Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2022
Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) 2022 will take place from Monday, April 4 – Friday, April 8, 2022 (with some bonus events on Saturday, April 9) and provides a terrific opportunity to celebrate and recognize PhD and master's students in The Graduate School (TGS)! Below is a comprehensive list of GSAW events and giveaways that are free and open to all TGS students.
We would like to thank all of our contributing student and campus partners: Center for Civic Engagement, Center for Leadership, Chicago Graduation Student Association, English Language Programs, Graduate Student Association, Graduate Writing Place, Norris University Center, Northwestern Career Advancement, NU Athletics and Recreation, NU Interdepartmental Neuroscience, Office of Fellowships, Sustain NU, TGS Office of Diversity and Inclusion, The Searle Center, and University Libraries.
Daily (April 4-8)
Northwestern Sweatshirt Giveaway Raffle
Presented by The Graduate School (TGS), TGS's Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) and Northwestern University Interdepartmental Neuroscience (NUIN)
To celebrate GSAW 2022, TGS is giving away 75 Northwestern Champion® sweatshirts from the Norris Bookstore in partnership with the TGS Office of Diversity and Inclusion and NU Interdepartmental Neuroscience (NUIN).
To enter the daily raffle, please complete this form by 11:59 PM CDT on Thursday, April 7. You only need to submit one entry to be considered for each daily giveaway. Please submit your entry by Friday, April 1 to increase your chances of winning.
During April 4-8, TGS will announce 15 winners around noon each day on our social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) as well as notify winners by email. Winners will be able to choose one of four sweatshirt options and their preferred size from the Norris Bookstore website. Limit one sweatshirt prize per student.
60-Minute Massage Giveaway
Presented by NU Recreation, The Graduate School (TGS) and the Graduate Student Association (GSA)
In celebration of GSAW 2022, NU Recreation is giving away 10 60-minute massages in partnership with The Graduate School (TGS) and the Graduate Student Association (GSA). Massage therapy is one of the most effective ways to combat stress and enhance wellness. Massage therapists will work with raffle winners to customize their experience and cater to individual needs. Effective massage therapy techniques, such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Hot Stone, Aromatherapy, and Reflexology may be employed.
TGS will announce the winners on Friday, April 8, and NU Recreation will contact them via email. To enter this raffle, please complete the form below by 11:59 PM CDT on Thursday, April 7.
Teaching Books Giveaway
Presented by the Searle Center for Advanced Learning and Teaching
Join our community on Slack to enter to win one of five books on learning and teaching during GSAW! To enter, join the Grad/Postdoc Learning Programs Slack Workplace and post a response on the daily thread in the #GSAW channel.
Books to Win!
Monday, April 4: How Learning Works (2010), Susan Ambrose, et al
Tuesday, April 5: Small Teaching (2021) James M Lang
Wednesday, April 6: Teaching to Transgress (1994), bell hooks
Thursday, April 7: Teaching Gradually (2021), Kacie Armstrong, et al
Friday, April 8: Ungrading: Why Rating Students Undermines Learning (and What to Do Instead) (2020), Alfie Kohn, Susan D Blum
Winners will be selected randomly using an Online Random Picker and announced via our Slack channel at 9:00 AM CDT the following day.
Graduate Student Association Giveaway
Presented by the Graduate Student Association (GSA)
GSA is doing a daily raffle giveaway of prizes and TGS swag for students on our Evanston campus. Sign up for Monday's raffle at the link below and keep an eye on the GSA Instagram account (@nu_gsa) for more opportunities to win!
Sign up for monday's raffle here
Chicago Graduate Student Association Giveaway
Presented by the Chicago Graduate Student Association (CGSA)
CGSA is doing a daily raffle giveaway of prizes and TGS swag for students on our downtown Chicago campus. Enter the raffle below to win!
Green Home Certification
Presented by the sustainNU
You can be green and save green with the Green Home Certification program by sustainNU! A simple checklist provides you with the resources and knowledge to make your space greener and healthier. In no time, you’ll be on your way to saving money, brightening your physical space, and fostering positive well-being at home.
Certify your home or apartment with your roommates, family, or on your own. In honor of GSAW, three lucky participants will receive a prize for reducing their personal impact when completing the activity by Sunday, April 30. Start at Green Home Certification where you can download the checklist and submit your certification survey. You will receive a certificate to confirm your Green Home status and the opportunity to be entered into the raffle!
All graduate students are eligible to participate in this program.
Monday, April 4
Kickstart Your Week with Free Caffeine
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM (or until supplies last) in Evanston
Presented by the Graduate Student Association (GSA) and The Graduate School (TGS)
Head to the Coffee Lab Evanston, and the first 100 TGS students to mention they are with Northwestern GSA and show their Wildcard will receive a $7 credit toward a beverage or snack of their choice. Everything has been paid for, including the tip, so swing by Coffee Lab and enjoy a treat!
