Graduate Student Appreciation Month at Marquette University celebrates the contributions, creativity and dedication of our graduate students. Throughout the month of February, a wide range of in-person and virtual events will be offered, including opportunities focused on wellness and self-care, professional development, research recognition, community building, funding exploration, competitions and career development.
Whether you’re looking to learn, connect, create or simply take a well-earned break, Graduate Student Appreciation Month offers something for every graduate student.
Week 1: Feb. 2-6
- Coffee and Donuts
- Monday, Feb. 2; 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Zilber Hall 200
- No registration required.
- Networking Is for Everyone
- Tuesday, Feb. 3; 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. online
- Register
- Teaching Assistant Appreciation Luncheon
- Wednesday, Feb. 4; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- AMU Lunda Room
- GSO outing to the Milwaukee Bucks vs. New Orleans Pelicans
- Wednesday, Feb. 4; 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Fiserv Forum
- Purchase discounted ticket online
Week 2: February 9-13
- Yoga for graduate students
- Tuesday, Feb. 10; noon to 1 p.m. Wellness + Helfaer Recreation facility second floor, blue studio
- Graduate Student Poster Competition
- Wednesday, Feb. 11; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the AMU Ballrooms
Week 3: Feb. 16-20
- Mindfulness/stress-relief session for graduate students
- Wednesday, Feb. 18; noon to 1 p.m. in Wellness + Helfaer Recreation, room 409
- Snack Break
- Thursday, Feb. 19; 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Zilber Hall 200
- Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
- Friday, Feb. 20; 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Weasler Auditorium
- Event announcement winners of the 3MT, Graduate Student Teaching Excellence awards, Graduate School Faculty Mentor awards, Graduate Student Poster Competition and Graduate Student Photo Competition.
- Graduate Student Organization (GSO) FREE Volleyball, Bowling, and Ping Pong Night
- Friday, Feb. 20; 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Union Sports Annex
Week 4: February 23-27
- Introduction to Grant Writing & Finding Funding for Graduate Students
- Tuesday, Feb. 24; noon to 1 p.m. online
- MS Teams
- Campus Ministry Open House & Sacred Spaces tour
- Thursday, Feb. 26; 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in AMU 236
For event questions, contact gradsuccess@marquette.edu.
