Development Workshops
Register by October 7th
When: Friday, October 11th from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where: Student Success Center Room 1075
Everyone experiences stress for a variety of reasons but do we all know ways to manage it in a healthy way? If you’re not sure or would like to learn more ways to differentiate stress from anxiety and ways to better cope, then join us for this workshop!
If you were unable to attend the "Stress and Anxiety Management" Workshop, you can view the presentation slides. Additionally, visit the Counseling Center Website for more assistance in managing stress and other counseling resources.
Register by November 4th
When: Thursday, November 7th from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Where: Holland Yates Hall Room 4010
This workshop identifies and explains key techniques (from ancient Greece and Rome to contemporary digital modes of communication) that will help you navigate the challenges of public speaking in the 21st century.
If you were unable to attend the "Public Speaking" Workshop, you can view the presentation slides. Additionally, visit the Communication Center Website for more assistance and resources in planning and delivering speeches.
Rescheduled for Spring 2025
Date and Time TBD
We are thrilled to welcome you to the upcoming Beginner Education Session with the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This session will be facilitated by Malika Carter-Hoyt and Art Dean from the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This is a unique opportunity to engage with our DEI leaders and your fellow learners as we explore key concepts and practices that foster inclusivity. We look forward to your participation and encourage you to come prepared to share your insights, ask questions, and contribute to our collective growth. We can't wait to spend this time with you!
Register by September 16th
When: Friday, September 20th from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where: Holland Yates Hall Room 4010
“Mentoring up” involves proactive and intentional strategies that graduate students use toward initiating and maintaining relationships with mentors. Graduate students will have numerous mentoring relationships throughout their time at JMU. Mentors may include their faculty advisors, thesis and internship chairs, professional site supervisors, and more. This interactive workshop focuses on introducing graduate students to the basics of initiating and maintaining effective communication with mentors and aligning expectations in ways that can help promote positive relationships with mentors over time.
Register by September 23rd
When: Thursday, September 26th from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Where: Student Success Center Room 1075
Join the University Writing Center for a workshop where we’ll help you create and maintain effective writing habits. Learn how to set goals, stay organized, form strong writing routines and habits, and utilize all of the resources JMU offers to help you be successful at graduate-level writing.
If you were unable to attend the "Write on Track" Worshop, you can view the presentation slides. Additionally, you can reach out to the writing center to set up a one-on-one appointment for help on any writing assignment.
Register Now
When: Every Friday, 9:00 am - noon
Where: Holland Yates Hall Room 4010 or via Zoom
Whether you are working on a thesis, dissertation, grant proposal, course paper, portfolio, or even just keeping up with emails, graduate school involves a lot of writing! The University Writing Center and the Graduate School are offering a new opportunity to support your writing through a Weekly Graduate Writing Group. This will be a dedicated space and time each week where you can meet up with other graduate students and get some of your writing done in community with others. Dr. Emily Bouza from the UWC will facilitate this group, including goal setting activities to help you use your time within and beyond the group well to complete the many daunting projects of graduate school. All graduate students welcome!
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
Mon - Fri:
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. &
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. for lunch
