Grad Student Appreciation Week

Thank you for celebrating Stanford's first ever Grad Student Appreciation Week!

Save the dates for next year: April 19-23, 2027!

The 2027 appreciation week schedule will be available in April 2027. In the meantime, take a look at the list of events below from last year's appreciation week to see what events are offered.

This special week is dedicated to honoring the incredible contributions of our graduate students. Check out each day below to see that day's event details and get ready for a fantastic lineup of events, giveaways, and more! Let’s come together to show our support and recognition for the hard work and passion of our grad students.

Monday, April 13

[All Grad Students] Coffee, Resources, and FLI Grad Real Talk: 11:00–12:00 PM at the FLISSC - Old Union, Suite 200 (Second Floor).
[All Grad Students] Bonding, Bites, and Backyard Games: A Grad Student Appreciation Picnic: 1:00–3:00 PM, at Meyer Green.
[Graduate School of Business Students] GSB PhD Program T-Shirt Giveaway: GSB PhD Lounge.

Tuesday, April 14

[All Grad Students] Graduate Teaching Coffee Break with the Center for Teaching and Learning: 9:00–10:00 AM, at Voyager Coffee, Ground Level, Computing and Data Science (CoDa) on 389 Jane Stanford Way.
[Graduating Grad Students] Grad Fair: 10:00 AM–6:00PM, at the Stanford Bookstore, 2nd Floor.
[Graduating Grad Students] SAA Alumni Email SWAG Raffle: 10:00 AM–6:00PM, at the Stanford Bookstore.
[All Grad Students] Introduction to Stanford's Data Infrastructure and Library Resources: 11:00AM–12:00PM, in the Velma Denning Room (120F) at Green Library.
[All Grad Students] Quick Bytes: Getting the Audience Your Research Deserves: 12:00–1:15 PM, at the Tresidder Oak Lounge in Tresidder Memorial Union.
[All Grad Students] Cards of Appreciation: 12:00–2:00 PM, at the Pavilion in White Plaza.
[Doerr School of Sustainability Students] Doerr School Resource Fair with the Dean: 12:00 –2:00 PM, on the Mitchell Patio at 397 Panama Mall.
[SOM Biosciences PhD and MS students (first come, first served)] Professional Headshots: 12:00–2:00 PM, on Discovery Walk in front of the Li Ka Shing Learning and Knowledge Center.
[All Grad Students (RSVP required)] CareerEd Interview Workshop: 12:30–1:30 PM, on Zoom.
[School of Engineering Students] SoE Graduate Student Appreciation Celebration: 1:00–2:30 PM, at the Huang Building courtyard, near the "granite slab table" outside of Forbes cafe.
[Graduate School of Business PhD Students] Ice Cream Social: 1:30–2:30 PM (or while supplies last) at the McCoy Courtyard.
[Graduate School of Education Students] CommuniTea Time: Graduate Student Appreciation Week: 2:00–3:00 PM, at the ANKO Forum.
[Grad Students with SLAC Badges] Graduate Student Mocktail Mixer: 3:30–5:30 PM, at SLAC Building 53, 1st floor.
[All Grad Students] A3C Graduate Spring Social: Board Game Night: 5:00–7:00 PM, at the A3C Couchroom (Old Union Clubhouse, 2nd Floor).
[All Grad Students (RSVP required)] Queer Yoga: SAAM Edition: 5:00–6:00 PM, at EVGR B, Yoga Studio (Room B140).

Wednesday, April 15

[Graduate School of Education Students (pre-registration required)] De-stress with GSE - Chair Massages: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at the ANKO Building.
[Graduating Grad Students] Grad Fair: 11:00 AM–7:00PM, at the Stanford Bookstore, 2nd Floor.
[Graduating Grad Students] SAA Alumni Email SWAG Raffle: 11:00AM–7:00 PM, at the Stanford Bookstore.
[International Students] Tote-ally Artsy Social: 1:00–3:00 PM, at the Bechtel International Center Back Lawn.
[Graduate School of Education Students] GSE Community Coffee Break: 2:00–4:00 PM, at the Shriram II, ANKO building.
[All Grad Students] GRADitude Blooms: 3:00–4:30 PM, at the EVGR B/C Lawn.
[All Grad Students] Free Bike Repair: 3:00–4:30 PM, at the EVGR B/C Lawn.
[All Grad Students] Graduate Public Service Fellowship: Info Session & Boba Social: 3:30–4:30 PM, at the Haas Center for Public Service.

