*The Office of Graduate Education will be hosting a kickoff station on 4/2 from 9-11. Stop by for some free swag and GSAW event information!

ABOUT

Graduate Student Appreciation Week is a chance for the university to give back to our amazing graduate student body for all of the work they do teaching, researching, and serving. During the week, graduate students will have the opportunity to engage with organizations and people all over campus through Graduate Student Research Day, workshops, and events like an Ice Cream Social. Check back as April approaches for more details.

CONTESTS

Design the 2018 GSAW T-Shirt – The Division of Graduate Student Affairs is looking for a creative graduate student to submit designs for the 2018 GSAW t-shirt contest. Please see below for contest details.

HOW TO ENTER

  • Create your design ( hand-drawn and digital designs accepted)
  • Email a.JPG of your art to erinrice@ufl.edu
  • Designs due by Tuesday, March 13, 2018

YOU COULD WIN

  • GSAW Swag Bag
  • Recognition at the GSAW closing ceremony

Graduate Life Photo Contest – Capture and share your graduate school experience by posting a video or image to the official UF GSAW Instagram (UF_gsaw) with #UFGSAW18. Enter for a chance to win an amazing prize.

SCHEDULE

Sunday, April 1

GSAW 2018 OPENING BRUNCH

  • LOCATION: The Bank Bar and Lounge
  • TIME: 1pm -5pm
  • REGISTER: Check back soon for registration.

Monday, April 2

KICKOFF EVENTS AROUND CAMPUS

  • LOCATION(S):
    • Retiz Union (Hosted by the Graduate School)
    • College of Medicine ( Founders Gallery)
    • College of Journalism
    • College of Public Health & Health Professions
    • College of Education
    • College of Business (Hough Hall)
  • TIME: 9am – 11am 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

Financial Management: Now and Throughout Your Career, Hosted by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Edward A. Bouchet Conference, Hosted by The Office of Graduate Diversity Initiatives (OGDI)

  • LOCATION: Reitz Union Grand Ballroom
  • TIME: 11:30am -3:00pm
  • REGISTER: Click Here

Effective Communication & Networking in Graduate School, Hosted by The Career Resource Center

  • LOCATION: Reitz Union Grand Ballroom
  • TIME: 5pm- 7pm
  • REGISTER: Click Here

Tuesday, April 3

RESEARCH DAY

Graduate Student Research Day, Organized by the Organization for Graduate Student Advancement and Professional Development (OGAP)  

  • LOCATION: Reitz Union Rion Ballroom
  • TIME: 9am – 4pm

GRADUATE WELLNESS 

Relaxation Space with the Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC)

  • LOCATION: Reitz Union Rion Ballroom
  • TIME: 5pm-7pm
  • REGISTER: Click Here

Wednesday, April 4

Wednesday Wind-Down, Hosted by SACNAS & LOGRAS

  • LOCATION: First Magnitude
  • TIME: 1pm-5:30pm
  • REGISTER: Check back soon for registration.

Thursday, April 5

Ice Cream Social and Graduate Student Organization Fair

  • LOCATION: HPNP Courtyard and Reception Hall & The Plaza of the Americas
  • TIME: 1pm-3pm
  • REGISTER (HPNP Courtyard): Check back soon for registration.
  • REGISTER (The Plaza of the Americas): Check back soon for registration.

Friday, April 6

Evening Under the Spotlight Ball, Sponsored by GSC and the Graduate School

  • LOCATION: The Florida Museum of Natural History
  • TIME: 7pm – 11pm
  • REGISTER: Check back soon for registration. / *Event tickets will also be available for pickup at Grinter Hall 123 *

Saturday, April 7

UNDERGRADUATE DAY, Hosted by the Office of Academic Support 

  • LOCATION: TBA
  • TIME: TBA
  • REGISTER: Check back soon for registration.