Cohort Announcements

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Current Announcements

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Hop-In Coaching

Coaching with IFC-Certified Coach Dr. Carey Borkoski 

What are your academic and professional goals? What are your core values? How are you honoring these values? How do your goals and core values align? These are just a few questions that you can explore in a Hop-in Coaching session. These sessions are being offered to SOE students again this spring at no cost. 

Whether you want to identify your core values, articulate academic or professional goals or just explore something that came up during the day, coaching offers a way to discern your own interests and plans from external pressures and influences. It represents a collaborative way to practice listening to and trusting your intuition and finding your voice.

If you have any questions or want to schedule coaching sessions, please reach out to Dr. Carey Borkoski at cborkoski@jhu.edu

Chat with a Counselor 

Chat with a Counselor 

Do you have questions about mental health? Feeling stressed? Come and talk with counselor Andrea Regenberg, LCSW-C, who can provide information, treatment, and resources related to mental health and well-being. For any urgent concerns, please call 410-516-8278 and press 1 to be connected to the on-call counselor, or call 911 for immediate help.

Writing Support for Students

Sundays

2–6 p.m. 

The School of Education has partnered with the Homewood Writing Center to offer peer tutoring for SOE students on Sundays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Writing Center offers individual, 45-minute sessions with trained peer tutors on any type of writing. Visit the Writing Center website to schedule an appointment, and make sure to select the School of Education schedule. 

The Free Food Alert (FFA) was established to reduce food waste from campus events and feed hungry Hopkins community members. It is an innovative platform that allows event hosts to post free food giveaways when there is excess food after their event and for Hopkins community members to receive email and mobile alerts for free food!

Past Announcements

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Spring Fair 2024!

Don't miss the 53rd Annual Spring Fair! 

Thursday, April 25 to Saturday, April 27.

Learn more here.

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Third Annual I.D.E.A.S. Student Diversity Conference  

Friday, April 5

10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. 

Online 

Join us for the Third Annual SOE Student Diversity Conference, themed “Connecting Across I.D.E.A.S. (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Social Justice).” You are also invited to attend the in-person pre-conference reception event on April 4. Register by April 2.

Student-Led Anti-Racism Training 

Monday, April 1

5:00—6:30 p.m. 

Online

Join this training session to learn more about the history and impact of racism, develop a multicultural orientation with a focus on anti-racism, and incorporate these tools into your clinical or academic practices. This student-led training series is open to all SOE students.

FastForward U

Upcoming Events!

We have so many amazing events coming up this semester. Check out and bookmark our Events page so that you can save the dates on your busy calendar ahead of time!


Save the date NOW for :

UpSurge Equitech Tuesday at FFU: 3/26, 6pm-8pm
Entrepreneurship Club Game Night!: 03/29, 8pm-Midnight


SOE Student Happy Hour 

Tuesday, March 12

5:30—8:00 p.m. 

Bradley’s Bar & Grill 

Join us for our final Student Happy Hour of the semester featuring complimentary appetizers and your first drink on us. Meet fellow students and other members of the SOE community. Please register to get your free drink ticket. Email soe.studentaffairs@jhu.edu with any questions.

SOE Virtual Speed-Networking Event  

Monday, March 11

7:00—8:00 p.m. 

Online 

Boost your career in one hour, making four times more connections than in-person events. Discuss "Career Goals and Strategies for Advancement in Education" with targeted matches on the Meetaway platform. Perfect for introverts, enjoy one-on-one 10-minute chats with six attendees. Sign up now to simplify networking, foster community, and support your career growth.

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DEI Ambassador Virtual Kickoff and Mixer 

Friday, March 1 

56 p.m. 

Online  

Join the newly appointed SOE DEI Ambassadors for a virtual kickoff and mixer. Learn about the DEI Ambassador initiative, connect with fellow students, and help identify ways to better support students across all programs on DEI-related issues. Enter for a chance to win a SOE swag-bag! Email mhine1@jhu.edu with any questions. 


Fashioning Your Future: An Intimate Afternoon with Tan France 

Tuesday, Feb. 27

3:30 p.m. 

Shriver Hall 

Join this enlightening experience with Tan France, the renowned fashion expert and icon from Netflix's "Queer Eye." This unique event provides an exclusive chance to engage with France through a live student-led interview, delving into topics of authenticity, career growth, and much more. 

U.S. Immigration and Employment Options for International Students/Postdocs 

Tuesday, Feb. 20

4–5 p.m. 

Online  

Join the Arkell Immigration Team from Dunn Law Firm for a one-hour Zoom presentation discussing the latest U.S. immigration developments, recent changes, and executive orders. Explore self-petitioning options like National Interest Waivers. Dunn Law Firm has presented to universities nationwide, including MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Michigan, USC, and UC San Diego. All postdocs and graduate students are welcome.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: I.D.E.A.S. Conference 

We are accepting proposals for presentations about research on crucial topics related to inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and social justice in education. This conference offers a distinct platform for graduate students to showcase their work, class assignments, and contributions toward advancing these crucial areas in education. For inquiries and additional information, email Dipika Daga at ddaga1@jhu.edu. Submissions are due by Feb. 19.


Join the Graduate Student Diversity Conference Committee 

The third-annual School of Education Graduate Student Diversity Conference is actively seeking passionate individuals to assist in shaping and organizing virtual sessions. Your input is crucial for coordinating speakers, reviewing abstracts, planning interactive sessions, and ensuring the conference's success. 

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Humanities in the Village   

Monday, Jan. 29     

6:30 p.m.  

Bird in Hand, 11 E 33rd St, Baltimore, MD

Join David Steiner, executive director of the Institute for Education Policy to discuss his latest book "A Nation at Thought".

