Family Yoga at the Arboretum
Come join us for a half an hour yoga class followed by time to explore and play in the UI Arboretum. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Contact Brittany Dodson at bdodson@uidaho.edu with any questions.
University Location: Arboretum and Botanical Garden - Main Campus.
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Anthropology Thesis defense for Gaete
Thesis and Dissertation
Masters student in Anthropology, Kira Gaete, under major professor Katrina Eichner, will defend the thesis entitled, "The Impact of Tiktok Trends on Women's Choice of Birth Control" at 12:30 p.m. PDT on September 21, 2026 in the Student Health Building room 305. This event is free and open to the public.
University Location: 305 - WWAMI - Student Health Center - Main Campus.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Graduate Student Essentials - Introduction to Zotero
This workshop will guide you through everything you need to know about the citation manager Zotero. You will learn how to organize scholarly materials, create bibliographies, summarize annotations, collaborate on group projects and preserve your research for future reference.
During this workshop, participants will:Learn how to install and sync Zotero to keep your research up to date across multiple devices, Understand how Zotero uses the Snapshot browser plug-in to collect metadata and generate citations, Discover how to export and preserve your research at the end of the semester, making it easy to access later while minimizing storage needs, This workshop will be held in the First Floor Classroom (Library room 120) and live via Zoom. Please register to attend via the link.
University Location: 120 - Student Health Center - Main Campus.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit libcal.uidaho.edu. 2026 Water Resources Fall Seminar Series
The IWRRI’s Water Resources Seminar Series is a graduate-level class that is open to the public. The series features researchers and water professionals discussing topics related to Idaho’s water, including snowpack, drought, snow modeling, ecology and groundwater resources.
The Water Resources Seminar Series is open to all interested professionals, legislators, water supply managers, local government representatives, attorneys, students and interested public.
It occurs for one hour on Tuesdays, September through the beginning of December, with no talk on Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving Break.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/s/86571928806.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit iwrri.uidaho.edu. How To Series: Format Your Thesis/Dissertation
The COGS How To Series is designed to help graduate-level students understand the forms and procedures that are important to them. Topics range from applying for travel funds, formatting your thesis, and getting and funding your degree.
Confused how your thesis or dissertation is supposed to be formatted? Come to this workshop to understand the formatting guidelines and requirements, get helpful tips, and see examples of how a finished thesis or dissertation should look like. Come with questions!
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/89699690002.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. Graduate Student Essentials - Enriching Research Projects with Oral History
Oral history recordings are a rich but often underused research resource. This workshop explores how firsthand accounts can add human context and new perspectives to research across a wide range of disciplines. Participants will learn how to discover oral histories using the library’s Oral History as Data platform and how to incorporate recordings into their own projects through citation and embedding.
During this workshop, participants will:Explore how oral histories can provide unique insights for fields such as Health Education, Environmental Science, Economics, and Psychology. Learn how to search digital collections, navigate Oral History as Data transcripts, request access to recordings that have not been digitized, and generate transcriptions as needed. Discover strategies for embedding oral history recordings in research projects while ensuring they remain accessible and properly cited. This workshop will be held in the First Floor Classroom (Library room 120) and live via Zoom. Please register to…
University Location: First Floor Classroom (120) - Library - Main Campus.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit libcal.uidaho.edu. 2026 Water Resources Fall Seminar Series
The IWRRI’s Water Resources Seminar Series is a graduate-level class that is open to the public. The series features researchers and water professionals discussing topics related to Idaho’s water, including snowpack, drought, snow modeling, ecology and groundwater resources.
The Water Resources Seminar Series is open to all interested professionals, legislators, water supply managers, local government representatives, attorneys, students and interested public.
It occurs for one hour on Tuesdays, September through the beginning of December, with no talk on Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving Break.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/s/86571928806.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit iwrri.uidaho.edu. Professional Development Initiative: Industry Job Search
The Professional Development Initiative (PDI) includes events, workshops, and classes intended to provide opportunities to promote the academic and professional success of graduate students, postdocs, and other early career trainees.
