During the week of April 7-11, 2025, the Graduate College will be celebrating National Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week. 

National Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week was started in 1993 by three students who “wanted to find a way to physically manifest support and appreciation of the contributions, impact and value of graduate students.”

Appreciation Week is a chance for us to honor and thank our graduate and professional students for their deeply valued contributions to the UMV community, including through their research, teaching, and professional practice. To celebrate, we are planning events focused on community, wellness, and professional development.

Monday, April 7, 2025

Professional Profile Boost (Christoper Pallas, Director of Professional and Career Development, Graduate College; UVM Career Center)

10:00am – 12:00pm; 1:00 – 3:00pm (headshots only)
UVM Career Center – Davis Center 204

Enhance your professional presence with Professional Profile Boost!

Whether you are job searching, networking, or updating your credentials, this event is designed to help you put your best foot forward. Stop by for a free headshot, and receive expert guidance on refining your LinkedIn profile and resume from the University of Vermont Career Center and Christopher Pallas, Director of Professional and Career Development at the Graduate College.

Be sure to bring your laptop for on-the-spot reviews and updates! Business casual attire recommended for your headshot.

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Stress Decompress Drop-In

Activity: Fidgets, Coloring Pages, Bracelet Making, Aromatherapy – Create Your Own Essential Oil Roller

10:00am – 1:00pm, 3 hours | Location: Waterman 427A

Rachel Aspen Stadtfeld, Student Success Coordinator in the Graduate College, invites graduate and professional students to drop by Waterman 427A to decompress during a stressful time of year. Relaxing activity offered include free fidgets, coloring pages, bracelet making, and the opportunity to create your own essential oil blend while supplies last.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

GPSAW 2025 Celebration Lunch Hosted by Dean Holger Hoock and the Graduate College Team

Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: Graduate College, Waterman 330

Catered burrito bowl bar from Chipotle, while supplies last. Graduate and professional students are also invited to spin the giveaway wheel and to enter a raffle drawing with prizes courtesy of local businesses.

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Ice Cream Sundaes @ The Graduate College

Time: 2:00 – 3:30pm
Location: Graduate College, Waterman 330

Graduate and professional students are invited to create their own ice cream sundae. Hosted by the Graduate College team.

Friday, April 11, 2025

Thesis and Dissertation Workshop (Bethany Sheldon Duffy, Academic Student Services Specialist, Graduate College)

Time: 10:00 – 11:00am Location: Online

Learn more about the thesis/dissertation process as your move towards your defense. This workshop will assist you in the planning process and make sure you’re on track with dates, deadlines, and basic formatting requirements.

Graduate College Food Drive - Help fill the shelves!

The Graduate College welcomes donations for Rally Cat’s Cupboard during Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, April 7– 11, 2025.

A drop-off box will be located outside the Graduate College, Waterman 330.

Rally Cat’s Cupboard is seeking the following high-need items:

Food Items

• Shelf-stable milk
• Rice (Jasmine, Basmati – Culturally significant choices!)
• Cooking oil – (olive, vegetable, etc.)
• Pasta
• Nut Butters – peanut, almond, cashew, etc.
• Juice cartons
• Canned vegetables (Beans, diced tomatoes, carrots, peas, corn, etc.
• Canned fish (sardines, tuna, salmon)
• Granola bars

Other Items

• Laundry detergent (soap, pods, or sheets)
• Toothpaste and toothbrushes
• Body wash (bar and gel)
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Hand soap
• Diapers and childcare supplies
• Dish soap and sponges