The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is excited to celebrate our graduate students during our first annual GRADitude Week! Want a hint on how to win one of the first prizes? Check the GPS homepage carefully...very carefully.
Check out the schedule of events below, or view here or here, and follow us on social media to keep up!
April 22: #HaikuYourThesis & Social Media Kickoff
All Day
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to win great prizes! Then, #HaikuYourThesis or project. Our favorites will get something special from the GPS Office! More.
April 23: Musical Thesis Competition
All Day
You explain your research and course projects a lot - to friends, family and even lab mates. Get creative and set your research to the rhyme or melody of your choosing! More.
April 24: 3 Emoji Thesis Competition & Cupcakes at GPS
Cupcakes starting at 10 a.m. in Allen Center 323
A picture is worth a thousand words. Can you explain your research in 3 Emojis? Tweet/Gram/Post your best attempt, then stop by the GPS office in 323 Allen Center for a cupcake as a reward and pick up this awesome Rice laptop sticker! More.
April 25: GRADitude Fest & Cake Walk at Grad Commons
4 - 6 p.m., Grad Commons. Let us know you're coming.
Our Cake Walk honors those who have gotten a major award or fellowship! Join us at GRADitude Fest as we honor them and celebrate all of our graduate students with cake, drinks and more! We'll announce the winner of Tuesday's Musical Thesis at the same time. More. Rain plan: Grand Hall.
April 26: Coffee & Cards at GPS
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
We donut know what we'd do without you. Who's someone in your life who has supported your grad school journey? Stop by the GPS Office for donuts, coffee and gratitude. All are welcome to come and write a card to a grad student or person in your life to say thanks & share your gratitude! More.
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