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Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2026
April 6 - 10 

During this week, we celebrate the positive impact our graduate students have on our GSBS community. To show our appreciation, the Graduate School invites you to check out a full list of activities designed to celebrate you - grab some swag, expand your network, take a new professional photo, and share in the fun as we celebrate YOU!

  • Monday, April 6

    Breakfast Tacos
    9:00 am - 10:30 am

    Start GSAW week the right way with a delicious breakfast taco and great company! Join us in the Commons to connect with fellow GSBS students, fuel up for the week ahead, and celebrate the kickoff of Graduate Student Appreciation Week together.

    Come hungry, and let’s make it a great start to GSAW!

    Breakfast tacos will be available for the first 50 students!

    Breakfast Host: GSBS GSAW Planning Committee

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    Scientific Pictionary
    12:00 - 1:00 pm

    Ready to laugh, draw, and show off your science smarts? Join us for Scientific Pictionary, where teams will take turns picking a random scientific word and sketching it out while their teammates try to guess what it is. No pressure and no art degree required. Stick figures are welcome!

    It’s all about having fun, working together, and maybe learning a new term or two along the way. The team with the most points at the end wins bragging rights!

    Hosted by: Association of Science Communications

  • Tuesday, April 7

    Professional Portrait Session
    BSRB All Purpose Room, S3.8456
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm 

    Maybe you don’t have a professional headshot, or perhaps it has been a while since you last took one? Now is your opportunity to get a professional photo to use for the GSBS website and for all your other professional needs. This is highly recommended for students who currently do not have a professional headshot AND for students planning to graduate in the next 1-2 years in need of an updated professional picture.

    You must sign up for a portrait session, in advance. Sessions will be held at GSBS, 6767 Bertner Avenue, Room S3.8456 BSRB. Please check UTHealth Houston Shuttle Schedule or MD Anderson Shuttle Services for an easy trip to BSRB.

    Photos will be sent to you via email by the end of April.

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    Swag for Students
    10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    We love our graduate students! Stop by the GSBS Commons (S3.8348 BSRB, near GSBS Reception Desk) to pick up some swag from GSBS staff members. Each swag bag includes a free air hug! Check UTHealth Houston Shuttle Schedule or MD Anderson Shuttle Services for an easy trip to GSBS Commons - or take advantage of the free 15-minute parking in Garage 15.

  • Wednesday, April 8

    GSA Student Town Hall

    Join us for the upcoming GSA Student Town Hall, a space created for open dialogue, shared ideas, and strengthening our graduate community.

    This is your opportunity to share feedback, raise questions, and connect with peers and leadership in a welcoming, collaborative environment. 

    Lunch will be provided for the first 75 attendees.

    Back by popular demand, Hu's Cooking with be served!

  • Thursday, April 9

    Swag for Students
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    We love our graduate students! Stop by the GSBS Commons (S3.8348 BSRB, near GSBS Reception Desk) to pick up some swag from GSBS staff members. Each swag bag includes a free air hug! Check UTHealth Houston Shuttle Schedule or MD Anderson Shuttle Services for an easy trip to GSBS Commons - or take advantage of the free 15-minute parking in Garage 15.

    Come enjoy donuts from River Oaks Donuts! 

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    AMBR Alumni Career Panel and Lunch
    12:00 – 1:00 PM

    Join us in celebrating the 10-year anniversary of AMBR at a formal Alumni Career Panel and Lunch. This special event brings together GSBS students and alumni to showcase the professional achievements of AMBR members past and present and to foster meaningful networking and career conversations.

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    Funding Opportunities for International Students
    hosted by the GSBS International Student Association

    Virtual

    3:00 - 4:00 pm

    There are few funding opportunities for international students in the US. However, some scholarships, such as the F99, CPRIT, and GSBS internal awards, including the Kopchick and President’s Research Scholarship, are still available for international students to apply. Therefore, ISA is hosting a panel of students who have won these awards to share their success stories in attaining such highly competitive scholarships so that fellow international GSBS students can be successful in their future applications.

    Details Coming Soon!

  • Friday, April 10

    Coming Soon!