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The UAB Graduate School and the Graduate Student Government are very excited to announce this year's schedule of activities for Graduate Student Appreciation Week, which is April 4-8.

We have a variety of activities throughout the week and hope everyone will join us for at least one of these.

GS appreciation week 2019


Breakfast with the Deans

Monday, April 4 | 7:30 to 9 a.m. | Outside Lister Hill Library
Join us for our Grad Student Appreciation Week kickoff!! Swing by Lister Hill Library, grab some breakfast and take a few minutes to chat with the Graduate School leadership. You might event win a prize or two!!


Virtual Coffee/Tea Hour with the Deans

Tuesday, April 5 | 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. CST | Zoom (see info below)
Pour a cup of coffee (or tea) and join our Graduate School leadership for a special virtual hour dedicated to our online students. We'd love to hear your ideas on how the Graduate School can enhance your online learning experience, or just join and chat for a bit. The first 25 students to join will receive a Graduate School coffee mug!

Zoom Meeting ID: 471 500 6656
Passcode: 070621


Professional Headshots - POSTPONED

A photographer will be available to take headshots at no charge to you. Photo sessions are first-come, first-served.


Family Game/Movie Night - RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 7

Thursday, April 7 | 5 to 7 p.m. | Lister Hill Library front and back lobby
Bring your family, significant other, or a group of friends and join us for an evening of fun, games, and food!! There will be board games, card games, puzzles, movies, popcorn and pizza! Registration required for dinner. Please register here: https://uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6YyXyAMm3teARTw. Deadline to register is March 31. Hope to see you there! 


Day of Play

Thursday, April 7 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Outside Lister Hill Library
Come relive your childhood and relieve some stress during this 4-hour come-and-go event! We'll have sidewalk chalk, bubbles, Play-Doh, coloring, jump ropes, hula hoops, and jacks, as well as snacks and some Grad School swag to give away.


Sweet Treats with Grad School Staff

Friday, April 8 | 12 to 2 p.m. | Outside Lister Hill Library
Swing by Lister Hill Library, enjoy a cookie from Insomnia Cookies, and chat with some Graduate School staff before heading home for the weekend. Prizes will also be given away!

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