Looking for a job in your industry? Come to this workshop to understand the industry hiring process and get tips and tricks for the interviews.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/82483887342.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. Computer Science dissertation defense for Naha
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Computer Science, Kallol Naha, under major professor Dr. Hasan Jamil, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Declarative Visual Workflow Orchestration Over Distributed FAIR Resources: A Theory and System for Autonomous Scientific Computing" on October 2, 2026 at 11 a.m. PDT in Janssen Engineering Building Room 111. This event is free and open to the pubic.
University Location: JEB 111 - Janssen Engineering Building - Main Campus.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
How To Series: Create a Study Plan and Check Your Degree Audit
The COGS How To Series is designed to help graduate-level students understand the forms and procedures that are important to them. Topics range from applying for travel funds, formatting your thesis, and getting and funding your degree.
Want to see your progress to your degree? Unsure how to make the study plan your advisor needs you to complete? Come to this workshop, where we will cover how to make a study plan and look at your degree audit. Come with any questions you may have.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/89699690002.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. Graduate Student Essentials - Transforming Your Research and Scholarship Through Podcasting
Are you looking for a creative way to share your research and interact with the scholarly community? This workshop explores podcasting as a venue for creating, publishing, and discussing scholarship. You will learn about Library support and resources for audio production and what you need to launch your own academic podcast.
Following this workshop, participants will: Be familiar with academic podcasting methods and examples, Know where to access audio production software and resources, Be able to navigate the Studio website to book the space and find Library podcasting resources, This workshop will be held in the First Floor Classroom (Library room 120) and live via Zoom. Please register to attend via the link.
University Location: 101 - Library - Main Campus.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit libcal.uidaho.edu. 2026 Water Resources Fall Seminar Series
The IWRRI’s Water Resources Seminar Series is a graduate-level class that is open to the public. The series features researchers and water professionals discussing topics related to Idaho’s water, including snowpack, drought, snow modeling, ecology and groundwater resources.
The Water Resources Seminar Series is open to all interested professionals, legislators, water supply managers, local government representatives, attorneys, students and interested public.
It occurs for one hour on Tuesdays, September through the beginning of December, with no talk on Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving Break.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/s/86571928806.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit iwrri.uidaho.edu. Graduate Writing Symposium: AI and Research
The Graduate Writing Symposium series provides graduate-level students the tools to write better, professionally, academically, and personally. Topics often include the ethics and application of AI in research, while workshops focus on more creative ways of writing.
Trying to understand when you can use AI? Come to this workshop to understand how to use AI in your research, as well as the latest information about AI. Come with any questions you may have.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/83559026689.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. International Graduate Student Essentials: Career Services Workshop
The International Graduate Student Essentials series covers the topics most important to international graduate students: funding, working after graduate school, and other similar topics.
The Career Services Workshop is geared towards international graduate students to discuss the differences between US and international job markets, explain the unique situation of international students entering the workforce, and answer frequently asked questions brought up in career services meetings. Come with any questions you may have.
University Location: International Programs Office (IPO) Conference Room - Living Learning Community - Main Campus. Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/88099485437.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. Biological Sciences dissertation defense for Mall
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Biological Sciences, Akshat Mall, under major professor Christopher J. Marx, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Insights into Bacterial Physiology Through the Lens of Evolution and Epigenetics" on October 7, 2026 at 11:00 am PDT in TLC 031. This event is free and open to the public.
University Location: TLC 031 - Teaching & Learning Center - Main Campus.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
How To Series: Apply for GPSA Publication and Travel Awards
The COGS How To Series is designed to help graduate-level students understand the forms and procedures that are important to them. Topics range from applying for travel funds, formatting your thesis, and getting and funding your degree.
Interested in travelling to conferences or publishing your work? GPSA offers awards to help that dream become reality for graduate-level students. Come to the workshop and learn about the application process and what to expect. Come with questions!
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/89699690002.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. Graduate Student Essentials - AI Tools and Resources at U of I
This workshop will introduce attendees to the AI tools and resources available through the University of Idaho. Depending on attendee interests, we may also discuss external AI tools that can support library research. While topics such as AI literacy and ethical AI use may arise during this session, the primary focus of this workshop is to become familiar with available tools and campus resources.
Following this workshop, attendees will:Identify AI tools and resources available through the University of Idaho, Know where to find support and who to contact on campus with AI-related questions, This workshop will be held in the First Floor Classroom (Library room 120) and live via Zoom. Please register to attend via the link.
