Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2023
Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) 2023 is a nationally recognized celebration which will take place from Monday, April 3 – Friday, April 7, 2023 (with some bonus events on Saturday, April 8). It is 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.
Note: Certain events are only accessible with the use of our Daily GSAW Access Pass. Events that require attendees to show their Daily GSAW Access Pass for admittance are indicated with an asterisk (*) below. All eligible TGS graduate students will receive a new daily pass in their Northwestern email inbox every day of GSAW with a list of applicable events and programming.
GSAW 2023 is sponsored by The Graduate School, Graduate Student Association (GSA), Chicago Graduation Student Association (CGSA), and the following participating campus partners:
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the Center for Civic Engagement, the Center for Leadership, The Graduate Writing Place, Muslim-cultural Students Association (McSA), Norris Mini Courses, Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA), Northwestern Interdepartmental Neuroscience (NUIN) program, Northwestern University Libraries, NU Recreation, NU Votes, NUIT's Department of Teaching & Learning Technologies, the Office of Fellowships, the Office of the Ombudsperson, Religious & Spiritual Life, The Searle Center for Advancing Learning & Teaching, sustainNU, TGS's English Language Programs, and TGS's Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
Questions? Please email us here.
Giveaway 
Professional Development 
Social 
Wellness
Daily (April 3-7)
Norris University Bookstore Voucher Giveaway
Presented by The Graduate School (TGS), The Office of the Ombudsperson, and the Northwestern University Interdepartmental Neuroscience (NUIN) program
To celebrate GSAW 2023, TGS is giving away 75 $25 credit vouchers to the Norris University Bookstore in partnership with the Office of the Ombudsperson and the NU Interdepartmental Neuroscience (NUIN) program.
To enter the daily raffle, please complete this form by 11:59 PM CDT on Thursday, April 6. You only need to submit one entry to be considered for all of the daily giveaways. Please submit your entry by Friday, March 31 to increase your chances of winning.
60-Minute Massage Giveaway Raffle
Presented by The Graduate School (TGS) and NU Recreation
In celebration of GSAW 2023, NU Recreation is giving away ten 60-minute massages in partnership with The Graduate School (TGS). 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 their individual needs. Effective massage therapy techniques, such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Hot Stone, Aromatherapy, and Reflexology may be employed.
Note: Sessions must be redeemed by May 31, 2023.
TGS will announce the winners on Friday, April 7 over our social media, and follow up with the winners separately via email. To enter this raffle, please complete the form below by 11:59 PM CDT on Thursday, April 6.
ENTER THE MASSAGE RAFFLE
CGSA Giveaway
Presented by Chicago Graduate Student Association (CGSA)
CGSA is doing a daily raffle giveaway of prizes and TGS swag for students on our downtown Chicago campus.
Each raffle will open at 8:00 AM CDT the day before. Please enter by 5:00 PM CDT the day before to guarantee entry. Winners will be notified via an email from CGSA, and prizes will be distributed at CGSA's Happy Hour on Friday, April 7.
MONDAY'S RAFFLE [OPENS SU 4/2 @ 8AM]
TUESDAY'S RAFFLE [OPENS MO 4/3 @ 8AM]
WEDNESDAY'S RAFFLE [OPENS TU 4/4 @ 8AM]
THURSDAY'S RAFFLE [OPENS WE 4/5 @ 8AM]
GSA Giveaway
Presented by Graduate Student Association (GSA)
Attend any of this year's GSA GSAW events in person for the chance to enter our GSAW raffle! You can enter the raffle by filling out a raffle ticket at any in-person GSA event during GSAW 2023. Winners will be picked and contacted via email by the end of the day on Saturday, April 8. Raffle prizes include 20 swag prizes and 2 NU massages!
Teaching Books Giveaway
Presented by The Searle Center for Advancing Learning & 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: Reach Everyone, Teach Everyone: Universal Design for Learning in Higher Education, Thomas J. Tobin and Kirsten T. Behling (2018)
- Tuesday: Picture a Professor: Interrupting Biases about Faculty and Increasing Student Learning, Edited by Jessamyn Neuhaus (2022)
- Wednesday: Teaching Matters: A Guide for Graduate Students, Aeron Haynie and Stephanie Spong (2021)
- Thursday: The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion, Sarah Rose Cavanagh (2016)
- Friday: Improving Learning and Mental Health in the College Classroom, Robert Eaton, Steven V. Hunsaker, and Bonnie Moon (2023)
Winners will be selected randomly using an Online Random Picker and announced via our Slack channel at 9:00 AM CDT the following day.
