Professional Development
Professional Development Award
JY Lin was awarded professional development funding for travel to the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association (ASA) in Montreal, Canada, where she presented her research. Lin's research integrates sociology, environmental studies, food studies, and the Chinese political economy.
Applications for the next Professional Development Award opportunity will be open from December 16 through March 1, 2025.
Workshops and Events
The Division of Graduate Studies is committed to helping our graduate students reach their professional and academic goals by providing workshops and opportunities that support the graduate student experience.
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Are you looking for ways to really stand out as a candidate? Come learn about the basics of interviewing and have the opportunity to ask questions on: question and answer structures, strategies, and how to best prepare for your upcoming interviews. Questions welcomed and encouraged! Please RSVP!
This workshop is hosted by the University Career Center's Career Readiness Coaching team! To learn more about career coaching, drop-in peer advising, and other career readiness workshops and events visit career.uoregon.edu/coaching or stop by the UCC in Tykeson Hall-Garden Level
This event is part of the 2025 Winter Career Readiness Week sponsored by the University Career Center, Enterprise Mobility, and Sherwin Williams. To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events
5:00–6:00 p.m.
It’s not too early to strategize about your future career. Come learn about the many career preparation and professional development tools, resources, and hands-on guidance that the university has to offer, and that you are paying for with your tuition! Presented by Paolo from the gradCareers team at the Division of Graduate Studies in partnership with the Office of International Students & Scholar Services.
Remote presentation (zoom) – register at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/89a8ef6623894196bb14d18114866140
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the Winter Career & Internship Expo on 1/30? Drop-in with a career readiness coach or peer coach in Tykeson Hall Commons to get feedback on your resume! Free cookies & hot chocolate too :)
Don’t have a resume? Come learn how to make one!
Want to apply for the Peace Corps? We'll also have returned Peace Corps volunteers available to review resumes and give advice about the application process with any interested students! Ask for Carolyn Williams!
This University Career Center event is part of the 2025 Winter Career Readiness Week sponsored by Enterprise Mobility and Sherwin Williams. To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events
Find daily ways to engage your career curiosity with workshops, local industry tours, alumni panels & networking ("connect") events, the Winter Career & Internship Expo (1/30), /and Practice Interview Day (1/31) that will help you develop skills and connections on the road to career readiness. For a full list of workshops, career tours, networking events, resume reviews, alumni panels, and more, visit career.uoregon.edu/events or register for events in Handshake. Why wait?! Stop by the University Career Center in Tykeson Hall-Garden Level ASAP to get drop-in resume reviews and other career guidance to make the most of your Career Readiness Week!
The University Career Center offers a special thanks to our Winter 2025 Career Readiness Week sponsors: Enterprise Mobility and Sherwin Williams.
FULL LIST OF EVENTS!
Career Tour: Bioscience & Beyond! Friday, January 24th, 9am-1:30pm, meet at Ford Alumni Center Want to see what it's like to work in a state-of-the-art laboratory, do scientific research, or even scientific communication AND explore Eugene all at the same time?! Hop on the bus & let's go explore! Space limited, RSVP in Handshake required!
Software Engineering for Aspiring Developers: Q&A with Google Staff Software Engineer Friday, January 24th, 1pm-2pm, Knight Library-Dream Lab (122) Grab some coffee and a cookie during a Q&A with job search advice from a long-time Google Staff Software Engineer.
How To: Functional Cover Letter Writing for International Students (Workshop) Friday, January 24th, 2pm-3pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room) Want to work in the U.S.A. for OPT/CPT/Long-term? Let's create functional cover letters that highlight your unique strengths and experiences as an international student.
Curious about the Career & Internship Expo (Virtual Info Session) Monday, January 27th, 12pm-1pm via Zoom (Register in Handshake) Learn the ins and outs of navigating the in-person Fall Career & Internship Expo, updating your Handshake profile, researching employers, and how to present yourself authentically during the expo.
How To: Resume & Cover Letter Tips (Workshop) Monday, January 27th, 1pm-2pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room) Learn about the basics of resume and cover letter writing and ask questions on formatting, structure, your own resume, tailoring, and much more!
Oregon and International Trivia Game with Prizes Monday, January 27th, 3pm-4pm, Tykeson Hall Commons (1st Floor) Come on your own or with a team to answer some trivia questions about Peace Corps countries, Oregon history, geography, flags, culture, and more! With Special Guest from the Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) AmeriCorps Program.
International @ Work: Resource Fair Monday, January 27th, 5pm-6:30pm, Tykeson Hall Commons (1st Floor) Connect with fellow international students and explore campus resources to help you navigate university life and pursue personal, academic, and professional growth.
