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		"title": "Events at UCF",
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		"url": "https://events.ucf.edu/calendar/1/events-at-ucf/"
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	"id": "3899637",
	"title": "Welcome Wednesday: Brand and Network for Grad Success",
	"subtitle": null,
	"description": "\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIn today\u0026rsquo\u003Bs competitive grad school landscape, standing out is essential\u0026mdash\u003Bnot just with your application, but in building your personal brand and network. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href\u003D\u0022https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/aap/\u0022 target\u003D\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAcademic Advancement Programs (AAP)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session led by Maija Hallsmith, Assistant Director of Graduate Academic Diversity at Brown University\u0026rsquo\u003Bs Graduate School.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis session will show you how to effectively define and communicate your academic and professional identity. Learn how to leverage networking opportunities, both online and in\u002Dperson, to connect with mentors, peers, and professionals in your field. We\u0026rsquo\u003Bll also explore strategies for establishing a strong, authentic personal brand that will serve you well throughout your grad school journey and beyond.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E*This workshop is designed for students in the Applying stage.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E",
	"location": "Virtual",
	"location_url": null,
	"virtual_url": "https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1777894/share_preview",
	"registration_link": "https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1777894/share_preview",
	"registration_info": "Please RSVP via Handshake.",
	"starts": "Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500",
	"ends": "Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500",
	"ongoing": "False",
	"category": "Workshop/Conference",
	"tags": ["#WELCOMEWEDNESDAY","#brand","#ucfaap","#networking","#applyingstage"],
	"contact_name": "Heba Akbar",
	"contact_phone": "4078231284",
	"contact_email": "heba.akbar@ucf.edu",
	"url": "https://events.ucf.edu/event/3899637/welcome-wednesday-brand-and-network-for-grad-success/"
}