The Graduate Center will be hosting a variety of events during Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week (GPAW) – and beyond – to recognize and thank our graduate and professional students. This is part of the national Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week (April 1-5). We are excited to salute the tremendous contributions of our graduate and professional students here at WashU!


Please see below and our calendar for specific event information and registration. There will be food and special giveaways at each event while supplies last.

Also check with your school for school-specific celebrations!


MARCH

26

GSS GRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
2-4 pm: Symposium, Frick Forum
4 pm: Award Ceremony and Reception, Emerson Auditorium

APRIL

1

GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL STUDENT APPRECIATION WEEK KICKOFF PARTY
4-6 pm, The Graduate Center, Women’s Building 005
Join us for a reception, art opening featuring MFA student works and free headshots with the Graduate Professional Council.

2

PAWS FOR BREAKFAST WITH THE WUPD DOGS
10-11am, The Graduate Center, Women’s Building 005
Join Bear and Brookie for donuts and other breakfast treats, while supplies last!

3

PAWS FOR LUNCH WITH THE WUPD DOGS ON THE MED CAMPUS
10am – 12 pm, FLTC Atrium
Join the Graduate Center and Bear and Brookie for lunch at the Medical Campus! Lunch provided by TGC.

 

3

GRADUATE STUDENT GUIDED MEDITATION
12-1pm, The Graduate Center Women’s Building 005
Join the Office of Religious, Ethical and Spiritual Life for this mindfulness session, specifically designed for graduate and professional students.

4

GPC PIZZA LUNCH
12-1 pm, The Graduate Center, Women’s Building 005
Free Pizza! Enough said!

10

GSS OUTSTANDING FACULTY AND STAFF AWARDS
4:30pm, Women’s Building Formal Lounge
Join Graduate Student Senate in honoring the faculty and staff who excel in supporting and mentoring our graduate students. Registration required, seating is limited.