Upcoming Info Sessions and Events
Global Grad & Postdoc Workshop: Designing Breathing Rooms—Storytelling as Pedagogical Practice
April 14, 4–5:30 p.m., International Center 3119. This workshop is part of the Global Grad & Postdoc Career Skills Series and Certificate. Participants will explore classroom activities that support reflection, agency and relational learning, and learn how storytelling can be used as a pedagogical method to enhance learning outcomes. Register for the workshop.
Grad & Postdoc Workshop: Supporting Mental Wellness
April 15, 4–5:30 p.m., International Center 3119. This workshop is part of the Global Grad & Postdoc Career Skills Series and Certificate. Participants will explore contributors to acculturative stress for students in new academic and cultural environments and discuss strategies to prevent and manage its impact. Register for the workshop.
Global Impact Fellows Info Session
April 21, 12:30–1:15 p.m., virtual. Join us to learn about the Global Impact Fellows program, a one-year opportunity to lead or support student-led projects addressing global and local issues. Learn how the program builds skills in project management, leadership and technical fields. Fellows are eligible for project funding. Register for the info session.
Grad & Postdoc Workshop: Intercultural Communication
April 21, 4–5:30 p.m., virtual. This workshop is part of the Global Grad & Postdoc Career Skills Series and Certificate. Participants will define culture, develop skills for intercultural learning and communication, analyze how culture shapes communication styles, and reflect on others’ communication norms and preferences. Register for the workshop.
Careers in the Nordics: Meet Global Employers
April 24, 11 a.m.– 1 p.m., South Hall 114. Representatives from Volvo, IKEA, Statkraft and Innovation Norway will share insights on their work, global challenges and career opportunities. Intended for advanced degree candidates and postdoctoral scholars. Register for the info session on Handshake.
Peace Corps Info Session
April 28, 4:10–5 p.m., South Hall 114. Learn about opportunities to volunteer with the Peace Corps. Volunteers live and work alongside community members in nearly 60 countries, supporting locally prioritized projects in education, health, environment, agriculture, economic development and youth development. Register for the info session on Handshake.
UC Davis SDG Symposium
April 30, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., International Center. The inaugural SDG Symposium addresses limited awareness of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while building participants’ capacity to pursue actionable change in their current and future work. Interested in attending and/or volunteering at the SDG Symposium? Fill out the interest form.
Global Grad & Postdoc Workshop: Making Yourself Memorable—Storytelling for Ph.D. and Postdoc Job Searches
May 5, 4–5:30 p.m., International Center 3119. This workshop is part of the Global Grad & Postdoc Career Skills Series and Certificate. Participants will use the Memorable Moment Method (MMM) to identify a meaningful experience and shape it into a clear narrative that conveys motivation, judgment and growth with specificity and confidence. Register for the workshop.
Grad & Postdoc Workshop: Communicating with Compassion
May 7, 4–5:30 p.m., virtual. This workshop is part of the Global Grad & Postdoc Career Skills Series and Certificate. In this workshop, participants will define micro-aggressions, understand how they perpetuate stereotypes and discrimination, and identify strategies for addressing and reducing their impact. Register for the workshop.
Global Aggies Graduation Celebration
June 2, 2–5 p.m., International Center Lobby. Graduating soon? Capture the moment at our graduation celebration, hosted by UC Davis Global Affairs. Drop in, snap some pics and make your cap uniquely yours. It’s time to celebrate your global learning achievements! RSVP to the event.
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