Graduate Student Appreciation Week - We Appreciate You!
March 18-22, 2024
In 1993, the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students established Graduate-Professional Student Appreciation Week (GPSAW) as a mechanism to support and appreciate graduate and professional students, emphasizing the contributions, impact and value of graduate and professional students on campuses throughout the United States.
The Graduate School joins universities around the nation in this celebration by hosting the Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. All graduate students, faculty, and staff are invited to join us for this year's events.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, March 16th
The Big Event with GSO
Graduate Students have joined the Big Event to do their part for UL Lafayette’s largest day of service! We’ll be teaming up with the Graduate Student Organization to lead an on-campus beautification project with Parish Proud.
Monday, March 18th
SAW Keynote Address, Professional Head Shots, and Doctoral Candidacy Recognition Ceremony
Join us at the LITE Center for a professional headshot (4:30 - 6:30 p.m.) and some inspiration! Dr. Gretchen Vanicor will inspire us at 6 pm with the GSAW Keynote Address and doctoral students who have advanced to candidacy since April 2023 will be recognized along with their graduate faculty committee chairs. Doctoral candidates, make sure to RSVP for you and your chair in advance. Live streaming will be available for family and friends who want to attend virtually. Please RSVP.
Tuesday, March 19th
Grad Etiquette BrunchIn partnership with the Office of Career Services, the Grad School is offering a great professional development opportunity for grad students. Engage with faculty and industry professionals and brush up on your conference etiquette. Activities (including brunch) will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Registration by Thursday, March 14 is required.
Wednesday, March 20th
Money Matters Lunch and Learn: Entrepreneurship
Cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset can help you achieve your goals as a graduate student and beyond. This workshop will help you develop a skill set for recognizing opportunities amid challenges and determining the best path to success. Registration is required.
Research Showcase Day 1
The first place prize is $500, and first and second prizes will be awarded in three categories (STEM, Professional, and Humanities) and in two formats (posters and papers). This is a great opportunity to share your work with the larger University community and be recognized for its excellence. Learn more and register here by March 11.
Thursday, March 21st
Research Showcase Day 2:
Friday, March 22nd
Trivia, Community, and GSAW Awards at KOK
Join us at Kitchen on Klinton (405 E. University Ave) at 3 p.m. for Trivia fun (and other games too), comradery, and a chance to hear first about our Research Showcase and Most Loved Graduate Program winners. Register your Trivia Team here.
Competitions
Graduate Student Research Showcase
Grad students from all disciplines can submit papers or register for the poster competition. Top prizes are $500, and first and second prizes will be awarded in three categories (STEM, Professional, and Humanities) and in two formats (posters and papers). This is a great opportunity to share your work with the larger University community and be recognized for its excellence. Register for the graduate student showcase.
Most Loved Grad Program
The 2024 Most Loved Grad Program Competition is up and running! Share what you love about your grad program and earn points towards our most-loved grad program contest. You can upload a photo, put it in words, or both. Your entry may also be featured on the Graduate School's social media - follow along with #ULGradLove2024.
Many thanks to our sponsors, hosts, and collaborators! GSAW would not be possible without you!
The Office of the Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Economic Development
University faculty and staff who volunteer to facilitate a workshop or serve as a judge for the research showcase