Grad Student Appreciation Week, April 4 - 9

Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) will soon be here! Join us April 4 - 9 in celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of more than 10,000 graduate students on the Urbana campus. Our grads hail from all corners of the world and are researching, studying, and teaching to try to solve some of the toughest problems of our time. We are so grateful for and proud of you and your accomplishments.

Check out the full calendar of events online and make sure to register in advance for events where necessary. Feeling social? Tag your GSAW photos on social media with #ILLINOISgradlife. We hope you'll join us!

Monday, April 4

GradMAP Monday, April 4, 3:30 p.m., Coble Hall, room 304/308

Relaxation of the Mind and Body for Grad Students Monday, April 4, 6 - 7 p.m., ARC, room MP1

Tuesday, April 5

Steps towards Investing, Tuesday, April 5, 1 - 2 p.m., Illini Union, room 209 

Succeeding in Grad School: A Panel Tuesday, April 5, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Lincoln Hall, room 1090

Wednesday, April 6

Workshop: Writing Effective Fellowship Proposals in the Social Sciences & Humanities Wednesday, April 6, 3 - 5 p.m., Coble Hall, room 304/308

The Image of Research and Graduate Student Leadership Award Reception Wednesday, April 6, 4 - 6 p.m., Illini Union, room 104

Thursday, April 7

Love Your Loan: Student Loan Repayment Webinar Thursday, April 7, noon - 1 p.m., Online Register

Workshop: Writing Effective Fellowship Proposals in STEM Thursday, April 7, 2 - 4 p.m., Coble Hall, room 304/308

Krannert Uncorked Thursday, April 7, 5 - 7 p.m., Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Friday, April 8

Getting Ready for Next Year's Faculty Job Search Webinar Friday, April 8, noon - 1 p.m.

Free Yoga Class Friday, April 8, noon - 1 p.m. ARC, MP7 Registration required

Free Zumba Class Friday, April 8, 11 - 11:50 a.m., ARC, MP2 Registration required

Saturday, April 9

Family Friendly Skate Saturday, April 9, 1:30 - 4 p.m., U of I Ice Arena

Calligraphy and the Four Treasures of the Scholar's Studio Saturday, April 9, 1 - 4 p.m., Spurlock Museum, Zahn Leaning Center

School of Art + Design Exhibition Opening Reception Saturday, April 9, 5 - 7 p.m., Krannert Art Museum, East Gallery