Graduate Student Mentor Trainings Jan 7 & 8, 2026

Graduate Student Mentor Trainings on a white background with the CSU Energy brushstrokes behind themAre you mentoring undergraduate students or supporting your graduate peers? Join us for free mentor training designed specifically for graduate students. These interactive sessions will help you practice strategies for building productive mentor/mentee relationships, explore campus resources, and discuss challenges you may be facing.

These sessions are supported by the CSU Graduate School, the Office for Undergraduate Research and Artistry, the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, and the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology.

Session 1: Aligning Expectations & Effective Communication


Wednesday, January 7 | 9am-12pm MST

Session 2: Mental Health, Wellbeing, & Mentoring Philosophy


Thursday, January 8 | 9am-12pm MST

Graduate Student Mentor Trainings on a white background with the CSU Energy brushstrokes behind them

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