Grad student appreciation week

Mon, Apr 06, 2026   1:00 PM ‐ Fri, Apr 10, 2026   12:00 PM

Celebrate the impact, dedication, and achievements of our graduate students during graduate student appreciation week! Join us for a lineup of events celebrating our ComArtSci graduate students—stop by, connect with peers and faculty, and enjoy a few well-deserved moments of recognition throughout the week.


Monday, April 6 - ComArtSci Grad Grab ‘N Go Market

When: 1-3 pm

Where: CAS 191

Swing by during Grad Student Appreciation Week and treat yourself. Grab a bag, fill it with snacks, supplies, and ComArtSci swag, and know how much you’re appreciated for everything you bring to our community.


Wednesday, April 8 - Pause and Connect with Dean Heidi

When: 12-1 pm 

Where: CAS 182

Take a break and join Dean Heidi and fellow ComArtSci graduate students for a relaxed lunch to connect, recharge, and celebrate Graduate Student Appreciation Week.

RSVP here


ComArtSci Secret Sparty

Secret Sparty is a fun, college wide appreciation activity during Graduate Student Appreciation Week where you can opt in to receive small, anonymous surprises from faculty and staff as a thank you for all that you do.

Opt-in here


Friday, April 10 - I&M Speaker Series: Gabriel Cruz

Caught in 4K: Narrative, Ideology, and Mass Media

When: 11 am-12 pm 

Where: CAS 145

A talk by Gabriel A. Cruz, PhD, Assistant Professor of Media Studies at North Carolina Central University, whose work explores race, identity, and representation in popular culture, with a focus on superhero narratives and Latinx identity in mass media.