This event has been the pinnacle of our Graduate Student Appreciation Week for a number of years and it just keeps getting better. Sign-up now to compete for cash prizes, or join us for any of the events to vote and cheer on the participants. All are welcome!
These contests challenge graduate students to summarize their research within three
minutes to a general audience, and cash prizes are available for first, second, and
audience favorite!
This contest challenges graduate students to summarize their group research within the confines of a 30”x40” poster for presentation to a general audience, and cash prizes are available for each member of the audience favorite!
We are excited to once again partner with the CDI (Center for Career Development and Internships) to offer virtual career information presentations, in addition to their pop-up Career Closet!
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Negotiating job offers and salaries with Becky Ross, Director of the CDI
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Networking and LinkedIn with Michael Szeman, Associate Director for Employer Engagement and Internships in the CDI |
Stop by and "shop" for your next interview outfit, courtesy of the CDI's (Center for Career Development and Internships) Career Closet!
The CDI helps students dress for success by providing access to professional attire for interviews, career fairs, networking events, and internships. Students can choose from our professional wardrobe items including suits, blazers, collared shirts, blouses, slacks, dresses, shoes, and ties.
Make sure you also sign-up for a headshot and show off your new fit!
A professional photographer will be on-site to take complementary digital headshots to level up your professional profile (or just send a new pic to grandma). This would normally cost $200+, so make sure you take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
Join us for refreshments and swag while you check out the new Graduate Student Reading Room! We hope it can help offer a quiet and cozy place to rest, read, or meet with your study group.
And if you donate a reading or textbook to the space we'll give you even more awesome swag for being an awesome person!
OPEN HOURS
Wednesday, April 8th, 10am - 1pm
Thursday, April 9th, 11am - noon
Friday, April 10th, 5 - 7pm
The 2025-2026 recipients of the Elizabeth Hope Reed Scholarships, which are focused around community service, be discussing the focus of their research and service-focused work more in depth. Refreshments will be available!
Find links here for more details about Elizabeth Hope Reed and the scholarship.
Organized by our own Charlie Thomas, Secretary for the Student Government Association,
we're excited to add this social event to this week's lineup! Bring yourself or come
with some friends, grab a drink, and test your knowledge across pop culture, history,
music, movies, and so much more!
From legendary director John Hughes, see the iconic 1980's movie that spawned the memes:
Bring your friends and/or family and then head out for dinner with a discount at our lovely local vendors!
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Free for Winthrop Graduate Students and their guests!
Each day of this week, Graduate Studies will post a daily challenge based on the prompts below. Each like, comment, or share gets you one entry into the prizes for that day.
BUT WAIT THERE's MORE >>> if you post your own response to the prompt, you'll get 5 entries for that day!
Each day we'll be giving away Graduate Studies hoodies, swag, merch and gift cards from our amazingly supportive Rock Hill vendors...have fun, be creative and get cool stuff!
Please also use #WinthropGSAW2026 and #winthropgradstudies and mention which challenge day you are posting for.
*just show your Winthrop student ID and enjoy!
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10% off Enter our Social Media challenge for a chance at winning a $50 gift card! |
10% off Enter our Social Media challenge for a chance at winning Hoppin' merch! |
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10% off Enter our Social Media challenge for a chance at winning Milk Cha-Cha merch! |
10% off Enter our Social Media challenge for a chance at winning a gift card! |
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15% off *not including alcohol or gift cards Enter our Social Media challenge for a chance at winning a $25 gift card! |
10% off Enter our Social Media challenge for a chance at winning a Richie's gift basket! |
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10% off Enter our Social Media challenge for a chance at winning a $50 gift card! |
15% off Enter our Social Media challenge for a chance at winning Sleeping Giant merch! |
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20% off Enter our Social Media challenge for a chance at winning Two Scoops merch and a gift card! |
15% off *when you mention Grad Student Appreciation Week |
Local Vendors who always offer discounts to Winthrop students with a Winthrop ID:
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$17 for 90 minutes on Fridays |
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15% off on Wednesdays |
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Meal deal and 10% off |
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Community discounts offered M-W |
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Questions about Graduate Student Appreciation Week? Have an event idea that you’d like to see? Or a way we can improve this week?
Contact us at gradstudies@winthrop.edu or 803/323-2204.
The National Association of Graduate-Professional Students started the Graduate Student Appreciation Week in 1993 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.
