Graduate Student Appreciation Week
GRADUATE STUDENT APPRECIATION WEEK
"Gratitude for Greatness"
April 6 - 10, 2026
Join us for a week of events celebrating graduate students!
Activities, resources, and support designed to boost your learning experience!
Event Schedule
Monday, April 6
- SCHOOL OF GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
“Fountain of Financial Aid”
Location: Research and Sponsored Programs, Room 163
- COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TITLE III
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
The Department of Human Performance and Sport Sciences
“The Grad Splash”
Location: Ralph H. Boston Wellness Center – Pool
Tuesday, April 7th
- COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Speaker: Dr. Craig Benson
Location: Research and Sponsored Programs, Room 163
- COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Department of Education Practice and Leadership
Speaker: Dr. Erin Lynch: The 5th Loop: Value of Perceptual Differences in Educational Systems"
Location: Zoom Link
Wednesday, April 8th
- LIBRARY AND MEDIA CENTER
Time: All Day: First Come, First Serve
"Graduate Student Grab Bags (snacks and thumb drives)"
Location: Main Campus Library and Avon Williams Campus Library
- COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
“Relax, Chill, & Chat Ice Cream Social"
Location: 118 Farell Westbrook, Room 118
- COLLEGE OF LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Department of Biological Sciences
"Biological Sciences Graduate Student Appreciation"
Location: McCord Hall, Room 104
Thursday, April 9th
- SCHOOL OF GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Time: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
“Graduate School Appreciation Block Party”
Location: Research and Sponsored Programs (Front Lawn)
- COLLEGE OF PUBLIC SERVICE
Time: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
"Navigating the Dissertation Phase of the Ph.D. Program"
Location: Zoom Link
Friday, April 10th
- CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Time: Session 1: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm; Session 2: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
“Polish Your Professional Profile: Resumes, Mock Interviews, LinkedIn, Headshots and more.”
Location: Career Development Center, Room 304
🌟 Let’s Celebrate You! 🌟
We look forward to seeing you there!