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Scheduled
March 31, 2017, 3 to 4 p.m.
Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL), Learning Lab 2

Do have data that you’re not sure how to use?  Creating visualizations is a good way to ask questions of your data and to share your data with others. Visualizations can include everything from a simple chart to an interactive map and can be a powerful way to tell a story about your data. In this introductory workshop, we’ll examine what makes a good visualization and then go over best practices for working with your data. This class will introduce you to a number of free tools that you can use to create visualizations of your data.

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Scheduled
March 24, 2017, 3 to 4 p.m.
Data Lab, Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL)

OpenRefine is a powerful, free, and easy-to-use tool that’s perfect for sifting through, cleaning up, and transforming datasets--tedious yet crucial tasks for data analysis and sharing. In this workshop, you will learn how to leverage OpenRefine’s point-and-click interface and intuitive scripting language for basic data exploration tasks and bulk transformations. No prior knowledge necessary.

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Scheduled
March 10, 2017, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
George I. Sanchez Building (SZB), 422

Teaching Identity and Drafting a Teaching Statement

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Scheduled
March 8, 2017, 1 to 2 p.m.
Peter O'Donnell, Jr. Building (POB), 2.402

At this workshop, we will review the guidelines and deadlines necessary for summer 2016 graduation. An RSVP is required.

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Scheduled
March 8, 2017, 10 to 11 a.m.
Patton Hall (RLP), 1.302E

Learn strategies and resources to help you successfully transition to non-profit, government or industry employment. Discover how the alt-ac job search differs from the academic job search.

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Scheduled
March 7, 2017, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

This workshop will help you learn to use the templates, and will cover such topics as the use of styles, correct page numbering, and table of contents generation.

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Scheduled
March 6, 2017, 1 to 2 p.m.
Peter O'Donnell, Jr. Building (POB), 2.402

At this workshop, we will review the guidelines and deadlines necessary for graduation in Spring. An RSVP is required.

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Scheduled
Feb. 21, 2017, 6 to 8 p.m.
Peter O'Donnell, Jr. Building (POB), 2.302

Seminar discussing the basics of tax return preparation. Topics will include the common forms used, how your graduate student/ fellowship income should be reported, possible deductions and credits you may be eligible for and where to find additional information.

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Scheduled
Feb. 20, 2017, 2 to 5 p.m.

Teaching Practice

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Scheduled
Feb. 15, 2017, 10 to 11 a.m.
Patton Hall (RLP), 1.302E

Hone in on the most marketable skills you've acquired while earning your graduate degree. Learn how to promote your research, teaching, and critical thinking skills outside of academia.