The UAB Graduate School, Black Graduate Student Association, Graduate Biomedical Student Outreach and Graduate Student Government have combined forces to offer a week of fun and exciting activities for this year's Graduate Student Appreciation Week, which is April 3-7.

Breakfast with the Deans

Monday, April 3 | 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. | Outside Lister Hill Library
Monday, April 3 | 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. | Outside Shelby Biomedical Research Building

Join us for our Grad Student Appreciation Week kickoff!! Swing by Lister Hill Library or Shelby Building, grab some breakfast, and take a few minutes to chat with the Graduate School leadership. You might event win a prize or two!!

Crafts & Games

Tuesday, April 4 | 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Hill Student Center 316 & 318

Ready to have some fun? Join your fellow graduate students for a game of Scrabble or Taboo. Or, if games aren't to your liking, take a few minutes to color, make a bracelet, or create origami art. There will be a variety of crafts and games available. We will also have some snacks available for those who come and play (until we run out).

Pizza & Paws

Wednesday, April 5 | 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. | Lister Hill Library

Who doesn't love some puppy hugs and kisses? Volunteer teams from Hand in Paw will be available for you to love on their therapy dogs. Once you've had your fill with the animals, grab a slice of pizza and relax before heading back to class, the lab, or work.

Chair Massage

Wednesday, April 5 | 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Lister Hill Library

Enjoy a 10-minute chair massage in between classes or research (you must register for a massage session). Please arrive five minutes prior to your scheduled time. If you are late, your massage time will be reduced to the minutes remaining on your reservation. You must bring your OneCard to sign in upon arrival.

Chair Massage

Thursday, April 6 | 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Lister Hill Library

You must register for a massage session. Please arrive five minutes prior to your scheduled time. If you are late, your massage time will be reduced to the minutes remaining on your reservation. You must bring your OneCard to sign in upon arrival.

Yoga on the Green

Thursday, April 6 | 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Campus Green

Relax your mind and body at this private yoga session on the Campus Green. If it rains or the ground is too muddy, the session will be in Studio 2, Campus Recreation Center.

Jazz on the Green

Friday, April 7 | 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. | Campus Green

Gather your family and friends and come down to the Campus Green for an evening of jazz music provided by the UAB Jazz Quartet. Several food trucks will be available for food purchase.