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Graduate Greatness Spring 2025
Graduate Greatness with Gregory D. Abowd
Gregory D. Abowd, Dean of College of Engineering
Dean Abowd stresses the importance of understanding your goals, purpose, and the motivation behind them. Having a rich intellectual environment with a supportive community and mentors can help you gain new perspectives and ideas. It is important to conduct research that impacts the real world, as it can also align with personal fulfillment. With shifts in the job market, he encourages students to adapt and keep an open mind.
Graduate Greatness with David Madigan
David Madigan, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Provost Madigan encourages students to focus on their intellectual goals and the problems they want to solve. He emphasizes the importance of personal connections and interdisciplinary networking, as collaboration is key to solving real-world problems. Additionally, he warns that neglecting work-life balance is a common mistake that can lead to burnout and hinder success. He stresses the importance of adaptability, collaboration, and a growth mindset as essential skills for today’s job market. Finally, Provost Madigan encourages students to embrace AI and learn how to use it to their advantage for personal and career growth.
Graduate Greatness with Carmen Sceppa
Carmen Sceppa, Dean of Bouvé College of Health Sciences
Dean Sceppa emphasizes the impact of Bouvé College of Health Sciences students on diverse communities and encourages them to take advantage of university resources like mentorship, particularly from diverse backgrounds. They highlight the college’s efforts to support underrepresented groups through community partnerships and inclusive initiatives while stressing the importance of a proactive approach to health and community empowerment.
Graduate Greatness with Elizabeth Hudson
Elizabeth Hudson, Dean of the College of Arts, Media, and Design
Dean Hudson encourages students to attend faculty office hours and seek mentorship to gain diverse perspectives. They emphasize collaboration, interdisciplinary learning, and balancing passion with career goals for professional growth. Mastering AI tools and understanding cultural differences are also essential for success in today’s global job market.
Graduate Greatness Spring 2024
Email Etiquette
Whitney Wotkyns, Director of LLM and International Student Services, School of Law
Jane Kokernak, Senior Communications Advisor, Khoury College of Computer Sciences
In this workshop, you’ll gain valuable insights into communication concepts and strategies tailored to improve the effectiveness of your email messaging. Learn how to craft purposeful emails with appropriate tone and audience awareness, ensuring your messages resonate with clarity and professionalism.
Managing the Stress of Presentations workshop
Annie Edwards, Global Learner Support Specialist
Danny Arguetty, Wellness Program Specialist
From study tools to mindfulness exercises, we’ll explore effective strategies to help you thrive during finals season. Together, we’ll cultivate healthy approaches to preparation and self-care that will set you up for success.
Intercultural Communication Strategies for a Global Workplace
Crissy McMartin-Miller, Interim Director, Global Student Success
Lin Zhou, Associate Teaching Professor, College of Professional Studies
What is considered “professional” or “polite” is not always the same across cultures or contexts. In this workshop, participants will gain understanding of the (often unspoken) expectations for communicating in the U.S. workplace. Topics will include small talk, email etiquette, contributing to group discussions, networking, and more.
Interdisciplinary Thinking as a Professional Skill
David Dawson, Senior Program Manager, Network Science Institute
This webinar will explore strategies for integrating diverse perspectives, fostering creativity, and solving complex problems. Interdisciplinary thinking can boost your career and drive innovation.
Negotiation Fundamentals: 5 Steps to Negotiation Success
Roy Weissman, Lecturer, College of Professional Studies
Negotiation is an essential part of life, whether it’s in professional settings or everyday interactions. Join us for an enlightening presentation by negotiation expert Roy Weissman, where you’ll gain valuable insights and practical skills to elevate your negotiation game. Learn how to navigate negotiations with confidence and finesse as Roy shares best practices and fundamental skills. Discover how to transition from basic bargaining to strategic negotiation tactics that yield optimal outcomes.
From Concept to Reality: Project Management as a Catalyst for Innovation
Jacques Alexis, Associate Teaching Professor, College of Professional Studies
The presentation will cover the principles, best practices, and approaches essential for steering a project through its lifecycle. Additionally, we will explore various project management methodologies, the importance of risk management, stakeholder engagement, effective communication, and the impact of emerging technologies.
Academic Integrity and AI
Jeff Massanelli, Associate Director, Office of Student Conduct& Conflict Resolution
Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence, friends or foes? Staff from Northeastern’s Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution will discuss what Academic Integrity means at Northeastern, with a focus on how Artificial Intelligence factors in and how it can or cannot be used. This session will discuss the changes that are being made broadly within Higher Education to embrace/battle the rise of Artificial Intelligence in academic spaces and what the future might look like for students and schools alike.