Get involved in Graduate Student Appreciation Week April 3–7
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 Boulder graduate students.
Check out the unit-specific events at the bottom of this page.ÌýKeep an eye on this page for more events as they are finalized.
Note: These are 2023 events. If you're interested in 2024 events, please refer hereÌýinstead.
Monday, April 3
ÌýÌý8:30 - 10 a.m.ÌýÌýÌýLarge Ice Rink Overlook
Join Dean Adler and the Graduate School staff for breakfast burritos, fruit, and coffee to kick offÌýGraduate Student Appreciation Week.
ÌýÌý12Ìý- 1Ìýp.m.ÌýÌýÌý
Learn key information about the industry job search, including search and hiring timeline, how to find opportunities and how to interpret the language of job postings.
ÌýÌýAll DayÌýÌýÌýStudent Recreation Services
Free access to the Rec Center for all graduate students with a Buff OneCard, including free fitness classes andÌýfree skates during Rec Skate.
Tuesday, April 4
ÌýÌý12Ìý- 1Ìýp.m.ÌýÌýÌý
Your industry job search needs an industry resume. This session will lay out the differences between a CV and a resume, offer guidance in representing your skills and experience on an industry resume, and discuss how to set up your LinkedIn profile.
ÌýÌý3Ìý- 4Ìýp.m.ÌýÌýÌý
Prepare for the upcoming career fair with resume and networking tips to help you succeed in your job or internship search.
ÌýÌýAll DayÌýÌýÌýStudent Recreation Services
Free access to the Rec Center for all graduate students with a Buff OneCard, including free fitness classes andÌýfree skates during Rec Skate.
Wednesday, April 5
ÌýÌý11 a.m.Ìý- 4Ìýp.m.ÌýÌýÌý
Meet employers from every industry in this day of networking. CU Boulder students and alumni from all majors (including STEM and computing), degree levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend this FREE event.
ÌýÌý12 - 1Ìýp.m.ÌýÌýÌý
This session will provide concrete advice on drafting and tailoring industry cover letters, identify the differences between academic and professional references, and offer guidance on how to ask for a professional reference.
Free Coffee at the Laughing Goat
ÌýÌýAll DayÌýÌýÌýLaughing Goat Coffee House
Enjoy a 12 oz cup of coffee in celebration of Graduate Student Appreciation Week.
ÌýÌýAll DayÌýÌýÌýStudent Recreation Services
Free access to the Rec Center for all graduate students with a Buff OneCard, including free fitness classes andÌýfree skates during Rec Skate.
Thursday, April 6
ÌýÌý10Ìý- 11Ìýa.m.ÌýÌýÌý
Join Cat Diebel-Wilson from Career Services for a quick overview of the academic job search, including timeline, an introduction to academic application documents and advice for beginning your faculty job search.
ÌýÌý12Ìý- 1Ìýp.m.ÌýÌýÌý
You’ve landed an interview, but now what? This session will discuss how to prepare and practice for an industry interview, what kinds of questions to expect, how to follow up after your interview and how to negotiate salary when you are offered the job.
ÌýÌý1Ìý- 2:30Ìýp.m.ÌýÌýÌýSEEC,ÌýC120 Auditorium
Join the Graduate School for free coffee and cookiesÌýon east campus.
ÌýÌýAll DayÌýÌýÌýStudent Recreation Services
Free access to the Rec Center for all graduate students with a Buff OneCard, including free fitness classes andÌýfree skates during Rec Skate.
Friday, April 7
ÌýÌýAll DayÌýÌýÌýStudent Recreation Services
Free access to the Rec Center for all graduate students with a Buff OneCard, including free fitness classes andÌýfree skates during Rec Skate.
Biomedical Engineering
Monday, March 20
Comfort Drinks + BME Swag
ÌýÌý8 a.m. to 12 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýECNT 116
Come grab a BME Swag Bag (all day) and enjoy some warm comfort drinks, including Jacq's homemade Chai (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
Tuesday, March 21
Trail Mix Bar
ÌýÌý9Ìýa.m. to 5Ìýp.m.ÌýÌýÌýECNT 116
Make your own trail mix blend to give you energy throughout the day.
Wednesday, March 22
Wheel of Prizes
ÌýÌý9Ìýa.m. to 5Ìýp.m.ÌýÌýÌýECNT 116
Spin the wheel to win colorful pens, stickers, fidgets and more.
Thursday, March 23
Empanadas and Ice Cream
ÌýÌý12Ìýto 3:30 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýECNT 114
Set an alarm so you don't miss out on these yummy treats.
Friday, March 24
All Day Birthday Party!
ÌýÌý9 a.m.Ìýto 5Ìýp.m.ÌýÌýÌýECNT 114
Let out your inner child with cupcakes and mocktails. Plus, make your own slime. Families welcome.
College of Communication, Media and Information (CMCI)
Monday, April 3
Snacks & Swag
ÌýÌý1 to 3Ìýp.m.ÌýÌýÌýCASE W360Ìý(CMCI Dean's Office)
CMCI faculty and staff would like to celebrate our students and their contributions with snacks and swag.
Wednesday, April 5
Snacks & Swag
ÌýÌý1 to 3Ìýp.m.ÌýÌýÌýCASE W360Ìý(CMCI Dean's Office)
CMCI faculty and staff would like to celebrate our students and their contributions with snacks and swag.