The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will celebrate Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week April 7-11. A variety of events will recognize graduate students’ hard work and accomplishments and offer opportunities for community engagement and networking.
In addition to student events, the celebration includes a web page where friends, family members, mentors and others can show support for a graduate or professional student at UT. Select messages may be shared on the Graduate School’s social media channels during the week.
Featured events
Featured eventsGraduate Student Senate Appreciation Brunch
Monday, April 7, 10 a.m.
Student Union Ballroom
Hosted by the Graduate Student Senate. Enjoy brunch while celebrating the achievements of graduate and professional students and the faculty and staff who support them.
Grad Student Movie Night
Tuesday, April 8, 6:30 p.m.
Strong Hall, Room 101
Join the Graduate School for dinner, treats and a screening of the movie “Wicked.”
Gather in the Gardens
Wednesday, April 9, 4 to 6 p.m.
UT Gardens
Enjoy games, activities, snacks and more provided by the Herbert College of Agriculture while networking with fellow graduate and professional students.
Silent Disco: Dancing Through the Decades
Thursday, April 10, 7 to 10 p.m.
McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture
Hosted by the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture and the Graduate School. Reserve your spot to dance the night away to the decades’ biggest hits with fellow graduate and professional students.
VolShop Discount
Throughout the week
In select stores and online
Graduate and professional students can receive 20% off gift and apparel items from the VolShop. The promotion is available in person at the Student Union and University Commons locations and automatically applied online by logging in with a UT NetID.
For a full schedule of GPSAW events, see the campus calendar or visit the Graduate School website.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Maggie Palmer (865-974-3993, mpalme19@utk.edu)