Events

All Day

In honor of Graduate Student Appreciation Week (April 1-5), the Rec Center is offering free rec center access, free fitness classes, free skate rentals during Rec Skate, and free bouldering between 12 and 4 p.m. Buff OneCard required for entry.

Industry Job Search

10 to 11 a.m. Handshake

Learn key information about the industry job search, including search and hiring timeline, how to find opportunities and how to interpret the language of job postings.

April 2

Breakfast Burritos with the Dean

All Day

8 to 9:30 a.m. Rec Center, Ice Rink Overlook

Join Dean Adler and the Graduate School staff for breakfast burritos and coffee for Graduate Student Appreciation Week!

Food & beverage available while supplies last.

Resumes

10 to 11 a.m. Handshake

Learn how to craft your resume to help you succeed in your job or internship search.

April 3

Just in Time Career & Internship Fair

All Day

Free Drip Coffee of Any Size

All Day Laughing Goat at Norlin Library

Mention you're a graduate student to redeem your free drip coffee of any size at the Laughing Goat at Norlin Library.

Cover Letters

10 to 11 a.m. Handshake

Get concrete advice on drafting and tailoring industry cover letters based around job or internship listings that interest you.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. University Memorial Center, Glenn Miller Ballroom

Stressed about finding a job after graduation or an internship for the summer? Then don’t miss our final career fair of the year! Meet employers from every industry during this day of networking. ��񱦵� students and alumni from all majors (including STEM and computing), degree levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend this free event.

April 4

The Life Sciences Industry Showcase

All Day

Half-priced Coffee and Free Pastry

All Day Pekoe at ATLAS

To redeem, mention that you are a graduate student and that it is Graduate Student Appreciation Week.

Free Drink of Choice

7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Etai's at JSCBB (east campus)

Graduate Students can get a free drink of their choice on the GS! Just mention you are a graduate student and you can get a free drink.

Interviewing

10 to 11 a.m. Handshake

You’ve landed an interview, but now what? This session will discuss how to prepare and practice for an industry interview, what kinds of questions to expect and how to follow up after your interview.

3 to 4 p.m. Webinar

This panel will connect Colorado life sciences companies to Colorado university talent from undergraduate to post doc to demonstrate the breadth and depth of the Colorado Life Sciences Ecosystem. Participating companies will showcase their company, technology and talent recruitment initiatives with an overview presentation and engage with attendees through a moderated Q&A session.

April 5

Breakfast Burritos with the Dean

All Day

April 6

Queer & Trans Graduate Student Bowling Night

5 to 7 p.m. The Connection

Unit-specific Events

Applied Mathematics

April 3

Grad Appreciation Lunch
12 p.m. Discovery Learning Center, B170

Grab a free lunch in honor of Graduate Student Appreciation week and/or optionally sit with faculty for a Town Hall Chat. RSVPs are required.

Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

Graduate Student Lunch
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Student Resource Center

Environmental Studies

April 3

Graduate Student Lunch
12 p.m. Student Lounge

April 4

Graduate Student Brunch
9 a.m. Student Lounge

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Check out the unit-specific events at the bottom of this page. Keep an eye on this page for more events as they are finalized.

Note: These are 2023 events. If you're interested in 2024 events, please refer here instead.

Monday, April 3

8:30 - 10 a.m. Large Ice Rink Overlook

Join Dean Adler and the Graduate School staff for breakfast burritos, fruit, and coffee to kick off Graduate Student Appreciation Week.

Industry Job Search Overview & How To Read A Job Posting

12 - 1 p.m. Handshake

Learn key information about the industry job search, including search and hiring timeline, how to find opportunities and how to interpret the language of job postings.

Prepare for the Fair: Resumes & Networking

Free access to the Rec Center for all graduate students with a Buff OneCard, including free fitness classes and free skates during Rec Skate.

Tuesday, April 4

Resumes & LinkedIn

12 - 1 p.m. Handshake

Your industry job search needs an industry resume. This session will lay out the differences between a CV and a resume, offer guidance in representing your skills and experience on an industry resume, and discuss how to set up your LinkedIn profile.

3 - 4 p.m. Handshake

Prepare for the upcoming career fair with resume and networking tips to help you succeed in your job or internship search.

Just in Time Career & Internship Fair

Free access to the Rec Center for all graduate students with a Buff OneCard, including free fitness classes and free skates during Rec Skate.

Wednesday, April 5

11 a.m. - 4 p.m. United Memorial Center (UMC), Glenn Miller Ballroom

Meet employers from every industry in this day of networking. ��񱦵� students and alumni from all majors (including STEM and computing), degree levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend this FREE event.

Cover Letters and References

12 - 1 p.m. Handshake

This session will provide concrete advice on drafting and tailoring industry cover letters, identify the differences between academic and professional references, and offer guidance on how to ask for a professional reference.

Free Coffee at the Laughing Goat

All Day Laughing Goat Coffee House

Enjoy a 12 oz cup of coffee in celebration of Graduate Student Appreciation Week.

Industry Interviews & Salary Negotation

Free access to the Rec Center for all graduate students with a Buff OneCard, including free fitness classes and free skates during Rec Skate.

Thursday, April 6

The Academic Job Search

10 - 11 a.m. Handshake

Join Cat Diebel-Wilson from Career Services for a quick overview of the academic job search, including timeline, an introduction to academic application documents and advice for beginning your faculty job search.

12 - 1 p.m. Handshake

You’ve landed an interview, but now what? This session will discuss how to prepare and practice for an industry interview, what kinds of questions to expect, how to follow up after your interview and how to negotiate salary when you are offered the job.

Coffee & Cookies on East Campus

1 - 2:30 p.m. SEEC, C120 Auditorium

Join the Graduate School for free coffee and cookies on east campus.

Free access to the Rec Center for all graduate students with a Buff OneCard, including free fitness classes and free skates during Rec Skate.

Friday, April 7