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!
| Workshop | Description | Date & Time | Link |
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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 |
No Recording Available |
| 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 |
Recording TBD |
| 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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| Weeks of WelcomeFinancial 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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| 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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| Group Dynamics | Effectively working in groups is a key part of being a successful professional, which is why Student Wellness and Student Support are here to help! Join us for a discussion on how to manage group dynamics and what you can do to find the equilibrium between yourself and colleagues..
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TBD |
Registration TBA |
| 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 us for a discussion on balancing priorities and what you can do to find the equilibrium between your personal life and professional work. |
TBD |
Registration TBA |
| 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 EST |
Registration TBA |
| 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. |
Friday 1pm - 3pm ET |
Registration TBA |
| Public Speaking | Tuesday 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST |
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 |