Recognition and events

The GSA hosts events throughout the year providing academic support, professional development, recognition, networking opportunities, socialization and dialogue around diversity – all in a safe, inclusive environment.

Professional development opportunities and events

Dissertation Bootcamp

Providing several hours a day of uninterrupted writing time in a supportive working environment for students currently working on or completing their thesis or dissertation.

Graduate Poster Symposium

Graduate students are invited to submit posters having the chance to win up to $500.

Graduate Poster Symposium

Professional development and career workshop

Strengthen and develop your professional skills by tuning into the Graduate School's series of seminars and workshops.

Workshop schedule

Graduate student awards and recognition

Spring Awards

Every year the Graduate Student Association gives approximately $60,000 in awards and scholarships to graduate students at the University in a highly competitive process.

Spring awards

Grad Howler

We love to share the exciting accomplishments of our University's graduate students. Share your award or honor with us - or that of a peer, and let us howl about it!

Three Minute Thesis

The Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) is an exciting, fast-paced event showcasing the research of graduate students across campus – with cash prizes for winners in each category.

Three Minute Thesis

Unity in diversity

Engage with diversity to understand and appreciate our differences. Enjoy a sampling of food from around the world, talks from selected speakers on their diversity experiences and a panel discussion. Speakers are selected through a speaker competition, typically held in late February/early March.

Learn about participating