The Office of Graduate Affairs at Seton Hall University has announced the continuation of its Graduate Student Virtual Lunch & Learn Series for the Spring 2026 semester. The series, which began in the fall, is set to run biweekly from January 28 through April 22.
These virtual lunchtime sessions are designed for current graduate students and will take place every other Wednesday. According to organizers, the events aim to connect students with campus experts and resources that support academic and professional success.
The series is presented by the Office of Graduate Affairs in collaboration with various campus partners. Topics covered will include research skills, wellness resources, technology tools, and career development opportunities.
The first session on January 28, led by the Career Center, is titled “Fuel Your Future: Tap Into the Strength of Professional Associations.” Organizers state that this workshop will help students understand how professional associations can expand their networks and provide access to industry trends and exclusive resources. “Learn how professional associations can open doors, strengthen your expertise and support your long‑term career growth. Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge, build meaningful connections, or position yourself for future opportunities, this session will give you the tools to get started,” according to event materials.
On February 11, a session called “Discover Microsoft Outlook” will be presented by TLTC. This hands-on workshop aims to teach participants strategies for managing email overload and organizing messages more efficiently using MS Outlook.
Counseling and Psychological Services will lead a session on February 25 titled “From Values to Vision: A Smarter Way to Set Goals.” The event focuses on helping students align their goals with personal values in order to avoid burnout.
A March 11 session hosted by The Library is titled “Empowering Graduate Research: Library Tools & AI Insights.” This information session will cover research support tools and include discussion on artificial intelligence in academic work.
On March 25, TLTC returns with “Enhancing Your Research Information with Excel,” focusing on how Excel functions can help organize literature reviews and identify patterns through conditional formatting.
The Career Center will present another workshop on April 8 called “Job Hunting: Strategic Search Methods for Graduate Students.” This event covers both reactive and proactive job search strategies including job boards, networking, organization research, and direct outreach. Organizers say it is suitable for students at any stage of their job search process.
The final session on April 22 features Counseling and Psychological Services presenting “Stress Happens. Anxiety Happens. Here’s What To Do About It.” This interactive event aims to explain anxiety responses and teach practical coping skills for managing stress.
Registration information for each session is available through Seton Hall University’s official channels.