Super Soul Tuesday: Pathways to Non-Profit Careers Tuesday, January 28th, 4pm-5pm, Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center Come hear career stories from a diverse group of non-profit leaders and why they are dedicating their careers to influencing systemic and cultural change in their communities.
Veteran Career Networking Night (Panel + Networking) Tuesday, January 28th, 4pm-6:30pm, Ford Alumni Center Ballroom Connect with other student veterans, military families, and members of the University of Oregon Veterans Alumni Network to learn more about military and civilian career paths, learn how to talk about your service experience as a career readiness skillset, and more! Free professional headshots and food!
Intro to GitHub: Portfolios for Job Seekers (Workshop) Wednesday, January 29th, 4pm-6pm, Knight Library-Dream Lab (122) Learn how to create a free digital portfolio on GitHub to highlight your coding and career readiness skills for future employers & open-source projects.
Industry Bites: The Business of Analytics Wednesday, January 29th, 4pm-4:45pm, Lillis 440 Learn more about analytics industry and analytics in industry from industry professionals and alumni working for and in the business side of data analytics.
Winter Expo Preview & Tour Thursday, January 30th, 11:15am-12pm, EMU Ballrooms/Maple First Career & Internship Expo? Or just a little nervous? Come early and get a low-stress, behind-the-scenes look at how to navigate the expo and make a good first impression with employers.
Winter Career & Internship Expo Thursday, January 30th, 12pm-4pm, EMU Ballrooms Get curious about your future and make connections with cool employers! Over 70+ businesses, non-profits, and government agencies are on campus and excited to share more with you about their organization and early career talent opportunities—especially internships and summer jobs! Take part in the Expo Scavenger Hunt to win prizes and have fun conversation starters with employers. Want to make a great first impression? Bring copies of your resume and wear an outfit that reflects your confidence, personality, and professionalism.
School of Architecture & Environment Career & Networking Fair Thursday, January 30th, 11am-3pm, Lawrence Hall Meet firms in person! Bring your portfolio, be ready to schedule an informational or internship interview. Perhaps you are seeking a job! Meet and talk to firms to establish when they might be hiring. Build your professional network. These firms are ready to mentor and offer internship and job opportunities!
Winter Practice Interview Day (Drop-Ins Welcome!) Friday, January 31st, 12pm-4pm (30-45 minutes each), Tykeson Hall 1st Floor Commons Come practice commonly asked interview questions and get active feedback on your communication style, interviewing skills, professionalism, and more. Get feedback from experienced professionals and career coaches.
Portland Internship Experience Virtual Info Session Friday, January 31st, 4pm-5pm, Zoom (register via Handshake) Interested in learning more about PIE? Get an overview of the program including the application process, curriculum and expectations, resources/support available throughout the summer, and insights from last year's program.
Find daily ways to engage your career curiosity with workshops, local industry tours, alumni panels & networking ("connect") events, the Winter Career & Internship Expo (1/30), /and Practice Interview Day (1/31) that will help you develop skills and connections on the road to career readiness. For a full list of workshops, career tours, networking events, resume reviews, alumni panels, and more, visit career.uoregon.edu/events or register for events in Handshake. Why wait?! Stop by the University Career Center in Tykeson Hall-Garden Level ASAP to get drop-in resume reviews and other career guidance to make the most of your Career Readiness Week!
The University Career Center offers a special thanks to our Winter 2025 Career Readiness Week sponsors: Enterprise Mobility and Sherwin Williams.
FULL LIST OF EVENTS!
Career Tour: Bioscience & Beyond! Friday, January 24th, 9am-1:30pm, meet at Ford Alumni Center Want to see what it's like to work in a state-of-the-art laboratory, do scientific research, or even scientific communication AND explore Eugene all at the same time?! Hop on the bus & let's go explore! Space limited, RSVP in Handshake required!
Software Engineering for Aspiring Developers: Q&A with Google Staff Software Engineer Friday, January 24th, 1pm-2pm, Knight Library-Dream Lab (122) Grab some coffee and a cookie during a Q&A with job search advice from a long-time Google Staff Software Engineer.
How To: Functional Cover Letter Writing for International Students (Workshop) Friday, January 24th, 2pm-3pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room) Want to work in the U.S.A. for OPT/CPT/Long-term? Let's create functional cover letters that highlight your unique strengths and experiences as an international student.
Curious about the Career & Internship Expo (Virtual Info Session) Monday, January 27th, 12pm-1pm via Zoom (Register in Handshake) Learn the ins and outs of navigating the in-person Fall Career & Internship Expo, updating your Handshake profile, researching employers, and how to present yourself authentically during the expo.
How To: Resume & Cover Letter Tips (Workshop) Monday, January 27th, 1pm-2pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room) Learn about the basics of resume and cover letter writing and ask questions on formatting, structure, your own resume, tailoring, and much more!