Location: Coffee Lab (910 Noyes St)
Brain Boost Breakfast
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (or until supplies last) in Chicago
Presented by the Chicago Graduate Student Association (CGSA)
Join your fellow downtown TGS students for a fun and healthy start to your week. Attendees will be entered in the CGSA Daily Raffle. An invite will be sent to all eligible participants through the CGSA listserv.
Location: Simpson Querrey Institute (303 E Superior St), Simpson Querrey Auditorium (SQBRC 1-230) + Pre-function Area
TGS Student Headshots
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM in Chicago
Presented by Northwestern Career Advancement, the Graduate Student Association (GSA) and the Chicago Graduate Student Association (CGSA)
Virtual Disser-Doctors
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT
Presented by the Office of Fellowships
This session will review how the careful development of pertinent materials related to dissertation completion and fellowship applications can reduce the stress (and expand the options) associated with the postdoctoral job search. In particular, we will discuss how to develop an efficacious dissertation completion outline and how to deploy your non-academic experience as evidence to support arguments for your scholarly success.
register for this virtual event here
Virtual Library Workflow Refresher: Essential Services and Collections
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
Presented by Northwestern University Libraries
This session will provide a broad overview of key resources and services needed to discover, request, and acquire articles, books, and other resources needed during your graduate studies. Bring your questions and gain some valuable and personalized advice on research resources and systems.
ATTEND THIS VIRTUAL EVENT HERE
NU Rec Class: Latin Dance
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM in Evanston
Presented by NU Recreation
This high-energy Latin Dance class pairs Latin beats to the steps of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and Cha-Cha-Cha. Expect a full-body workout that gets the heart pumping and promotes flexibility and core strength. No dance experience or partner is required. No registration required. (All levels)
Location: Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, STUDIO 1AB | AMI
Tuesday, April 5
GSAW Donut Drop
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (or until supplies last) in Chicago
Presented by The Graduate School (TGS) and Center for Leadership
TGS and the Center for Leadership will be passing out free Stan's Donuts and coffee to downtown TGS students. All eligible TGS students will receive a "Donut Drop Pass" in their morning email, so come stop by and say hello.
Location: Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior St), Ryan Family Atrium
TGS Student Headshots
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM in Evanston
Presented by Northwestern Career Advancement, the Graduate Student Association (GSA) and the Chicago Graduate Student Association (CGSA)
Put on your fancy clothes and stop by TGS Commons on our Evanston Campus for a complimentary professional headshot. Photos will be taken on a walk-in basis.
Location: Seabury Hall (2122 Sheridan Road), Room 140
CGSA Yoga
12:30PM – 1:30PM in Chicago
Presented by the Chicago Graduate Student Association (CGSA)
CGSA is sponsoring an hour of yoga exercise in Lake Shore Park, so stop by for a little lunchtime downward dog. We also will be giving away some stress-relief giveaways to registrants. In case of inclement weather, we will have a mediation-style class in the Lurie Medical Research Center's Gray Seminar Room (Lurie 1-165).
Location: Lake Shore Park (808 N. Lake Shore Drive)
Virtual Writing Retreat
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT
Presented by Graduate Writing Place
To mark GSAW 2022, the Graduate Writing Place is hosting a special Writing Retreat or virtual co-working session. The goal of Writing Retreats is to provide regular opportunities throughout the quarter for graduate students to write together. During each four-hour retreat, writers work in the main room, keeping mics muted and/or cameras off and using the chat feature to share goals, ask and answer questions, and check in with each other. Retreats also feature two breakout rooms for conversation (“The Break Room”) and for collaboration (“The Workshop"). All graduate students are welcome to drop in at any point during Writing Retreats, but registration with Eventbrite is required.
REGISTER FOR THE VIRTUAL WRITING RETREAT
Boxing Class
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM in Evanston
Presented by the Graduate Student Association (GSA)
Do you want to burn calories by hitting 100-pound bags? Join GSA and Title Boxing Club to enjoy a free 45-minute boxing class! The instructor will lead you through explosive boxing rounds and no prior experience is required. Hand wraps and gloves will be provided.
Please sign up with your NU email address. Spots are limited; RSVP does not guarantee a spot.
Location: Title Boxing Club (1029 Davis St, Evanston)
Yoga Class
4:00 PM – 5:00PM in Evanston
Presented by the Graduate Student Association (GSA)
Come enjoy a free one-hour yoga session! The GSAW-specific class will be a basic yoga class and no prior experience is required. Yoga mats, blacks, straps, and blankets will be provided. Masks are optional during class.
