Dissertation defense for Heward
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Education, Heather L. Heward, under major professor Laura Holyoke, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Advancing Prescribed Fire Through Effective Knowledge Transfer" at 9 a.m. PDT on September 3, 2025, in CNR 200. The event is free and open to the public.
University Location: CNR 200 - College of Natural Resources - Main Campus.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Professional Development Initiative - Prof. Development Documents, Pt. 1 : CVs
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, September 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Grad Student How to Series: Formatting 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, September 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit vandalsuidaho.sharepoint.com. Professional Development Initiative - Prof. Dev. Documents, Pt. 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, October 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Grad Student How to Series: 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, October 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit vandalsuidaho.sharepoint.com. 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 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 7, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit vandalsuidaho.sharepoint.com. Grad Student How to Series: 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, October 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit vandalsuidaho.sharepoint.com. Professional Development Initiative - Learning How to Leverage LinkedIn
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, October 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. 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. International Graduate Student Essentials - Conflict Resolution with the University Ombuds
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, October 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit vandalsuidaho.sharepoint.com. 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. 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. 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.