Oregon and International Trivia Game with Prizes Monday, January 27th, 3pm-4pm, Tykeson Hall Commons (1st Floor) Come on your own or with a team to answer some trivia questions about Peace Corps countries, Oregon history, geography, flags, culture, and more! With Special Guest from the Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) AmeriCorps Program.
International @ Work: Resource Fair Monday, January 27th, 5pm-6:30pm, Tykeson Hall Commons (1st Floor) Connect with fellow international students and explore campus resources to help you navigate university life and pursue personal, academic, and professional growth.
Super Soul Tuesday: Pathways to Non-Profit Careers Tuesday, January 28th, 4pm-5pm, Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center Come hear career stories from a diverse group of non-profit leaders and why they are dedicating their careers to influencing systemic and cultural change in their communities.
Veteran Career Networking Night (Panel + Networking) Tuesday, January 28th, 4pm-6:30pm, Ford Alumni Center Ballroom Connect with other student veterans, military families, and members of the University of Oregon Veterans Alumni Network to learn more about military and civilian career paths, learn how to talk about your service experience as a career readiness skillset, and more! Free professional headshots and food!
Intro to GitHub: Portfolios for Job Seekers (Workshop) Wednesday, January 29th, 4pm-6pm, Knight Library-Dream Lab (122) Learn how to create a free digital portfolio on GitHub to highlight your coding and career readiness skills for future employers & open-source projects.
Industry Bites: The Business of Analytics Wednesday, January 29th, 4pm-4:45pm, Lillis 440 Learn more about analytics industry and analytics in industry from industry professionals and alumni working for and in the business side of data analytics.
Winter Expo Preview & Tour Thursday, January 30th, 11:15am-12pm, EMU Ballrooms/Maple First Career & Internship Expo? Or just a little nervous? Come early and get a low-stress, behind-the-scenes look at how to navigate the expo and make a good first impression with employers.
Winter Career & Internship Expo Thursday, January 30th, 12pm-4pm, EMU Ballrooms Get curious about your future and make connections with cool employers! Over 70+ businesses, non-profits, and government agencies are on campus and excited to share more with you about their organization and early career talent opportunities—especially internships and summer jobs! Take part in the Expo Scavenger Hunt to win prizes and have fun conversation starters with employers. Want to make a great first impression? Bring copies of your resume and wear an outfit that reflects your confidence, personality, and professionalism.
School of Architecture & Environment Career & Networking Fair Thursday, January 30th, 11am-3pm, Lawrence Hall Meet firms in person! Bring your portfolio, be ready to schedule an informational or internship interview. Perhaps you are seeking a job! Meet and talk to firms to establish when they might be hiring. Build your professional network. These firms are ready to mentor and offer internship and job opportunities!
Winter Practice Interview Day (Drop-Ins Welcome!) Friday, January 31st, 12pm-4pm (30-45 minutes each), Tykeson Hall 1st Floor Commons Come practice commonly asked interview questions and get active feedback on your communication style, interviewing skills, professionalism, and more. Get feedback from experienced professionals and career coaches.
Portland Internship Experience Virtual Info Session Friday, January 31st, 4pm-5pm, Zoom (register via Handshake) Interested in learning more about PIE? Get an overview of the program including the application process, curriculum and expectations, resources/support available throughout the summer, and insights from last year's program.
Find daily ways to engage your career curiosity with workshops, local industry tours, alumni panels & networking ("connect") events, the Winter Career & Internship Expo (1/30), /and Practice Interview Day (1/31) that will help you develop skills and connections on the road to career readiness. For a full list of workshops, career tours, networking events, resume reviews, alumni panels, and more, visit career.uoregon.edu/events or register for events in Handshake. Why wait?! Stop by the University Career Center in Tykeson Hall-Garden Level ASAP to get drop-in resume reviews and other career guidance to make the most of your Career Readiness Week!
The University Career Center offers a special thanks to our Winter 2025 Career Readiness Week sponsors: Enterprise Mobility and Sherwin Williams.
FULL LIST OF EVENTS!
Career Tour: Bioscience & Beyond! Friday, January 24th, 9am-1:30pm, meet at Ford Alumni Center Want to see what it's like to work in a state-of-the-art laboratory, do scientific research, or even scientific communication AND explore Eugene all at the same time?! Hop on the bus & let's go explore! Space limited, RSVP in Handshake required!
Software Engineering for Aspiring Developers: Q&A with Google Staff Software Engineer Friday, January 24th, 1pm-2pm, Knight Library-Dream Lab (122) Grab some coffee and a cookie during a Q&A with job search advice from a long-time Google Staff Software Engineer.
