Graduate Student Appreciation Week
Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) is celebrated during the first week of April and will be observed April 4-8, 2022. This week recognizes the important contributions of graduate students in the UNC campus community. The Graduate Student Association invites all offices and departments at UNC to do something memorable for graduate students to show their appreciation during this special week. Student appreciation ideas from UNC
Events:
Free Group Fitness Classes for Graduate Students
Monday-Friday, April 4-8
UNC Campus Recreation Center
The UNC Campus Recreation Center is offering free group fitness classes to all fee-paying UNC graduate students during Graduate Student Appreciation Week. Schedule of classes: https://www.unco.edu/campus-recreation/pdf/fittness-wellness/gf-spring-2022-b-schedule.pdf
Axe Throwing (no registration necessary; walk-in)
Sponsored by the UNC Graduate Student Association
Monday, April 4
4-6 p.m.
Greeley Hatchet House (map)
The Graduate Student Association is buying out the facility for a private, axe-throwing
event. Bring your own food/outside food allowed (but no outside drinks). Cash bar
available. Closed-toe shoes required. Free for graduate students, domestic partners
and dependents (must be 18+). To save time at the door, sign the safety e-waiver in
advance: https://greeleyhatchethouse.com/safety
Greeley Hatchet House on YouTube
Dessert Bar (no registration necessary; walk-in)
Sponsored by the UNC Graduate Student Association and the College of Education & Behavioral Sciences
Tuesday, April 5
10 a.m. until food runs out
McKee Hall #282 (map)
The College of Education & Behavioral Sciences is hosting a dessert bar for all graduate students (including non-EBS students) in McKee Hall. Desserts will be out at around 10 a.m. and event host Cheyenne Hassebrock will stick around until food runs out. To-go containers available in case you're in a hurry. Additional departments and offices that want to contribute desserts are welcome to contact Cheyenne.Hassebrock@unco.edu.
Driving Range (Register to Attend)
Sponsored by the UNC Graduate Student Association
Tuesday, April 5
3-5 p.m.
Topgolf, Thornton (map)
The Graduate Student Association will be renting out a few bays at Topgolf for an
afternoon of friendly competition. Cash bar available. Free for registered graduate
students only.
Topgolf on YouTube
Therapy Dog Visits
Sponsored by the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Wednesday, April 6
10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m.
McKee Breezeway
Join the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences for some puppy love and lemonade as we celebrate our graduate students!
Bowling and Laser Tag (no registration necessary; walk-in)
Sponsored by the UNC Graduate Student Association
Wednesday, April 6
7-9 p.m.
Chipper's Classic Lanes (map)
The Graduate Student Association will be reserving a few bowling lanes and a session or two in the laser tag arena. Restaurant and cash bar available. Free for graduate students, domestic partners and children. Meet near the cashier at 7 p.m. to sign in. If arriving late, look for the Graduate Student Association group on the lanes. Remember to wear / bring socks!
UNC Research Day (no registration necessary; walk-in)
Thursday, April 7
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
UNC University Center
Grad students and general public invited; no registration necessary
Come listen to the greatest graduate student research presentations and see the amazing assortment of graduate research posters. Snacks and drinks provided by the Graduate Student Association, the UNC Honors Program,and the Asian Pacific Islander Union.
Cake @ Research Day (no registration necessary; walk-in)
Sponsored by the UNC Graduate School
Thursday, April 7
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
UNC University Center: Fireside Lounge
The Graduate School staff will be present at Research Day to welcome graduate student guests and presenters with a big piece of cake!
Graduate Student Online Gaming Session
Sponsored by the College of Education & Behavioral Sciences
Thursday, April 7
6:30 p.m. (MT)
Online
In honor of Graduate Student Appreciation week, the College of Education & Behavioral
sciences is encouraging Graduate Students to sign up for an online gaming session
on Thursday, April 7th. We will be playing League of Legends, a free team-based strategy
game. We
encourage you to reach out if you’re interested! Grad students who attend our EBS
GSAW events are eligible to enter a raffle to
win 3 Free Yoga sessions at “Balanced Movement,” a studio in Downtown Greeley. Those
who are interested should email Cheyenne Hassebrock by Wednesday, April 6th at Cheyenne.hassebrock@unco.edu.
