Graduate Student Lunch and Learn Series

The Office of Professional Development (OPD) hosts its virtual Lunch and Learn series every Tuesday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Designed to bridge academic work with professional and personal growth, these convenient sessions center around our three core pillars: Career Pathways, Well-Being and Balance, and Scholarship and Impact. 

Career Pathways: Professional development designed to equip graduate students with the competencies and strategic frameworks necessary to optimize career exploration and maximize job search success.

Well-Being & Balance: Professional development dedicated to equipping graduate students with sustainable self-care and mental health frameworks to foster holistic success across academic, professional, and personal domains.

Scholarship & Impact: Professional development designed to equip graduate students with the competencies necessary to advance research generation, optimize scholarly dissemination, and contribute meaningfully to higher education initiatives. 

Our Partners: Workshops are facilitated by the OPD staff and expert campus partners, including RecWell, Library Services, the Writing Center, the VCU Financial Success Center, and Career Services, giving you easy access to essential development tools right during your lunch break.