ENTER THE TEACHING BOOKS GIVEAWAY
Library Books Giveaway
Presented by Northwestern University Libraries
The Northwestern University Libraries are in the business of anticipating, sparking, and satisfying your curiosity! To assist you in maintaining your curiosity as you navigate graduate school, NU Libraries is raffling off seven books during the week of GSAW 2023.
Books to Win!
- Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life (D. Keltner, 2023)
- Creative Acts for Curious People: How to Think, Create, and Lead in Unconventional Ways (S. S. Greenberg & D. Kelley, 2021)
- Curiosity and Power: The Politics of Inquiry (P. Zurn, 2021).
- Curiosity Studies: A New Ecology of Knowledge (P.L. Grossman, J.L. Jackson & H. Nowotny, 2020)
- In Praise of Failure: Four Lessons in Humility (C. Brădățan, 2023).
- Navigating Ambiguity: Creating Opportunity in a World of Unknowns (A. Small & K. Schmutte, 2022)
- The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Study on Happiness (R. Waldinger & M. Schulz, 2023)
To enter, submit the form no later than Sunday, April 9 at 11:59 PM CDT. Winners will be notified via email by NU Libraries on Monday, April 10, with instructions on how to claim your prize.
ENTER THE library BOOKS GIVEAWAY
Sustainability Tips from sustainNU
Presented by sustainNU
sustainNU understands that finding time to seek out information on energy and cost savings for your apartment or house can be difficult in the life of a busy graduate student. Head over to sustainNU's Instagram page or Twitter account for a series of posts to help you make the most of the resources available through federal and local energy-saving programs. We will also post this series of tips here as a handy .pdf document for your reference at the conclusion of GSAW 2023.
Sunday (April 2)
Meet at the Crossroads – Interfaith Gathering
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM in Evanston
Presented by Northwestern Religious & Spiritual Life
As we begin Spring Quarter, there are significant religious holidays for many Northwestern students who are observing various rituals and practices. Northwestern Religious & Spiritual Life invites all students to join us for a special interfaith gathering, "Meet at the Crossroads," on Sunday, April 2 at 6:30 PM in Parkes Hall 122.
We will reflect together on sacred texts and learn about opportunities to support one another through the quarter. We will participate in a community Iftar with our Muslim community as we journey together in Ramadan.
Registration is required to attend this event.
Location: Parkes Hall, Room 122 (1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL, 60208)
REGISTER FOR THE INTERFAITH GATHERING
Monday (April 3)
TGS Student Headshots
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Evanston
Presented by Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA) and the Graduate Student Association (GSA)
Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA), in partnership with the Graduate Student Association (GSA), is offering professional headshots for GSAW. In addition to photos, we will have coffee and light snacks, as well as staff from NCA and TGS to answer any questions about career and professional development at Northwestern.
This event is on a drop-in basis. While registration is not required, it will help us gauge how many snacks to order!
Location: TGS Commons (2122 Sheridan Road, Room 140, Evanston, IL 60201)
REGISTER FOR THE EVANSTON HEADSHOT CLINIC
CGSA Chicago Brain Boost Breakfast*
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM in Chicago
Presented by Chicago Graduate Student Association (CGSA)
* GSAW Daily Access Pass Required
Join your fellow downtown TGS students for a fun and healthy start to your week. Attendees will be entered in the CGSA Daily Raffle.
Location: Simpson Querrey Institute (303 E. Superior St.), Potocsnak Family Atrium
GSA Evanston Brain Boost Breakfast*
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Evanston
Presented by Graduate Student Association (GSA)
* GSAW Daily Access Pass Required
Join your fellow Evanston TGS students for a fun and healthy start to your week with Einstein's Bagels. Available while supplies last.
Location: TGS Commons (2122 Sheridan Road, Room 140, Evanston, IL 60201)
NU Rec Class: Vinyasa Flow
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM in Evanston
Presented by NU Recreation
Vinyasa means “breath-synchronized movement.” This style of yoga focuses on sequential movement that coordinates breath and the transition of postures. This combination works to relax the mind and enhance energy flow throughout the body. (All Levels)
Location: Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, STUDIO 2
TGS Student Headshots
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM in Chicago
Presented by Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA) and the Chicago Graduate Student Association (CGSA)
Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA), in partnership with Chicago Graduate Student Association, is offering professional headshots for GSAW. In addition to photos, we will have coffee and light snacks, as well as staff from NCA and TGS to answer any questions about career and professional development at Northwestern.
