Announcements!
Win a JMU Graduate School T-shirt!
We will have a random drawing to select a lucky winner of The JMU Graduate School T-shirt. You will earn an entry into the drawing for every workshop you attend. In other words, the more workshops you attend, the better your chances!
Attend Over Zoom!
We will now be offering a virtual option at workshops for students that are unable to attend in person.
Development Workshops
When: Tuesday, September 30th from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Student Success Center Room 1075
Register by September 25th
Discover strategies for effective networking. Learn how to identify and connect with individuals in your field, build meaningful relationships, and maintain those connections as you transition into your career. Explore the timing and techniques for reaching out to professionals and ensuring your efforts contribute to a beneficial connection. This interactive session will equip you with the skills and confidence to grow your career-oriented network and create lasting opportunities.
When: Wednesday, October 15th from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Student Sucess Center Room 1075 or via Zoom
Register by October 10th
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.
When: Every Friday, 9:00 am - 11 am
Where: Holland Yates Hall Room 4010 or via Zoom
Register Now
Coffee and light snacks will be provided!
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.
When: Wednesday, September 24th from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where: Student Success Center Room 1075 or via Zoom
Register by September 19th
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!
When: Thursday, September 18th from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Student Success Center Room 1160 or via Zoom
Register by September 12th
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.
Fall 2024 Workshops:
Techniques for Improving your Public Speaking - 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.
Write on Track: Forming and Maintaining Writing Habits - 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.
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
