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. 

New this year, the Graduate School will also be raffling off prizes at the end of the week. More information about that, including rules, is available on the Graduate Student Appreciation Week web page. 

Keep an eye on this page for more events, including unit-specific events, as they get finalized. 

March 31

Free Coffee 

  All Day   Laughing Goat in Norlin Library 

Mention you're a graduate student to redeem your free drip coffee of any size at the Laughing Goat at Norlin Library. 

  11:00am – 3:00pm   Center for Community S440 

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.

  3 – 5 p.m.   Wardenburg Sidewalk  

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. 

  6 – 8 p.m.   University Memorial Center, The Connections 

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. 

This event is free for graduate students. Buff One Cards are required at check-in.  

April 1

  10 – 11 a.m.   CASE, CTL E390 

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.  

Take-home instruction cards will be provided courtesy of the CALM Center. 

  11 a.m. – 4 p.m.   University Memorial Center, Glenn Miller Ballroom  

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. 

Bring your Buff OneCard to attend and explore exciting job opportunities. 

Grads & Cake 

  2 – 4 p.m.   Center for Community N320 

Come check out the Center for Inclusion & Social Change (CISC), enjoy a slice of cake, and learn all about our events and resources. 

April 2

  8:30 – 10:30 a.m.   University Memorial Center 235 

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.  

  10 – 11 a.m.   Zoom 

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. 

Please note that online events do not count toward the raffle. 

  2 – 4 p.m.   CASE E351 

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. 

April 3

  10 – 11 a.m.   CASE E351 

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. 

  1:30 – 4:30 p.m.   CASE W344 & SEEC S225 

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. 

April 4

  10 – 11 a.m.   Zoom 

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. 

Please note that online events do not count toward the raffle. 

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Dear graduate and professional students, 

If there is one thing that makes the Graduate School great, it’s our students—and we want to celebrate that fact. Next week, April 1– 5, the Graduate School and Student Affairs will be hosting Graduate Student Appreciation Week, and we want to invite you to join in on the fun.

Graduate Student Appreciation Week is a nationally recognized event that provides an opportunity to celebrate the significant impact that our graduate students have as researchers, teachers, artists, performers and so much more. This year, we have partnered with various campus offices to provide ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø graduate students with a variety of free events and services, including free breakfast burritos, free coffee at Pekoe, a career fair for graduating students, free rec days at the CU Recreation Center, and more. Many departments are also hosting events for their graduate students this week, too.

As GradBuffs, you are part of a network that brings vitality to the university, and we are grateful for all you do. Thank you for all your hard work and we encourage you to take part and participate in as many activities and events as you can.

Sincerely,

E. Scott Adler
Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Graduate Affairs

Devin Cramer
Acting Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students

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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.

Keep an eye on this page for more events, including unit-specific events, as they get finalized.

From the Dean of the Graduate School

If there is one thing that makes the Graduate School great, it’s our students—and we want to celebrate that fact. Today through April 5, the Graduate School and Student Affairs will be hosting Graduate Student Appreciation Week, and we want to invite you to join in on the fun.

April 1

Free Rec Center Access

  All Day

In honor of Graduate Student Appreciation Week (April 1-5), the Rec Center is offering free rec center access, free fitness classes, free skate rentals during Rec Skate, and free bouldering between 12 and 4 p.m. Buff OneCard required for entry.

  10 to 11 a.m.   

Learn key information about the industry job search, including search and hiring timeline, how to find opportunities and how to interpret the language of job postings.

April 2

Free Rec Center Access

  All Day

In honor of Graduate Student Appreciation Week (April 1-5), the Rec Center is offering free rec center access, free fitness classes, free skate rentals during Rec Skate, and free bouldering between 12 and 4 p.m. Buff OneCard required for entry.

  8 to 9:30 a.m.   Rec Center, Ice Rink Overlook

Join Dean Adler and the Graduate School staff for breakfast burritos and coffee for Graduate Student Appreciation Week!

Food & beverage available while supplies last.

  10 to 11 a.m.   

Learn how to craft your resume to help you succeed in your job or internship search.

April 3

Free Rec Center Access

  All Day

In honor of Graduate Student Appreciation Week (April 1-5), the Rec Center is offering free rec center access, free fitness classes, free skate rentals during Rec Skate, and free bouldering between 12 and 4 p.m. Buff OneCard required for entry.

Free Drip Coffee of Any Size

  All Day   Laughing Goat at Norlin Library

Mention you're a graduate student to redeem your free drip coffee of any size at the Laughing Goat at Norlin Library.

  10 to 11 a.m.   

Get concrete advice on drafting and tailoring industry cover letters based around job or internship listings that interest you.

  11 a.m. to 4 p.m.   University Memorial Center, Glenn Miller Ballroom

Stressed about finding a job after graduation or an internship for the summer? Then don’t miss our final career fair of the year! Meet employers from every industry during this day of networking. ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø students and alumni from all majors (including STEM and computing), degree levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend this free event.

April 4

Free Rec Center Access

  All Day

In honor of Graduate Student Appreciation Week (April 1-5), the Rec Center is offering free rec center access, free fitness classes, free skate rentals during Rec Skate, and free bouldering between 12 and 4 p.m. Buff OneCard required for entry.

Half-priced Coffee and Free Pastry

  All Day   Pekoe at ATLAS

To redeem, mention that you are a graduate student and that it is Graduate Student Appreciation Week.

Free Drink of Choice

  7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.   Etai's at JSCBB (east campus)

Graduate Students can get a free drink of their choice on the GS! Just mention you are a graduate student and you can get a free drink.

  10 to 11 a.m.   

