Grad Student How to Series: Steps to Your Graduate Degree
The College of Graduate Studies presents this workshop to guide currently enrolled graduate students through every step of the master's and PhD processes, including dates, deadlines, planning documents and explanations of COGS forms and procedures. Students should bring their questions!
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/85721804707.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Thesis defense for Davis
Thesis and Dissertation
Masters student in Creative Writing, Reid Davis, under major professor Alexandra Teague, will defend the thesis entitled, "Holler If You Need Me" at 4 p.m. PDT, on October 20, 2025, in the Reception Gallery at the 1912 Center, Moscow, Idaho. The event is free and open to the public.
COGS-Event Type: Thesis. College_Discipline: Letters Arts and Social Sciences.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Reception Gallery at the 1912 Center, Moscow, Idaho.
Graduate Writing Symposium - Crafting a Compelling Teaching Philosophy
This series of workshops is designed to help graduate students across disciplines develop a strong sense of genre-specific writing critical to success in academia. In the first workshop, we will cover the various uses of generative AI in graduate level writing, as well as the ethics of using AI in your academic writing. Additionally, we will cover the new graduate school AI policy for academic writing to make students aware of the official university stance—this will include how improper use of AI will be identified and what actions can be taken against students who use AI improperly in their academic work while at UI. In the second session, we will cover the basics of what a teaching statement is and how to write one. Presenters will cover how this statement should be structured and what content employers are likely to look for in your statement and how you can make your statement stand out.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/86575072620.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit vandalsuidaho.sharepoint.com. Thesis Defense for Voss
Thesis and Dissertation
Masters student in Animal Science, Jeramie Voss, under major professor Mark A. McGuire, will defend the thesis entitled, "Considerations for Producing and Feeding Silage from Sugar Beets to Dairy Cattle" at 1 p.m. PDT on October 21, 2025, in Ag Sci 104. The event is free and open to the public.
University Location: AG SCI 104 - Ag Science - Main Campus. COGS-Event Type: Thesis. College_Discipline: Agricultural and Life Sciences.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
International Graduate Student Essentials - Conflict Resolution with the University Ombuds
You are invited to join us at the Conflict Resolution with the University Ombuds Info Session (a part of the International Graduate Student Essentials Series) at 4 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, October 21.
This will be held in person at International Programs Office or via Zoom:
https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/82325811873
Meeting ID: 823 2581 1873
Register to attend here.
University Location: International Programs Office (IPO) Conference Room - Living Learning Community - Main Campus. Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/82325811873.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. Graduate Student Mental Health Series: Reclaiming Your Focus
Led by Faculty from the Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC), these monthly presentations center around mental health topics especially relevant to graduate and professional students.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/85637564885.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
October Faculty Gathering
The October Faculty Gathering, hosted by the College of Graduate Studies, will take place 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the Vandal Ballroom in the Pitman Center.
All academic rank faculty — tenure track, non-tenure track and emeritus — are invited and may bring a guest (21+). Hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar will be available, with a free drink ticket for each guest. Monthly gatherings will continue throughout the academic year and the schedule can be found on the Vice Provost for Faculty's Intranet.
University Location: Vandal Ballroom - Bruce M. Pitman Center - Main Campus.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
For more info visit vandalsuidaho.sharepoint.com. Dissertation defense for Lee
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in plant sciences, Hansol Lee, under major professor Xi Liang, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Tug of War: How Species Interactions Shape Yield Stability and Drought Resilience in Cereal-Legume Intercropping" at 12 p.m. PDT on October 23, 2025, in IRIC 305. The event is free and open to the public.
University Location: IRIC 305 - Integrated Research and Innovation Center - Main Campus. COGS-Event Type: Dissertation. College_Discipline: Natural Resources.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Dissertation Defense for Everly
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Chemistry, Michaela Everly, under major professor Patrick J. Hrdkicka, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Advancing Recognition of Mixed-Sequence Double-Stranded DNA with Chimeric Probes Featuring RNA Analogues" at 1 pm. PDT on October 23, 2025, in TLC 028. The event is free and open to the public.
University Location: TLC 028 - Teaching & Learning Center - Main Campus. COGS-Event Type: Dissertation. College_Discipline: Science.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Dissertation defense for Moore-Kriwox
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Education, Amanda Moore-Kriwox, under major professor John G. Cannon, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Professional Development Needs of Idaho Secondary and Community College Career and Technical Education Teachers" at 10 a.m. PT on October 24, 2025, in room B-51, UI R&E Center, Twin Falls, Idaho. Please email cogs@uidaho.edu for meeting information. The event is free and open to the public.
