2024 Graduate Student Appreciation Week Events
In 1993, the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students established Graduate-Professional Student Appreciation Week during the first week of April. Since then, it has become an annual observance recognizing the contributions, impact, and value of graduate and professional students. Please check back on this page as more information develops throughout the week on events celebrating graduate students at IUB!
Events for All Graduate and Professional Students
Breakfast and Photography - The Graduate School Bloomington
The Graduate School Bloomington is providing continental breakfast in the Graduate Commons in Wells Library (E856) April 1, 2, and 3 from 9-10:30am. A professional photographer will be on hand to take portrait headshots for use in professional networking.
Social Events - GPSG
The Graduate and Professional Student Government is hosting several social events for all Graduate and Professional Students.
- Monday, 4/1 - Picnic on the Eskenazi Patio, 1-2pm
- Tuesday, 4/2 - Bowling at the IMU, 5-7pm
- Wednesday, 4/3 - Party with food at the Backdoor, 7pm
Events Organized by School
The Jacobs School of Music
The Jacobs School of Music is offering coffee, treats, and gifts (while supplies last) in the Music Graduate Office (JS120), April 3, 4, and 5 from 9am-12pm.
The School of Education
The School of Education is hosting a snack break for graduate students on Wednesday, April 3rd, from 1-3pm on the SoE balcony.
The College of Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences will be hosting a catered breakfast on Thursday, April 4th, and special pancake breakfast from Chris Cakes on Friday, April 5th. Both events will take place at Ernie Pyle Hall from 9-11am.
The Media School
The Media School is having a reception for graduate students on April 2nd, 1-2pm, in the mezzanine area of Franklin Hall. Coffee and cookies will be provided.
The Luddy School
- Monday, 3/1 - Coffee and Donuts in the Luddy Graduate Suite, 9am
- Tuesday, 3/2 - Party with Games, DJ, Pizza, and more on the Luddy Lawn, 11am-1pm
- Wednesday, 3/3 - Grab a Jimmy Johns Sandwich from the Community Center, 11am-2pm
- Thursday, 3/4 - Grad some authentic Indian food from the Community Center, 3:30-5pm
- Friday, 3/5 - Ice Cream Social in the Luddy Lobby, 12-2pm
