Graduate Student Appreciation Week

Schedule of events April 6–10, 2026

Event highlights (ongoing throughout the week)

$500 Scholarship Drawing!

In partnership with the Graduate School, Enrollment Management has generously offered eight $500 scholarships to be given away during Graduate Student Appreciation Week. Enter for a chance to be awarded a $500 scholarship.* Recipients will be chosen randomly and announced the week of April 13th. To qualify, students must be degree-seeking, planning to register in the summer and/or fall 2026, and submit the registration form by the deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
*You must be logged into your TWU Google Drive account to access the form. If you have trouble accessing the form, please call the Graduate School at 940.898.3415.

Amplify Your Impact LinkedIn Giveaway

Amplify Your Impact is celebrating and amplifying the public-facing work of our graduate students by featuring it on LinkedIn throughout the week. Got a community workshop or public exhibit to promote? How about showing off a public-facing article or podcast? Submit your public-facing work to be highlighted and be entered into a raffle for some fabulous content creation equipment to continue your work! Join the Amplify Your Impact LinkedIn Group to connect with other thought leaders across the university system. This event and promotional series is sponsored by the TWU Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP).

Explore Grad School

In conjunction with Graduate Student Appreciation Week, Graduate Admissions is hosting an "Exploring Graduate School" series of events, many of which will be virtual. Sessions will include "First Gen Again," focused on the transition from being a first-generation college student to a first-generation graduate student; a general Grad School 101 session; and a session on Funding Graduate School. And many more! While some events are tailored for current TWU graduate students, many are designed with prospective graduate students in mind. This is a great opportunity for a friend or family member who is interested in graduate school — please share! Check out the full list of events and register. Another great opportunity to share with anyone interested in graduate school is the TWU Health Professions Fair (Denton Campus).

Get Fit!

Join TWU Fitness & Recreation for a wide variety of in-person & virtual events and classes. Check out TWU Fitness & Recreation YouTube Channel for multiple fitness videos: Featured Playlists, all Fit & Rec Class Playlists, Houston Campus Playlist, and in-person classes on the Denton campus.

Graduate Student Photo Contest

As part of the Graduate Student Appreciation Week celebrations, the Graduate School is promoting a Graduate Student Photo Contest. We invite graduate students to submit an original photo (one photo per student) that captures the contest’s theme: What does it mean to be a graduate student? Grad students will vote to determine the winner(s) who will receive a box of Graduate School S.W.A.G. and some special prizes! This event is sponsored by the Graduate School. Photo submission deadline: Thursday, April 9, 2026. Winners will be announced the week of April 13th. Submit your photo here!

Graduate Student Study Space

Visit the Graduate Student Study Space in the Blagg-Huey Library (3rd floor) on the Denton campus for daily coffee, snacks, prizes, and other goodies. The Graduate Student Study Space is a dedicated lounge area just for graduate students! See you there! This event is sponsored by TWU Libraries.

Messages of Support

Every day during Graduate Student Appreciation Week, the Graduate School will be sending messages of support to graduate students in a morning email. Start your day with a “warm hug” from TWU Faculty, staff, and administrators. Know that you are valued and appreciated!

Daily events

Monday, April 6, 2026

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Time	Event
11:00 am – 12:30 pm	Meet the Dean! (in-person) Join the Graduate Student Council on the Denton campus in the Graduate Student Study Space in the Blagg-Huey Library for an informal come-and-go light breakfast with the Dean of the Graduate School, Dr. Carolyn Kapinus. This event is sponsored by the Graduate Student Council and the TWU Libraries.
11:30 am – 3:30 pm	Minerva’s Market (in-person) This regularly scheduled weekly event takes place on the Denton campus in the Welcome Center at Brackenridge Hall, Room 153. This event is sponsored by CARE.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