This event is on a drop-in basis. While registration is not required, it will help us gauge help us gauge how many snacks to order!
Location: Simpson Querrey Institute (303 E. Superior St.), Potocsnak Family Atrium
REGISTER FOR THE CHICAGO HEADSHOT CLINIC
ELP Chomp & Chat
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM in Evanston
Presented by TGS English Language Programs (ELP)
Hungry to talk about food? Join ELP for games and activities to get you using new English words and phrases related to food, from ACRID to ZESTY. Chat with grads from across campus while you chomp on new and familiar foods.
Light refreshments will be provided in addition to the foods you will encounter in our activities, and a portfolio of digital resources for English phrases and vocabulary related to food will be shared with all attendees. If you wish, sign up in advance to contribute a snack or dish for our shared international tasting table/smorgasbord.
Location: TGS Commons (2122 Sheridan Road, Room 140, Evanston, IL 60201)
GSA GSAW Virtual Escape Rooms
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT, Virtual
Presented by Graduate Student Association (GSA)
Celebrate the start of GSAW by joining your besties in a competitive night of Virtual Escape Rooms! Teams of six people will work together to solve puzzles, clues, and riddles to “beat the room.” Teams will race against each other and the one-hour clock to solve a series of puzzles.
You can join a pre-made team or sign up for a random team for the chance to meet new graduate students!
Spots are limited. Please fill out the registration form for a chance to play. We will accept RSVPs until all slots are taken and follow up with confirmed attendees prior to the event. For questions, email Emily.
Location: Virtual
REGISTER FOR THE VIRTUAL ESCAPE ROOMS
Tuesday (April 4)
Kickstart Your Week with Free Caffeine*
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Evanston (while supplies last)
Presented by The Graduate School and Graduate Student Association (GSA)
* GSAW Daily Access Pass Required
Head to Coffee Lab Evanston and the first 200 TGS students to show their GSAW Daily Access Pass 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 & Roasters (910 Evanston, IL 60201)
Virtual Chicago-Area Nonprofit Consultations
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT, Virtual
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.
Location: Virtual
TGS Donut Drop*
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM in Evanston
Presented by The Graduate School (TGS)
* GSAW Daily Access Pass Required
The Graduate School (TGS), the Center for Leadership, and the Northwestern Office of the Ombudsperson will be passing out free coffee, donuts, bagels and cream cheese from Stan's Donuts and Einstein's Bagels to Evanston TGS students. Vegan and gluten-free options available.
Come stop by and say hello!
Location: TGS Commons (2122 Sheridan Road, Room 140, Evanston, IL 60201)
Chicago Yoga Break I
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM in Chicago
Presented by The Graduate School (TGS)
TGS students on the downtown campus are invited to take a break with yoga instructor Hannaniah Whitley for an hour-long session designed to relax the body and recharge the mind.
Yoga mats and blocks will be provided. Please dress comfortably.
Spots are limited and registration is required. Please cancel if you cannot attend to allow other students off the waitlist.
Location: Abbott Hall's TGS Conference Room (Room 332) (710 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611)
Writing Place In-Person Retreat
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM in Evanston
Presented by The Graduate Writing Place
Join the Graduate Writing Place for a special GSAW 2023 Writing Retreat for graduate students. The goal of Writing Retreats is to provide regular opportunities throughout the quarter for graduate students to write together. Come write with fellow graduate students in a quiet and studious in-person environment. Feel free to drop in and out whenever!
Location: TGS Commons (2122 Sheridan Road, Room 140, Evanston, IL 60201)
SIGN UP FOR THE WRITING RETREAT
Bunny Petting
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM in Chicago
Presented by Chicago Graduate Student Association (CGSA)
Join us for a two hour-long session 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. Register by Saturday, April 1.
Location: Cuddle Bunny (2901 N Clark St)
Norris Mini Course: Paint and Sip
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM in Evanston
Presented by Norris University Center
Join Norris Mini Courses for an evening of creativity! Unleash your inner artist and come paint your own pottery. Select one of two pre-selected pottery pieces to paint and decorate. Everything is included including pottery, paint, tools, glazing, and firing. Come back to pick up your finished pottery two weeks after the workshop. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks are available. (Please bring your ID for alcoholic drinks.)
