Brown Graduate School

Center for Digital Scholarship Open House
Sept. 3 | 12-1 pm | Center for Digital Scholarship, Brown University Library

Brown University’s digital scholarship hub, the Center for Digital Scholarship (CDS) provides inspiration, expertise, services, and teaching in digital scholarship methodologies, project development, and publication to Brown faculty, staff, and students. Please join us for our upcoming Open House to learn more about our upcoming workshops, projects, student positions, the Digital Humanities Doctoral Certificate Program, and more! Lunch is provided.

Please RSVP: https://events.brown.edu/library/event/335471-center-for-digital-scholarship-open-house

Ready to level up your virtual presentation skills?

Whether you’re prepping for an online job interview or presenting your research at a virtual conference, mastering the digital environment is essential.

Join us for Best Practices for Presenting Online is an interactive session where you'll learn key tips on lighting, audio, digital tool mastery, and navigating unpredictable environments. Plus, you’ll get to practice your skills in real-time and receive personalized feedback on Zoom!

When: September 14 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Online (Zoom)
Application Deadline: September 10, 2026

Spaces are limited; apply today to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/3UaMAG2

TODAY, Monday, August 3:
Dean Lindstrom's office hours for graduate students are Mondays from 4-5 pm.
Email [email protected] to request an in-person or Zoom meeting. Schedule subject to change.

ISSS Information Sessions on Fixed Time Period Regulations
Wed., Aug. 4 | 10 am & 4 pm (register for 1 session) | Online

Join us for an information session held by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) on the Department of Homeland Security’s final rule eliminating “duration of status” and introducing “fixed time periods” of admission for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and their dependents. ISSS will discuss the major features of the rule and likely impacts on Brown’s international student and scholar community.

Register: https://brown.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y5q9A4_iQeiOLYYDBk8GdA #/registration

Fundamentals of Canvas Accessibility Mini-Course

Want to learn how to make your Canvas course accessible? Then enroll in Digital Learning and Design’s Fundamentals of Canvas Course Accessibility mini-course. This two-week, asynchronous course, which begins August 10, covers the seven pillars of digital accessibility.

You’ll learn how to:
-Apply appropriate alternative text to images
-Use sufficient color contrast
-Format headings, lists, and tables correctly
-Provide text alternatives for video and audio
-Create accessible PDFs, Word documents, and slides
-Use course accessibility tools like Pope Tech and SensusAccess

During the mini-course there will be the opportunity to participate in an optional synchronous session hosted by the Sheridan Center's DLD staff. This mini-course is open to graduate students, post docs, faculty, and staff.

Please register by Thursday, August 6: https://bit.ly/3RiJ3Vr

Teaching at Brown for the First Time Workshop
Wed., Aug. 26 | 12-1 pm | SciLi 720 or Zoom

Are you teaching at Brown for the first time this semester? In this one-hour workshop, Dr. Charlie Carroll (Associate Director, Graduate Writing/Visiting Assistant Professor of History) and Claire Streckenbach (Learning Technologist) will review strategies for creating a motivating, inclusive, and accessible learning environment; provide an overview of Sheridan’s digital teaching resources; and demonstrate how to get support from the Center and other campus partners throughout the semester.

Sign up: https://bit.ly/4fAzUiL

Doctoral Futures: A Conversation with MLA Executive Director Paula Krebs
Mon., Sept. 14 | 4-5:30 pm | Cogut Institute, Andrews House

Join for a conversation with Paula Krebs, Executive Director of the Modern Language Association (MLA), about the Mellon-funded “Doctoral Futures” initiative. The MLA is partnering with the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), the American Historical Association, and the Society of Biblical Literature on this collaborative initiative to reimagine the humanities Ph.D., with a focus on building equitable, resilient, and career-diverse programs.

Dr. Krebs will give a short presentation, to be followed by an interview with Senior Associate Dean Zachary Sng and an open Q&A session with the audience. A small reception will conclude the event.

Learn more: https://events.brown.edu/graduate/event/335535-doctoral-futures-a-conversation-with-mla-executive

Understanding and Adapting Your Conflict Style
September 17 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Ever wonder how you naturally handle disagreement?

Join the Community Dialogue Project (CDP) at Brown for an interactive workshop designed specifically for graduate students to help you uncover and explore your unique conflict style!

Through the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI), small group discussions, and hands-on role-playing, you'll gain valuable self-insight into your default stance in conflict and learn how to navigate tough conversations more effectively.

📋 Workshop Details
Who: Open to all Brown Graduate Students
Facilitators: Anthony Medeiros (Director of the Community Dialogue Project) & a trained graduate student facilitator
Modality: In-Person
Date & Time: September 17 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Application Deadline: September 3

Ready to level up your communication skills? Space is limited, so make sure to submit your application early!

Apply: https://bit.ly/4gYws49