Past Events

2016 Celebration of Graduate Student Excellence
Fall 2015 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Finalist Competition

November 17, 2015, the Graduate School conducted its second Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Finalist competition at the FSU College of Medicine, with an audience of over 250 people.

Fall 2015 New Graduate Student Orientation

The Graduate School hosted New Graduate Student Orientation on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, in the Ruby Diamond Auditorium, Westcott Building.

Fall 2015 Fellows Induction and Networking Session

The Fellows Society Annual Induction Ceremony and Networking Session was held on August 21, 2015 from 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM in the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House in the Great Hall (4th Floor). New fellowship holders are welcomed into the Fellows Society by the Dean of The Graduate School at an induction ceremony and orientation that takes place at the beginning of each fall semester.

Summer 2015 PhD Reception

On Friday, August 7th, 2015 a reception was held for Ph.D. candidates receiving the doctoral degree in Summer 2015. The reception was hosted by The Graduate School and The President's Office.

Spring 2015 PhD Reception

On Friday, May 1st, 2015 a reception was held for Ph.D. candidates receiving the doctoral degree in Spring 2015. The reception was hosted by The Graduate School and The President's Office.

Spring 2015 Fellows Forum- Exploring Wellness

On Friday, March 27, Fellows, faculty and staff gathered in the Great Hall of the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House for the 2015 Fellows Forum, "Exploring Wellness: What it is and Why it Matters."

Spring 2015 Versatile PhD Workshop

The Versatile PhD: Taking Advantage of Diverse Professional Opportunities after Graduation Workshop was hosted on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 by The Graduate School. The workshop took place from 4:30 PM- 6:00 PM in the Great Hall of the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House (HSF).

Fall 2014 PhD Reception

On Friday, December 12th, 2014 a reception was held for Ph.D. candidates receiving the doctoral degree in Fall 2014. The reception was hosted by The Graduate School and The President's Office.

Fall 2014 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Finalist Competition

November 18, 2014, the Graduate School conducted its second Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Finalist competition at the FSU College of Medicine, with an audience of over 250 people.

Fall 2014 President's Social

The Fall 2014 President's Social was held on Wednesday, October 22, 2014.

Think Graduate School Event

Think Graduate School was a weeklong series of events and open houses designed to introduce students to graduate programs. It included facility tours, fairs, symposiums, panel discussions, application preparation, advising, and the chance to meet with faculty members and graduate students in various departments and colleges.

Fall 2014 Carnival at the Rez

The Graduate School hosted the Carnival at the Rez (FSU Reservation) on Saturday, September 27, 2014, 1:00 – 3:30 P.M.

Fall 2014 Diversity Dinner

As part of the Diversity and Inclusion initiative championed by Dean Marcus, the Graduate School hosted our second annual Diversity Doctoral Students’ Welcome Dinner for new doctoral degree matriculates on Wednesday September the 3rd.

Fall 2014 Fellows Induction Ceremony

New fellowship holders are welcomed into the Fellows Society by the Dean of The Graduate School at an induction ceremony and orientation that takes place at the beginning of each fall semester.

Fall 2014 PIE Teaching Conference

The Program for Instructional Excellence sponsors a two day University-wide policy training/TA orientation for graduate student teaching assistants each fall.

Fall 2014 New Graduate Student Orientation

The Graduate School hosted New Graduate Student Orientation on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, in the New Classroom Building (HCB).

Summer 2014 PhD Reception

On Friday, August 1, a reception was held for Ph.D. candidates receiving the doctoral degree in Summer 2014.

Spring 2014 Ph.D. Reception

On Friday, May 2nd, a reception was held for Ph.D. candidates receiving the doctoral degree in Spring 2014.

2014 Fellows Forum

On March 20, Fellows, student Veterans, faculty and staff gathered for the 2014 Fellows Forum, "Keeping an Eye on the Digital Divide."

2014 Celebration of Graduate Student Excellence

Award Winners of the 2014 Celebration of Graduate Student Excellence

Spring 2014 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Finalist Competition

February 25, 2014, the Graduate School conducted its first Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Finalist competition at the FSU College of Medicine, with an audience of over 250 people.

Fall 2013 PhD Reception

Each semester Nancy Marcus [Dean of The Graduate School] and Eric Barron [President of The Florida State University] host a reception to honor graduating doctoral students.

2013 President's Social

As a tradition, the FSU President invites members of Fellows Society to his house each year for a social event. This event provides the Fellows with an opportunity to meet the University president and to discuss their research interests with one another.

2013 Carnival at the Rez

Co-Sponsored by the FSU Graduate School, Congress of Graduate Students, FSU Alumni Association, Center for Global Engagement, FSU School of Communication, FSU Circus, FSU Alumni Village, FSU Athletic Department, FSU Rez, and the Eclectic Acoustic Band.

The Carnival at the Rez event on October 1, 2013 had lots of family-friendly activities, especially for children. There was live music, FSU Circus performers, face painting, crafts, hot dogs, popcorn, snow cones, soft drinks, ice cream, and many Rez activities (swimming, ping pong, kayaking, canoeing, beach volleyball.)

