Workshop Series

To register for an ELSO workshop, visit WC Online and choose "ELSO  Workshops FA24" 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.

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.

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.

Cornell University now provides free access to a Cornell version of Microsoft Copilot, one that keeps your information private. How can this generative AI tool and others (e.g. ChatGPT, Quillbot) be used effectively and ethically in support of writing in English? During this workshop, you will have a chance to explore ways these tools can be used during the writing process, learn ways to use them with less risk, and reflect on the extent to which you want to incorporate them into your own writing practice.

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. 

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. 

Become more aware of how to connect with your audience and signal to them what’s important in your presentations with your voice. Intonation, or the way our voice rises and falls in a word or phrase, can help create meaning and better engage an audience in presentations. Learn to listen and imitate these variations in pitch and try out ways to create meaning with your voice and body in this interactive, hands-on workshop.