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!
Spring 2021 Schedule
- 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
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- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Dr. Brian Smith – External Funding Coordinator at The Graduate College
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- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
We are here to help graduate students, faculty supervising thesis or dissertations, and faculty or staff researchers understand the process from A to Z so you can submit well-prepared applications that get approved on the first review.
Presented by: Monica Gonzales – Compliance Specialist at the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
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- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Emily Hawarny – Career Counselor at Career Services
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- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz – External Funding Coordinator at The Graduate College
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- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Join us at this session where Project Know Your WORTH (Women Offering Resources, Truth, and Heart) will cover the basics of salary negotiations, including taking an evidence-based approach to maximizing your value, marketing your graduate degree to potential employers, and leaving emotion out of the interaction. The content reviewed is geared towards women but open to all.
Presented by: Valerie Gomez – Lecturer at the School of Social Work
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- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Dr. Eric Paulson – Associate Dean at The Graduate College
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- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Stephanie Towery – Librarian at University Libraries
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- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Dr. Byron Kerr – Assistant Director at the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
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- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Dr. Erica Mathis – Program Staff at the Counseling Center
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- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
- applying basic presentation and public speaking skills to a virtual environment
- using technology to engage your audience
- creating interactivity and engagement using free tools (e.g., Zoom, Mentimeter, Kahoot)
Register today!
- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz – External Funding Coordinator at The Graduate College
Register today!
Grad College Shop Talks – Navigating the Transition from Graduate Student to Professional (Online)
- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Emily Hawarny – Career Counselor at Career Services
Register today!
- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
- avoiding generic language
- detailing vague language
- using examples strategically
- making space for specificity
Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz & Dr. Brian Smith – External Funding Coordinators at The Graduate College
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- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Christopher Solis – Graduate Degree Audit Specialist at The Graduate College
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- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Dr. Andrea Golato – Dean at The Graduate College
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- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Dr. Erica Mathis – Program Staff at the Counseling Center
Register today!
- Location:
- Online Only
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Lindsey Wilson
shoptalks@txstate.edu
512.245.2581 - Campus Sponsor:
- The Graduate College
Presented by: Dr. Joanna Collins – Senior Lecturer in the Department of English & Jacklynne Horne – Graduate Tutor at the Writing Center
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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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