Grad Student Appreciation Week

April 7 - 13th

Please join the School of Graduate, Continuing, and Online Education as we celebrate all that is inspiring and extraordinary about Winthrop Graduate Students!

This week will feature events designed to boost your career, help you connect with your community, or provide an energy boost for the final semester push. Plus there will be contests, prizes, and local vendor discounts that you don't want to miss!

 

    Virtual Career Workshops

    Monday, April 7th, 12 p.m. EST

    Handshake Overview & LinkedIn Tips

     

    Tuesday, April 8th, 12 p.m. EST

    Resumes, Cover Letters, & Job Search Strategies

     

    The slidedecks have been sent to all those who registered. If you did not register but would still like the information, please email Gabby jacobseng@winthrop.edu

    Movie Night

    Monday, April 7th, 6 p.m.

    Dina's Place, DiGiorgio Campus Center

    Movie Night

    This event is free for Winthrop Graduate Students and their guests.

     

    Philanthropic Social

    Tuesday, April 8th

    Philanthropic Social & Hope Reed Poster Session, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

    Tuttle Dining Room, McBryde Hall

    cultural event

    Join us in Tuttle for a social focused on philanthropy and community service. The recipients of the 2024-2025 Hope Reed Scholarships will be on hand to discuss the focus of their research and service-focused work more in depth.

    Bring canned goods, pet supplies or other donation items to support local charities.

     

    All posters will also be in the lobby of DiGS during common time, 11am-noon. 

     

    Find links here for more details about Elizabeth Hope Reed and the scholarship.

    Professional Headshots, Career Closet, and Dressing for Success Workshop

    Wednesday, April 9th, 5 - 6 p.m.

    DiGiorgio Campus Center

    Start elevating your career journey today!

     

    A professional photographer will be on-site to take complementary digital headshots to level up your professional profile. This is normally a $200 cost, so make sure you reserve a timeslot for your free headshot now!

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    We will also have staff from the Center for Career Development and Internships with a pop-up Career Closet! Borrow something to wear for your photo, or find pieces to wear on your next interview.

    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.

    Registration is not required, however it would be appreciated so that we can properly prepare for the number of attendees.

     

    Graduate Showcase Competition

    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!

    *NOTE: the online session previously scheduled for Wednesday, April 9th, has been cancelled.

    3-Minute Graduate CompetitionCultural Event Credit
    Thursday, April 10th, 6 p.m.

     

    This contest challenges graduate students to summarize their research within three minutes to a general audience. The University of Queensland developed the contest in 2008 to help graduate students improve their oral communication skills.

    Find submission information and presentation details on the Graduate Showcase webpage.


    Graduate Showcase Poster Session

    Thursday, April 10th, 5 - 6 p.m.

     

    This contest challenges graduate students to summarize their group research within the confines of a 30”x40” poster for presentation to a general audience.

    Find submission information and presentation details on the Graduate Showcase webpage

    Social Media Challenge

    Instagram and Facebook

    Have fun, be creative and connect with your Winthrop community. Follow @winthropgradstudies and follow the daily prompts...each post or engagement can get you entered for prizes!

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    Daily Challenge Posts:

     

    1. Day 1- Program Shout Out

    2. Day 2- Selfie with your Study Buddy

    3. Day 3- WYA?

    4. Day 4- Show off your Graduate Studies Essentials

    5. Day 5- Favorite Study Spot

     

     

    Rules:

    • Each day of participation enters you for a chance at a Graduate Studies hoodie.

    • Participate in all five days and get entered for a chance at a semester's worth of textbooks!
    • You must tag @winthropgradstudies in each post.

    • You must use #WinthropGSAW2025 and #winthropgradstudies in each post.

    • Please also mention which challenge day you are posting for so that we can track accurately.

    • Get bonus entries for the top prize liking or commenting on the challenge posts by @winthropgradstudies during that week.

