Graduate Student Appreciation Week
Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week was started in 1993 by the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students as a way to support and appreciate graduate and professional students. The week seeks to emphasize the contributions, impact and value of graduate and professional students on campuses throughout the United States.
Message to Students from CCAS Dean Wahlbeck
Events
The CCAS Office of Graduate Studies (OGS) and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs (OGPA) will host a number of events for students during GSAW 2025.
- Monday, March 31st
Opening Reception, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, City View Room at the Elliott School of International Affairs (Hosted by OGPA)
This is an opportunity to network with and meet students from GW’s graduate and professional student programs.
Remarks will be given by GW President Granberg, Provost Bracey, Vice Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs Suresh Subramaniam, and GW Student Government Association President Ethan Fitzgerald.
Be sure to RSVP as soon as possible as there are limited spots!
Wine, Beverages and hor d'eourves will be served.
- Wednesday, April 2nd
Wellness Wednesday, 1:00 - 4:30 PM, USC Room 403 (Hosted by OGPA)
Take a well-deserved break with Wellness Wednesday! Unwind with zen coloring and tap into your creativity, or craft your own essential oil room spray for a touch of relaxation at home. This is the perfect opportunity to de-stress and recharge in a calming environment!
Ice Cream Social, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Courtyard outside Smith Hall, Suite 118 (Hosted by OGS)
Join the CCAS Office of Graduate Studies outside Smith Hall, Suite 118 for ice cream with your fellow graduate students. Registration is not required - just stop by!
Interview with Ease, 5:00 - 6:00 PM, Virtual (Hosted by OGS)
CCAS Career Services is excited to bring back Interview With Ease again this semester! Gain essential tips and tricks that will take your interviewing skills to the next level, and more importantly, allow you to interview with ease and confidence.
- Thursday, April 3rd
Music in the Yard, 3:00 - 5:00 PM, Potomac Square (Hosted by OGPA)
Take a break and enjoy an afternoon of fun at Music in the Yard! Relax in the sun, listen to great music, and hang out with friends while enjoying free pizza (vegan and gluten-free options available). Challenge your friends to lawn games or just soak up the atmosphere—it's the perfect midweek refresh! Register here.
- Friday, April 4th
Happy Hour @ Hive Hotel Rooftop, 4:00 - 7:00 PM, 2224 F Street, NW (Hosted by OGPA)
Wrap up the week with Happy Hour at Hive! Enjoy a fun and relaxing evening with friends and fellow students. The first 200 students to register and attend will receive a free drink! Plus, we’ll be announcing the GPSAW raffle winner at this event, so don’t miss your chance to win a GW-branded merch gift basket! Come celebrate, socialize, and cheers to a great week!
Daily Prize Draw
Each day during Graduate Student Appreciation Week, we will randomly draw a CCAS graduate student's name to win a swag bag! Make sure to check you email in case you've won!
Awards and Recognition
2025 3MT Competition
Congratulations to the 2025 3MT Competition winners!
- First Place and People's Choice: Natalie Boyle, PhD, Neuroscience
- Second Place: Sarah Kleb, PhD, Microbiology and Immunology
- Third Place: Alex Edwards, PhD, Neuroscience
Congratulations to all CCAS competitors! We are so proud to have had this group representing CCAS at the 3MT competition!
- Awanti Shastri (Biological Sciences)
- Brita Ostermeier (Microbiology & Immunology)
- Hasara Rathnasekara (Economics)
- Jaci Dickerson (Public Administration and Public Policy)
- Maheen Javaid (Economics)
- Michael Guy (Early American History)
- Pamela Chansky (Genomics & Bioinformatics)
2025 Bouchet Honor Society Inductees
Congratulations to our 2025 Bouchet Honor Society Inductees!
- Ashley Bastin (Biological Sciences, CCAS)
- Jasmine Charter-Harris (Exercise Physiology and Applied Nutrition, GWSPH)
- Jonathan M. Huie (Biological Sciences, CCAS)
- Kailyn Price (Neuroscience, GW SMHS)
- Tatiana Ruiz (Public Policy and Administration, CCAS)
Student Shout-Outs
Throughout the week, graduate students will receive shout-outs highlighting their achievements!