Ice Skating (no registration necessary; walk-in)
Sponsored by the UNC Graduate Student Association
Thursday, April 7
7-9 p.m.
Greeley Ice Haus (map)
The Graduate Student Association is buying out the Greeley Ice Haus for a private skate session. Skates are included. Concession stand will be open for cash sales. Free for graduate students, domestic partners and children. Meet in the Ice Haus lobby at the cashier starting at 7 p.m.
College of Education & Behavioral Sciences: Haiku Contest
Entries accepted until Friday, April 8
Entry Form (for EBS graduate students only)
In honor of Graduate Student Appreciation week, the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is holding a Haiku competition for EBS Graduate Students. Winners of the competition will receive a gift card to the UNC Bookstore. Grad students who attend EBS events throughout the week are eligible to enter a raffle to win three Free Yoga Sessions at “Balanced Movement,” a studio in Downtown Greeley. Questions should be directed to EBS Graduate and Faculty Support Specialist, Cheyenne Hassebrock via email at Cheyenne.hassebrock@unco.edu.
UNC Spring Concert - Grad Student Meetup (no registration necessary; walk-in)
Sponsored by the UNC Graduate Student Association
Friday, April 8
7 p.m.
UNC Turner Green (map)
This UNC event will feature musical entertainment, vendors and a variety of bounce houses and inflatable attractions. The Graduate Student Association seating area will provide food for grad students and their families. Free for graduate students, domestic partners and children. Look for the GSA group next to Turner Hall on the sidewalk/patio area overlooking the green. If you are on the grass, looking directly at the stage, the GSA group should be to the right.
Rage Room
Sponsored by the UNC Graduate Student Association
Date TBD
Time TBD
Shatter Rage Room, Fort Collins
Shatter on YouTube
Graduate student attendees at GSAW events can enter a drawing to participate in a group smash session at Shatter Rage Room in Fort Collins. Attendees will be given 45 minutes to destroy Shatter's inventory and they'll be able to take leftover computers and electronic equipment donated by the UNC Information Management & Technology Department. To enter, attend the Axe Throwing, Topgolf, Bowling, Ice Skating or Spring Concert events. One entry per event attended.
Participating UNC Offices ⁄ Programs
The following groups at UNC will be participating in Graduate Student Appreciation Week by showing their appreciation for graduate students through various activities and events:
- Campus Recreation Center
- College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
- Graduate School
- Graduate Student Association
- Extended Campus
Add Graduate Student Appreciation Week Logo to Your Outlook Signature
On Mac:
- Start a new email.
- Go to the “Draft” tab at top and select “Signatures” in the drop-down menu and then select “Manage Signatures.”
- You should see a Signatures menu. Under “Signature name,” you may have a “Standard” signature. I would suggest creating a new signature, based on your current signature and then add the attached logo.
- For “Choose default signature,” I would suggest having your new signature with the GSAW logo as the “New Messages” choice but have your standard signature for the “replies/forwards.”
- Don’t forget to return to your standard signature after April 8.
On PC:
- Start a new email.
- Go to the "Message" tab and go to the "Signature" drop-down menu in the "Include" section. Click "Signatures."
- A "Signatures and Stationary" window should appear. Select a signature to edit or create a new signature.
- Above the signature text entry box, there is a image icon to the right of the "Business Card" icon. Click the image icon to enter the GSAW logo.
- For “Choose default signature,” I would suggest having your new signature with the GSAW logo as the “New Messages” choice but have your standard signature for the “replies/forwards.”
- Don’t forget to return to your standard signature after April 8.
See what other institutions have done for their graduate students
- University of Colorado - Boulder
- Dartmouth
- University of Michigan
- Cleveland State University
- Oregon State University
UNC Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2019
(last year of full in-person GSAW activities before COVID)
Photos from GSAW 2019:
- SpikeBall Challenge @ Gunter Field
- Wheelchair Basketball @ Campus Rec
- Archery Tag @ Campus Rec
- Free Professional Headshots by University Relations
- Therapy Dogs @ Michener Library
- Yoga on the Lawn @ Gunter Green
- Free Group Fitness Classes @ Campus Rec
- GSA Social @ Highbrau Taphouse
