Professional & Career Development
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Upcoming Events
GradWOW: Week of Welcome Events ✨
Jan. 12-16
Week of Welcome is a celebration that features a series of events for Graduate Bulls
to get involved, making lasting connections to start to their graduate careers.
Join us for a variety of events involving free SWAG and new experiences!
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Wellness Walks: Scholars on the Move 🚶
January 24
January 24, 2026
11am - 12pm
Lettuce Lake Park
Join us for a refreshing wellness walk designed specifically for graduate students
who want to nurture both their physical and mental well‑being. This relaxed, community‑focused
event invites grads to step away from their screens, enjoy the outdoors, and connect
with peers in a low‑pressure environment.
Please note that there is a $2.00 per vehicle fee (cash only) for park entry.
ETD Process Workshop 🖥️
January 28
January 28, 2026
12 PM - 2 PM
*Required for Thesis/Dissertation Students*
Once per semester, OGS facilitates an ETD Process Workshop to help students navigate
the entire ETD process.
This workshop provides critical information including: Registrations, Deadlines, Document Format Requirements, Submission, and Student and
Faculty responsibilities.
Register
What is ETD?
Writing Wednesdays 📝 (Online or In-Person)
Wednesdays, Weekly
Online: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
In-person: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: ALN 209 USF Tampa Campus
Being intentional and consistent about writing will help you progress and meet your goals. Whether it's a journal article or a fellowship/grant, thesis or dissertation, proposal, or a scholarship/award application, join peers in a time of intention setting and dedicated writing.
Questions?
Contact Dr. Stephanie Harper (Online)
ETD Formatting Workshops ✏️
Rotating Mon/Tue
Meet virtually via Microsoft Teams. View Dates.
Join Workshops
These are meant to help with ETD-specific formatting.
What's the difference between Workshops?
- ETD Formatting Workshops (weekly) cover formatting guidelines and last approximately 1.5 hours.
Drop in for help with document formatting.
- ETD Process Workshop occurs once a semester and covers all aspects of the process from Registration to Review.
- Book a 1-on-1 Help Session with an ETD Specialist, these are only 15-minutes and can cover the ETD process including document assistance if needed. Bring focused
questions.
National Postdoc Association SmartSkills
Monthly
NPA Smartskills have recurring sessions every 4th Tuesday of the month at 3PM.
Many postdocs wonder about the pathway into industry without ways to learn the truth about the journey.
Join leaders from industry as they share their thoughts on the current industry postdoc
landscape, discuss misconceptions about postdocs and careers in industry, clarify
differences between industry and academic postdocs and positions, offer recommendations
to postdocs seeking to enter industry positions, and provide insights on future trends
that may affect postdocs in industry.
This is intended as a collaborative discussion so bring your questions!
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The Center for Career & Professional Development presents engaging programs, meaningful experiences, and comprehensive services, which are provided in partnership with employers, faculty, staff, and the global community.
USF Libraries offer a variety of virtual and in-person workshops that are aimed to assist graduate students with developing research skills:
USF Health Libraries offer a variety of virtual workshops and other scheduled events. There are two locations on the USF Tampa Campus: Hinks and Elaine Shimberg Health Sciences Library on Bruce B. Downs Blvd, and the Florida Blue Health Knowledge Exchange in downtown Tampa's Water Street District.