University Location: 101 - Library - Main Campus.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit libcal.uidaho.edu. Natural Resources thesis defense for Anderson
Thesis and Dissertation
Masters student in Natural Resources, Luke Anderson, under major professor Dr. Michael Quist, will defend the thesis entitled, "Food Habits of Nonnative Northern Pike in Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho" at 9 a.m. Pacific time Oct. 13, 2026, in TLC 044, main campus. The event is free and open to the public.
University Location: TLC 044 - Teaching & Learning Center - Main Campus.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM.
2026 Water Resources Fall Seminar Series
The IWRRI’s Water Resources Seminar Series is a graduate-level class that is open to the public. The series features researchers and water professionals discussing topics related to Idaho’s water, including snowpack, drought, snow modeling, ecology and groundwater resources.
The Water Resources Seminar Series is open to all interested professionals, legislators, water supply managers, local government representatives, attorneys, students and interested public.
It occurs for one hour on Tuesdays, September through the beginning of December, with no talk on Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving Break.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/s/86571928806.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit iwrri.uidaho.edu. Mental Health Series: Relationships with Food and Eating
The Mental Health Series is designed to address the common mental health topics relevant to graduate students. Topics include maintaining healthy relationships, as well as dealing with stress and anxiety.
The intense pressure of graduate research can easily disrupt your relationship with food, turning eating into another source of stress. This workshop offers a path back to balancing this relationship. Learn practical stress management techniques and explore intuitive eating practices designed to help you reconnect with your body’s cues and build a sustainable, nourishing routine in graduate school.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/86484425697.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. Professional Development Initiative: Writing CVs and Resumes
The Professional Development Initiative (PDI) includes events, workshops, and classes intended to provide opportunities to promote the academic and professional success of graduate students, postdocs, and other early career trainees.
Don't get CVs and resumes? Come to this workshop to understand the two of the most important documents in the hiring process, and stay for tips and tricks from the Career Services professionals.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/82483887342.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. How To Series: Steps to Your Degree
The COGS How To Series is designed to help graduate-level students understand the forms and procedures that are important to them. Topics range from applying for travel funds, formatting your thesis, and getting and funding your degree.
Open to current graduate students, this workshop will go through the forms which it takes to get your master's or PhD degree. You will learn the timeline of when to submit forms and how to complete those forms. Come with any questions you might have.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/89699690002.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. Graduate Student Essentials – Geographic Information System Resources
Do you have geographic data you want to analyze or visualize on a map? This workshop will get you started. You will learn about Library support and learning resources for GIS and how to find and share data on the U of I ArcGIS Online portal.
Following this workshop, participants will: Be familiar with GIS support services and learning resources Know where to access GIS software Be able to navigate the U of I Teaching & Scholarly Research ArcGIS Online Portal This workshop will be held in the First Floor Classroom (Library room 120) and live via Zoom. Please register to attend via the link.
University Location: 101 - Library - Main Campus.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit libcal.uidaho.edu. 2026 Water Resources Fall Seminar Series
The IWRRI’s Water Resources Seminar Series is a graduate-level class that is open to the public. The series features researchers and water professionals discussing topics related to Idaho’s water, including snowpack, drought, snow modeling, ecology and groundwater resources.
The Water Resources Seminar Series is open to all interested professionals, legislators, water supply managers, local government representatives, attorneys, students and interested public.
It occurs for one hour on Tuesdays, September through the beginning of December, with no talk on Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving Break.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/s/86571928806.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit iwrri.uidaho.edu. Graduate Writing Symposium: Writing as a Daily Practice
The Graduate Writing Symposium series provides graduate-level students the tools to write better, professionally, academically, and personally. Topics often include the ethics and application of AI in research, while workshops focus on more creative ways of writing.
Want to improve your writing, but unsure where to start? This workshop will cover how writing daily can help you write better, as well as give you ideas of how to practice that effectively. Although this practice will not be focused on academic writing, this practice can help improve all of your writing. Come with any questions you have.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/83559026689.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. How To Series: Funding Your Degree
The COGS How To Series is designed to help graduate-level students understand the forms and procedures that are important to them. Topics range from applying for travel funds, formatting your thesis, and getting and funding your degree.