How To: Functional Cover Letter Writing for International Students (Workshop) Friday, January 24th, 2pm-3pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room) Want to work in the U.S.A. for OPT/CPT/Long-term? Let's create functional cover letters that highlight your unique strengths and experiences as an international student.
Curious about the Career & Internship Expo (Virtual Info Session) Monday, January 27th, 12pm-1pm via Zoom (Register in Handshake) Learn the ins and outs of navigating the in-person Fall Career & Internship Expo, updating your Handshake profile, researching employers, and how to present yourself authentically during the expo.
How To: Resume & Cover Letter Tips (Workshop) Monday, January 27th, 1pm-2pm, Tykeson Hall Garden Level 50P (University Career Center-Conference Room) Learn about the basics of resume and cover letter writing and ask questions on formatting, structure, your own resume, tailoring, and much more!
Oregon and International Trivia Game with Prizes Monday, January 27th, 3pm-4pm, Tykeson Hall Commons (1st Floor) Come on your own or with a team to answer some trivia questions about Peace Corps countries, Oregon history, geography, flags, culture, and more! With Special Guest from the Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) AmeriCorps Program.
International @ Work: Resource Fair Monday, January 27th, 5pm-6:30pm, Tykeson Hall Commons (1st Floor) Connect with fellow international students and explore campus resources to help you navigate university life and pursue personal, academic, and professional growth.
Super Soul Tuesday: Pathways to Non-Profit Careers Tuesday, January 28th, 4pm-5pm, Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center Come hear career stories from a diverse group of non-profit leaders and why they are dedicating their careers to influencing systemic and cultural change in their communities.
Veteran Career Networking Night (Panel + Networking) Tuesday, January 28th, 4pm-6:30pm, Ford Alumni Center Ballroom Connect with other student veterans, military families, and members of the University of Oregon Veterans Alumni Network to learn more about military and civilian career paths, learn how to talk about your service experience as a career readiness skillset, and more! Free professional headshots and food!
Intro to GitHub: Portfolios for Job Seekers (Workshop) Wednesday, January 29th, 4pm-6pm, Knight Library-Dream Lab (122) Learn how to create a free digital portfolio on GitHub to highlight your coding and career readiness skills for future employers & open-source projects.
Industry Bites: The Business of Analytics Wednesday, January 29th, 4pm-4:45pm, Lillis 440 Learn more about analytics industry and analytics in industry from industry professionals and alumni working for and in the business side of data analytics.
Winter Expo Preview & Tour Thursday, January 30th, 11:15am-12pm, EMU Ballrooms/Maple First Career & Internship Expo? Or just a little nervous? Come early and get a low-stress, behind-the-scenes look at how to navigate the expo and make a good first impression with employers.
Winter Career & Internship Expo Thursday, January 30th, 12pm-4pm, EMU Ballrooms Get curious about your future and make connections with cool employers! Over 70+ businesses, non-profits, and government agencies are on campus and excited to share more with you about their organization and early career talent opportunities—especially internships and summer jobs! Take part in the Expo Scavenger Hunt to win prizes and have fun conversation starters with employers. Want to make a great first impression? Bring copies of your resume and wear an outfit that reflects your confidence, personality, and professionalism.
School of Architecture & Environment Career & Networking Fair Thursday, January 30th, 11am-3pm, Lawrence Hall Meet firms in person! Bring your portfolio, be ready to schedule an informational or internship interview. Perhaps you are seeking a job! Meet and talk to firms to establish when they might be hiring. Build your professional network. These firms are ready to mentor and offer internship and job opportunities!
Winter Practice Interview Day (Drop-Ins Welcome!) Friday, January 31st, 12pm-4pm (30-45 minutes each), Tykeson Hall 1st Floor Commons Come practice commonly asked interview questions and get active feedback on your communication style, interviewing skills, professionalism, and more. Get feedback from experienced professionals and career coaches.
Portland Internship Experience Virtual Info Session Friday, January 31st, 4pm-5pm, Zoom (register via Handshake) Interested in learning more about PIE? Get an overview of the program including the application process, curriculum and expectations, resources/support available throughout the summer, and insights from last year's program.
Graduate students benefit from an array of career opportunities that extend beyond traditional academic pathways. The division fosters connections with industry leaders, offering internships and networking events that enhance students' professional development.
Graduate Research Forum
The Division of Graduate Studies hosts a one-day conference showcasing the research, scholarship, and creative expressions of UO graduate students.
Join us on Friday, May 10 at the Ford Alumni Center for the 15th annual Graduate Research Forum.
Training and Resources
From writing support to distinguished alumni speakers and from exploring your career options to planning your career,
the Division of Graduate Studies offers a variety of resources to help get you started.