Graduate Student Appreciation Week
2023 Schedule of Events

In 1993, Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week (GPSAW) was launched nationally. GPSAW celebrates the accomplishments of our graduate & professional students and their contribution to the CSU community.

The College of Graduate Studies and the Graduate & Professional Student Association (GPSA) will be hosting events for GPSAW.

If your office or department is hosting an event for GPSAW you can complete this brief form and we can help publicize your programming.

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MONDAY APRIL 3

Lunch with GPSA
1 pm-3 pm at the Graduate Resource Center, Rhodes West 238

De-Stress for Success
1 pm-4 pm in 103 & 104 Parker Hannifin Hall
Join us to de-stress, connect with other graduate students and engage in wellness activities & resources.
Register at https://go.csuohio.edu/register/mindfulness

Mindfulness and Meditation Workshop 
1:30 pm-2:15 pm in 103 Parker Hannifin Hall
Join us to learn more about mindfulness and meditation practices that can help you manage stress and focus on your well-being.  This session will also walk you through some meditation and yoga exercises. Tea, coffee, and appetizers will be available.

Therapy Dog Pop-Up Event
2:30 pm-4 pm in 104 Parker Hannifin Hall
Relax and unwind with the CSU therapy dogs and enjoy some tea, coffee, and light food offerings.

TUESDAY, APRIL 4

Lunch with GPSA
1 pm-3 pm at the Graduate Resource Center, Rhodes West 238

Ice cream Social with GPSA
3 pm-4:30 pm in the Student Center (SC) Pop-up lounge

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

Lunch with GPSA
1 pm-3 pm at the Graduate Resource Center, Rhodes West 238

Graduate Student Dessert and Networking Social
2 pm-4 pm in 103-104 Parker Hannifin Hall
Meet other graduate students while enjoying desserts, appetizers, coffee, and tea. Pick up free t-shirts and giveaways. Enter a drawing to win gift cards.
Register at https://go.csuohio.edu/register/dessert-social

THURSDAY, APRIL 6

Graduate Alumni to CSU Professional Luncheon
11:30 am-1 pm in 324 Student Center (3rd-floor student center in CEDEI Conference Room)
Five professional staff members with experience as CSU graduate/professional students will host a luncheon. It can be a grab-and-go but the purpose is to have individuals available who have recently been in graduate/professional student shoes - to share tips on balance, budgeting, job searching, and offer mentorship opportunities. This is meant to be conversational, relational, and with free lunch! Learn more at the event page.

Lunch with GPSA
1 pm-3 pm at the Graduate Resource Center, Rhodes West 238

FRIDAY, APRIL 7

GPSA Happy Hour and Night at the Theatre 
Meeting Time: 5 PM, Meeting Place: SC Atrium 1st Floor

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