Shop Talks

Your shop is everything that has to do with your graduate degree, from program requirements to research and everything in between. Grad College Shop Talks provide presentations in key areas of your shop — including strategizing efficient degree completion, finding research support, disseminating your scholarship, and even planning for your career. Our Shop Talks are always free, and we invite you to join us for as many sessions as you would like. We even offer a certificate of completion which you can add to your resume!
Summer 2022 Schedule
- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
- analyzing your audience
- recognizing and avoiding jargon
- editing for simplicity and conciseness
- using examples and anecdotes
- writing with directness
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more.
- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Lindsey Wilson – Student Development Specialist II at The Graduate College
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more.
- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Sherry Yang – Career Counselor at Career Services
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more.
- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Dr. Alyssa Fernandez – Postdoctoral Resident at the Counseling Center
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more.
- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Arlene Salazar – Research, Instruction & Outreach Librarian at University Libraries
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more.
- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Meagan Hernandez – Graduate Degree Audit Specialist at The Graduate College
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more.
- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
This session is part one of a four-part Grant Writing series. All four parts will be held throughout the month of July 2022. If you attend all four parts, you will qualify to earn the Grad College Shop Talks Certificate of Participation in the Grant Writing Series. Earning this certificate of participation is a great way to highlight your knowledge in grant writing and you can add this achievement to your resume, CV, and professional profiles. If you attend all four sessions throughout July 2022, The Graduate College will reach out to you and mail your certificate. This certificate is separate from the Grad College Shop Talks Certificate of Completion but attending the Grant Writing series sessions does count towards earning the Certificate of Completion. For questions, please contact shoptalks@txstate.edu.
Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz – External Funding Coordinator at The Graduate College
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more.
- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Stephanie Towery – Copyright Officer at University Libraries
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more.
- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
This session is part two of a four-part Grant Writing series. All four parts will be held throughout the month of July 2022. If you attend all four parts, you will qualify to earn the Grad College Shop Talks Certificate of Participation in the Grant Writing Series. Earning this certificate of participation is a great way to highlight your knowledge in grant writing and you can add this achievement to your resume, CV, and professional profiles. If you attend all four sessions throughout July 2022, The Graduate College will reach out to you and mail your certificate. This certificate is separate from the Grad College Shop Talks Certificate of Completion but attending the Grant Writing series sessions does count towards earning the Certificate of Completion. For questions, please contact shoptalks@txstate.edu.
Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz – External Funding Coordinator at The Graduate College
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more.
- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Sherry Yang – Career Counselor at Career Services
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more.
- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
This session is part three of a four-part Grant Writing series. All four parts will be held throughout the month of July 2022. If you attend all four parts, you will qualify to earn the Grad College Shop Talks Certificate of Participation in the Grant Writing Series. Earning this certificate of participation is a great way to highlight your knowledge in grant writing and you can add this achievement to your resume, CV, and professional profiles. If you attend all four sessions throughout July 2022, The Graduate College will reach out to you and mail your certificate. This certificate is separate from the Grad College Shop Talks Certificate of Completion but attending the Grant Writing series sessions does count towards earning the Certificate of Completion. For questions, please contact shoptalks@txstate.edu.
Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz – External Funding Coordinator at The Graduate College
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more.
- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
This session is part four of a four-part Grant Writing series. All four parts will be held throughout the month of July 2022. If you attend all four parts, you will qualify to earn the Grad College Shop Talks Certificate of Participation in the Grant Writing Series. Earning this certificate of participation is a great way to highlight your knowledge in grant writing and you can add this achievement to your resume, CV, and professional profiles. If you attend all four sessions throughout July 2022, The Graduate College will reach out to you and mail your certificate. This certificate is separate from the Grad College Shop Talks Certificate of Completion but attending the Grant Writing series sessions does count towards earning the Certificate of Completion. For questions, please contact shoptalks@txstate.edu.
Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz – External Funding Coordinator at The Graduate College
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more.
What students are saying...
"The Shop Talks have helped improve my communication with colleagues at school, work, and even with family. The talks are well structured and organized to align with students’ time requirements and to meet the needs of the average graduate student. Most people had to pay huge sums of money to participate in workshops of this kind that offer a wealth of both academic and real-life lessons. The Shop Talk program offers all that free of charge to the graduate student, and I would encourage every graduate student not to hesitate in making the most out of the opportunity."
–Wilson Y. Pemboh, master's student in political science


"Each of the talks I attended had a positive impact on my current location in my graduate and professional career. I was able to revisit previous knowledge, establish new foundations for this degree, and plan for my future as a graduate student and as a professor. Even beyond the educational impacts, I greatly appreciated how these talks brought students from across the campus and throughout departments together for a common learning goal."
–Kaelyn Dobson, doctoral student in anthropology
"Coming from a different educational background and learning styles the Shop Talks that I have attended have helped me know more about the education system here and how things work. Shop Talks are a place where you get to meet new people and learn from their experiences. I believe the real-life experiences make learning easy and contribute towards your overall development."
–Rushali Pandya, master's student in exercise science

If you require accommodations due to a disability in order to participate, please contact 512.245.2281 at least 72 hours in advance of the event.
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