Spots are limited. Please register on the form and we will send you a confirmation email after registration closes.
Location: Norris University Center's Lake Room
REGISTER FOR THE PAINT AND SIP
Election Night Watch Party
6:15 PM – 9:00 PM in Evanston
Presented by NU Votes
Chicago’s municipal runoff election will be held Tuesday, April 4! Watch the results come in with NU Votes Graduate Student Ambassadors and special guest Tom Ogorzalek, co-director of the Chicago Democracy Project. The run-off election will determine Chicago’s next mayor as well as more than a dozen City Council seats.
- 6:15 – 7:00 PM: Grab dinner while Dr. Ogorzalek shares polling results
- 7:00 – 9:00 PM: Watch the live returns
Please RSVP by Sunday, April 2 so we can order the appropriate amount of food and drink.
Questions about the election? Learn more about the election from NU Votes' Chicago Municipal Elections Education Guide.
Location: Center for Civic Engagement (1813 Hinman Ave)
Wednesday (April 5)
TGS Donut Drop*
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM in Chicago
Presented by The Graduate School (TGS)
* GSAW Daily Access Pass Required
The Graduate School (TGS), the Center for Leadership, and the Northwestern Office of the Ombudsperson will be passing out free coffee, donuts, bagels and cream cheese from Stan's Donuts and Einstein's Bagels to downtown TGS students. Vegan and gluten-free options available.
Come stop by and say hello!
Location: Simpson Querrey Institute (303 E. Superior St.), Ryan Family Atrium
IT Speed-Help*
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM in Evanston
Presented by NUIT's Department of Teaching & Learning Technologies
* GSAW Daily Access Pass Required
- Do you have teaching duties? Check in with our Canvas and teaching technologies experts.
- Have questions about research support services? Find out what computing, software development, data science, visualization, and data management services you can access.
- GSAW-only Access: Talk with expert communications specialists about personal branding and professional websites for job searches.
Fulbright Study/Research Info Session
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT, Virtual
Presented by the Office of Fellowships
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards, and understand the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
Location: Virtual
REGISTER FOR FULBRIGHT INFO SESSION
CGSA Sip and Paint
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM in Chicago
Presented by Chicago Graduate Student Association (CGSA)
Come for the painting and stay for the wine! CGSA is sponsoring an instructor-led painting class with refreshments + wine. Supplies will be provided, and registrants will be entered into CGSA's daily raffle. Space is limited. Please RSVP by Saturday, April 1.
Location: Lurie Medical Research Center's Searle Seminar Room (Lurie 1-161)
REGISTER FOR THE SIP AND PAINT
NU Rec Class: Cycle Express
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM in Evanston
Presented by NU Recreation
A condensed version of "cycle challenge" that is perfect for those wanting a quick and effective cardiovascular workout. (All Levels)
Location: Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, Cycle Studio
GSA Trivia Night
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM in Evanston
Presented by Graduate Student Association (GSA)
What's the capital of Albania? Bring your smartest friends with you to compete in GSA's GSAW Trivia Night! Sign up with a pre-made team or sign up for a random team for a chance to make new friends! Winning teams will receive TGS and GSA branded swag! Sign up by Monday, April 3 at 11:59 PM CDT.
Location: TGS Commons (2122 Sheridan Road, Room 140, Evanston, IL 60201)
Wildcat Community Iftar
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM in Evanston
Presented by Northwestern Religious & Spiritual Life and Muslim-cultural Students Association (McSA)
Northwestern students and community members are invited to break fast with the Muslim-cultural Students Association (McSA) in a celebration of community and culture. Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow Wildcats and enjoy delicious food together. See you there!
Registration is required.
Location: Norris University Center's Louis Room (1999 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208)
REGISTER FOR THE WILDCAT COMMUNITY IFTAR
GSA Tipsy Paint
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM in Glenview (Doors open at 6:45 PM)
Presented by Graduate Student Association (GSA)
Join GSA painting your own masterpiece to take home! All supplies are provided. Tipsy Paint is a BYOB studio. You can bring your beverage of choice: alcoholic or non-alcoholic.
This event is for NU graduate students only. RSVP is required by Sunday, April 2 at 11:59 PM CDT; limited tickets are available. RSVP does not guarantee tickets. Those who receive tickets will be contacted prior to event. Please do not RSVP if you do not plan on attending. Please note the off-campus location.
For those needing transportation, we will try to arrange carpools for this event. Transportation to and from the event are at the responsibility of the attendee. For questions, email Emily.
