Graduate Student Appreciation Week: Day 5

GRADCITO: Graduate Student Appreciation Cafecito

All Grad Students | 10:00–11:00 AM | Jaime Miranda Lounge, El Centro Chicano y Latino
Enjoy the flavors of Latin American coffee and pastries and connect with your fellow grad students.

Hosted by El Centro Chicano y Latino.

WCC Community Gathering: 
Gratitude & Self-Care for Grad Students

All Grad Students | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM | Women’s Community Center, 1st Floor, Firetruck House
Join us for our Friday Community Gathering focused on appreciating Grad Students at Stanford. We will have refreshments and treats as well as a station to make a DIY self-care kit. Come and learn about the resources of the WCC and opportunities to get involved. Undergrads and Grad students are invited to join and write notes of gratitude for grad students at Stanford. All are welcome! 

Hosted by the Women’s Community Center (WCC).

SAA Alumni Email SWAG Raffle

Graduating Grad Students | 10:00 AM–6:00PM | Stanford Bookstore
Join the Stanford Alumni Association (SAA) team to set up your alumni email and earn a chance to win Stanford swag!

Hosted by the Stanford Alumni Association.

De-stress with GSE: Chair Massages

Graduate School of Education Students | 12:00–3:00 PM | Anko Building | RSVP Required
For GSE students only! Sign up for a 10 min chair massage to release tension and stress. Please see your email for a sign up link.

Hosted by the Graduate School of Education.

Wellness Resource Fair & Lunch

All Grad Students | 12:00–1:00 PM | Haas Center for Public Service, DK Conference Room | RSVP Here
Lunch provided! Join us for our Graduate Student Wellness Fair & Lunch designed especially for graduate students! Explore campus resources that support your mental health, physical well-being, and overall balance. Meet staff, discover programs, and gather practical tools to help you thrive in and beyond your academic work. Come connect, recharge, and invest in your well-being! First come, first served. See event page for more details.

Hosted by the Graduate Life Office.

First-Year PhD Community ~ Friday Flowers for You! ~

Doerr School of Sustainability First Year PhD Students | 12:00–1:30 PM | Green Earth Sciences Patio
SDSS First-Year PhDs join together to make fresh flower bouquets to keep or share.

Hosted by the Doerr School of Sustainability.

Faculty/Staff v. Students Softball Game

Stanford Law School Students | 3:00–5:00 PM | Wilbur Field
Enjoy tacos and play ball! Come out to the annual Faculty/Staff v. Students Softball game to see who earns bragging rights.

Hosted by the School of Law.

Micro-Green Kit Making: 
A Hands-On Service Activity for Families

All Grad Students | 3:30–5:00 PM | Haas Center for Public Service
Help us make 200 micro-green growing kits, to be distributed to families experiencing food insecurity in San Jose. This event is specifically designed for graduate students with children. See event page for more details.

Hosted by the Haas Center for Public Service and the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education.

Ask Me Anything: A Conversation with 
the President and Vice Provost

All Grad Students | 3:30–5:00 PM | Huang Engineering Center (3rd floor, Mackenzie Room) | RSVP Here
Join President Jon Levin and Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Ken Goodson as they reflect on graduate education, in a Q&A facilitated by graduate student Marjorie Hahn. Attendees are invited to submit questions and engage in an in-person conversation. This event is open to all enrolled graduate students and requires advanced registration. Light refreshments will be provided. See event page for more details.

Hosted by the Offices of the President and of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education.

Hustle or Chill: Writing Sprint + Movie Marathon

All Grad Students | 4:00–9:00 PM | Black Community Services Center | RSVP Here 
A dual-track event designed to meet graduate students where they are. We are transforming the BCSC into two distinct zones: a 'Quiet Lounge' for a focused writing marathon to help students hit their academic deadlines, and a 'Community Room' featuring a movie marathon and wine tasting for those who need a well-deserved break. Whether they need to be productive or just need to pause, we are providing the space, snacks, and community to support them.

Hosted by the Black Community Services Center.

Arbor Live Music

All Grad Students | 8:00–10:00 PM | The Arbor Back Patio at Tresidder Memorial Union
Come join us for music at the Arbor and listen to the best bands on campus perform in a nice and relaxing setting. Grab some margaritas and pizza from TreeHouse, have dinner, and party like it's 1999!

Hosted by the Office of Student Engagement and the Arbor Live.

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