Considering grad school and unsure how you'll be able to afford it? Come to this workshop to learn about the different funding opportunities that are offered to help your grad school dream become reality. Come with any questions you might have.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/89699690002.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. 2026 Water Resources Fall Seminar Series
The IWRRI’s Water Resources Seminar Series is a graduate-level class that is open to the public. The series features researchers and water professionals discussing topics related to Idaho’s water, including snowpack, drought, snow modeling, ecology and groundwater resources.
The Water Resources Seminar Series is open to all interested professionals, legislators, water supply managers, local government representatives, attorneys, students and interested public.
It occurs for one hour on Tuesdays, September through the beginning of December, with no talk on Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving Break.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/s/86571928806.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit iwrri.uidaho.edu. Professional Development Initiative: Salary Negotiations
The Professional Development Initiative (PDI) includes events, workshops, and classes intended to provide opportunities to promote the academic and professional success of graduate students, postdocs, and other early career trainees.
Nervous about asking what a job's salary is in the interview, or just unsure how you should approach the subject? Come to this workshop and learn the tips our Career Services staff share. Come with any questions you have.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/82483887342.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. 2026 Water Resources Fall Seminar Series
The IWRRI’s Water Resources Seminar Series is a graduate-level class that is open to the public. The series features researchers and water professionals discussing topics related to Idaho’s water, including snowpack, drought, snow modeling, ecology and groundwater resources.
The Water Resources Seminar Series is open to all interested professionals, legislators, water supply managers, local government representatives, attorneys, students and interested public.
It occurs for one hour on Tuesdays, September through the beginning of December, with no talk on Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving Break.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/s/86571928806.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit iwrri.uidaho.edu. 2026 Water Resources Fall Seminar Series
The IWRRI’s Water Resources Seminar Series is a graduate-level class that is open to the public. The series features researchers and water professionals discussing topics related to Idaho’s water, including snowpack, drought, snow modeling, ecology and groundwater resources.
The Water Resources Seminar Series is open to all interested professionals, legislators, water supply managers, local government representatives, attorneys, students and interested public.
It occurs for one hour on Tuesdays, September through the beginning of December, with no talk on Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving Break.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/s/86571928806.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit iwrri.uidaho.edu. International Graduate Student Essentials: Pathways to Work Sponsorships
The International Graduate Student Essentials series covers the topics most important to international graduate students: funding, working after graduate school, and other similar topics.
This workshop will cover the common pathways to work sponsorship. Any international graduate student interested in working in the US would benefit from this practical overview about how to become sponsorship. Come with any questions you have.
University Location: International Programs Office (IPO) Conference Room - Living Learning Community - Main Campus. Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/88099485437.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. Mental Health Series: Somatic Responses to Stress
The Mental Health Series is designed to address the common mental health topics relevant to graduate students. Topics include maintaining healthy relationships, as well as dealing with stress and anxiety.
Ever wonder why you feel ill when you're stressed? Come to this program to learn about how your body responds to stress and how to recognize the signs that your body is stressed. Come with any questions you may have.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/86484425697.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. 2026 Water Resources Fall Seminar Series
The IWRRI’s Water Resources Seminar Series is a graduate-level class that is open to the public. The series features researchers and water professionals discussing topics related to Idaho’s water, including snowpack, drought, snow modeling, ecology and groundwater resources.
The Water Resources Seminar Series is open to all interested professionals, legislators, water supply managers, local government representatives, attorneys, students and interested public.
It occurs for one hour on Tuesdays, September through the beginning of December, with no talk on Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving Break.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/s/86571928806.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit iwrri.uidaho.edu. 2026 Water Resources Fall Seminar Series
The IWRRI’s Water Resources Seminar Series is a graduate-level class that is open to the public. The series features researchers and water professionals discussing topics related to Idaho’s water, including snowpack, drought, snow modeling, ecology and groundwater resources.
The Water Resources Seminar Series is open to all interested professionals, legislators, water supply managers, local government representatives, attorneys, students and interested public.
It occurs for one hour on Tuesdays, September through the beginning of December, with no talk on Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving Break.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/s/86571928806.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit iwrri.uidaho.edu.