D&I Alliance: Events
The Human Side of Graduate School: Tools for Navigating Challenges
Graduate school is not only about research—it’s also about navigating the human side of the journey: communication, expectations, relationships, and finding support along the way.
Have you ever been in a situation with your advisor, another graduate student, or in a teaching role where you weren’t sure how to respond? Or perhaps you’ve observed a challenging interaction and wondered what the best way to handle it might be.
The CSE Diversity and Inclusivity (D&I) Alliance invites you to an interactive training designed to support a more respectful and supportive academic environment.
The Human Side of Graduate School: Tools for Navigating Challenges
Friday, March 20, 2026
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Bruininks Hall, Room 312
Pizza provided at 11:30 a.m.
Register for The Human Side of Graduate School: Tools for Navigating Challenges
The session will feature live scenarios performed by professional actors and actresses from the Illusion Theater team in Minneapolis, followed by discussion and practical strategies for navigating similar situations.
What to expect
- realistic scenarios from graduate student life
- practical tools to navigate challenges in labs, classrooms and advising relationships
- strategies for communication and setting expectations
- a welcoming space for conversation and learning
Please register by Tuesday, March 17.
If the road sometimes feels difficult, remember: you never have to walk alone.
We hope you will join us for this engaging and supportive session.
Watch this space for more upcoming events!
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