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A wide range of activities outside
of the classroom and laboratory are available to students in the
Microbiology Department.
Weekly seminar
series provide a mechanism for students to hear about the
newest developments throughout the international research community.
These seminar series are complemented by one- and two-day
symposia highlighting the research of distinguished scientists whose
research focuses on related topics.
Students have the opportunity to
present their own work to faculty and peers at annual poster
sessions and regional meetings.
Students are encouraged to attend
and present their work at national and international scientific
meetings.
The Graduate
Biosciences Society (http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/gbs) is an active student-run organization that
hosts many social events for graduate students, such as river tubing,
outings to local vineyards, and an annual
retreat.
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