Mellon Seminar Schedule
Please refer to the syllabus for full details on the schedule and fellow obligations for attending required seminars.
Fall 2025
Mellon II: Attending and Presenting at Conferences
Date: September 5
Time: 12:20 - 2:20 PM
Location: Candler Library 212
Mellon I: Applying to Graduate School
Date: September 19
Time: 12:20 - 2:20 PM
Location: Candler Library 212
Mellon II: "Working Through Writing Anxiety" Workshop with EWC & EWP
Date: September 26
Time: 12:20 - 2:20 PM
Location: Zoom
Mellon I: IRB Overview with IRB Research Protocal Analyst Team
Date: October 3
Time: 12:20 - 2:20 PM
Location: Candler Library 212
Midterm Exams Study Hall (Optional)
Date: October 15
Time: 12 - 5 PM
Location: Candler Library 212
Mellon II: Conference Abstract Writing Session with Monique Wimby
Date: October 17
Time: 12:20 - 2:20 PM
Location: Candler Library 212
Mid-Semester Study Hall (Optional)
Date: October 29
Time: 12 - 5 PM
Location: Candler Library 212
Mellon I & II: Mock SERC Presentations
Date: October 31
Time: 12:20 - 2:20 PM
Location: Candler Library 212 (Subject to change)
Pre-Final Exams Study Hall (Optional)
Date: November 12
Time: 12 - 5 PM
Location: Candler Library 212
Mellon I: Grants and Fellowship with Dr. Carol Anderson
Date: November 14
Time: 12:20 - 2:20 PM
Location: Candler Library 212
Mellon II: Citational Practices
Date: November 21
Time: 12:20 - 2:20 PM
Location: Candler Library 212
Final Exams Study Hall (Optional)
Date: November 26
Time: 12 - 5 PM
Location: Candler Library 212
Mellon I: Interview Strategies Workshop with Dr. Shamika Walls
Date: December 5
Time: 12:20 - 2:20 PM
Location: Candler Library 212
Spring 2026
Mellon I: Wellness, Care, & Balance Workshop with Jessie Washington
Date: January 16
Time: 2-4 PM
Location: Emory ArtsLab (Computing Center at Cox Hall, 2nd floor)
Spring Kickoff Study Hall (Optional)
Date: February 4
Time: 12 - 5 PM
Location: Room TBD
Mellon II: Preparing a Conference Response Workshop with Monique Wimby
Date: February 6
Time: 1-3 PM
Location: WGSS Seminar Room (Candler Library 125)
Pre-Midterm Exams Study Hall (Optional)
Date: February 18
Time: 12 - 5 PM
Location: Room TBD
Mellon I: Graduate Admissions Strategies w/ Dr. Amanda Marie James
Date: February 20
Time: 1-3 PM
Location: WGSS Seminar Room (Candler Library 125)
Midterm Exams Study Hall (Optional)
Date: March 4
Time: 12 - 5 PM
Location: Room TBD
Mellon II: Theoretical Engagements Workshop with Dr. Calvin Warren
Date: March 6
Time: 1-3 PM
Location: WGSS Seminar Room (Candler Library 125)
Mellon I: TBD
Date: March 13
Time: 1-3 PM
Location: WGSS Seminar Room (Candler Library 125)
Mid-Semester Reset Study Hall (Optional)
Date: March 18
Time: 12 - 5 PM
Location: Room TBD
Mellon I + II: Mock Spring Research Conference
Date: March 27
Time: 1-3 PM
Location: WGSS Seminar Room (Candler Library 125)
Mid-Semester Study Hall (Optional)
Date: April 1
Time: 12 - 5 PM
Location: Room TBD
Pre-Final Exams Study Hall (Optional)
Date: April 15
Time: 12 - 5 PM
Location: Room TBD
Mellon II: Closing Reflections & Year-End Activities
Date: April 17
Time: 1-3 PM
Location: Beckham Grove (Outside of Candler Library)
Final Exams Study Hall (Optional)
Date: April 29
Time: 12 - 5 PM
Location: Candler Library 212