Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week
Each year, the Graduate School, in collaboration with the Graduate Student Association, supports and recognizes graduate and professional students' many contributions to research, teaching, our state and beyond.
April 6 – 10
This year, Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week will be celebrated Monday, Apr. 6 – Friday, Apr. 10. Please see the calendar below for events and activities happening throughout the week.
During this week the Graduate School in partnership with the Graduate Student Association (GSA), and other campus partners will recognize, appreciate and celebrate all that is extraordinary about our GradPack! See a list of events and activities below.
About Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week
Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week was started in 1993 by the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students as a way to support and appreciate graduate and professional students. The week seeks to emphasize the contributions, impact, and value of graduate and professional students on campuses throughout the United States.
Do you have a college or unit-specific event you’d like to include in the list below? Email Greg Hedgepeth.
Monday, 04/06
Donuts on the Dean | Grad Swag Giveaway | 10 a.m. | Centennial Campus (across the street from The Graduate School)
We appreciate our graduate and professional student community. Stop by the Graduate School table, grab a donut on the Dean, some Grad School swag and learn about the many resources available to graduate and professional students.
Tuesday, 04/07
Donuts on the Dean | Grad Swag Giveaway | 10 a.m. | Stafford Commons
We appreciate our graduate and professional student community. Stop by the Graduate School table, grab a donut on the Dean, some Grad School swag and learn about the many resources available to graduate and professional students.
GSA GradPack Wellness Event | 5 – 6 p.m. | Caldwell Hall Lounge |
2221 Hillsborough St. Raleigh, NC
Join members of the graduate student community and others for a presentation by Michael Tuma and Dr. Kristen Mahony-Attallah about destigmatizing mental health. There will be sweet treats and goodie bags.
GradConnect: Alumni & Graduate Student Dinner | 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Duke Energy Ballroom | James B. Hunt Jr. Library
Cost: $15
Registration Deadline: SOLD OUT
Join us for an exclusive evening at the Graduate Student Alumni Networking Dinner, where graduate students will have the unique opportunity to connect with accomplished alumni. This event is your chance to expand your network, gain valuable insights and explore potential career paths while enjoying a delicious meal. Don’t miss out on this invaluable experience!
Wednesday, 04/08
Graduate Student Research Symposium | 1:30 p.m. | McKimmon Center
The 19th Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium, held each spring, includes poster presentations from more than 200 graduate students from NC State University. The goals are to showcase the outstanding quality and diversity of graduate-level research at NC State, in addition to providing students with the opportunity to practice and enhance their communication skills with those outside of their discipline.
The event is sponsored by the Graduate School and the Graduate Student Association and is open to the public.
Thursday, 04/09
Thankful Thursday (Social media posting challenge) | All day
Tell us what you’re most thankful for via Twitter, IG or Facebook and use the hashtag #GradPack and #GradWeek for a chance to win a prize. Will also encourage you to tag us @ncsugradschool (Twitter) | @ncstategradschool (IG/FB).
Friday, 04/10
Relax, Relate, Release, and EAT | noon-2 p.m.
Wrap up Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week with good food, great company, and a well-deserved break! Join us at The Corner on Centennial Campus for Relax, Relate, Release, and EAT—a fun-filled event where you can enjoy free food, games, and music with fellow graduate students.
GSA Spring Formal | 7-11 p.m.
Location: Sage Room (419 Glenwood Ave Level 2, Raleigh, NC 27603)
Cost: $15 advance and $20 day of event
Join the Graduate Student Association for its annual Spring Formal, a Garden Gala in the Sage Room at the Botanical Lounge. Enjoy an evening of food, music and celebration, with each ticket including one free drink. The event will feature a DJ and photo booth, giving graduate students a chance to relax, connect and celebrate together as the semester comes to a close.
