Grad Student Appreciation Week

Thank you for celebrating Stanford's first ever Grad Student Appreciation Week!
Save the date for next year: April 19-23, 2027!

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.