Tuesday, September 15 | 2-3 p.m. | 3-104 MCB or Zoom
Learn about instructor-led study abroad program options for CBS students. This information session will cover several different program options including options over Winter Break, Spring Break, May Term, and Summer. We will also cover resources for planning for your study abroad experience such as financial aid resources, scholarships, the academic planning process, and more.
Wednesday, September 16 | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Coffman Great Hall
Find a volunteer, internship or even a part-time job opportunity that fits your needs. Are you looking to get experience in the healthcare field or want to make a difference in a young person's life? Check out the fair and meet with 75+ community organizations in the Twin Cities. Many are within walking distance or a short bus ride from campus.
Wednesday, September 16 | 12-1 p.m. | 3-104 MCB or Zoom
Learn about exciting summer and semester study abroad options in Stockholm, Sweden through DIS in this lunch and learn session. Hear more about academic, housing options, and highlights of the city of Stockholm. We will also cover resources for planning for your study abroad experience such as financial aid, scholarships, and more.
Wednesday, September 23 | 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | West Bank Outdoor Plaza
Explore international study, intern, and community engagement opportunities at the Learning Abroad Fair. Meet with Learning Abroad Center staff, affiliated program staff, college advisers, and many other departments from around the U.
Thursday, September 24 | 10-11 a.m. | 3-104 MCB or Zoom
Tuesday, September 29 | 2-3 p.m. | 3-104 MCB or Zoom
Have you considered going abroad as part of your CBS experience? It's never too early to start considering program options and planning ahead! CBS students are eligible for scholarships and can take courses and labs for major/minor credit and participate in research, fieldwork, internships, or clinic observations abroad! Learn about study abroad programs relevant to CBS students, financial support, and the planning process with the Learning Abroad at our upcoming information session.
Tuesday, September 29 | 2:30-3:20 p.m. | 512A Bruininks
Looking to explore what career options you have with a life sciences degree? Attend this workshop with the CBS Career Readiness Team to learn more about the many unique career pathways and industries in the life sciences that you can pursue as a CBS alumni!
Building Your Success Network
Wednesday, September 30 | 12:30-2 p.m. | B-55 Tate
Thursday, October 1 | 5-6:30 p.m. | 530 Bruininks
Join the CBS advising team for an interactive experience designed to help students build an academic success team to support their academic, personal and career goals. Across both sessions, participants will identify key campus resources, learn when and how to ask for help and build confidence navigating college systems.
Wednesday, September 30 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | 3-104 MCB or Zoom
Wednesday, October 14 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | 3-104 MCB or Zoom
Learn about the most affordable study abroad program options for CBS students. This session will cover several different programs including options over a variety of terms. We will also discuss funding resources for planning for your study abroad experience such as financial aid resources, scholarships, the academic planning process, and more.
Friday, October 2 | 1-2 p.m. | 3-120 MCB
Thursday, October 29 | 2:30-3:25 p.m. | Location TBD
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.
Friday, October 2-Sunday, October 4 | Depart Friday 12:30 p.m.; return Sunday 3 p.m.
Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories in Itasca State Park
Curious about fieldwork but unsure where to start? Interested in taking a field course but want a sneak peek first? Never had the opportunity to visit one? During this three-day experience, you’ll explore a variety of habitats and hands-on sampling methods in the heart of iconic Itasca State Park. Guided by experienced faculty and field instructors, this is your chance to experience firsthand what fieldwork and life are like at a biological field station. Participation in this program is free of charge to students! Priority will be given to students who express interest by September 24.
Tuesday, October 6 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | 3-104 MCB or Zoom
Learn about health-related study abroad programs that work well for CBS students. This session will cover several different program options over a variety of terms. We will also discuss funding resources for planning for your study abroad experience such as financial aid resources, scholarships, the academic planning process, and more.
Wednesday, October 7 | 12-3 p.m. | Coffman Great Hall
Come chat with the CBS Career Readiness Team and many other exhibitors at the Health Careers Fair. This is a great opportunity to explore UMN health degree programs, pre-health student groups, and Twin Cities organizations that offer opportunities for pre-health students.
Thursday, October 8 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | 3-104 MCB or Zoom
Learn about study abroad programs with a research component that work well for CBS students. This session will cover several different program options over a variety of terms. We will also discuss funding resources for planning for your study abroad experience such as financial aid resources, scholarships, the academic planning process, and more.
Tuesday, October 13 | 1-4 p.m. | Coffman Great Hall
The Graduate School is proud to host this year’s Graduate Programs Fair in partnership with the TRIO McNair Scholars Program. The Fair and Symposium offer opportunities to connect directly with graduate program representatives and scholars from across the University of Minnesota. With more than 200 graduate and professional degree programs led by renowned faculty at the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses, chances are you’ll find a program that’s perfect for you.
Let's Get Planning! Build Your Graduation Plan
Wednesday, October 14 | 12:30-2 p.m. | Location TBD
Thursday, October 29 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Location TBD
Join CBS advising for an upcoming workshop to learn how to build your graduation plan and understand what requirements you have left to complete. Bring a computer! Snacks will be provided.
Wednesday, October 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Urban Growler Brewing Co.
Panelists will explore how we can move from merely observing nature’s survivors to using predictive bio-design to determine which species will endure in a rapidly changing climate.
Thursday, October 15 | 5-6:30 p.m. | 3-104 MCB
Thursday, November 12 | 5-6:30 p.m. | 3-104 MCB
Thursday, December 10 | 5-6:30 p.m. | 3-104 MCB
CBS Book Club is back! This semester we will be reading The Secret History by Donna Tartt. We're splitting the book into three sections, and will discuss the first part on October 15. All participating students will receive a free copy of the novel and are expected to attend all three meetings.
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!
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!
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
Late-October (date/time/location TBD)
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 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. The first five students to stop in will get a first-gen beanie.
CBS BioCareers: Ask a Healthcare Recruiter!
Early-November (date/time/location TBD)
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.
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!
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.