Graduate Student Appreciation Week

Annually, we come together to honor the hard work and accomplishments of our graduate students and to express our gratitude for their invaluable contributions to the Dartmouth community. A variety of exciting events are planned for this week, so if you know a graduate student, take the opportunity to go the extra mile and show your appreciation!

Monday, April 7

• Graduate Student Appreciation Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 53 Commons. $5 lunch for Guarini PhD, MS, MALS, MFA, and Postdocs. Registration not required. View more details.

Tuesday, April 8

• Coffee Break with Graduate Students and Faculty, 9-11 a.m., Ramekin Cafe, Anonymous Hall.  Invite your faculty advisor for a coffee and chat at Ramekin Cafe, Anonymous Hall. Limited number of $6 coupons to Ramekin for one graduate student with one faculty member for those who sign-up. Limited space available. Sign up here.
• Baker Tower Tours, two tours: one at noon & a second at 12:30 p.m. See things from a different perspective at one of the highest points on campus with your fellow students. Meet the tour guide Randy Brown at the info desk in Baker's main lobby. Note: Reaching the Bell Tower cat-walk requires climbing several flights of stairs including a "ladder-like" stair for the last 20 feet. Check out this video! Climbing the stairs and walking outside on the cat-walk may be physically demanding and difficult for any person uncomfortable with heights. 
  • Register for noon tour
  • Register for 12:30 p.m. tour

Wednesday, April 9

• Guarini School Graduate Student Poster Session, 5-7:30 p.m., the Ballroom at the Hanover Inn. Join us for a reception highlighting graduate research from 5-7:30 p.m. in the Ballroom at the Hanover Inn.  Graduate students are invited to present their poster. (See details below.) Prizes for the best posters will be presented at the reception.

  • Rules and guidelines

  • Register here

Thursday, April 10

• Outstanding Graduate Student Teacher Lunch, Invite only, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 2025 nominees
• Ramunto's Mixer Grad Appreciation, 8-10 p.m., Ramunto's. Hosted by the Guarini Fellows for Graduate Student Appreciation Week, there will be beer/non-alcoholic drinks (soda, seltzers, juices, etc.) and pizza available.

Friday, April 11 

• Makerspace Tour, 1-2 p.m., the Harold Edward Cable Makerspace. Join us at the Harold Edward Cable Makerspace for an engaging hour of creativity and collaboration tailored for graduate students! Enjoy a rich, hands-on, demonstration-filled tour and have a personalized keychain cut while you watch. Explore the innovative tools and resources available in the Makerspace, where artists, designers, and engineers come together to experiment and share ideas. Register here.
• Coffee & Cookie Break at Dartmouth Health, 2-3 p.m., Rubin 6 Atrium (DHMC). Join Guarini Fellows and Deans for a break at the Rubin 6 Atrium! Enjoy complimentary coffee and delicious Katie's cookies, including gluten-free options, as we celebrate your hard work and dedication. 
• Grounding Event, 4-5p.m., Guarini Commons. Join us for our "Grounding Event," where graduate students can connect with nature and each other by planting plants, painting vibrant rocks, and enjoying delicious snacks. It's a perfect opportunity to unwind, express creativity, and cultivate community amidst our busy schedule. Register here.