Event Date: Spring GGR | Friday, January 9 | Online
Today, you will have the opportunity to connect with faculty and staff and learn about important resources and services available to you. We will cover a variety of topics, including academic expectations, campus culture, graduate student life, and more.
Our goal is to provide you with the tools and support you need to thrive in your academic and personal pursuits. We know that starting graduate school can be both exciting and overwhelming, and we are here to help you navigate the transition.
Watch the Convocation: https://www.youtube.com/live/xVVAoIuvpdo?si=ueqtkADBpnRrmkH9
Agenda:
- Welcome Message – PGSG President, Shalom Kpetsu
- Congratulations – Dr. Haley Oliver, Vice Provost
- Dr. Zenephia Evans, Associate Dean of Students, Education, And Advocacy
- Mandie Grewie, Senior Access Consultant, Disability Resource Center
- Dr. Clarence Maybee, Purdue Libraries
- Purdue Federal Credit Union
- Purdue Graduate Student Government
- Graduate Student Panel – What I Wish I Would Have Known My First Year of Graduate School
Click here to learn about important resources and services available to you!
Live Workshops | Friday, January 9, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (ET)
- Workshops Include:
- 12:00 PM | Maintaining Visa Status During Graduate School
- 1:15 PM | Protecting Your Mental Health During Grad School
- 2:00 PM | Grad Health Insurance Info Session
- Register Here: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/MbYzl8CKQT6flmRcXRWmGw
- Once registered, you’ll receive your Zoom link and password by email.
Contact Information
Professional Development Office
Physical/ Mailing Address:
Earnest C. Young Hall, Room 170
155 S. Grant St.
West Lafayette, IN 47907-21147
Email Address: profdev@purdue.edu
Phone Number: (765) 494-2600