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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.