Supporting Graduate Students' Academic and Professional Success
Scholarly Communication
To combat the silo effect and the insular nature of department- or college-specific mentorship programs, GSMN will offer interdisciplinary networking events and year-round programming focused on holistic wellness, mental health awareness, professional development, and scholarly communication. In partnership with other UCR organizations, departments, and units, GSMN will deliver community-building events, activities, academic strategies, and enrichment workshops.
Scholarly Communication Programs are slated to include:
SPRING 2026
Grad Division Research Symposium
April 8th, 2026
ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS EXTENDED TILL MARCH 31st.
UCR Grad Slam Finals
APRIL 10th, 4-6PM
School of Business Auditorium
Writing a Winning Abstract: Getting Ready for UCR’s ORCA Forum
Get help publishing in ORCA via the Writing Center/Library Workshop
Orbach Science Library (Orbach 122) or Zoom Riverside, CA
Tuesday, Apr 14 from 2 pm to 3:30 pm
Reserve your spot here.
Open Research & Creative Activities Forum
May 26th, 2026
2 - 4 pm
Location: Orbach Library 122
WINTER 2026
Setting Yourself Up for Success: Developing Professional Communication
February 19th, 2025
3:30-4:30 pm
Location: Career Center
Open Research & Creative Activities Forum
March 3, 2026
2 - 4 pm
Location: Orbach Library 122
Register Here
FALL 2025
UCR Graduate Writing Center Dissertation Deep Dive
Tuesday, August 19th; Thursday, August 21st; Tuesday, August 26th; Thursday, August 28th
Location: Center for Ideas & Society in College Building North
Scientific Storytelling in the TikTok Age
Date: October 15th, 2025
Time: 12:00PM-1:30PM
Location: Orbach 240
Interested students should register on ucr.mywconline.com in the fall. 
Open Access Week
GSMN is partnering with the UCR Library to bring graduate students and the scholarly community information about Open Access research and scholarship. Open Access Week is full of exciting workshops and opportunities. Check out UCR’s Open Access Week to learn more about the offerings.
October 20-24
Location: Orbach 122 & Zoom
https://library.ucr.edu/news/2025/09/12/open-access-week-2025
Latinxs & The Environment Conference
October 24th, 2025
Location: Barbara and Art Culver Center of the Arts, 3834 Main St., Riverside, CA 92501
Transferable Skills for the CV
November 12, 2025
4-4:30 pm
Location: LFSC 1419
Open Research & Creative Activities Forum
November 24, 2025
2 - 3:30 pm
Location: Orbach Library 122
