Graduate Student Appreciation Week
Graduate Student Appreciation Week is April 7-11, 2025!
Graduate Student Appreciation Week celebrates the important role our graduate and professional students play on campus and at a distance. Our graduate students are a valued part of the University of North Dakota community every day of the year, but we can't help but celebrate you in a special way this week. Graduate Student Appreciation Week is dedicated to fun and fellowship with other graduate students. Giveaways and door prizes throughout the week.
Participate in our Graduate Student Appreciation Week activities for a chance to win one of the following eleven GRAND prizes:
- Pair of UND Lawn Chairs
- iRobot Roomba Combo
- Nespresso Vertuo Pop+
- UND Hockey Jersey
- Yxk Portable 15.6 inch Monitor
- Instant Pot Vortex 2QT Mini Air Fryer
- BLACK+DECKER 3-in-1 Waffle Iron, Grill & Sandwich Press
- Logitech Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Set
- Magic Bullet Blender
- Dinkly Pickleball Paddles Set
- UND Weekender Bag
On-Campus Students: Attend one event to be entered into the drawing.
Online/Distance Students: Attend Virtual Trivia or submit one survey to be entered into the grand prize drawing.
Max one entry per student.
- Free admission to any movie at River Cinema 15.
- Movie voucher must be picked up in advance at the UND Student Involvement Office between April 7-11. Student ID required. One voucher per graduate student.
- Voucher is redeemable throughout the month of April.
- Coffee, Chai Tea, and Hot Chocolate will be free to dispense from the Gershman Graduate Center Starbucks Vending Machine between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on April 7-11 for graduate students.
- Limit one beverage per graduate student per day.
To participate at a distance, see activities below for a chance to win a door prize and to be entered into the week's grand prizes!
For each survey, 10 students will be randomly selected to win a $10 Amazon e-gift card! Winners of the gift card will be notified they won via UND email and the gift card will be sent electronically. All students who fill out one survey or attend the Virtual Trivia event will be entered into the week's grand prizes.
Event Schedule
*All events open to currently enrolled graduate students only. Hosted and sponsored by the School of Graduate Studies in partnership with the Division of Student Affairs.
Monday, April 7
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Build Your Own Ice Cream Sundae
Online/Distance Graduate Students: Submit a picture of you showing off your UND spirit (wearing school colors, logo, etc.) in this "#UNDproud" survey between 1 - 2:30 p.m. (CST) on April 7 to be entered for a chance to win a $10 Amazon e-gift card! Ten students will be randomly selected and notified they won via UND email and the gift card will be sent electronically. |
1 - 2:30 p.m. | Gershman Graduate Center, 2nd Floor |
Tuesday, April 8
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
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11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Gershman Graduate Center, 2nd Floor |
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4 - 5 p.m. | via Zoom |
Wednesday, April 9
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Graduate Student Social at Brick & Barley
Note: Open to currently enrolled UND graduate students only. Brick & Barley has closed the venue to the public for our private party event from 5 - 8 p.m. Graduate students under 21 allowed during this time. Food will be served until 8:00 p.m. Online/Distance Graduate Students: Fill out this "I <3 UND Gradschool" survey and answer questions about your graduate school journey between 5 - 8 p.m. (CST) on April 9 to be entered for a chance to win a $10 Amazon e-gift card! Ten students will be randomly selected and notified they won via UND email and the gift card will be sent electronically. |
5 - 8 p.m. | Brick & Barley Bar and Restaurant (9 N 3rd St, Grand Forks, ND 58203) |
Thursday, April 10
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Online/Distance Graduate Students: Submit a picture of you showing off your work or study space in this "Study/Workspace" survey between 2 - 3:30 p.m. (CST) on April 10 to be entered for a chance to win a $10 Amazon e-gift card! Ten students will be randomly selected and notified they won via UND email and the gift card will be sent electronically. |
2 - 3:30 p.m. | Gershman Graduate Center, Student Lounge |
Friday, April 11
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Online/Distance Graduate Students: Submit a picture of what makes you happy or what motivates you about your program on this "Motivation" survey between 9:30 - 11 a.m. (CST) on April 11 to be entered for a chance to win a $10 Amazon e-gift card! Ten students will be randomly selected and notified they won via UND email and the gift card will be sent electronically. |
9:30 - 11 a.m. | Gershman Graduate Center, Student Lounge |
Events