Nov. 21, 2016: Next PhD Completion Workshop – “Growing Your Community: Skills for Mentoring and Networking” with Dr. Stephen Thomas

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Event: Next PhD Completion Workshop: “Growing Your Community: Skills for Mentoring and Networking” with Dr. Stephen Thomas

Date: Monday, November 21, 2016

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location: University of Maryland College Park Campus, 2124 Lee Building – RSVP Required

Register at: go.umd.edu/mentoring2016

Event Details: Learn from experts about the impact of compassionate mentoring, and the importance of this style of mentoring in supporting graduate students. Attendees will learn the differences between a “mentor” vs. an “advisor,” gains skills for networking and learn the importance of networking to build your community, and get insights about mentoring and networking options. Limited seating. Light refreshments, coffee and tea will be provided.

Speaker: Dr. Stephen Thomas

Professor of Health Services Administration

Director of Maryland Center for Health Equity

For a full biography of Dr. Stephen Thomas, please see the following link: http://sph.umd.edu/people/stephen-b-thomas

This event is sponsored by the UMD Graduate School, Office of Graduate Diversity and Inclusion (OGDI), Graduate Student Government, and PROMISE: Maryland’s AGEP.

For questions, please contact:

Christopher Perez

Associate Director Office of Graduate Diversity and Inclusion & UMD PROMISE AGEP Coordinator

Email: cperez6@umd.edu