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Fall 2026 events

Explore upcoming events, workshops, and opportunities for CBS undergraduates.

Your Next Degree: Preparing for and Applying to Graduate School

Tuesday, October 20  |  10-11 a.m.  |  Coffman Room 303

Join the CBS career readiness team and admissions representatives from Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and University of Michigan School for the Environment to learn about graduate school, the application and preparation process, and how to make the most out of the Life Sciences Graduate School & Career Fair after the workshop!


Life Sciences Graduate School and Career Fair

Tuesday, October 20  |  11 a.m.-2 p.m.  |  Coffman Great Hall

Attend the 2026 Life Sciences Graduate School & Career Fair to connect with institutions and companies offering masters degrees, PhD programs, and jobs and internships in the life sciences and related fields. Learn how an advanced degree and/or industry experience can support your career goals!


CBS Student Board Impact Sampler

Tuesday, October 20  |  5:30-7 p.m.  |  2-101AB HSEC

The CBS Student Board’s SLB committee presents IMPACT Sampler, the perfect pot to network, volunteer, and get involved in your community! Spend time learning about different organizations in the area to tackle issues with food access, women’s health, and essential supplies for un-housed neighbors. Complete quick interactive stations on campus accessibility and community action to win gift cards from favorite surrounding local businesses! Pizza will be provided.


Government and Nonprofit Career Fair

Friday, October 23  |  11 a.m.-3 p.m.  |  Coffman Great Hall

Attend this career fair to learn about professional opportunities and internships in all levels of government and nonprofit agencies.


CBS Alumni Insights Lunch: Navigating Grad and Health Professional School

Wednesday, October 28  |  12-1 p.m.  |  3-104 MCB

Join the CBS Career Readiness Team and recent alumni for lunch. Hear from alumni currently enrolled in graduate and health professional programs about their experiences applying and navigating graduate and health professional programs.


CBS Fall Town Hall

Wednesday, October 28  |  5:30-7 p.m.  |  412 Bruininks

Attend the CBS Student Board Town Hall meeting to have a discussion with peers, faculty, and staff and make your voice heard! Discuss various topics with others and share your opinion based on your experiences as a student. Feedback collected from CBS Town Hall will be used to advocate for undergraduate students and improve the student experience within CBS. Food will be provided!


CBS Pre-Health Planning 101 Workshop

Thursday, October 29  |  2:30-3:25 p.m.  |  112 Folwell

Attend this interactive workshop led by the CBS Career Readiness Team for an introduction to components of health professional school applications, timelines, and competency-based admissions.


Let's Get Planning! Build Your Graduation Plan

Thursday, October 29  |  5-6:30 p.m.  |  230 Bruininks

Map out your college journey and future! Meet with an academic advisor to build your graduation plan and make sure you’re on track for your degree. You’ll also be able to connect with a career coach to discuss internships, experiences, and opportunities that can help you prepare for life after college.


CBS BioCareers: Ask a Healthcare Recruiter!

Wednesday, November 4  |  1-3 p.m.  |  3-104 MCB

Attend this event to meet and build connections with healthcare recruiters. Schedule an in-person 15-minute 1:1 appointment with a recruiter to review a resume and/or cover letter, opportunities for jobs and internships at their company, or interview tips and tricks.


CBS First-Gen Cell-ebration

Thursday, November 5  |  9-11 a.m.  |  3-104 MCB

Calling all CBS first-gen students! Drop by before or after class to grab a donut and hot apple cider while you connect with faculty, staff, and peers.


Petri Dish | The AI conundrum: How do we balance the upsides of artificial intelligence for scientific research with the environmental costs?

Wednesday, November 11  |  6-8 p.m.  |  Urban Growler Brewing Co.

Panelists will discuss the ways AI is transforming scientific research and education, the trade-offs between energy efficiency and water conservation, and what we can do to thread that needle.


Getting Involved in CBS

Tuesday, November 17 (time/location TBD)

Join the CBS Student Engagement team and student leaders within the College to learn about different leadership opportunities within CBS, the skills you can build along the way, and how to get involved!


CBS Internship Spotlights: Peer Roundtables

Wednesday, November 18  |  4-5:30 p.m.  |  Coffman Mississippi Room

Interested in getting involved in an internship experience? Attend this interactive event to connect with CBS students who have done an internship, part-time job, research position, shadowing, or volunteering to learn about their opportunities, how they secured them, and general advice on gaining experience.

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