Graduate Student Appreciation Week

Start Graduate Student Appreciation Week with some positivity! Post on our virtual positivity wall about an impactful instructor, an inspiring course, something you're proud of from the past year, or a goal for your future.

Participants will be automatically entered to win a giveaway prize! The winner will be drawn at the end of the week on Friday, April 10.

The link to the positivity wall will be emailed to all graduate students on Monday, April 6 at their McDaniel College email addresses.

REGISTER HERE - Registration MUST be completed with a McDaniel College email address.

Celebrate Graduate Student Appreciation Week with Dean of Graduate & Professional Studies (GPS) Vickie Mazer, Assistant Dean of Operations Steve Johnson, and Assistant Dean of Education for GPS Tracey Lucas! Dish about your experiences throughout your time as a graduate student at McDaniel — from the admissions process to support services and more. We want to hear from you!

Just starting your graduate education at McDaniel? You're welcome to join as well! Tell us about your experience with admissions, your thoughts on the website, and any other preliminary areas you've experienced.

Attendees will be automatically entered to win a giveaway prize! The winner will be selected at the end of the session and must be present to receive the prize.

REGISTER HERE - Registration MUST be completed with a McDaniel College email address.

Do you ever feel stuck to a screen? Are you overwhelmed with constant digital noise? From scrolling social media and binging shows on your phone to answering emails and participating in online coursework, screens are a constant presence in our lives and can sometimes be a drain on our mental health.

Join Dr. Crystal Barchacky, assistant professor in our Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program, for Wired & Tired and discover how you can combat the digital drain.

This interactive virtual wellness session explores how digital overload and stress impact focus, energy, and academic performance. Students will learn how constant screen use affects the attention span and the nervous system, and practice simple reset strategies to improve regulation and concentration. The session includes a guided focus block and practical tools students can use immediately to reduce mental fatigue and strengthen academic performance.

Attendees will automatically be entered to win a giveaway prize! The winner will be selected at the end of the session and must be present to receive the prize.

REGISTER HERE - Registration MUST be completed with a McDaniel College email address.

Get those reflexes ready as you join your fellow graduate students for a trivia night hosted by Graduate & Professional Studies. The victor at the end of the night not only wins the game but also wins a FREE graduate course!

Trivia topics will include: pop culture, McDaniel College, the state of Maryland, Graduate & Professional Studies policies, and more.

The winner of the free course will be announced at the end of the session and must be present to receive the prize.