To limit the spread of COVID-19, some events are being held remotely. If you have questions about a specific event, please contact the event organizer or see the event description in the UO Calendar.
5:30–6:30 p.m.
It’s not too early to strategize about your future career. Come learn about the many career preparation and professional development tools, resources, and hands-on guidance that the university has to offer, and that you are paying for with your tuition! Presented by Paolo from the gradCareers team at the Division of Graduate Studies in partnership with the Office of International Students & Scholar Services and the Career Center.
Remote presentation (zoom) – register here.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Attending the BIG10 Academia Career Fair? Are you not too familiar with a virtual career fair and how it works on Handshake, specifically? Join gradCAREERS to learn how to put your best foot forward - before, during and after any virtual fair!
Attending a virtual career fair will give you an edge in landing that next job or internship. Academic and research institutions, organizations and companies who will attend this fair and all future ones want to hire UO graduate students and postdoctoral scholars —and they’ll host virtual sessions to find the students they want to interview. If you are a graduate student or postdoc scholar, register now for this free zoom session!
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Meets Week 3 in person and Week 7 online each term
First meeting in person
Tuesday, October 15 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Graduate Student Lounge, Susan Campbell Hall, Room 111 RSVPThis event is co-sponsored by the Accessible Education Center and the Division of Graduate Studies.
8:00–11:00 a.m.
Calling all graduate students and postdoctoral scholars! If you are considering a faculty, researcher, lecturer, postdoc, or other academic-adjacent position, then consider attending the 2024 BIG10+ Academia Career Fair, offered in a virtual, highly interactive, and completely free, format! Details and sign up on Handshake at https://uoregon.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/48820
Meet with academies and research organizations.Interact with recruiters through video, audio, or chat. Discover new tenure, non-tenure track (lecturers, researchers,...etc.), postdoctoral trainee, & fellowship career opportunities. All levels of graduate students and postdocs (1st years to those finishing) are welcome to explore career opportunities in academia and research. Never wait in line, ever. Pre-schedule individual (10 minutes - recommended for those looking for jobs now or completing their program in 2025) and/or group sessions (30 minutes) with organizations ahead of the fair or on the day-of the career fair. Both types of sessions are limited, so don't miss out! Once registered, you can add sessions with recruiters for specific organizations attending the career fair.DEADLINE for C.V. submissions is Tuesday, October 8th at 9:00 PM Pacific Time. This is a HARD deadline, so submit early just in case you have technical difficulties. It is recommended that you add your C.V. on Handshake, as this platform is a great place to search and apply for positions at your level.
8:00–11:00 a.m.
Are you interested in exploring or finding a position in industry?
The Graduate Student & Postdoc Industry Recruitment Event (GSPIRE) is the perfect opportunity for individuals with advanced degrees and training to connect with various industries and organizations. The GSPIRE will take place virtually on October 22. We invite you to join us and connect with top employers and organizations seeking bright minds like yours.
All individuals, from first-year graduate students to postdocs and alumni, are welcome to participate in GSPIRE fairs. Whether you are considering a career in academia or industry, this event will provide valuable networking opportunities and the chance to explore and secure internships or professional employment in the industry.
Graduating soon?
Individuals who are due to graduate in Dec 2024 or May/August/Dec 2025 are strongly encouraged to submit a resume (not a C.V.). It's valuable to submit a resume even if you are unable to attend the career fair, as all industry partners will receive all resumes submitted. Submitting a resume is not mandatory for event registration, but it is recommended for individuals pursuing a career in industry, as it allows industry partners to track your progress over the next few years.
The deadline for resume submissions is Monday, September 9 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. It is advised to submit resumes early to account for any potential technical difficulties. Adding a resume on Handshake is also recommended, as it is a useful platform for job searching and applications at your level.
5:30–7:00 p.m.
Election takeaways and discussion of what comes next with a panel of election experts featuring Rep. Peter DeFazio and University of Oregon professors Alison Gash, Chandler James, Regina Lawrence, Neil O’Brian and Daniel Tichenor. Sponsored by the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics.
Sponsored by the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics.
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
If any of this sounds familiar and you have difficulty managing the negative energy and rejection in your environment, please join us to learn:
The impact that stress and negativity can have if they are not managed Identify the most common areas of stress in academic life Concrete strategies for managing the physical, emotional, and attitudinal effects of stresJoin Dr. Pamela Yeh, associate professor in the Dept of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UCLA who will lead this webinar on how to manage stress, rejection & the haters in your midst. Register at https://www.ncfdd.org/webinars/rejection24 and use your DuckID credentials to log into the NCFDD website.
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Are you a graduate student seeking employment in academia, but is also open to exploring opportunities beyond academia? Or are you interested in something in between, that is, academia-adjacent prospects? Academia-adjacent jobs refer to positions that are closely related to the academic field but may not involve traditional faculty roles. These jobs can include research positions in think tanks, policy analysis, educational consulting, departmental administration, roles in non-profit organizations, and positions in industry that value advanced research skills and knowledge. They often allow graduates to apply their expertise in a broader context while still engaging with the academic community.
Join in to unpack these topics, brainstorm together and strategize ways to enhance your ability to articulate your portable and transferable skills while leveraging your existing networks. Register at this link.
This session will take place at:
Graduate Student Lounge, Susan Campbell Hall November 15, 2024 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM