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Graduate Student Appreciation Week

Let's Celebrate from April 13-18, 2026!

Graduate Student Appreciation Week is a week where the Bentley University community celebrates the contributions, impact and value our Bentley Graduate students provide. We hope you are able to join us for some or all of the events below.

Schedule of Events

Check out the different events planned for Graduate Student Appreciation Week.

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Let Your Creativity Take Flight

Take a moment to relax, reflect, and create by adding your touch to our collaborative Grad Falcon canvas.

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Check out our Bentley Graduate Student Appreciation Week Zoom Backgrounds

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Let Your Creativity Take Flight

Let Your Creativity Take Flight

Take a creative, no‑pressure break during Graduate Student Appreciation Week in the Dandes Room! Drop in anytime to add your touch to our collaborative Falcon canvas, launched by An Ho (HFID ’26), and spend a few minutes relaxing, reflecting, and creating. No registration—just come by and doodle.

Located in the Dandes Room Graduate Student Lounge in Smith 321.

Schedule of Events

Monday, April 13, 2026

Graduate Student Appreciation Week Kick Off

Monday, April 13 @ 5PM (EDT)
Dandes Room, Smith 321

Join us as we celebrate and kick off Graduate Student Appreciation Week with desserts!


Register on CampusGroups or Stop By!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Take A Snack Break with GCD

Tuesday, April 14 @ 4:00-5:00PM (EDT)
Dandes Room, Smith 321

Enjoy a popcorn topping station and donuts for Graduate Student Appreciation Week at the table outside of the Dandes Room.

No Need to RSVP - Just Stop On By! 

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Weekly Meditation

Wednesday, April 15 @ 2:15-2:45PM (EDT)
Sacred Space A, Student Center 3rd floor

Come join a small group of campus meditators on Wednesdays during activity period. Beginners are welcomed. Tea and snacks are served after.

Register Here or Just Show Up!

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Graduate Supper Club Series: GSAW Edition

Thursday, April 16 @ 6PM (EDT)
Faculty Staff Dining Room, LaCava 372

Join us for dinner, along with your fellow graduate students and alumni, for our monthly Graduate Supper Club Series. For Graduate Student Appreciation Week, this dinner will include delicious food and great conversation with fellow graduate students and alumni! Buffet dinner and drink tickets provided.

Register on CampusGroups

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Graduate Spring Fling: A Friends & Family Event

Saturday, April 18 @ 12-4PM (EDT)
LaCava Tent

The spring term is almost over, join us for an exciting day with food, drinks, fun, and more!

 Feel free to bring friends and family and enjoy a fun afternoon filled with activities for both adults and children!

 There will be Barbeque food, ice cream truck, bounce house, air brush tattoo artist, music, and more!

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: gradvising@bentley.edu
Location: Jennison 336
Phone: 781.891.2642
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (ET)