Location: Tipsy Paint (1944 Lehigh Ave, Glenview, IL 60026)
Thursday (April 6)
Dollop Coffee Giveaway*
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago (while supplies last)
Presented by The Graduate School (TGS) and the Chicago Graduate Student Association (CGSA)
* GSAW Daily Access Pass Required
CGSA is partnering with Dollop Coffee's Streeterville location to provide free coffee to the first 100 people to show their GSAW Daily Access Pass for Thursday.
Please note the offer is only valid at Dollop Coffee's Streeterville location.
Location: Dollop Coffee Streeterville Location ONLY! (345 E Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611)
Writing Place Virtual Retreat
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT, Virtual
Presented by The Graduate Writing Place
Join the Graduate Writing Place for a special GSAW 2023 Writing Retreat for graduate students. The goal of Writing Retreats is to provide regular opportunities throughout the quarter for graduate students to write together. During this three-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 for each.
Chicago Yoga Break II
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM in Chicago
Presented by The Graduate School (TGS)
TGS students on the downtown campus are invited to take a break with yoga instructor Hannaniah Whitley for an hour-long session designed to relax the body and recharge the mind.
Yoga mats and blocks will be provided. Please dress comfortably.
Spots are limited and registration is required. Please cancel if you cannot attend to allow other students off the waitlist.
Location: Abbott Hall's TGS Conference Room (Room 332) (710 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611)
Beyond Representation: Diversity in Prose and in Practice
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM, Virtual
Presented by the Office of Fellowships
"Beyond Representation: Diversity in Prose and in Practice" will allow students to reflect on the ways their lived experience has cultivated skills to relate with those different from themselves. Individuals’ identities are not the sum total of their relationships to the work of diversifying the academy nor their contributions to equitable and inclusive practices. Reflection on how we engage difference in classrooms and beyond forms the core topic of this workshop. Each participant will cultivate one or more anecdotes they can deploy in future applications and interviews that illustrate their approach to the creation of diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments.
Location: Virtual
Register for "beyond representation"
Virtual Guided Mindfulness
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT, Virtual
Presented by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Join Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) virtually for a 15-minute mindfulness and grounding session facilitated by clinicians Donzell Lampkins, LCSW and Chelsi Battle, MA. Each 15-minute session will offer a guided practice that helps participants focus on slowing down our bodies and brains by finding a calming energy! No prior experience is needed. All you need is your curiosity and openness!
Participating students are encouraged to be in a quiet/private space, free from other tasks and ready to be engaged (on or off video).
Three 15-minute sessions will be offered: 2:00 PM, 2:20 PM and 2:40 PM. Students are permitted to attend multiple sessions.
Location: Virtual
REGISTER FOR GUIDED MINDFULNESS
TGS Donut Drop*
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM in Evanston
Presented by The Graduate School (TGS)
* GSAW Daily Access Pass Required
The Graduate School (TGS), the Center for Leadership, and the Northwestern Office of the Ombudsperson will be passing out free donuts, bagels and cream cheese from Stan's Donuts and Einstein's Bagels to Evanston TGS students. Vegan and gluten-free options available.
Come stop by and say hello!
Location: TGS Commons (2122 Sheridan Road, Room 140, Evanston, IL 60201)
TGS Office of Diversity and Inclusion's Inclusive Excellence Reception
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM in Chicago
Presented by The Graduate School (TGS)
Join The Office of Diversity and Inclusion in collaboration with The Office of Student Life for the Inclusive Excellence Reception. This event is open to all TGS students and postdoctoral trainees, in celebration of Inclusive Excellence Month and Graduate Student Appreciation Week.
April is Inclusive Excellence Month, which began in 2004 to recognize and honor the diversity surrounding us all. During April, The Graduate School encourages all to take time to recognize the diversity that drives inclusive excellence in their workplace, school, and home. By celebrating the unique cultures, backgrounds, and traditions of others, one can gain a greater appreciation for the diversity that surrounds us.
Inclusive Excellence Month represents the next necessary step in our evolution as a system to create those diverse learning environments that we know are so vital to the growth, learning, and achievement of graduate students and postdoctoral trainees.
Attendees will enjoy free refreshments and get a chance to interact with student organizations dedicated to community-building and inclusion at Northwestern.
