Master of Arts in American Studies
Grad 101 Workshop Schedule
Fall 2026-Spring 2027
The Grad 101 Workshop Series offers support and community for MAST students, especially those completing their first year of graduate school. Each workshop will be led by a different professor, giving students the opportunity to get to know MAST faculty while also learning how to thrive in grad school.
| Date | Meeting Link | Topic | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
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September 23, 2026 6pm - 7pm |
Alumni Panel |
Dr. Miriam Brown Spiers | |
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October 21, 2026 7pm - 8pm |
Building Your Academic Circle & Network |
Dr. Griselda Thomas | |
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November 2, 2026 7pm - 8pm |
Reading Strategically |
Dr. Lauren Thompson | |
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January 2027 TBA |
Teams Meeting Link |
How to Do Original Research (in One Semester) |
Dr. Rebecca Hill |
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February 2027 TBA |
Teams Meeting Link |
Publishing Book Reviews |
Dr. Tom Fish |
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March 2027 TBA |
Teams Meeting Link |
Alt-Ac Jobs (Alternative-Academic) |
Dr. Kate Schaab |
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April 2027 TBA |
Teams Meeting Link |
Short- and Long-term Planning for Every Semester and Every Academic Year |
Dr. Porntip (Ploy) Israsena Twishime |