You’ve landed an interview, but now what? This session will discuss how to prepare and practice for an industry interview, what kinds of questions to expect and how to follow up after your interview.

  3 to 4 p.m.   Webinar

This panel will connect Colorado life sciences companies to Colorado university talent from undergraduate to post doc to demonstrate the breadth and depth of the Colorado Life Sciences Ecosystem. Participating companies will showcase their company, technology and talent recruitment initiatives with an overview presentation and engage with attendees through a moderated Q&A session.

April 5

Free Rec Center Access

  All Day

In honor of Graduate Student Appreciation Week (April 1-5), the Rec Center is offering free rec center access, free fitness classes, free skate rentals during Rec Skate, and free bouldering between 12 and 4 p.m. Buff OneCard required for entry.

April 6

Queer & Trans Graduate Student Bowling Night

  5 to 7 p.m.   The Connection

Unit-specific Events

Applied Mathematics

April 3

Grad Appreciation Lunch
  12 p.m.   Discovery Learning Center, B170

Grab a free lunch in honor of Graduate Student Appreciation week and/or optionally sit with faculty for a Town Hall Chat. RSVPs are required.

Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

Graduate Student Lunch
  11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.   Student Resource Center

Environmental Studies

April 3

Graduate Student Lunch
  12 p.m.   Student Lounge

April 4

Graduate Student Brunch
  9 a.m.   Student Lounge

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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.

Check out the unit-specific events at the bottom of this page. Keep an eye on this page for more events as they are finalized.

Note: These are 2023 events. If you're interested in 2024 events, please refer here instead.

Monday, April 3

  8:30 - 10 a.m.   Large Ice Rink Overlook

Join Dean Adler and the Graduate School staff for breakfast burritos, fruit, and coffee to kick off Graduate Student Appreciation Week.

  12 - 1 p.m.   

Learn key information about the industry job search, including search and hiring timeline, how to find opportunities and how to interpret the language of job postings.

Free Access to the Rec Center

  All Day   Student Recreation Services

Free access to the Rec Center for all graduate students with a Buff OneCard, including free fitness classes and free skates during Rec Skate.

Tuesday, April 4

  12 - 1 p.m.   

Your industry job search needs an industry resume. This session will lay out the differences between a CV and a resume, offer guidance in representing your skills and experience on an industry resume, and discuss how to set up your LinkedIn profile.

  3 - 4 p.m.   

Prepare for the upcoming career fair with resume and networking tips to help you succeed in your job or internship search.

Free Access to the Rec Center

  All Day   Student Recreation Services

Free access to the Rec Center for all graduate students with a Buff OneCard, including free fitness classes and free skates during Rec Skate.

Wednesday, April 5

  11 a.m. - 4 p.m.   

Meet employers from every industry in this day of networking. ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø students and alumni from all majors (including STEM and computing), degree levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend this FREE event.

  12 - 1 p.m.   

This session will provide concrete advice on drafting and tailoring industry cover letters, identify the differences between academic and professional references, and offer guidance on how to ask for a professional reference.

Free Coffee at the Laughing Goat

  All Day   Laughing Goat Coffee House

Enjoy a 12 oz cup of coffee in celebration of Graduate Student Appreciation Week.

Free Access to the Rec Center

  All Day   Student Recreation Services

Free access to the Rec Center for all graduate students with a Buff OneCard, including free fitness classes and free skates during Rec Skate.

Thursday, April 6

  10 - 11 a.m.   

Join Cat Diebel-Wilson from Career Services for a quick overview of the academic job search, including timeline, an introduction to academic application documents and advice for beginning your faculty job search.

  12 - 1 p.m.   

You’ve landed an interview, but now what? This session will discuss how to prepare and practice for an industry interview, what kinds of questions to expect, how to follow up after your interview and how to negotiate salary when you are offered the job.

  1 - 2:30 p.m.   SEEC, C120 Auditorium

Join the Graduate School for free coffee and cookies on east campus.

Free Access to the Rec Center

  All Day   Student Recreation Services

Free access to the Rec Center for all graduate students with a Buff OneCard, including free fitness classes and free skates during Rec Skate.

Friday, April 7

Free Access to the Rec Center

  All Day   Student Recreation Services

Free access to the Rec Center for all graduate students with a Buff OneCard, including free fitness classes and free skates during Rec Skate.

Unit-specific events

Biomedical Engineering

Monday, March 20

Comfort Drinks + BME Swag
  8 a.m. to 12 p.m.   ECNT 116
Come grab a BME Swag Bag (all day) and enjoy some warm comfort drinks, including Jacq's homemade Chai (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.)

Tuesday, March 21

Trail Mix Bar
  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.   ECNT 116
Make your own trail mix blend to give you energy throughout the day.

Wednesday, March 22

Wheel of Prizes
  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.   ECNT 116
Spin the wheel to win colorful pens, stickers, fidgets and more.

Thursday, March 23

Empanadas and Ice Cream
  12 to 3:30 p.m.   ECNT 114
Set an alarm so you don't miss out on these yummy treats.

Friday, March 24

All Day Birthday Party!
  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.   ECNT 114
Let out your inner child with cupcakes and mocktails. Plus, make your own slime. Families welcome.

College of Communication, Media and Information (CMCI)

Monday, April 3

Snacks & Swag
  1 to 3 p.m.   CASE W360 (CMCI Dean's Office)
CMCI faculty and staff would like to celebrate our students and their contributions with snacks and swag.

Wednesday, April 5

Snacks & Swag
  1 to 3 p.m.   CASE W360 (CMCI Dean's Office)
CMCI faculty and staff would like to celebrate our students and their contributions with snacks and swag.

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A message from Graduate School Dean Scott Adler and Acting Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs JB Banks.

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