2025 Graduate Student Appreciation Week
The Jonsson School Department of Graduate Recruitment and Student Success
Graduate Student Appreciation Week is April 7 – 11, and we want to celebrate YOU! We are thankful for our Jonsson School Graduate Students who have made ECS a better place. This is a nationwide celebration, and we want to celebrate the important role that graduate students play on campus. Thank you for being part of the Jonsson School! When attending events, please bring your UTD ID.
Event Highlights
Below are some of this year’s events and giveaways for Graduate Student Appreciation Week. Students can earn additional entries for the raffle by participating in the week’s events and by posting and tagging @utdallasjonsson on social media.
Students do not have to be present to win but must have attended the event and turned in a raffle ticket.
Graduate Student Photo Contest, Ongoing Throughout the Week:
As part of the celebrations for Graduate Student Appreciation Week, the Jonsson School invites graduate students to submit an original photo (one photo submission per student) capturing the theme: What does it mean to you to be a graduate student?
The winner will be announced after Graduate Student Appreciation Week.
Apr 7
Lunch
ECSW Courtyard
Noon – 2 p.m.
Kick off the week with lunch on the Jonsson School. Come enjoy FREE food, drinks and music while networking with fellow graduate students in the ECSW Courtyard. We will provide food, drinks and snacks as well as some vegan options.
While supplies last, limit one beverage and lunch item per student
Raffle giveaway
Apr 8
Dinner and Gaming Night
Comets LANding Nova Lounge and Loft
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Join the Jonsson School for a night of gaming, networking and unforgettable moments with fellow graduate students. Drop by anytime between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. with friends to join the game. We will provide FREE food, drinks and snacks. Registration is not required.
While supplies last
Raffle giveaway
Apr 9
Bagels @ BSB
BSB first floor Atrium
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
We appreciate our graduate and professional student community at the Jonsson School. Stop by the BSB Atrium and grab a bagel, coffee, orange juice or water! Get some Jonsson School grad swag and learn about the many resources available to graduate and professional students.
This is a come-and-go breakfast, so please drop by!
While supplies last, limit one beverage and breakfast item per student
Raffle giveaway
Apr 10
Boba Bash
ECSW 2.100 Bird’s Nest
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Come get the TEA on graduate student resources!
While supplies last – arrive early
Raffle giveaway
Apr 11
Popcorn Friday
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
ECSN Atrium
Pop in and enjoy some free popcorn!
While supplies last; come early
Raffle giveaway
*Students do not have to be present to win the raffle giveaway but must have attended the event and turned in a raffle ticket.