Connecting with Confidence: Graduate Student Networking and Presentation Skills
UIC Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2026 — Plant and Flourish: Supporting Graduate Student Success
April 8, 2026
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location
Student Center East White Oak AB
Address
750 S. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL 60607
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Co-Hosted with the Graduate Student Council
This interactive workshop is designed for graduate students looking to bridge the gap between academic expertise and professional presence. Whether you are presenting at a conference, pitching to industry partners, or engaging in small talk at a networking event, this workshop provides actionable techniques to build genuine connections and deliver persuasive presentations. This session will help you overcome presentation anxiety, master the art of starting conversations with authenticity and help you to expand your professional network.
Facilitator: Theresa Christenson-Caballero, Director of Graduate Student Success. With 23 years of experience in Higher Education she has given hundreds of presentations to audiences that range from a handful to a thousand.
Date posted
Mar 19, 2026
Date updated
Mar 19, 2026