Get involved in Graduate Student Appreciation Week April 1–5
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 CU ǸԹ graduate students.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. UMC 247
Join theSetting Priorities and Time Management in Writing Your Dissertation and Searching for a Job workshop to learn techniques and tips when writing your dissertation and searching for a job.
Noon to 2 p.m. C4C S350
Come enjoy coffee and cookies while making your own vision board to keep you motivated throughout graduate school! New Student and Family Programs staff will be there to help guide you while also answering questions about how the office can support you throughout your time in graduate school.
Tuesday, April 2
11 a.m. to noon C4C S350
Job letter, research statement, teaching philosophy, diversity statement…what information goes where? How do you use these documents to craft a consistent, qualified and appealing portrait of yourself as a candidate? Join Cat Wilson from Career Services to find out!
UGGS Coffee Hour
11 a.m. to noon ATLAS,Pekoe Sip House
Get $3 off any beverage or pastry. Contact danica.petrovska@colorado.eduwith questions.
Noon to 3 p.m. UMC Fountain
Learn about support resources on campus like,andCounseling and Psychiatric Services.
4–5 p.m. CASE Auditorium
Come hearThe New York Timesbestselling author Sam Kean speak about his books, his ideas for them, challenges faced by authors and his career path. Reception to follow. PleaseRSVP to .
Wednesday, April 3
8:30–10 a.m.Museum of Natural History,BioLounge
Join other graduate students and meet Graduate School staff at this special breakfast that's celebrating Graduate Student Appreciation Week.
9–11 a.m.UMC 330
Swing by for some coffee or tea and see all that theCenter for Student Involvementhas to offer graduate students, and leave with some fun giveaways!
11 a.m. to4 p.m.C4C S485
Stop by thisopen house to learn resources about managing conflict within your classroom. Grad students will get tips on what to do with concerning students,learn about honor code reportingand leave with someswag.
Thursday, April 4
Free coffee for graduate students
7 a.m. to midnightNorlin Library,Laughing Goat
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.SEEC Café(first floor)
Mention “grad appreciation” for your free cup of coffee.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.C4CS440
Stop byCareer Servicesto refresh your LinkedIn photo. They'll provide a professional photographer; you provide your winning smile!
NoonKoenig Alumni Center
Join the Dean of the Graduate SchoolLeslie Reynoldsand the Dean of Students Sandy Jonesfor lunch. for this lunch by April 2.
3–5 p.m.The Connection
Grad students: Stop byThe Connectionfor free bowling, billiards, karaoke, video games and pizza.
Friday, April 5
10–11 a.m.CASE W311
Join other graduate students in this weekly writing seminar to help you set goals and maintain good writing habits, while fostering relationships with peers across disciplines.Welcome to all new participants. RSVP to jeffery.willett@colorado.edu. Coffee andcookies to be served.
UGGS Social
5:30–8:30 p.m., Lounge
Food from specified food trucks will be providedfirst come, first served. Student ID required. Contact danica.petrovska@colorado.edu with questions.