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Graduate Student Appreciation Week was started in 1993 by theÌýÌýas a way to support and appreciate graduate and professional students. The week seeks to emphasize the contributions, impact, and value of graduate and professional students on campuses throughout the United States.

The 2025 Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) at ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ will be held fromÌýApril 7-10, 2025.ÌýThis week celebrates the contributions of JCU Graduate Students to the university and to the graduate student community. Below is a schedule of events that will be hostedÌýby the Graduate School.

JCU Trivia Night: Are You a Grad Guru?

Think you know JCU and Cleveland like the back of your hand? Put your knowledge to the test at our interactive virtual Trivia Night from 4–5 PM ET on Zoom! ()

Join special guest host Daniel Fields, a current JCU MBA student and Major Gifts Officer with University Advancement, as he challenges you with fun and fascinating trivia about all things JCU.

🎉 What’s at stake? Bragging rights, of course—but also some awesome prizes! The winner and runner-up will each receive a custom JCU swag basket as a token of our appreciation.

In honor of our 5th anniversary, we're sending you a virtual 'high five' to show our appreciation!Ìý✋

Keep an eye on your inbox—faculty, staff, and current graduate students will be sharing photos, GIFs, and heartfelt messages on a virtual message board to celebrate this milestone with you.

We’re grateful to have you as part of our community—stay tuned for the appreciation coming your way!

DISCOVER is a campus-wide event that showcases the scholarship, creativity, and intellectual achievement of the JCU community.

You're invited to join us:

11:45am - 1:00pm - Free Community Luncheon & Kickoff Speaker with Grad School alum, Jesús F. Sánchez, '08G, sharing the "The Importance of Access to Nature"

  • Where:ÌýSchott Dining Hall - Free Meal Vouchers

1:00 - 2:20pm - "Snapshots of Belonging" hosted by the Graduate Student Association

  • Current graduate students are invited to enjoy snacks, a Grad Student photo booth, and more
  • Where: DJ Lombardo Student Center Atrium

4:30 - 6:30pm - Graduate School Open House

  • Enjoy light refreshments, an opportunity for prizes, and the company of fellow graduate students before class or the Envisioning a Livable Future panel discussion
  • Where: The Graduate School Office, St. Ignatius Hall, Room 126

6:30pm - "Envisioning a Livable Future - Environmental Politics" Panel with Jesus F. Sanchez, '08G, as a guest panelist

  • Where:ÌýIn person in Dolan Auditorium OR

Panelists include:

  • ,ÌýDirector of Parks and Recreation, City of Cleveland
  • ,ÌýDirector, Great Lakes Environmental Justice Program, Restore America’s Estuaries
  • ,ÌýProfessor Emeritus of Biology, Florida International University, and Mayor of South Miami, 2010-2020
  • ,ÌýºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ Journalist in Residence & former NBC News correspondent

Maximize Your Next Step After Graduation

Join us on April 10 at 12:00pm ET via Zoom ()Ìýas George Sample ’02, ’12G, founder and principal consultant atÌýBlue Streak Consultants and JCU Board Member, shares expert advice on advancing your career. Blue Streak Consultants was founded with a mission to positively impact as many careers as possible, and now George is bringing his insights to the Graduate School community to help you take your next step with confidence.

📌 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable career strategies from an industry leader!

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GradÌýFairÌý(Regalia Pickup) from noon to 6:30 p.m. in the atrium area of the O'Malley Center.