Shop Talks
Grad College Shop Talks include 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 planning for your career. We even offer a certificate of completion which you can add to your resume!
Upcoming Shop Talks
Our Shop Talks are always free, and we invite you to join us for as many sessions as you would like. To view Shop Talks descriptions and to register, select a Shop Talk title that you are interested in learning more about.

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- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Ashley Carrington, Student Development Specialist II, The Graduate College
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
This workshop covers finding unique databases, identifying important articles through citation analysis, using citation management tools, exploring a topic with knowledge graphs, and locating opportunities for publishing your scholarship and building your research identity.
Presented by: Jess Williams, Assistant Director, University Libraries
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Dr. Andrea Golato, Dean, The Graduate College
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Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Ethne Sorenson, Administrative Assistant II, University Libraries
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Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
The 3MT® is a research communication competition in which PhD/EdD and master's students on a thesis track present their thesis or dissertation research in three minutes or less and with one PowerPoint slide. More information can be found on our website, visit: www.gradcollege.txst.edu…
Presented by: Dr. Patti Giuffre, Assistant Dean, The Graduate College
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Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Courtney Stevens, Graduate Degree Audit Specialist, The Graduate College
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Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Dr. Joanna Collins, Assistant Director, University Writing Center
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Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Xuan Zhou, Data Curation Specialist, University Libraries
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Jess Williams, Assistant Director, University Libraries
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Dr. Patti Giuffre, Assistant Dean, The Graduate College
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Gilbert Lopez, LCSW, Counseling Center
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Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
• analyzing your audience
• recognizing and avoiding jargon
• editing for simplicity and conciseness
• using examples and anecdotes
• writing with directness
Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz, External Funding Coordinator, The Graduate College
Dr. Brian Smith, External Funding Coordinator, The Graduate College
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Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Sherry Yang, Career Counselor, Career Services
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Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Dr. Joanna Collins, Assistant Director, University Writing
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Isabelle Antes, Open Educational Resources Librarian, University Libraries
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Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Dr. Brittany Hyden, Lecturer; Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies &
Dani Dalrymple, Manager of Talent Development & Communications, Human Resources
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Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
This workshop introduces using Notion as a project management and note taking tool for graduate students. Attendees will leave with an understanding of how Notion works, how they can leverage the tool for their graduate work, and will be provided a variety of templates to start from.
Presented by: Henna Punjabi, Instructional Design Specialist, University Libraries
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Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
• Understanding open access journal options
• Learning to evaluate journals
• Identifying and avoiding “predatory publishers”
• Determining the right publication for your work
Presented by: Kristin Van Diest, Librarian, University Libraries
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Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
The Graduate College Scholarship is *not* open for students in College of Applied Arts. This information is posted on our scholarship website.
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
• avoiding generic language
• detailing vague language
• using examples strategically
• making space for specificity
Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz and Dr. Brian Smith, External Funding Coordinators, The Graduate College
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Sherry Yang, Career Counselor, Career Services
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Laura Waugh, Assistant Director, University Libraries
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Dr. Andrea Golato, Dean, The Graduate College
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ashley Carrington
512-245-3593
amc189@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Dr. Byron Kerr, Assistant Director, Financial Aid & Scholarships
Register today!
Did you know you can earn a Certificate of Completion by attending Shop Talks? Learn more. Click here for more information
What Students Are Saying

"As an international student, I am continuously impressed by the resources offered by The Graduate College to help student success, as I did not encounter anything similar at my previous institutions. I am very grateful for the Shop Talks because they have helped me grow as a writer, improve my presentation skills, feel more structured in my finances and gain more self-confidence on the job market. In short, they have become crucial to my development as a graduate student and professional in academia."
– Elisabeth Cuerrier-Richer, PhD, Department of Anthropology

"As a current graduate student working towards my M. Ed. In Student Affairs in Higher Education, Shop Talks have been essential to my program by helping me understand the process of research, walking me through helpful links and tools for classes, and helping me find new ways to fund my degree. The Shop Talks have taught me to be a better student by reaching out to and using the resources around me on and off campus. I have grown in my program, as a student, and as a person in learning about these topics."
– Kayanna Resetar, M. Ed. Student Affairs in Higher Education

"I gain much more than academic support, but a set of handy tools to bring along in the next stage of my professional journey."
– Crosville Williams, Master's in Public Administration
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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