Please sign up with your NU email address. Spots are limited; RSVP does not guarantee a spot. All participants will be notified by Tuesday (3/29) at 10:00 PM CDT.
Location: Henry Crown Sports Pavilion Studio 2
Sip and Paint
5:30PM – 7:30PM in Chicago
Presented by the Chicago Graduate Student Association (CGSA) and The Graduate School (TGS)
Come for the painting and stay for the wine! CGSA is sponsoring an instructor-led painting class in Kellerman Classroom (McGaw 2-322) with refreshments + wine. Supplies will be provided, and registrants will be entered into CGSA's daily raffle. Event limited to 40 participants.
Location: McGaw Pavilion (240 E. Huron St.)
Drink and Draw
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM in Evanston
Presented by Norris University Center
Drink and Draw features artist and Mini Course drawing instructor Stephanie Lupu, who will guide you through a drawing process using compressed charcoals. Enjoy a complimentary beer and wine bar and snacks. ID’s will be checked! No experience is required! Space is limited and advance registration is required. Supplies included.
Location: Louis North, Norris University Center
Wednesday, April 6
Virtual Chicago-Area Nonprofit Consultations
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
Presented by The Center for Civic Engagement
The Center for Civic Engagement is offering 20-minute Zoom consultations to graduate students interested in developing a relationship with a Chicago-area nonprofit. Whether you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity, internship, or to seed a research or artistic collaboration, you’ll walk away with a list of organizations tailored to your interests and be entered in a raffle to win a copy of In the Shadow of the Ivory Tower: How Universities Are Plundering Our Cities by Davarian Baldwin. The Center for Civic Engagement maintains relationships with hundreds of local organizations and has placed more than 150 PhD students at 90+ nonprofits and governmental agencies through their practicum programs.
Free Burrito Lunch from Tomate Fresh Kitchen
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (or until supplies last) in Evanston
Presented by the Graduate Student Association (GSA)
Head to TGS Commons, and we'll provide a burrito lunch from Tomate Fresh Kitchen to the first 100 participants (some gluten-free and vegan options will be available). Just show us a copy of the GSA Newsletter on your phone and your Wildcard.
Location: Seabury Hall (2122 Sheridan Road), Room 140
GSAW Donut Drop
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (or until supplies last) in Chicago
Presented by The Graduate School (TGS) and Center for Leadership
TGS and the Center for Leadership will be passing out free Stan's Donuts to TGS students. All eligible TGS students will receive a "Donut Drop Pass" in their morning email, so come stop on by and say hello.
Location: Simspon Querrey Institute (303 E. Superior St.), Potocsnak Family Atrium
Virtual Drag Bingo with Host Alexis Bevels
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
Presented by The Graduate School (TGS)
In celebration of GSAW 2022, TGS presents a virtual Drag Bingo event with Chicago-based queen Alexis Bevels on Wednesday, April 6 at 6:00 PM CDT. Winners of each round will receive a swag pack with a TGS tote bag, messenger bag, journal, coffee mug + water bottle.
Register by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, April 5.
REGISTER FOR THIS VIRTUAL EVENT
Bunny Petting
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM in Chicago
Presented by the Chicago Graduate Student Association (CGSA)
Join us for one of two hour-long sessions of cuddle love with some adorable bunnies! We'll meet at Cuddle Bunny in Lincoln Park, whose mission is to provide a comfortable space where folks can enjoy the companionship of domesticated rabbits. Tackle the mid-week hump with a hug from a furry new friend!
Location: Cuddle Bunny (2901 N Clark St)
Virtual Language Table: Expressing Appreciation and Giving Thanks
8:00PM – 9:00PM CDT
Presented by English Language Programs (ELP)
Join the English Language Programs for a virtual discussion on the topic of giving and receiving praise and appreciation. Our Language Table series, Something to Talk About, offers a chance to meet other people through fun, informal activities, and casual conversation. Each event highlights a specific aspect of language and/or American culture. Attendees can ask questions and share experiences and opinions with peers and ELP staff in a supportive environment for speakers at any level of English proficiency. And in celebration of this year’s GSAW, select lucky TGS student attendees will win a prize!
Thursday, April 7
Dollop Coffee Giveaway
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (or while supplies last) in Chicago
Presented by the Chicago Graduate Student Association (CGSA) and The Graduate School (TGS)
CGSA is partnering with Dollop Coffee's Streeterville location to provide free coffee to the first 100 people to mention they are with the Northwestern CGSA and show their Wildcard.
Location: Dollop Coffee (345 E Ohio St)
NU Rec Class: Pilates Yoga Fusion
12:00 PM – 1:00PM in Evanston
Presented by NU Recreation
This class combines the practices of Pilates and yoga with a strong focus on core strength, stability, flexibility, and breath. These two movement styles complement each other to provide a full mind/body experience. No registration required. (All levels)
Location: Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, STUDIO 2 | JULIE S.