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Time	Event
11:00 am – 1:00 pm	Meet the Dean! — Dallas campus (in-person) Grab-and-go snacks on the Dallas campus. This event is sponsored by the Graduate School, Graduate Admissions, TWU Libraries, and Student Life – Dallas, tabled by the Pioneer Center.
11:00 am – 1:00 pm	Graduate Student Reception — Houston campus (in-person) Stop by the lobby for grab-and-go snacks, tacos, and breakfast burritos. Visit with Houston campus faculty, staff, and administrators and take home some Grad School swag! This event is sponsored by the Graduate School, Graduate Admissions, TWU Libraries, Enrollment Management – Houston, Student Life – Houston, Nutrition and Food Sciences – Houston, and the School of Physical Therapy – Houston, tabled by the Pioneer Center.
11:30 am – 3:30 pm	Minerva’s Market (in-person) This regularly scheduled weekly event takes place on the Denton campus in the Welcome Center at Brackenridge Hall, Room 153. This event is sponsored by CARE.
12:30 – 3:30 pm	Peer Power: Building Your Wealth (in-person) Denton Campus, ASSC, Room 364. Join Project Access for an interactive drop-in DIY craft session! Get your hands dirty in a hands-on clay activity where you can create a one-of-a-kind item to take home! While crafting, learn practical strategies for building financial well-being while you are in graduate school. This event is sponsored by Project Access.
1:00 – 2:00 pm	Staying Relevant: How Graduate Students Can Future-Proof Their Careers (online) In this virtual event, students will learn how to future-proof their careers through a variety of different means. We want you to be agile and ready for the next steps, whatever they may be. Join Staying Relevant here. This event is sponsored by Career Connections.
4:00 – 6:00 pm	Minerva’s Market Open House (in-person) This special event is just for graduate students! This specially scheduled event takes place on the Denton campus in the Welcome Center at Brackenridge Hall, Room 153. This event is sponsored by CARE.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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Time	Event
10:00 am – 12:00 pm	Groceries to Go (in-person) Visit the final Groceries to Go event for the spring semester on the Denton campus, in the Lowry Woods parking lot. A brief registration form (required for first-time shoppers by the Tarrant Area Food Bank) will be completed — although no one hungry will be turned away! The first hour (10:00 – 11:00 am) will be open to students only, and the second hour (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) will be open to students, faculty, staff, and the Denton community. This event is sponsored by CARE.
12:00 – 1:00 pm	AI as Your Career Co-Pilot: Advanced Applications for Graduate Students (online) In this virtual event, we will talk through how to use AI and other technologies strategically in your job application process. Tools like JobScan can help you tailor your resume, and AI can help you prepare for your interview in any industry. Learn tips and tricks from our expert team! Join AI as Your Career Co-Pilot here. This event is sponsored by Career Connections.
2:00 – 3:00 pm	Pet Therapy (in-person) Come pet a pooch during Pet Therapy on the Denton campus, in the Blagg-Huey Library Living Room. You can also visit with members of the Graduate Student Council who are tabling at the event. This event is sponsored by Health Promotion and TWU Libraries.

Thursday, April 9, 2026

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Time	Event
11:00 am – 1:00 pm	Drop-In Career Readiness: Resume/CV Review and Headshots (in-person) Visit the Career Connections Center in Brackenridge Hall, Suite 115, for Drop-In Career Readiness: Resume/CV Review and Headshots. Have your resume or CV reviewed by a Career Consultant and use the Career Connections Iris Booth to have professional headshots taken so you will be ready for your next steps! This event is sponsored by Career Connections.
12:00 – 1:00 pm	Data Science, AI, Security and You (online) Data science and artificial intelligence are transforming every field from research and healthcare to business, government, and education. Alongside these opportunities come growing concerns about data privacy, ethical AI, cybersecurity, and the responsible use of technology. This is an interactive event designed for those to see what opportunities we offer when pursuing a master’s degree in data science here at TWU. Register for Data Science, AI, Security and You This event is sponsored by Enrollment Management.
12:30 – 1:30 pm	Bring Your A-Game! (online) Join Public Scholarship Specialist, Dr. Elizabeth Brownlow, for a virtual workshop on how to think strategically about how to reach your goals and have an impact in the world. Dr. Brownlow has adapted a nonprofit communications strategy tool to help scholars approach their work like strategic communicators so they can build public trust and contribute to important conversations where their expertise and experience are needed. All are welcome, especially grad students who want to have an impact! Learn more and register for Bring Your A-Game. This event is sponsored by the TWU Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP).
1:00 – 2:00 pm	Funding Grad School (online) This session is your all-access guide to financing your TWU graduate degree. Learn how to maximize your funding options and walk away with a personalized strategy to fuel your education without financial stress. Register for Funding Grad School This event is sponsored by Enrollment Management.
4:30 – 6:00 pm	Graduate Student Mixer (in-person) Join fellow graduate students and colleagues for food, games, and music on the Denton campus in the Scientific Research Commons (SRC) Lobby. This event is sponsored by the Graduate Student Council and Nutrition and Food Sciences.
5:00 – 6:00 pm	Supporting Your Teaching Journey: A Graduate Student Conversation with the Faculty Commons (online) Curious about how Faculty Commons can support you as a graduate student? Join Faculty Commons staff for an informal Zoom session introducing services and resources available to graduate students — especially GTAs, GAs who support courses, and those interested in teaching-related careers. This conversational session will include an overview of support opportunities and plenty of time for questions, discussion, and sharing experiences. Whether you’re currently teaching, preparing for a future role, or exploring academic career paths, you’re welcome to attend. Register for Supporting Your Teaching Journey This event is sponsored by Faculty Commons.
6:00 – 7:00 pm	Life after College with Student Loans (online) If you are using student loans to help pay for your education, understanding how and when to pay them back is very important in making sound financial decisions. This info session is for anyone with student loans, no matter where they are on their college journey. The experts from Sallie Mae and the TWU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will help you explore what plan may be best for you. Join the Student Money Management Center for this virtual workshop. Register for Life after College with Student Loans

Friday, April 10, 2026

No events scheduled

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