| Weeks of WelcomeResearch and Citations Workshop | Join the Office of Student Support and SPS Librarian Kae Kratcha to learn about research and citation techniques, including how to utilize Zotero for proper citation! To learn more about Columbia University Libraries resources, click here. |
Tuesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm ET |
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| Weeks of WelcomeBusiness Research Workshop | Need business information for your SPS projects? In this workshop, led by SPS Student Support and Kae Kratcha from Columbia libraries, you will learn about business research resources that you can't find through Google, provided for free to students through Columbia Libraries. Find out how to locate industry information, competitor information, market size, and more! To learn more about Columbia University Libraries resources, click here. |
Wednesday 1pm - 2pm ET |
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| Weeks of WelcomeIntroduction to Academic Writing | Join the Office of Student Support for a workshop focused on academic writing. During this session, participants will gain information on grammar strategies, reading techniques, and more. |
Thursday 4:30pm - 5:30pm ET |
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| Setting Up Your Group Project for Success | There are so many benefits to working in groups. However, working effectively on a team or a group project can be challenging. Join the Office of Student Wellness and the Office of Student Support in a collaborative workshop focused on how to set your group up for success. Come away with concrete tips and strategies to start collaborative projects off on the right foot (and reduce headaches later)! Lunch will be provided!
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Thursday 12pm - 1pm ET |
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| Study Break SeriesOctober Study Break | The Study Break series is a monthly series of informal events focused on promoting academic success and wellness with our SPS Tutors. |
Friday 3pm - 5pm ET |
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| Financial Wellness and You | Join Student Financial Services and the Office of Student Support for a conversation about fianncial fitness! This workshop will provide students with resources for managing their finances throughout their studies and beyond. Attendees will leave with no-cost tools and information designed to introduce fundamental financial literacy concepts and improve financial wellbeing, including iGrad: the no cost financial wellness and education platform available to students both now and after they cease their studies. Lastly, students will be able to provide their input on topics for future financial wellness sessions with the goal of providing meaningful information to students throughout the year. |
Thursday 3:30pm - 4:30pm ET |
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| Balancing Priorities | Managing work, life, school and other responsibilities can be a challenge, which is why Student Wellness and Student Support are here to help! Join Brooke Stockwell, Assistant Director of Student Wellness, for a discussion on balancing priorities and what you can do to find the equilibrium between your personal life and professional work. |
Thursday 3:30pm - 4:30pm ET |
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| Make Your First GitHub Portfolio! | Are you looking for a way to showcase your technical aptitude? One of the best ways to do this is through a GitHub portfolio. GitHub portfolios demonstrates understanding of coding while showing your understanding of using Git, which is essential in many workplaces. Join one of our SPS Tutors to learn how to formulate your own Portfolio using a premade GitHub Template. |
Thursday 12:30pm - 1:30pm ET |
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| ChatGPT and You | What is ChatGPT, and why should you care? Join the Office of Student Support for a conversation about the generative artificial intelligence tool that has swept the globe in popularity. |
Wednesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm ET |
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| Study Break SeriesNovember Study Break | The Study Break series is a monthly series of informal events focused on promoting academic success and wellness with our SPS Tutors. |
Wednesday 2pm - 4pm ET |
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| Public Speaking | Tuesday 2:00pm - 3:00pm ET |
Registration TBA |
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| Study Break SeriesDecember Study Break | The Study Break series is a monthly series of informal events focused on promoting academic success and wellness with our SPS Tutors. |
Thursday 3pm - 5pm ET |
Registration TBA |