GSAW Donut Drop
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (or until supplies last) in Evanston
Presented by The Graduate School (TGS)
TGS will be passing out free Stan's Donuts to TGS students in the Evanston TGS Commons. All eligible TGS students will receive a "Donut Drop Pass" in their morning email, so come stop on by and say hello.
Location: Seabury Hall (2122 Sheridan Road), Room 140
Paint Your Thesis Night
4:00 PM – 6:00PM in Evanston
Presented by the Graduate Student Association (GSA)
Bring your friends and join GSA in a night of creativity while painting your thesis! Whether it be abstract or a more literal interpretation, everyone will have a canvas to paint and take home.
Location: Pancoe Cafe (Pancoe Building, 2200 Campus Drive, 2nd floor)
Virtual Magic Show
4:30 PM – 5:05 PM CDT
Presented by the Graduate Student Association (GSA)
Join GSA for a 35-minute magic show featuring a live bunny and tricks designed for kids 5-10! This event is being hosted as part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week aimed at TGS students with children.
REGISTER FOR this VIRTUAL event
Get Your Game On @ Replay Arcade Bar
6:00 PM – 8:00PM in Chicago
Presented by the Chicago Graduate Student Association (CGSA)
TGS graduate students can get their game on at Lincoln Park's favorite arcade bar. CGSA will be providing pizza and one drink ticket. All attendees will be eligible for CGSA's daily raffle.
Location: Replay Arcade Bar (2833 N Sheffield Ave)
Friday, April 8
GSAW Donut Drop
10:00AM - 11:30AM (or until supplies last) in Evanston
Presented by The Graduate School (TGS) and Center for Leadership
TGS and the Center for Leadership will be passing out free Stan's Donuts and coffee to TGS students in the TGS Commons on our Evanston Campus. All eligible TGS students will receive a "Donut Drop Pass" in their morning email, so come stop on by and say hello.
Location: Seabury Hall (2122 Sheridan Road), Room 140
NU Rec Class: Strength and Core
12:00 PM – 1:00PM in Evanston
Presented by NU Recreation
This class is a full-body strength and conditioning workout with a concentration of core exercises incorporated throughout. No registration required. (All levels)
Location: Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, STUDIO 1AB | KAITLYN / LAURA
GSA GSAW Happy Hour
5:00 PM – 7:00PM in Evanston
Presented by the Graduate Student Association (GSA)
Join GSA for a happy hour at Tapville Social to celebrate the end of Graduate Student Appreciation Week! Appetizers and drinks will be available for attendees. $15 Pour Passes that can be redeemed on the Tap Wall will be distributed to the first 100 attendees. RSVP does not guarantee a drink card. However, RSVPs are required to attend the event! We will be checking Eventbrite tickets at the door.
Location: Tapville Social (810 Grove St)
CGSA Friyay Happy Hour
5:30 PM – 7:30PM in Chicago
Presented by the Chicago Graduate Student Association (CGSA)
Round out GSAW with your TGS friends and colleagues at CGSA's Friyay Happy Hour. Refreshments will be provided, and attendees will be included in CGSA's daily raffle.
Location: Tarry Research Building (320 E. Superior St), Method Atrium
Bonus Day! Saturday, April 9
Norris Mini Course: One Day Wheel Throwing Workshop
3:30 PM – 5:30PM in Evanston
Presented by Norris University Center and The Graduate School (TGS)
Want to dip your hands in a little clay? Come join us for a two-hour workshop where you'll learn the fundamental steps of throwing. Participants will get to throw as much as they can but will only be choosing one piece to keep. Participants will get to choose from four different glaze colors to match their perfect creation. Projects will be available for pick-up two weeks from the workshop's completion. No experience is required! Space is limited and advance registration is required. Supplies included.
Instructor: Sylvia Tan
Location: ARTica Ceramic Studio, Norris University Center
Experience Northwestern: King James at Steppenwolf Theatre
8:00PM – 10:00PM in Chicago
Presented by The Graduate School (TGS)
As part of the Experience Northwestern series and in celebration of GSAW 2022, The Graduate School will raffle off 20 pairs of tickets to see Steppenwolf Theatre's production of King James, Rajiv Joseph's clever and fast-paced comedy about two friends whose turbulent relationship is best navigated through their shared love of basketball—and the endless amiable arguments that erupt from that love.
The deadline to enter the raffle is Sunday, April 3, at 11:59PM CDT. Winners will be announced on Monday, April 4.
Location: Steppenwolf Theatre (1650 N Halsted St)
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