2013 Fellows Orientation / Induction

New fellowship holders are welcomed into the Fellows Society by the Dean of The Graduate School at an induction ceremony and orientation that takes place at the beginning of each fall semester. During the ceremony, current Fellows provide each new member with a Fellows Society Pin, which is worn to all Fellows Society events. An interactive training workshop, designed for both new and returning Fellows, takes place after the ceremony and provides fellows with the opportunity to network and discuss their research.

2013 PIE Conference

The Program for Instructional Excellence (PIE) sponsors University-wide graduate student teaching assistant orientations each fall and spring semester. During these orientations, graduate students are introduced to FSU teaching resources, policies, and best practices for teaching and learning.

2013 New Graduate Student Orientation

The Graduate School welcomed new graduate students to FSU on Tuesday, August 20, 2013.

Summer 2013 PhD Reception

Each semester Nancy Marcus [Dean of The Graduate School] and Eric Barron [President of The Florida State University] host a reception to honor graduating doctoral students.

Spring 2013 Doctoral Graduation Reception

On Friday, May 3, candidates receiving the Doctoral Degree were honored at a reception hosted by The Graduate School and The President's Office.

2013 Celebration of Graduate Student Excellence

The Florida State University honored the achievements of its graduate students at the annual Celebration of Graduate Student Excellence on April 17that the Florida State Alumni Center. This event sponsored by The Graduate School, the Office of Research, and the Congress of Graduate Students, recognizes FSU’s graduate students for excellence in teaching, research and creativity, and leadership.

2013 Fellows Forum

On March 22, Fellows, student Veterans, faculty and staff gathered for the 2013 Fellows Forum, "Reintegrating Veterans into Civilian Life: An Interdisciplinary Discussion," which included presentations on the history of veterans affairs and current research into issues of veteran's reintegration. Fellows engaged in discussions with faculty from Classics, History, Philosophy, Social Work, Psychology, and Engineering in efforts to develop solutions to complex real world problems through interdisciplinary thinking and collaboration.

Vietnam Education Foundation Conference

The FSU Graduate School hosted the 10th Annual Vietnam Education Foundation Fellows & Scholars Conference (January 3-5, 2013). The Vietnam Education Foundation (VEF) is an independent U.S. Federal Government agency created by the U.S. Congress. The mission of VEF is to strengthen the U.S.-Vietnam bilateral relationship through educational exchanges in STEM fields. FSU is one of the U.S. partner institutions for the Vietnam Education Foundation Fellowship, which brings Vietnamese nationals to the United States for graduate study.

2012 New Graduate Student Orientation

The Graduate School welcomed new graduate students to FSU on Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Presentations were given by FSU faculty, staff, and administrators throughout the day and an informational fair was held under the HCB Breezeway, with over 30 campus and community organizations in attendance. This event was sponsored by the Congress of Graduate Students and Seminole Dining, who provided a BBQ lunch.

Summer 2012 Doctoral Graduation Reception

On Friday, August 10, 2012, candidates receiving the Doctoral Degree were honored at a reception hosted by The Graduate School and The President's Office.

Spring 2012 Doctoral Graduation Reception

On Friday, April 27, candidates receiving the Doctoral Degree were honored at a reception hosted by The Graduate School and The President's Office.

PFF-Faculty in a Community College

At the Preparing Future Faculty workshop on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, graduate students learned what it is like to be a faculty member at a teaching institution.

2011-12 Fellows Pizza Social

On Tuesday, October 18, 2011, President Barron invited members of the Fellows Society to a social at his house.

PhD Movie Screening

On Tuesday, October 25, 2011, over 265 students and faculty joined us for a screening of "The PhD Movie" with special guest Jorge Cham.

2011 New Graduate Student Orientation

The Graduate School welcomed 945 new graduate students to FSU on Tuesday, August 23, 2011.

Summer 2011 PhD Graduation Reception

On Friday, August 5, a reception was held for Ph.D. candidates receiving the doctoral degree in Summer Semester 2011.

2010-11 Fellows Pizza Social

In January, FSU President Eric Barron welcomed members of the Fellows Society to a social at his home.

Fall 2010 Ph.D. Reception

On Friday, December 30, a reception was held for Ph.D. candidates receiving the doctoral degree in Fall 2010.

2010-11 New Graduate Student Orientation

Over 900 new students attended the New Graduate Student Orientation, designed to assist new students in their transition into graduate school.

Fall 2010 Fellows Reception at the FSU Museum of Fine Arts

Fellows, FSU administrators, faculty, and special guests were invited to a reception held at the FSU Museum of Fine Arts

Fall 2010 New Member Induction Ceremony and Leadership Training

New fellowship holders were inducted into the Fellows Society

Summer 2010 Ph.D. Reception

FSU and The Graduate School Honored Ph.D. recipients and their families