Graduate Student Appreciation Month

Initiated by the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students, Graduate Student Appreciation Week is celebrated the first week of April each year. At K-State, we recognize graduate students throughout the month of April.

Below is a list of activities to recognize K-State's graduate students. As we get closer to April more events and opportunities will appear here across all our campuses. Are you planning something for your graduate students? Reach out to Julia Hall, julia21@ksu.edu so we can add it to our page. Colleges, departments, or programs may have additional appreciation activities not listed here.

Manhattan Campus

April 6-10
If you give a grad student a cookie: Graduate students, stop by the Graduate School office to pick up a cookie and share your goals!

College of Arts and Sciences Pizza Party

April 7 | 11:30am-1:00pm
Union Station by JPs
College of Arts & Sciences graduate students are invited to a pizza party on Tuesday, April 7 at 11:30am -1:00pm at Union Station by JP's. Please RSVP by April 2.

College of Health and Human Sciences

April 8 | 9:00-11:00am
Justin 113
Health and Human Sciences graduate students are invited to a light come-and-go breakfast on Wednesday, April 8 from 9-11am in Justin 113.

Department of Physics- Graduate Student Luncheon

April 8 | 11:45 am-1:15 pm
Cardwell 119
Physics graduate students are invited to a luncheon hosted by the department of physics to show their appreciation for all their hard work. An RSVP for the luncheon was sent to all physics graduate students. Please respond by April 6 if you plan to attend to ensure lunches for everyone.

College of Veterinary Medicine- Graduate Student Luncheon

April 13 | 12:00 -1:00 pm
Mara Conference Room
College of Veterinary Medicine students are welcome to attend a luncheon. An RSVP for the luncheon was sent to all CVM graduate students. Please respond by April 8 if you plan to attend to ensure lunches for everyone.

Pins and Pizza - All graduate students welcome

April 13 | 5:30-7:30pm
K-State Student Union Bowling Center
Graduate students are welcome to join Graduate School Dean Payne and Provost Mendez for a night of bowling at the K-State Student Union Bowling Alley! Bowling, pizza, wings and refreshments will be provided by the Graduate School to celebrate Graduate Student Appreciation Month. Please RSVP by April 11 if you plan to attend!

Olathe Campus

Professional Headshots

March 31 | 3:30-5:30pm
Student Success Center, Olathe
Professional headshots available in the Student Success Center. Student ID cards available in the IT Office.

Donuts and Fruit

April 6 | All day
Student Success Center, Olathe
Donuts and fruit will be available in the Student Success center.

Pizza Party

April 7 | 4:30-5:30pm
Student Success Center, Olathe
Pick up pizza outside the upstairs classrooms to take to class or enjoy in the Student Success Center.

Snacks and Beverages

April 8 and 9 | All day
Student Success Center, Olathe
Snacks and beverages available in the Student Success Center.

Trivia all week

Student Success Center, Olathe
Participate in K-State Olathe online trivia by Friday, April, 10, for a chance to win K-State swag.

Celebration on social media

Throughout the month, the Graduate School will be celebrating grad students on social media and will have special give-aways!

Graduate Student and Faculty Recognition Celebration

April 26 | 5:00 - 7:00pm
K-State Alumni Center
President Linton’s Office, in collaboration with the Graduate School and Graduate Student Council, will sponsor the Graduate Student and Faculty Recognition Celebration. All graduate students and graduate faculty are welcome to attend. RSVP here by April 16 to attend.

Questions about graduate student appreciation activities may be directed to Julia Hall, Communications and Marketing Specialist, Graduate School julia21@ksu.edu.