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SUMMARY:Connecting with Confidence: Graduate Student Networking and Presentation Skills
DESCRIPTION:Refreshments will be provided  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. | Event post: https://grad.uic.edu/events?page_id=33772
LOCATION:Student Center East White Oak ABÂ  750 S. Halsted St.   Chicago IL 60607
CLASS:PRIVATE
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