Get involved in Graduate Student Appreciation Week March 31 – April 4
Join faculty, staff and students in celebrating national Graduate Student Appreciation Week, which recognizes graduate students’ many contributions to the university’s community and academic excellence. Graduate Student Appreciation Week offers a variety of free events, workshops and services to ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø graduate students.Ìý
New this year, the Graduate School will also be raffling off prizes at the end of the week. More information about that, including how to enter, is available on the Graduate Student Appreciation Week web page.Ìý
Keep an eye on this page for more events, including unit-specific events, as they get finalized.Ìý
March 31
Free CoffeeÌý
ÌýÌýAll DayÌýÌýÌýLaughing Goat in Norlin LibraryÌý
Mention you're a graduate student to redeem your free drip coffee of any size at the Laughing Goat at Norlin Library.Ìý
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ÌýÌý11:00am – 3:00pmÌýÌýÌýCenter for Community S440Ìý
Get Career Fair ready by stopping by the Career Services office for a resume review, expert tips on talking to employers, free resume printing, and a professional headshot. Book an appointment for personalized support or drop in anytime to print your resume and take a photo.
ÌýÌý3 – 5 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýWardenburg SidewalkÌýÌý
Join Health Promotion for a wellness drop-in event designed to help you unwind and recharge! Stop by to learn about the wellness resources available on campus, chat about your personal wellness goals, and connect with others. Enjoy relaxing activities like acupressure and massage, and leave feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day.Ìý
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ÌýÌý6 – 8 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýUniversity Memorial Center, The ConnectionsÌý
Join the Graduate School and the Graduate and Professional Student Government for a free night of bowling (including rental shoes), billiards, ping pong and video games. Don’t miss this chance to connect, unwind and have fun.Ìý
This event is free for graduate students. Buff One Cards are required at check-in.ÌýÌý
April 1
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ÌýÌý10 – 11 a.m.ÌýÌýÌýCASE, CTL E390Ìý
Join to learn about self-acupressure using (Individualized Training and Education in Acupressure). ITEAplus can be an effective tool that anyone can utilize to decrease stress, increase relaxation, and improve memory and attention. Dr. Hernández will teach participants practices that can be used daily to enhance physical and emotional wellbeing.ÌýÌý
Take-home instruction cards will be provided courtesy of the CALM Center.Ìý
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ÌýÌý11 a.m. – 4 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýUniversity Memorial Center, Glenn Miller BallroomÌýÌý
Don't miss out on this free career fair, open to all students and alumni from any major. A list of attending employers and their open positions is available on Handshake.Ìý
Bring your Buff OneCard to attend and explore exciting job opportunities.Ìý
Grads & CakeÌý
ÌýÌý2 – 4 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýCenter for Community N320Ìý
Come check out the Center for Inclusion & Social Change (CISC), enjoy a slice of cake, and learn all about our events and resources.Ìý
April 2
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ÌýÌý8:30 – 10:30 a.m.ÌýÌýÌýUniversity Memorial Center 235Ìý
Refuel midweek at our Graduate Appreciation Breakfast. Join Dean Adler and the Graduate School staff for coffee and a selection of breakfast treats as we celebrate you during Graduate Student Appreciation Week. Available while supplies last.ÌýÌý
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ÌýÌý10 – 11 a.m.ÌýÌýÌýZoomÌý
Join this Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) event to hear from panelists from various disciplines to discuss their career paths from graduate degree to professional. Panelists will address how they used their degrees and training to prepare them for their current positions and any advice they can give to current graduate students. Plenty of time will be given for questions.Ìý
Please note that online events do not count toward the raffle.Ìý
ÌýÌý2 – 4 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýCASE E351Ìý
Join Health Promotion for a drop-in event where you can create your own custom aromatherapy blend. Whether you're looking for a calming scent or an energizing aroma, you'll have the chance to craft a personalized blend to take home. Feel free to stop by for just five minutes or take your time—it's entirely up to you. Enjoy relaxing chair massage and enter the raffle to win a free massage or acupuncture visit.Ìý
April 3
Free Drip Coffee
ÌýÌý7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýSEEC Cafe (east campus)Ìý
Present a QR code (which will be distributed April 2) to redeem your free 20oz drip coffee at SEEC café on east campus.Ìý
ÌýÌý10 – 11 a.m.ÌýÌýÌýCASE E351Ìý
Associate Vice Chancellor for Business Strategy Derek Silva will lead participants in a mindfulness meditation hosted by the CALM center. Whether you are an experienced meditator or have heard about the growing body of research demonstrating the benefits of meditation and want to try it for yourself, this session can support you in cultivating a deeper sense of presence, engagement and self-connection. Participants often share that this meditation practice gives them a sense of calm and resiliency in the face of the challenges of modern life.Ìý
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ÌýÌý1:30 – 4:30 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýCASE W344 & SEEC S225Ìý
Ready to focus and make progress on your writing? Join our weekly write-in sessions for dedicated time to work on your academic writing. These sessions help you build a consistent writing habit, stay accountable alongside fellow graduate students, and track your progress.Ìý
April 4
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ÌýÌý10 – 11 a.m.ÌýÌýÌýZoomÌý
Join Career Services for expert guidance on your job search. Whether you're exploring academic or non-academic paths, they’re here to answer your questions on resumes, CVs, cover letters, networking, interviewing and job search strategies.Ìý
Please note that online events do not count toward the raffle.Ìý
Unit Specific Events
Please find your unit below to see if it's participating. Please note that these events are just for the graduate students in those units and not open to all graduate students.
Chemistry
Friday, April 4
Morning Mingle continental breakfast
ÌýÌýBeginning at 8 a.m.ÌýÌýÌýCHEM 100
Computer Science
Tuesday, April 1
Student-only Town Hall Session
ÌýÌý10 - 11 a.m.ÌýÌýÌýDLC 1 B70
Meet with only other CS Grad students to discuss student engagement and climate.
Annual Award Ceremony
ÌýÌý3 - 4 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýDLC 1 B70
If you won any awards in AY 2024-2025 you will be recognized here. If you did not win any, please come to cheer for your friends!
Faculty Panel: Annual Student Town Hall
ÌýÌý4 - 6 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýDLC 1 B70
Meet with various representatives of the departmental committees and faculty to share your thoughts to improve the graduate program.
Graduate Student Appreciation Dinner and Trivia Night
ÌýÌý6 p.m. and onwardsÌýÌýÌýDLC 1 B70
Computer Science is catering dinner in DLC to celebrate our students and playing trivia.
Thursday, April 3
Wellness Session
ÌýÌý5 p.m. and onwardsÌýÌýÌýDLC 1 B70
Breadth of live, breath out stress/anxiety, breath in calmness.Ìý
Friday, April 4
Student leaders and reps appreciation night plus recruitment event
ÌýÌý6 - 8 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýDLC 1 B70
Education, School of
Tuesday, April 1
Afternoon Dessert Break
ÌýÌý4 – 4:50 pmÌýÌýÌýMBE 260
Wednesday, April 2
Taco Bar
ÌýÌý11:30 am – 1 pmÌýÌýÌýMBE 3rd floor kitchen
Engineering and Applied Sciences, College of
Wednesday, April 2
Coffee Cart for Grad Student Advisory Board (Engineering)
ÌýÌý9 – 11 a.m.ÌýÌýÌýSEEC Patio & Engineering Center South Lobby
Geography
Bowling and Pizza
ÌýÌýApril 1, 1 - 3 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýUMC, The Connections