Graduate Student Appreciation Week (March 31 — April 4)
All Graduate, Professional and Post-Doctoral Students are invited to be entertained, to socialize and to relax during Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW). GSA will have a booth at the City Campus Union throughout the week.
Final Schedule
Governor's Proclamation of GSAW — Thursday, March 13, 10:30 AMGovernor Heineman will sign a proclamation declaring March 31 - April 4 Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW).
This week corresponds to the national GSAW.
Graduate Student of the Year Nominations DUE — Thursday, March 27 (updated)
Graduate students, faculty and staff are invited to nominate an outstanding graduate student for the graduate student of the year award.
Nomination Form (MS Word 2003 format)
Outstanding Service to Graduate Students Nominations DUE — Thursday, March 27 (updated)
All currently enrolled graduate students of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are invited to honor a faculty member or administrator whose dedication to graduate students and commitment to excellence in graduate teaching, advising, and mentoring have made a significant contribution to the quality of life and professional development of graduate students at the university. The nomination is open for all ranks.
Nomination Form (MS Word 2003 format)
GSAW Kick-off Panel Presentation: "If I Knew Then What I Know Now" — Monday, March 31, 7:00 PM, Nebraska Union Auditorium
Listen and ask questions of senior graduate students while enjoying free food.
Networking and Funding Opportunities — Tuesday, April 1
Network with Federal Program Officers and learn about funding opportunities and agency initiatives. This event is part of the campus-wide Research Fair.
Workshop for Postdocs and Principal Investigators: Speaker from the National Postdoctoral Association — Wednesday, April 2, 10:30-11:30 AM
This event is part of the campus-wide Research Fair.
Graduate Student Poster Session and Reception — Wednesday, April 2, 3:00-5:00 PM
This event is part of the campus-wide Research Fair.
Keynote Speaker Jorge Cham: "The Power of Procrastination" — Thursday, April 3, 7:00 PM, 124 Henzlik Hall
All students and faculty are invited to come out to hear the GSAW Keynote Speaker! He is the author of Piled Higher and Deeper (PhD Comics) which is published in newspapers and online. It is based on the lives of several graduate students. The Graduate Student of the Year award and Outstanding Service to Graduate Students Award will also be presented at this time.
Free Massages — Friday, April 4, 2:00-4:00 PM, City Campus Rec Center lobby
You deserve a break. Come get your free massage.
Kickball at the 17th and Vine Fields — Friday, April 4, 4:00 PM
Get ready for recess in a game of kickball: Faculty vs. Graduate Students. To register, please send an to Sandie Potter with a subject line of "Kickball." Please include your name, department, whether your faculty or a graduate student. We will create teams on the day of the event.
Social at BW3's — Friday, April 4, 6:00-8:00 PM
Come relax and enjoy free appetizers at Buffalo Wild Wings (1328 P St) while socializing with fellow graduate students.
Grad Student Potluck Dinner — Saturday, April 5, 5:30 PM, Culture Center
Everyone should bring their favorite ethnic dish to share at this potluck dinner.
