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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| Workshop Fulbright Info Session | Description 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. |
Date & Time Wednesday 12pm - 1pm ET |
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| Workshop Weeks of WelcomeNavigating Columbia & Graduate School 101 | Description 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! |
Date & Time Wednesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm ET |
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| Workshop Weeks of WelcomeResearch and Citations Workshop | Description 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. |
Date & Time Tuesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm ET |
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| Workshop Weeks of WelcomeBusiness Research Workshop | Description 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. |
Date & Time Wednesday 1pm - 2pm ET |
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| Workshop Weeks of WelcomeIntroduction to Academic Writing | Description 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. |
Date & Time Thursday 4:30pm - 5:30pm ET |
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| Workshop Setting Up Your Group Project for Success | Description 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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Date & Time Thursday 12pm - 1pm ET |
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| Workshop Study Break SeriesOctober Study Break | Description The Study Break series is a monthly series of informal events focused on promoting academic success and wellness with our SPS Tutors. |
Date & Time Friday 3pm - 5pm ET |
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| Workshop Financial Wellness and You | Description 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. |
Date & Time Thursday 3:30pm - 4:30pm ET |
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| Workshop Balancing Priorities | Description 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. |
Date & Time Thursday 3:30pm - 4:30pm ET |
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| Workshop Make Your First GitHub Portfolio! | Description 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. |
Date & Time Thursday 12:30pm - 1:30pm ET |
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| Workshop ChatGPT and You | Description 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. |
Date & Time Wednesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm ET |
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| Workshop Study Break SeriesNovember Study Break | Description The Study Break series is a monthly series of informal events focused on promoting academic success and wellness with our SPS Tutors. |
Date & Time Wednesday 2pm - 4pm ET |
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| Workshop Public Speaking | Description | Date & Time Tuesday 2:00pm - 3:00pm ET |
Link Registration TBA |
| Workshop Study Break SeriesDecember Study Break | Description The Study Break series is a monthly series of informal events focused on promoting academic success and wellness with our SPS Tutors. |
Date & Time Thursday 3pm - 5pm ET |
Link Registration TBA |