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McDaniel College Graduate and Professional Studies Student Appreciation Week

Graduate Student Appreciation Week

April 7-11, 2025

This annual recognition of graduate students was started in 1993 by the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students to support, appreciate, and emphasize the contributions, impact, and value of graduate and professional students on campus, in their workplace, and in communities throughout the United States.  

In recognition of this week, McDaniel College Graduate & Professional Studies will be celebrating with several activities and giveaways throughout the week on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Prizes include McDaniel swag, a $200 McDaniel College Campus Store gift card, and a FREE graduate course!

On Monday, April 7th, we will host an online presentation entitled, "The Transformative Potential of Generative AI" by Dr. Tina Manglicmot. All students who attend the presentation will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a FREE graduate course! Registration with McDaniel credentials is required (see link below).

On Wednesday, April 9th, we will host a virtual student focus group for students to share their experiences. All students who participate in the focus group will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $200 McDaniel College Campus Store gift card, able to be used online, for textbook purchases, or at any Barnes & Noble store! Registration with McDaniel credentials is required (see link below).

Additionally, virtual backgrounds and graphics for use with Zoom, phones, and social media are available for students, faculty and staff to upload for use during the week to show your Graduate & Professional Studies Pride! See below for information about the week’s activities.

Thank you to all of our graduate students for choosing McDaniel College for your graduate & professional studies!

A female student in a white dress, glasses, and commencement regalia tosses her graduation cap in the air.

Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2025 Events

Apr 7

The Transformative Potential of Generative AI by Dr. Tina Manglicmot - Enter to Win a FREE Graduate Course!

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST

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

In this virtual session, participants will explore the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, its strengths, limitations, and transformative capabilities, focusing on generative AI.  You will gain insights into how AI works, strategies for prompt engineering to optimize AI outputs, and critical methods to verify and trust AI-generated content. This interactive session equips educators and leaders with practical knowledge to confidently integrate AI tools into their work, fostering innovation and digital literacy in their communities.

Graduate students who attend the presentation will have their names entered into the drawing for a FREE graduate course. The winner will be announced at the end of the presentation.

Apr 9

Graduate Student Focus Group - Enter to Win a $200 McDaniel College Campus Store Gift Card!

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST

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

Join the Dean of Graduate & Professional Studies, Vickie Mazer, and the Assistant Dean of Graduate Operations and New Programs, Steve Johnson, for a virtual focus group where graduate students can share about their experiences at McDaniel. 

Participants who register and attend the student focus group will have their names entered into the drawing for a $200 McDaniel College Campus Store gift card. Gift card can be used online, for textbook purchases, or at any Barnes & Noble store. The winner will be announced at the end of the focus group session.

Virtual backgrounds

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GPS Student McDaniel Entrance Sign

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GPS Student The Arch

Social Media Graphics