Support our Local Businesses!
The following merchants generously provided either gifts or services to our graduate students in celebration of appreciation week. Please visit their businesses and support them!
Moravian Bookstore
Molly’s Irish Grille and Sports Pub
Playa Bowls
Edge Restaurant
Color Me Mine
Putt U Miniature Golf
Goosey Gander
The Chocolate Lab
King Wing
Sayre Mansion
Deja Brew
Bonn
Lehigh University Residential Services
Tulum
Cafe the Lodge
LU Athletics
Dairy Store
Toastique
LUAG (Lehigh University Art Galleries)
Pictures from Appreciation Week
Celebrating Appreciation Week: April 15 - 21, 2024
It's no easy task being a graduate student and we want to share our appreciation for continuing to push through it! Graduate Appreciation week seeks to emphasize the contributions, impact, and value of graduate and professional students at Lehigh University. This year we will be celebrating our graduate students the week of April 15th. Stay tuned for daily events that we are planning for this fun week!
Daily Events
Interview with Confidence
Monday, April 15, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, HST L185
Whether you are getting ready for an informational interview or a job interview, preparation is key to feeling confident. Learn effective strategies , anticipate questions, and other important information and tips. Brown bag lunch for first 30 attendees! Co-sponsored by GLO and CCPD. Click here to register
Tuesdays @ 10 "Appreciation Style"
Tuesday, April 16, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Packer House
Join fellow graduate students at Packer House (217 W. Packer Ave) to enjoy a great FREE breakfast that includes frittata, turkey bacon, yogurt, fruit, oatmeal, bagels, muffins, coffee/tea, cold beverages and a whole lot more! Free "pop up" raffle - be on the lookout!
Mac-and-Cheese Bar
Tuesday, April 16, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Iacocca Seigel Gallery
Join us at Iacocca, Seigel Gallery (right when you walk into Iacocca), for a delicious mac-n-cheese bar. Choose from a variety of toppings including shredded chicken, bacon, and veggies. Free raffle will also be a highlight the night. Another way to show how much we appreciate our graduate students!
Graduate Student Awards Luncheon
Wednesday, April 17, 12 PM- 1:30 PM, Iacocca, Wood Dining Room
Grad students, faculty, and staff who registered for this event, celebrate graduate students at the awards program and lunch. Registration is closed for this event
Sweet Treats
Thursday, April 18, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Packer House
Treat yo' self to a delightful array of desserts and satisfy your cravings. Join us for a celebration of sweetness and self-care!
Sushi & Stress Relief
Friday, April 19, 2PM-4PM, Packer House
Take a little time out of your day to be pampered with a paraffin hand treatment and/or a hand massage. Snack on light refreshments and beverages while relaxing with friends. No need to register. Walk-in and sign-in at the event.
Be a Kid Again!
Friday, April 19, 4PM - 7PM, Packer House
Bring your significant other, your children, and/or grad friends and let your inner child have care-free fun at this event. Enjoy kid-friendly food, snacks, dessert and beverages. Have fun playing games and activities! Face painting by Meghan Tuttle will be enjoyed by all.
Weekend Writing Retreat
Graduate students spend a weekend making progress on writing projects. Registration is closed for the writing retreat in Iacocca Hall, Tower Room.