The Network & Knowledge Connection
The Network & Knowledge Connection‘s purpose is to serve as a voice for all graduate students in determining ways to enrich the graduate experience both academically and socially. It is open to all graduate students and meets monthly during the Fall and Spring semesters from 12:15pm-1:30pm. Guest speakers are occasionally invited to speak on topics of your choice. All graduate students are invited and encouraged to participate to discuss the needs, concerns, and ideas for the graduate population.
Speakers
September 15, 2022 - Creating Your Future
Amy Edge, Program Coordinator, Center for Experiential Learning & Career
Design
Amy shared how you can "create your future" by introducing Handshake, Jobscan, LinkedIn, Micro-Internships, and more!
February 22, 2022 - How to Get a Job in a Post-Pandemic World
Madison Montgomery, Brand Coordinator, AFLAC
Madison shared her own experiences with navigating the job market after the pandemic. She also offered tips on how to tackle the challenges of the workforce following the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Anxiety and Depression in Graduate Students and Activities to Relieve Symptoms”
Presented by Dr. Rebecca Toland, Assistant Professor of Health Science
February 8th, 2022
Dr. Toland discussed the importance of taking care of your mental health while her experiential presentation provided helpful tips and techniques to reduce stress. She also discussed the common barriers that prevent us from tending to our mental health and ways to overcome them. The presentation provided a space for reflection and activities to improve mental health.
"Wellness for Graduate Students"
Presented by Erick Richman, Coordinator of Physical Activity and Wellness, Department of Kinesiology & Health Sciences
October 19th, 2021
During this workshop, Mr. Richman provided a presentation about wellness. He encouraged students to find fun in their exercise, joy in their present abilities, and success in their personal goals while understanding human physiology, psychology, and biomechanics. Click on the title below for Mr. Richman‘s resource guide to wellness.
October 12, 2021 - The Servant as a Leader - Introduction to Servant Leadership
Cortney Wilson, Director of the William B. Turner Center for Servant Leadership
Cortney gave a presentation in which she defined Servant Leadership as a philosophy in which the leader‘s primary objective is to serve. Servant Leadership differs from traditional leadership, in which the leader‘s primary concern is the success of his or her firm or organization. The lecture gave all of the attendees ideas on how to motivate and encourage individuals to do their best in the community and to be willing to help one another.
September 14, 2021 - Study Abroad Opportunities for Graduate Students
Eric Spears, Director of the Center for Global Engagement
Dr. Spears spoke about study abroad resources and opportunities, including international internships and exchange programs. He also shared his personal experiences of studying abroad and emphasized the importance of developing a global worldview.
"Advocacy and Allyship: Pushing Past Implicit Biases"
Presented by Johnnae Roberts, Student Development Coordinator, Diversity Programs & Services
April 13th, 2021
This workshop explores and breaks down the definition of implicit biases. This break down allows us to become more aware of our own biases and allow exploration into taking steps to become advocates and allies for marginalized identities.
Advocacy and Allyship: Pushing Past Implicit Biases Workshop Recording
"Get Your Thesis Back on Track in 2021"
Presented by Dr. Emily Perry, CSU Alumna and Business Development Specialist for Quillbot
March 12th, 2021
Whether you are just starting your research and writing journey or are feeling stalled in your work, Dr. Perry discusses the basics of academic writing, goal setting, getting unstuck, and overcoming common problems like procrastination and writer‘s block. The overall goal of this seminar was to "empower and add momentum for getting your thesis back on track".
View Get Your Thesis Back on Track in 2021 Workshop Recording
March 11, 2021 - Depression and Anxiety Before and After Intervention
Sue Marlowe, Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator for the National Alliance on Mental
Illness (NAMI)
Ms. Marlowe described her own experiences of depression and how she overcame stigma typically associated with diagnosis and treatment. She now encourages others by speaking openly about her mental health and showing that taking medication for mental health issues is the same as taking medication for a headache, etc. She hopes that through her own story, others can find the same bravery to seek support for their mental health journey.
February 11, 2021 - Services and Opportunities Offered by the Center for Career Design
Jovan Johnson, Director of the Center for Career Design
Jovan Johnson Workshop Recording
"Understanding My Identity"
Presented by Johniqua Williams, LSAMP Coordinator
October 29th, 2020
The goal of this session is to encourage students to consider their identities critically and how identities are more or less keenly felt in different social contexts.
"I'm Stressed. Now What?"
Presented by Kristopher Fitch
September 22nd, 2020
Join Kris to find out about good stress and bad stress and then, practice with him several stress relieving exercises.
November 4-5, 2020 - Tenth Annual Dr. Gregory P. Domin Graduate Research Conference and Third Annual Faculty Research Conference. Click on the links below to view all the videos.
Faculty Research Conference Videos
October 15, 2020 - Liz Wolverton, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy & Customer Experience
Officer at Synovus, addresses the current local economy, job market, and the way ahead
amid a pandemic.
September 24, 2020 - Education Abroad Opportunities
Katherine Grego, Center for Global Engagement
"Defenders of Virtual Learning"
Presented by Dr. Kim Stokes
Instructional Design and Training Specialist
July 23rd, 2020
Successful online learning is the result of the power within each student who is dedicated to learning. In this workshop, Dr. Stokes talks about what it means to be an online student and discusses ways to work your course and use technology.
