TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2018 | 8:15AM - 4:30PM | G10 & G01 BIOTECH

Sponsored by the Graduate School, Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CU-CIRTL), Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST),

English Language Support Office (ELSO), Career Services, and Office of Postdoctoral Studies

AGENDA:Time Activity Location8:15am - 8:45am Registration and Continental Breakfast Biotech Atrium

8:45am - 9:00am Opening RemarksSpeaker: Sara Xayarath Hernández, Associate Dean for Inclusion and Student Engagement

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9:00am - 10:00am Mastering Your Elevator Pitch and Networking Skills Speaker: Judith A. Rowe, Owner, Judith A. Rowe Consulting, LLCP2S Focus Area: Build Your Skills

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10:15am - 11:15am Concurrent Workshop A1Navigating the Submission of Your Thesis or Dissertation Speaker: Jason Kahabka, Associate Dean for AdministrationP2S Focus Area: Navigate Academia

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Concurrent Workshop A2Food for Thought: How Well Do You Feed Your Mind?Speaker: Cora Ellen Luke, Coach and Owner, Mental WealthP2S Focus Area: Balance & Resilience

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11:30am - 12:30pm Concurrent Workshop B1Overcoming Your Writing ChallengesSpeakers: Jan Allen, Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, and Michelle Cox, Director of English Language Support OfficeP2S Focus Area: Build Your Skills

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Concurrent Workshop B2Creating and Owning Your Individual Development Plan Speakers: Colleen McLinn, Director of CU-CIRTL, and Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral StudiesP2S Focus Area: Create Your Plan

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12:30pm - 1:15pm Networking Lunch G10 Biotech

1:15pm - 4:15pm Non-Academic Job MechanicsSpeaker: Anne Krook, Owner, Practical Workplace AdviceP2S Focus Area: Prepare for Your Career

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4:15pm - 4:30pm Closing RemarksSpeaker: Sara Xayarath Hernández

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