{"673771":{"#nid":"673771","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Celebrating Grad Student Appreciation Week at Georgia Tech","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGraduate Student Appreciation Week at Georgia Tech is a time to celebrate, recognize, and appreciate the invaluable contributions of graduate students at Tech.\u0026nbsp;To honor and appreciate these valuable members of the Tech community, Grad Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) is celebrated annually during the first week of April. This year, GSAW will be observed from April 1\u20135 with a week full of events and activities designed to recognize and celebrate the contributions of graduate students at Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EEvents and Activities\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThroughout the week, a diverse range of events and activities will take place both online and in-person, providing opportunities for engagement, networking, and enjoyment. Here\u0027s a brief overview of the exciting schedule for GSAW 2024:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EMonday Funday (April 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tech Green)\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA lively event featuring lunch, giveaways, yard games, and more, creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere to kick off the week.\u0026nbsp;Rain location: Skiles Courtyard.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENo registration is required.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EMonday Networking, Bingo, and Professional Headshots (April 1, 3 to 5 p.m. | Student Success Center President\u0027s Suites A \u0026amp; B)\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHosted by the Career Center, this event offers networking opportunities, a fun bingo game, and professional headshots for graduate students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENo registration is required.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EGrad Night at Russ Chandler Stadium (April 2, 6 p.m. | Mac Nease Baseball Park)\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAn evening of baseball fun sponsored by Georgia Tech Athletics, complete with door prizes and entertainment between innings. First 100 grad students to show up will receive a free baseball cap.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3kxb9te3\u0022\u003EReserve your ticket here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EHeadshots \u0026amp; Leadership Coaching plus Grad Lounge Fun (April 3, 12:30 to 3 p.m. | Grad Lounge, Student Center 3rd Floor)\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEnjoy coffee, snacks, and games before getting your professional headshot taken. Plus, take advantage of mini-leadership coaching sessions, sponsored by LEAD.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENo registration is required.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EGoat Yoga (April 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | BioQuad)\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExperience mindful meditation and yoga in the company of playful dwarf goats, promoting wellness and stress relief.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOnly two spots remaining at the time of publishing.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/grad.gatech.edu\/gsaw-goat-yoga\u0022\u003EReserve your spot here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EVirtual Coffee Hours with Grad SGA ( April 4, 7 a.m. \u0026amp; 7 p.m. | Online)\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EConnect virtually with the Graduate Student Government Association online for engaging conversations and networking over coffee.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EThree Minute Thesis (April 5, 5:30 p.m. | Atlantic Theater Student Center \u0026amp; Streaming Live)\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWitness the exciting 3MT competition showcasing the research communication skills of graduate students, open to the entire Georgia Tech community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENo registration is required.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EThroughout the week:\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDaily snacks in the Grad Student Community of the Library (6th floor): enjoy refreshments while studying or taking breaks during the week.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EJoin the Social Media Challenge\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to the exciting lineup of events and activities during GSAW, students are encouraged to participate in the GSAW social media challenge. By tagging #GTGSAW2024, students can showcase their experiences and connect with the Tech community on Instagram. Here are the daily prompts for the social media challenge:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApril 1 - Where you at?!: \u003C\/strong\u003EShare a photo of your current view, whether you\u0027re studying on campus, exploring a new city, or enjoying nature\u0027s beauty.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApril 2 - Study Buddy Selfie: \u003C\/strong\u003EShow off your study buddy, whether it\u0027s a furry friend or a fellow grad student helping you tackle assignments.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApril 3 - Selfcare Essentials:\u003C\/strong\u003E Demonstrate how you take a break and practice self-care during busy times. Share your favorite self-care routines or activities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApril 4 - Throwback Thursday:\u003C\/strong\u003E Reflect on your favorite grad school memory and share it with the community. Whether it\u0027s a milestone achievement, a fun event, or a memorable project, take a trip down memory lane.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApril 5 - Framily Friday:\u003C\/strong\u003E Celebrate your \u0022framily\u0022 (friends\u0026nbsp; + family) by sharing a photo with those who support and inspire you throughout your grad school journey.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDon\u0027t forget to tag #GTGSAW2024 for a chance to be featured on the @gtgradpostdocs Instagram page and join in the collective celebration of grad student excellence at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGrad Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) is celebrated the first week of April each year and will be observed\u0026nbsp;April 1 - 5, 2024.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Grad Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) is celebrated the first week of April each year and will be observed April 1 - 5, 2024."}],"uid":"36249","created_gmt":"2024-03-26 20:44:29","changed_gmt":"2024-03-26 21:09:55","author":"Sara Franc","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-03-26T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-03-26T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"673503":{"id":"673503","type":"image","title":"Graduate Student Appreciation Week, April 1\u20135","body":null,"created":"1711486948","gmt_created":"2024-03-26 21:02:28","changed":"1711486948","gmt_changed":"2024-03-26 21:02:28","alt":"Selfie with Buzz","file":{"fid":"256904","name":"23-3403-P1-003-Web Use - 1,000px Wide.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/03\/26\/23-3403-P1-003-Web%20Use%20-%201%2C000px%20Wide.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/03\/26\/23-3403-P1-003-Web%20Use%20-%201%2C000px%20Wide.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":207915,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/03\/26\/23-3403-P1-003-Web%20Use%20-%201%2C000px%20Wide.jpeg?itok=D69xtx1P"}}},"media_ids":["673503"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/grad.gatech.edu\/grad-student-appreciation","title":""}],"groups":[{"id":"221981","name":"Graduate Studies"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"1808","name":"graduate students"},{"id":"184180","name":"graduate student appreciation week"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:sara.franc@gatech.edu\u0022\u003ESara Franc\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCommunications Officer\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOffice of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}