Graduate Student Virtual Lunch and Learn Fall ‘25 Series

Current graduate students are invited to the Graduate Student Virtual Lunch and Learn Series, a dynamic biweekly event designed to empower your academic journey! Starting September 10 and running every other Wednesday through December 3, these lunchtime sessions bring together campus experts and key resources to support your success.

Presented by the Office of Graduate Affairs in collaboration with campus partners, each session will spotlight essential tools, services and opportunities available to all graduate students. Whether you're looking to sharpen your research skills, explore wellness resources, learn about technology tools or navigate career development, there's something here for everyone.

Why attend?

• Discover campus resources you might not know you have
• Connect with experts and fellow graduate students
• Gain practical tips to thrive academically and personally

• All from the comfort of your lunch break, wherever that may be!

Be sure to mark your calendar and make the most of your Wednesdays — your future self will thank you.

Take a look at what each session has in store:

September 10, 2025
The Career Center Presents: Your Career Toolkit: Harness the Full Power of the Available Career and Professional Development Resources
Join the Career Center and Office of Graduate Affairs for an informative session on how the Career Center and their expert team supports graduate students at every stage of your career journey — from researching and developing career plans to landing your next job or internship. This session will highlight valuable tools, personalized services and post-graduation alumni resources designed to empower your success during graduate school and beyond.

September 24, 2025
CAPS Presents: Discover Your Support System: What CAPS Offers and How to Make the Most of It
Learn about the range of services offered by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and how to access support that fits your needs. This session will help you begin identifying ways to build your wellness network and make the most of campus mental health resources.

October 8, 2025
TLTC Presents: Academic Templates and Citations in Microsoft Word
Streamline your academic writing with Microsoft Word’s tools for formatting and citation management. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and customize templates for research papers, apply consistent styles for headings and text, and manage references using Word’s built-in citation features. We’ll also explore integrating Zotero for advanced reference. This workshop is perfect for faculty, graduate students, and researchers looking to save time and ensure compliance with style guides (APA, MLA, Chicago).

Key Topics:

• Setting up and saving MS Word templates for academic papers
• Applying and modifying styles for consistency
• Inserting and managing citations in Word
• Integrating Zotero for advanced reference handling

October 22, 2025
University Libraries Presents: Unlock Your Academic Power: Graduate Library Resources Explored
Learn how to effectively leverage specialized library tools and resources designed to support graduate-level research, writing, and academic productivity.

November 5, 2025
TLTC Presents: Designing Smart Surveys with Qualtrics
Unlock the full potential of Qualtrics for creating effective, reliable surveys. In this workshop, participants will learn how to design surveys within Qualtrics, apply parameters and limitations, and ensure accurate data collection. We’ll explore essential settings such as response restrictions, display logic, randomization, and preventing duplicate entries to maintain data integrity. After building the survey, you’ll learn how to pull data, interpret key metrics, and prepare it for analysis using Qualtrics’ reporting tools and export options.

Key Topics:

• Building surveys in Qualtrics: question types, branching, and logic
• Setting parameters and limitations (e.g., response quotas, IP restrictions, preventing duplicates)
• Managing survey distribution and accessibility settings
• Pulling and exporting data in different formats (CSV, Excel, SPSS)
• Using Qualtrics dashboards for quick insights and visualization
• Preparing data for advanced analysis or infographic creation

November 19, 2025
The Career Center Presents: Power Up Your Profile: LinkedIn Strategies for Graduate Students
Elevate your professional presence with LinkedIn. This session explores advanced strategies for optimizing your profile and leveraging LinkedIn’s networking power to reinforce your career narrative. Engage in a dynamic conversation with the Career Center on positioning your academic and professional achievements to stand out in today’s competitive landscape.

December 3, 2025
CAPS Presents: The Power of Perspective: How Values Shape Your Stress Response
Explore how your values influence the way you experience and respond to stress. This workshop will guide you in identifying your core values and using them to shift your mindset and strengthen your resilience.

Make the most of your graduate experience — join us Wednesdays to gain tools, insights, and connections that support your academic and personal success. If you have questions, contact the Office of Graduate Affairs at [email protected].

Students are also encouraged to subscribe to receive text messages regarding upcoming graduate-related events and initiatives. To opt-in and stay connected, text the word "grad” to (973) 319-4335.

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