ELSO offers workshops on a range of topics related to writing and speaking available to all multilingual domestic and international graduate and professional students. These workshops are not credit-bearing but do require registration. There is no fee. Students may choose to register for only one or two workshops or may register for the full set.
Questions about ELSO Workshops may be sent to the ELSO email account.
Fall 2024 Workshop Series
In fall 2024, ELSO workshops will take place on Friday afternoons from 1:30-3:00 pm EST. Check back soon for room locations!
Workshop Registration
To register for an ELSO workshop, visit WC Online and choose "ELSO Spring 2024 Workshops" from the Schedule drop down menu. Navigate through the schedule to the date of the workshop you are interested in and click on the white box next to the description, and fill out the registration information.
September 6: Socializing and Networking
At conferences, during networking events, even just waiting in line at Starbucks, these are all times to make contacts and talk about your academic work with others. In this workshop, you’ll learn about and practice starting a conversation and continuing it to make friends and connections. You will also learn strategies for making your academic work understandable for others outside your field.
September 13: University Career Fair Days
This September, Career University Fair Days will take place partially online and partially in-person. In past events, over 100 companies have sent their representatives to provide information about working for their company, to collect applications from students, and even to conduct hiring interviews. Through this workshop, you'll learn what to expect and some strategies for attending the fair.
September 27: Using Generative AI to Be a More Effective Writer
October 25: Tips for The Academic Job Search
The start of fall semester is when many faculty positions are advertised and postdoc positions become available. Come to this workshop to better understand the overall academic job search timeline, how to interpret academic job ads, the types of materials included in applications, and campus resources that can support you as you move through the process.
November 8: Writing a Personal Statement/ Statement of Purpose
If you are applying for a graduate program, often, a crucial part of your application is a 1–2-page paper called a statement of purpose (SoP)—also called a personal statement, a letter of intent, or other monikers. This workshop will give you strategies for writing and assessing your SoP. You will gain an understanding of the intent of an SoP, common protocols used, and approaches to customization. In addition, diversity statements will be introduced.
November 15: Intonation: Using Your Voice to Create Meaning
Intonation, or the way our voice rises and falls in a word or phrase, can impact how well you're understood by others. Learn to listen for these variations in pitch, imitate the 'melody' of English, and try out ways to create meaning with your voice in this interactive, hands-on workshop.