    • One daily prize per student. All those who participate in all five days will be entered to win the top prize, regardless if they have already received one of the single daily raffles.
    • Winners will be announced the next morning...overall top prize winner announced Monday, April 14th. 

    Local Vendor Discounts

    Get your 2025 Graduate Student Appreciation Week pin and enjoy discounts all week long from local Rock Hill vendors!

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    Pins are available NOW in the Office of Graduate Studies or in each of the main college offices. We will also have pins available at all of the weekly events. Or contact Gabby Jacobsen (jacobseng@winthrop.edu) if you want to arrange pickup in another manner.

     

    PARTICIPATING VENDORS: continue to check back as we add more!

    American Cornhole League

      The American Cornhole League headquarters is located right here in Rock Hill!   buy one hour court rental, get one hour court rental free

    Corks, Cooks & Books

      The area’s first and only wine bar/restaurant/bookstore. Come on in and grab a bite, a drink, and a good read!   10% off of a food order

    Dank Burrito Rock Hill

      Classic but never basic, irreverent, never casual, Dank Burrito is the irresistible favorite you never saw coming.   with purchase of an entrée, choice of one free: queso, brownie, cookie or Krispy treat 

    Fresh Press Rock Hill 

      Handcrafted Sandwiches, Chopped Salads & More @ Hoppin' Rock Hill   10% off the tab

    Hoppin' Rock Hill

      Known for its incredible rooftop vibes, delicious selection of drinks, and amazing live music - full of good vibes and 100% self-pour beer, wine, and cocktails   10% off the tab

    The Journeyman Tavern

      offers an authentic Irish experience, classic dishes, and live music along with beer from next door neighbor, Legal Remedy.   15% off the tab

    Knowledge Perk (Rock Hill)

      Small-batch roastery with a mission to transform the way you experience coffee and the global community that brings it to you.   15% off any beverage

    Long Bottom Meats

      A boutique, family owned and operated butcher shop whose goal is to provide you with the highest quality proteins and specialty food products. Unlike other butcher shops, we can source and special order almost any type of cut, rare game, seafood and more at no additional cost.   10% off

    The Mercantile

      A modern general store and coffee shop on White Street, offering .an immersive & unique shopping experience inside the historic Coca-Cola Factory. Shop, eat and drink local at The Mercantile.   10% off

    Middle James Brewing (Rock Hill)

      Dedicated to brewing high quality beers for everyone to enjoy. Our culture will always be Great Beer | Better People. Cheers to beer, food and sports!   15% off

    Milk Cha Cha

      Boba Tea | Fruit Tea | Craft Soda   10% off

    Rock Hill Coffee

      Coffee. Culture. Community.   free cup of drip/batch coffee

    The Roasting Company - RoCo Rotisserie & Bar (Rock Hill)

            High quality, fresh ingredients, great flavor, reasonable prices, excellent service, and a cool atmosphere all contribute to the cult-like following.         10% off

    Sleeping Giant Distillery

      a beacon of craftmanship and innovation, proudly marking York County's first legal distillery since the days of prohibition, our establishment epitomizes the essence of a true micro-distillery.   $5 off a bottle

    Discounts were for the student wearing the pin. Alcohol purchases are only for students 21 and over.

     

    Local Vendors who always offer discounts to Winthrop students with a Winthrop ID:

    Adventure Air Sports

    $17 for 90 minutes on Fridays

    Bajo Cero San Marcos

    15% off on Wednesdays

    Bareknuckle Barbershop

    $3 off

    Burgers & Barley

    10% off

    Chilango Tacos y Mas

    Meal deal and 10% off

    Everbowl

    10% off

    Freeman's Drycleaners

    Community discounts offered M-W

    Ninety's Dessert Bar

    10% off

    Old Town Kitchen & Cocktails

    10% off

    Rock Taco

    10% off

    Sub Station II

    10% off

     

 

GSAW calendar

 


 

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.

We want to hear from you!

 


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.