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Graduate Mental Health Series: Sustainable Success: Prioritizing Personal Wellness

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, January 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Graduate How-To: Format Your Thesis or Dissertation

This workshop helps graduate students understand how to start formatting a thesis or dissertation, provides helpful tips and guidelines, and describes all required components of a finished product. The workshop also includes troubleshooting any problems students encounter during the formatting process. Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/85721804707. Monday, January 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Dissertation defense for Okeke

Thesis and Dissertation Doctoral candidate Michael Okeke under major professor I. Francis Cheng, will defend the dissertation titled, "Utilization of GUITAR Towards Rapid DNA Detection Through on-Electrode Polymerase Chain Reaction" at 12:30 p.m. on January 27, 2026, in Renfrew Hall room 127. This event is free and open to the public. University Location: REN 127 - Renfrew Hall - Main Campus. COGS-Event Type: Dissertation. College_Discipline: Science. Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

International Graduate Student Services: Cultural Differences Across Job Markets

The International Graduate Student Essentials Series is designed to address key topics that are especially relevant to international students. These series cover 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, January 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Professional Development Initiative: Landing Your Academic Job: Tips for Applications and Interviews

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, January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.

Graduate How-To: Create a Study Plan and Check Your Degree Audit

In this program, College of Graduate Studies staff will show students where they can access study plan resources, in addition to demonstrating some strategies for the study plan development process. Students will also learn how to interpret their Degree Audit and use this function as a tool to inform their study plan. Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/85721804707. Monday, February 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Dissertation defense for Estey

Thesis and Dissertation Doctoral candidate in Environmental Science, Eli Wyatt Estey, under major professor Jan U.H. Eitel, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Ecology and Community: A Multi-disciplinary Study of Forest, Wildlife, and Human Communities of the Intermountain West" on February 3, 2026 at 12:00 pm PST in IRIC 305. Please email cogs@uidaho.edu for meeting information. 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. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Professional Development Initiative: Professional Development Documents: Part 1: CV's

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, February 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.

Graduate How-To: Apply for GPSA Travel and Publication Awards

Led by students from the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA), this workshop will guide graduate students through the process of applying for Travel or Publication Awards through GPSA. Covered topics will include eligibility, deadlines, application requirements, and helpful tips to make the process go smoothly. Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/85721804707. Monday, February 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Graduate Writing Symposium: Make it Make Sense: Communicating Your Research to the Public

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 policy review 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, 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, February 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Professional Development Initiative: Professional Development Documents: Part 2: 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. This series of events is facilitated by the Career Services office. Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/88544265910. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.

Graduate Mental Health Series: Balancing Love and Work: Dating and Relationships 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. Friday, February 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

2026 Statewide 3MT Competition

Discover innovative research from Idaho graduate students. Join graduate students from University of Idaho, Boise State University and Idaho State University as they present their research to a panel of judges in just three minutes or less. The 2026 Statewide Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition will take place at 2 p.m. PT on Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the Lake Coeur d'Alene Room (2nd floor) of the Student Union Building at North Idaho College. The event will also be livestreamed via Zoom. Learn more and watch the livestream event: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/news-events/three-minute-thesis#3MT. Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Lake Coeur d'Alene Room (2nd floor) of the Student Union Building at North Idaho College.

Graduate How-To: 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, February 23, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Graduate Writing Symposium: AI: Ethics and Use Cases

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 policy overview 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, 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, February 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

International Graduate Student Services: Funding for International Students

The International Graduate Student Essentials Series is designed to address key topics that are especially relevant to international students. These series cover 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, February 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Grants and Funding Opportunities

The grants and funding opportunities workshop will be held by the International Programs Office as a part of the International Graduate Student Essentials Series. This workshop will present opportunities  for international graduate students. University Location: International Programs Office (IPO) Conference Room - Living Learning Community - Main Campus. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Graduate How-To: Funding Your Graduate Education

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. Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/85721804707. Monday, March 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Professional Development Initiative: Breaking Into Industry: Tips for Applications and Interviews

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, March 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.

Graduate Mental Health Series: Confronting Uncertainty - Coping with Career Anxiety After 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, March 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Professional Development Initiative: Know Your Worth - 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, March 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.

International Graduate Student Services: Navigating Work Sponsorships After Graduation

The International Graduate Student Essentials Series is designed to address key topics that are especially relevant to international students. These series cover 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, April 7, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.