Passion to Profession 2024   

Saturday, Jan. 27    

10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.  

Imagine Center

Passion to Profession is an opportunity to connect with current students, local alumni, and businesses that are searching for outside-the-box thinkers. Join us in the discussions about how some of our most engaged alumni became who they are today. 

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Fall 2023

The University is providing a full slate of workshops and programs to promote student health and well-being.


Sixth Annual Homewood Holiday 5K   

Sunday, Dec. 10   

9:30 a.m.  

111 W. University Parkway 

Registration is now open for the Homewood Holiday 5K. Participants will run through the beautiful Homewood campus and finish inside the baseball stadium. After the race, runners can join a party with beer, snacks, music, costume contests, and more. The race will benefit the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Early registration discounts end Nov. 30.

Winter Wind Down    

Wednesday, Dec. 6    

Noon—3 p.m.   

Great Hall  

Take a break from classes as we wind down the semester and celebrate the season! Participate in stress-reduction activities, including a DIY craft table, games, and wellness exercises. Get tips for avoiding the winter blues and managing academic stress. Lunch will be provided. Email Student Affairs at soe.studentaffairs@jhu.edu with any questions.

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Sustainability As an Educational Challenge  

Thursday, Nov. 16  

4–5:15 p.m. 

SOE - Great Hall 

How can SOE secure a better, greener future for our children? Join us for an engaging panel discussion to address climate change and sustainability through an educational lens.

SOE Student Happy Hour 

Tuesday, Nov. 14

5:30—8:00 p.m. 

Bradley’s Bar & Grill 

Join Student Affairs for their next Student Happy Hour for complimentary appetizers and your first beverage covered. Email soe.studentaffairs@jhu.edu with any questions. 

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Hopkins Panel Discussion on Gaza 2023-11-1.pdf

Vintage Halloween Spectacular 

Wednesday, Oct. 25  

6–8 p.m. 

Special Collections, Brody Learning Commons 

View some ghostly delights in Special Collections! See spooky rare books, play midcentury creepy board games (some even glow in the dark), and have your fortunes told by Special Collections’ student staff. You can even make your own creepy or cute clay ghost as a memento.


Doctor of Education Virtual Office Hour  

Wednesday, Oct. 25 

4–5 p.m. 

Curious about applying to the Doctor of Education (EdD) program at SOE? Drop in to a virtual office hour where admissions representatives will be available to answer your questions.

Disability Isn’t Spooky: To Mask or Unmask 

Tuesday, Oct. 24 

4–6 p.m. 

Scott-Bates Commons 

Join the Disabled Student Community Outreach and Student Disability Services to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with a fun-filled night with food and a mask-decorating competition while we talk about the choice to mask and unmask during interviews and in professional work settings.

SOE Student Happy Hour 

Tuesday, Oct. 10

5:30—7:30 p.m. 

Bradley’s Bar & Grill 

Join Student Affairs for their next Student Happy Hour for complimentary appetizers and your first beverage covered. Email soe.studentaffairs@jhu.edu with any questions. 

SOE and the Future of Sustainability 

Wednesday, Oct. 4

4–5:30 p.m. 

Great Hall 

As JHU prepares to release its Draft Climate Action and Sustainability Plan, Hunter Gehlbach and Jennifer Adams will host an open panel discussion at the School of Education to spark ideas on education’s key role in the move toward a more sustainable future. Panelists will engage questions about what Hopkins can contribute locally (within JHU and across Baltimore) as well as globally (as an institution with worldwide impact). Look for more information about the JHU Plan this week. Faculty, staff and students are invited.

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Future Fest: JHU Career Fair and More

The Life Design Lab is proud to announce the fourth annual Future Fest, Hopkins’ premiere experience exhibition, life design exploration & employer recruitment festival. 

Hop-In Coaching 

Sept. 12 & 19

7 p.m. EDT 

Online 

What are your academic and professional goals? What are your core values? How are you honoring these values? How do your goals and core values align? These are just a few questions that you can explore in a Hop-in Coaching session. These sessions are being offered to SOE students for the first time this fall. The Office of Student Affairs at SOE is holding two information sessions on September 12 and September 19 at 7:00 p.m. Please sign up here to attend and learn more.

Get ready for HopHacks 2023

Sept 15-17

HopHacks is a 36-hour coding competition, where you and a team of three other people of your choosing will have the chance to create a coding project from scratch. Registration is closing soon, so apply now at HopHacks.com!

International Student Essentials

 Join OIS for our optional International Student Essentials session to start off your fall semester.  

This is an opportunity for students to meet the OIS team, review important information from our mandatory online orientation and ask questions related to your F-1/J-1 status. Registration is required. Both sessions contain the same information - please register for one session of your choice.  

International Student Essentials Session 2 

When: Tuesday, September 12th 

Time: 09:00 am - 10:00 am 

Where: Virtual - Zoom 

*Be sure to complete OIS’s online orientation before attending. This session is not a substitute for orientation.* 

International Student Essentials

 Join OIS for our optional International Student Essentials session to start off your fall semester.  

This is an opportunity for students to meet the OIS team, review important information from our mandatory online orientation and ask questions related to your F-1/J-1 status. Registration is required. Both sessions contain the same information - please register for one session of your choice.  

International Student Essentials Session 1 

Date: Wednesday, September 6th 

Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 

Where: Virtual - Zoom 

*Be sure to complete OIS’s online orientation before attending. This session is not a substitute for orientation.* 

FastForward U Upcoming Events

Sep 6: Our open house, co-hosted with the Makerspace. Free food, great networking, and much more

SOE Orientation for New International Students 8-23-23.pptx

SOE Orientation for New International Students

August 23, 2023