Grad Center Community Building Programs and Events
The Grad Center hosts a variety of 猫咪视频app throughout the year to foster community building (and fun) amongst the graduate and law student body.
The Grad Center hosts an annual Conference and Event Planning Workshop to teach graduate and law students the ins and outs of academic event planning. A one-hour general session on event planning logistics is followed by breakout sessions for students interested in learning more about STEM or Humanities focused conferences and events.
The Grad Center and the Graduate Student Senate (GSS) host Happy Hour every third friday of the month from 4-6 p.m. EST at a local restaurant or bar. We provide the appetizers and drink specials are available for our students. Build community with graduate and law students from across the University in this relaxed and fun setting.
The Grad Center hosts several graduate student appreciation weeks throughout the year. This year, the National Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week will be celebrated Monday, March 31 鈥� Friday, April 4. Please see the calendar below for events and activities happening throughout the week.
- Mon., Mar. 29 12-1:30pm: Lunch & Lounge in the Taleghani Family Lounge
- Tues., Apr. 1 12-1:30pm: Yoga in the Taleghani Family Lounge
- Weds., Apr. 2 1-5pm: Chair Massages (separate required)
- Thurs., Apr. 3 12-2pm: Pet Therapy in the Taleghani Family Lounge
- Fri., Apr. 4 4-6pm: Happy Hour co-hosted by GSS in the East Lounge, Dougherty Hall
We encourage you to for all the activities in which you plan to participate.
The Grad Center is pleased to offer a 24/7 Taleghani Family Lounge in Vasey Hall G13. The Taleghani Family Lounge features:
- Wildcard access for graduate students only
- Free snacks
- Coffee/Tea station
- Warm cookies
- Space to connect with other graduate students
featuring the Taleghani Family Lounge
The Grad Center partners with Campus Ministry each semester to host retreats for graduate and law students. All graduate student retreats are open to students of any or no faith background. Learn more about Campus Ministry and see all retreat offerings on the Campus Ministry website.
- Busy Wildcat Retreat: The Busy Wildcat Retreat is meant for students, faculty, or staff who are longing for space in their lives to slow down, reflect, and connect with God, but who might have a hard time fitting a weekend-long retreat into their schedule.聽September 29- October 10, 2025.
- Graduate Student Retreat:"We Search Together"聽Meet your 猫咪视频app peers, reflect on who you are聽and how you are growing, and develop supportive relationships at this retreat for graduate students. You will hear from current students, share in small groups, and learn how 猫咪视频app鈥檚 Augustinian tradition can invite and encourage us all as We Search Together.聽October 11, 2025.
- Busy Wildcat Retreat (March 2026):聽The Busy Wildcat Retreat is meant for students, faculty, or staff who are longing for space in their lives to slow down, reflect, and connect with God, but who might have a hard time fitting a weekend-long retreat into their schedule.聽(Monday-Friday, March TBD).
2025 Inclusive Hiring Meetup
Join us for our annual Inclusive Hiring Meetup on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 pm in Dougherty Hall, East Lounge! Employers in attendance will speak with you about the ways they support inclusion and access at their organizations and about their relevant opportunities. Students are invited to this event to learn about employers' 猫咪视频app and initiatives.
This event is intended to be casual and conversational. Come as you are in campus attire! This event is open to all students, including all majors and class years.