College of Doctoral Studies
Student Coffee Chat
for CDS students
Host: Dr. Kimberly Underwood
The College of Doctoral Studies Student Coffee Chat (SCC) is a virtual, bi-monthly event aimed at fostering student success.听Each session includes a lively discussion, with like-minded people, for inspiration and guidance as you advance within your program and beyond.听
2025-2026 topics include:
Saturday, September 20, 2025 听 听 听 听 听 听听听听Work-Life Balance in Doctoral Studies
Saturday, November 15, 2025听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听The "Fabulous Five" Return!
Saturday, January 17, 2026听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 "Bring It On" Session (All topics are welcome)
Saturday, March 21, 2026听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听TBA
Saturday, May 16, 2026听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听TBA听
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Student Coffee Chat sessions are open to all active CDS doctoral students and CDS alumni. SCC events are 1-hour in duration and begin at 9:00 AM (Arizona Time). To participate in an upcoming Student Coffee Chat, please register by using the link below.
Past discussion topics
- Self-Care, Surviving, and Thriving
- Professional Social Capital
- The Fabulous Five: One Year Later
- Understanding the Oral Defense
- Managing Impostor Syndrome
- Social Distancing, Perseverance, and the 鈥淣ew Normal"
- Conducting Research and Program Progression During the COVID-19 Pandemic