Events and Workshops
Featured Events
Welcome! We're adding events to the Grad Hub's calendar all the time. Check back throughout the quarter and watch for The Weekly newsletter in your Canvas inbox to find out about new opportunities to engage.
HRPP Office Hours
October 4 and 25, 12:00 to 2:00
Dr. Andrea McDowell of the Human Research Protections Program will be available in the Grad Hub to meet with student and faculty researchers and answer questions.
Over the Rainbow
October 23, 10:00 and November 14, 2:00
This is a space for students who fit any of the following: graduate or postbaccalaureate students, students who have come out later in life, students that are outside the traditional college age of 18-24, students returning to higher education after time away, or any other group of students who want to be in community.
Weekly Events
Monday
Monday Writing Circle
In this open writing circle, we'll work individually in a group setting for community and motivation. Bring whatever you are working on in any genre or discipline. We'll start by setting an intention for our writing/work session, and then dive into uninterrupted writing time.
Led by: Megan Spiegel, Head of the Graduate Hub
Doodle & De-stress
Take some time to relax and de-stress in community.
Tuesday
Start with Art
This is an opportunity to start your week creatively to draw and connect with others in a low stakes environment! There will be weekly prompts to guide inspiration, but you can also just work on your own projects if you are wanting to have a space to be held accountable in your creative endeavors within a supportive community. Supplies like watercolors, paint brushes, colored pencils and markers will be provided but feel free to bring in your own! Otherwise, no experience or materials necessary—just your lovely self!
Led by: Sydney Check, Grad Hub TA, Master in Teaching candidate
Stats Drop-In
Whether data analysis and data visualization is new to you or you are hoping to advance your skills, drop by for a one-on-one or small group consultation. You can practice simple statistical analyses, create visuals to present your result, or discuss analysis of your own research.
Also available in the Hacherl Research & Writing Studio 7-9 pm on Mondays.
Zotero Help
Come learn how to cite your sources correctly! We will learn all about how to use Zotero and why it's such a useful tool in graduate school and beyond! We will learn about the installation and practical uses of Zotero.
Led by: Rosa Nelson, Grad Hub TA, Environmental Studies
Wednesday
Crafting in Canva
Join this hour-long session for a deep dive into Canva! Get help with anything from themes and colors to technical tips and tricks that will help you make beautiful graphics and designs online. Covering both the premium and free versions, all skill levels are welcome to participate and ask questions!
Creative Writing Group
Come exercise your creative writing skills in a supportive workshopping environment. We'll share a prompt or two, write for 20-30 minutes together, then talk about what we wrote.
AS Senator Office Hours
Drop in and see AS Graduate Senator Milla Miller to connect, discuss your concerns, and work together towards enhancing your graduate student experience.
Thursday
WAWU Office Hours
Graduate student representatives from Western Academic Workers United (WAWU) will be hosting office hours in the Grad Hub. Stop by and learn about our efforts to improve working conditions for student employees at Western!
Not Finding What You're Looking For? We'd Love to Hear About Your Great Ideas!
Graduate students are welcome and encouraged to make recommendations to the Grad Hub for other activities, gatherings, programming, and resources not listed above.