Graduate Student Workshops

When: Tuesday, September 15th, 9:30-1:45am

Where: Bobst-619-Large Class

Who: Rye Gentleman

What: Looking to stream works by contemporary video artists? Browse through digitized archival materials from around the world? Get your hands on the books that shaped the formation of performance studies as a field? Find articles related to your specific research interests? As an emerging scholar in the interdisciplinary field of performance studies, you will likely find yourself searching for research materials like the ones above and more. All of these can be found at Bobst Library, either in person or online. This session will introduce you to the dazzling array of materials available to you at Bobst as well as show you how to use those resources and how to find help when you need it.

When: Wednesday, October 7th, 12:30-1:30pm

Where: In-Person Room 612 RSVP- HERE.  Zoom RSVP - HERE

Who: Karen Shimakawa 

Join us for a discussion with about applying to Ph.D. programs. Professor Shimakawa will go over the strengths of particular programs, the nuts and bolts of the application process, and what goes into a strong Ph.D. application.

When: Wednesday, October 28th 12:30-1:30pm

Where: Room 612/ NYU Zoom - RSVP attend in Person or RSVP to attend on zoom 

Who: Diana Taylor

What: This workshop is focused on helping students to develop a pitch for a grant to support a project (research or artistic) you may be trying to fund. For this workshop, please bring a) a two sentence summary of the project you’re trying to fund, b) identify 2 or 3 sources that might fund it. 

Student may also attend this workshop if you do not have a current project you are looking to get funding support for, but want to learn more how the process might look like for a future project. 

When: Wednesday, Novmeber 4th 12:30pm-1:30pm

Where: Room 612/ Hybrid - In Person RSVP or Zoom RSVP

Who: Professor Misty DeBerry

Why should I go to a conference? Which conference is right for me? How do I get into one? Wait… what is a conference? If questions of this sort have crossed your mind—this conversation is for you! This will be a laid back presentation and discussion on attuning to conference culture as scholars and artists. Participants can expect to gain practical insights on the how’s and why’s of selecting, preparing and attending conferences specifically suited for their fields of study and/or research/arts projects.

When: Wednesday, November 18th, 12:30-1:30pm

Where: Room 612 and NYU Zoom

In-Person RSVP- HERE

Zoom RSVP - HERE

Who: Courtney Echols Penn, Manager, Tisch Office of Career Development

The Tisch Office of Career Development empowers artists and cultural innovators in their transition from classroom to career by facilitating the development of career skills and industry knowledge essential for success at all stages of their professional lives. Through educational programming, counseling, and career-related resources, TOCD takes a comprehensive approach in its support of students and alumni, understanding that a life in the arts is multi-faceted.

During this session Courtney will give an overview of TOCD's services followed by a general Ask Us Anything About Your Career session!

When:TBD

Where: TBD

What: Details to come this Spring! 

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What: Details to come this Spring! 

When: TBD

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Who: Prof. Jeannine Tang

What: Join us for an info session to learn the nuts and bolts of publishing in academic journals and arts magazines. We will discuss some of the major journals in our field, how to find submission information, when to reach out to editors, and other tips.