COGS-Event Type: Dissertation. College_Discipline: Education Health and Human Sciences.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Room B-51, UI R&E Center, Twin Falls.
Grad Student How to Series: How to Fund Your Graduate Degree
Join members of the College of Graduate Studies team along with other prospective students to learn the process of grad school funding. This session takes a close look at opportunities and resources for funding your graduate education. (Ideally for prospective students).
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/85721804707.
Monday, October 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit vandalsuidaho.sharepoint.com. Dissertation defense for Akter
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral Candidate in Plant Science, Asia Akter, under major professor Zachary Kayler, will defend the dissertation entitled, "From Canopy to Rhizosphere: How Diversified Cereal-Legume Cropping and Irrigation Shape Yield, Seed Quality, Phosphorus Use Efficiency, and Root Architecture with Carbon-Nitrogen Dynamics" at 9 a.m. PDT, on October 30, 2025 in Ag Science Building Room 62. The event is free and open to the public.
University Location: AG SCI 62 - Ag Science - Main Campus. COGS-Event Type: Dissertation. College_Discipline: Natural Resources.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Ag Science Building Room 62.
Thesis defense for Sheppard
Thesis and Dissertation
Masters student in Creative Writing, Rya Sheppard, under major professor Leah Hampton, will defend the thesis entitled, "Sad Girl Ghost Stories" on October 30, 2025 at 4 p.m. PDT in the 1912 Center Reception Gallery. The event is free and open to the public.
COGS-Event Type: Thesis. College_Discipline: Letters Arts and Social Sciences.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
1912 Center Reception Gallery.
Thesis defense for Horton
Thesis and Dissertation
Master's student Siera Horton, under major professor Phillip Bass, will defend the thesis entitled, "Predicting Beef x Dairy Carcass Marbling Score Using Genetic Tests" at 9:30 am PDT Friday, Oct. 31, in AG SCI 62. This event is free and open to the public.
University Location: AG SCI 62 - Ag Science - Main Campus. COGS-Event Type: Thesis. College_Discipline: Agricultural and Life Sciences.
Friday, October 31, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Dissertation defense for Kruger
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Education, Jennifer Kruger, under major professor Julie Amador, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Extending the Construct of Professional Noticing to Coaching Contexts: Shifting the Lens from Teaching to Coaching and Exploring Implication for Coach Learning" at 12 p.m. PDT on November 3, 2025, in Room 341 College of Education Doceo Center. Please email cogs@uidaho.edu for meeting information. The event is free and open to the public.
University Location: ED 341 - Doceo Center - College of Education, Health and Human Sciences - Main Campus.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Professional Development Initiative - Networking for Introverts
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. This series of events is facilitated by the Career Services office.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/88544265910.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. International Graduate Student Essentials: Navigating Work Sponsorships After Graduation
The International Graduate Student Essentials Series is designed to address key topics that are especially relevant to international students. This series covers critical areas such as pathways to work sponsorship, mental health and well-being and strategies for navigating global job markets. Participants will gain valuable skills while fostering connections and building a supportive community here at the University of Idaho.
University Location: International Programs Office (IPO) Conference Room - Living Learning Community - Main Campus. Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/82325811873.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Graduate Student Mental Health Series: Financial Threat in Graduate School
Led by Faculty from the Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC), these monthly presentations center around mental health topics especially relevant to graduate and professional students.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/85637564885.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Professional Development Initiative - Navigating 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. This series of events is facilitated by the Career Services office.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/88544265910.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Dissertation defense for Hanan
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Education, Adam Hanan, under major professor Julie Amador, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Framing and Reframing Lesson Goals: Understanding How Mathematics Teacher Support is Informed by Research, Shaped by Intentions, and Refined Through Coaching Cycles" at 12 p.m. PST on Nov. 13, 2025, in the Coeur D'Alene Harbor Center, Room 242G. Please email cogs@uidaho.edu for meeting information. The event is free and open to the public.
COGS-Event Type: Dissertation. College_Discipline: Education Health and Human Sciences.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Coeur D'Alene Harbor Center Room 242G.
Dissertation defense for Robinson
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Natural Resources, Kerrick Robinson, under major professor Kenneth Wallen, will defend the dissertation entitled, "The Boundaries of Access: A Focus on Fish and Wildlife" on November 19, 2025 at 9:00 am PST in TLC 041. The event is free and open to the public.
University Location: TLC 041 - Teaching & Learning Center - Main Campus. COGS-Event Type: Dissertation. College_Discipline: Natural Resources.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.