Thursday, April 16

[All Grad Students] Coffee & Bagels hosted by StanfordNext: 9:00–10:00 AM, at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Building on 326 Galvez Mall.
[School of H&S Students] Donuts (and Coffee) with the Deans: 10:00–11:30 AM, at the Citrus Courtyard.
[Graduating Grad Students] Grad Fair: 10:00 AM–6:00PM, at the Stanford Bookstore, 2nd Floor.
[Graduating Grad Students] SAA Alumni Email SWAG Raffle: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, at the Stanford Bookstore.
[Graduate School of Education Students (pre-registration required)] De-stress with GSE: Chair Massages: 12:00–3:00 PM, at the ANKO Building.
[All Grad Students] Beyond the Bottom Line: Spirituality, Business, and Meaningful Success: 12:00–1:00 PM, at the Haas Center, DK Conference Room.
[All Grad Students] Graduate Teaching Coffee Break with the Center for Teaching and Learning: 1:00–2:00 PM, at Voyager Coffee, Ground Level, Computing and Data Science (CoDa).
[All Grad Students] Guided Tour of Stanford's Public Art Collection: 1:00–3:00 PM, at the Front Lobby of the Anderson Collection at Stanford University (Arts District).
[Graduate School of Business PhD Students] Chair Massages: 1:30–3:30 PM, at the GSB PhD Lounge.
[All Doctoral Students (RSVP required)] CareerEd Resume Workshop for PhD Students and Postdocs: 3:00–4:00 PM, on Zoom.
[All Grad Students (RSVP required)] 3 Minute Thesis Competition: 4:00–6:00 PM, at the Traitel Building. RSVP required, submit here.
[All Grad Students] Pub Karaoke Night: Sing, Sip & Socialize: 6:00–8:00 PM, at the EVGR Pub and Beer Garden.
[All Grad Students] Arbor Live Trivia: 7:00–8:00 PM, at the Arbor Back Patio at the Tresidder Memorial Union.
[All Grad Students] Haas Center’s 40th Anniversary Trivia Night: 8:00–10:00 PM, in the Old Union at On Call Cafe.

Friday, April 17

[All Grad Students] GRADCITO: Graduate Student Appreciation Cafecito: 10:00–11:00 AM, at the Jaime Miranda Lounge in El Centro Chicano y Latino.
[All Grad Students] WCC Community Gathering: Gratitude & Self-Care for Grad Students: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, at the Women’s Community Center, 1st Floor, Firetruck House.
[Graduate School of Education Students (pre-registration required)] De-stress with GSE: Chair Massages: 12:00–3:00 PM, at the ANKO Building.
[All Grad Students] Wellness Resource Fair: 12:00–1:30 PM, at the EVGR B/C Lawn.
[Doerr School of Sustainability First Year PhD Students] First-Year PhD Community ~ Friday Flowers for You! ~: 12:30–1:30 PM, at the Green Earth Sciences Patio on 367 Panama Mall.
[Stanford Law School Students] Faculty/Staff v. Students Softball Game: 3:00–5:00 PM, on Wilbur Field.
[All Grad Students] Micro-Green Kit Making: A Hands-On Service Activity for Families: 3:30–5:00 PM, at the Haas Center for Public Service.
[All Grad Students (RSVP required)] Ask Me Anything: a conversation with the president and vice provost: 3:30–5:00 PM, at the Mackenzie Room on the 3rd floor of Huang Engineering. RSVP required, submit here.
[All Grad Students (RSVP here)] Hustle or Chill: Writing Sprint + Movie Marathon: 4:00–9:00 PM, at the Black Community Services Center Lounge. RSVP through link.
[All Grad Students] Arbor Live Music: 8:00–10:00 PM, at the Arbor Back Patio at the Tresidder Memorial Union.

Questions?

For more information, contact us at vpge@stanford.edu.