Graduate Events
Throughout the school year, the Graduate School hosts a variety of events, academic and recreational, to provide students with opportunities to network, present their research, and grow as a Grad Bengal.
Late Nights with the Graduate School
Join us for a laid-back night of networking with appetizers provided! Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members welcome.
Date: February 6 from 7-9 p.m.
Location: The Union Taproom at The Yellowstone, 230 W. Bonneville St., Pocatello
Date: March 6 from 7-9 p.m.
Location: The Martlett Brewery & Public House, 218 N Main St. Pocatello
Research & Creative Works Symposium
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Submissions will open in January 2026
GradSchool360 Workshops
Faculty Insights - More Than Coursework: Getting the Most Out of Your Graduate Experience with Dr. Marin Laufenberg (Online) - February 19 at 12 p.m. via Zoom - Graduate school is about more than coursework. In this faculty-led workshop with Dr. Marin Laufenberg, students will learn why getting involved matters and how virtual and on-campus opportunities can help build connections, strengthen a CV, and get more out of the graduate experience at ISU.
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic competition held every fall. The competition challenges students to describe their research within three minutes to a general audience.
Held every spring, the Research Symposium is an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students of all disciplines and degree levels to present their in-progress or completed research in an oral or poster format for a chance to win up to $1,000!
A monthly event at rotating locations that allows students, alumni, faculty, and community members to network and learn from each other.
Graduate New Student Orientation is our welcome event to our newest Grad Bengals. You will have the opportunity to meet fellow grad students, participate in workshops, and learn about how to best succeed in graduate school.
Our monthly Late Nights event ... but in the summer! We often collaborate with other summer activities, like Concert on the Quad.