Location: Simpson Querrey Institute (303 E. Superior St.), Ryan Family Atrium
REGISTER FOR THE INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE RECEPTION
GSA'S Paint Your Thesis Night
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM in Evanston
Presented by Graduate Student Association (GSA)
Bring your friends and join GSA in a night of creativity while painting your interpretation of your thesis! Whether it be abstract or a more literal interpretation, everyone will have a canvas to paint and take home. RSVP by Wednesday, April 5 at 11:59 PM CDT. For questions, email Emily.
Location: TGS Commons (2122 Sheridan Road, Room 140, Evanston, IL 60201)
REGISTER FOR PAINT YOUR THESIS NIGHT
Arcade Hour @ Replay
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM in Chicago
Presented by Chicago Graduate Student Association (CGSA)
TGS graduate students can get their game on at Lincoln Park's favorite arcade bar. The first 25 attendees will receive a drink ticket, and CGSA will provide pizza. All attendees will be eligible for CGSA's daily raffle.
Location: Replay Lincoln Park (2833 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657)
Friday (April 7)
NU Rec Class: Vinyasa Flow
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM in Evanston
Presented by NU Recreation
Vinyasa means “breath-synchronized movement.” This style of yoga focuses on sequential movement that coordinates breath and the transition of postures. This combination works to relax the mind and enhance energy flow throughout the body. (All Levels)
Location: Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, STUDIO 2
TGS Donut Drop*
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM in Chicago
Presented by The Graduate School (TGS)
* GSAW Daily Access Pass Required
The Graduate School (TGS), the Center for Leadership, and the Northwestern Office of the Ombudsperson will be passing out free donuts, bagels and cream cheese from Stan's Donuts and Einstein's Bagels to Chicago TGS students. Vegan and gluten-free options available.
Come stop by and say hello!
Location: Simpson Querrey Institute (303 E. Superior St.), Ryan Family Atrium
CGSA Happy Hour*
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM in Chicago
Presented by the Chicago Graduate Student Association (CGSA)
* GSAW Daily Access Pass Required
Round out GSAW with your TGS friends and colleagues at CGSA's Happy Hour. We are hosting a happy hour acknowledging the work that graduate workers do every day at Northwestern. Socialize, eat, and drink. Raffle prizes form the week will be distributed at this event. Pizza provided by CGSA.
Location: Simpson Querrey Institute (303 E. Superior St.), Ryan Family Atrium
GSA Happy Hour*
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM in Evanston
Presented by the Graduate Student Association (GSA)
* GSAW Daily Access Pass Required
Celebrate GSAW with the Graduate Student Association at Tapville! NU graduate students only. The first 100 attendees will receive a free $15 pour pass. Appetizers will be served while supplies last. We look forward to seeing you there!
RSVP encouraged but not required. GSAW Daily Access Pass required to receive food and drink.
Location: Tapville Social - Evanston (810 Grove St, Evanston, IL 60201)
Virtual Drag Bingo Hour with Lúc Ami
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT, Virtual
Presented by The Graduate School (TGS)
In celebration of GSAW 2023, TGS presents its annual Virtual Drag Bingo Hour with Chicago-based queen Lúc Ami on Friday, April 7 at 5:00 PM CDT.
Winners of each round will receive a GSAW 2023 insulated backpack!
Register by 11:59 PM CDT on Thursday, April 6.
Location: Virtual
REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL DRAG BINGO
Saturday (April 8)
Norris Mini Course: One-Day Wheel Throwing Workshop
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM in Evanston
Presented by Norris Mini Courses
Want to dip your hands in a little clay? Come join Norris Mini Courses for a two-hour workshop where you will learn the fundamental steps of throwing.
Participants will get to throw as much as they can but will only choose one piece to keep. Participants will get to choose from 4 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!
Spots are limited. Registration is required. Participants will receive a confirmation email after registration closes.
Location: Norris University Center's ARTica Ceramic Studio
Experience Northwestern: Threepenny Opera at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre
7:30 PM in Evanston
Presented by The Graduate School (TGS)
As part of the Experience Northwestern series and in celebration of GSAW 2023, The Graduate School will raffle off 20 pairs of tickets to see Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's production of Threepenny Opera, a biting satire of the post-war rise of capitalism, wrapped up in Kurt Weill’s jazzy score, presenting the tale of Macheath, a debonair crime lord on the verge of turning his illegal empire into a legitimate business.
The deadline to enter the raffle is Sunday, April 2, at 11:59PM CDT. Winners will be announced on Monday, April 3.
Location: Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre (721 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202)
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