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Graduate Events

Throughout the school year, the Graduate School hosts a variety of events, academic and recreational, to provide students with opportunities to network, present their research, and grow as a Grad Bengal. 

Current Events

Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week

Date: April 6 - 10

Join us in celebrating Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week, April 6–10! This week is all about recognizing the hard work, dedication, and impact of our graduate and professional students.

Stop by our Popcorn Pop-Ups to grab a free bag of popcorn and some Graduate School swag; just a small way for us to say thank you for everything you do.

We’ll also be highlighting and celebrating our students all week long on social media, so be sure to follow along, share your experiences, and help us spread the appreciation. After all, you make Graduate School POP!

Popcorn Pop-Ups
  • Idaho Falls Campus
    April 7, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Center for Higher Education Foyer

  • Meridian Campus
    April 7, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Sam and Aline Skaggs Health Science Center, Main Hallway on the First Floor

  • Pocatello Campus
    April 8, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    PSUB, Near the Information Desk


Late Nights with the Graduate School

Join us for a laid-back night of networking, with pizza and games provided! Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members welcome.

Date: April 10 from 7-9 p.m.
Location: The Game Center, first floor of the Pond Student Union Building

Three Minute Thesis (3MT)

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic competition held every fall. The competition challenges students to describe their research within three minutes to a general audience. 

Research Symposium

Held every spring, the Research Symposium is an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students of all disciplines and degree levels to present their in-progress or completed research in an oral or poster format for a chance to win up to $1,000!

 

Late Nights with the GS

A monthly event at rotating locations that allows students, alumni, faculty, and community members to network and learn from each other. 

New Student Orientation (GNSO) 

Graduate New Student Orientation is our welcome event to our newest Grad Bengals. You will have the opportunity to meet fellow grad students, participate in workshops, and learn about how to best succeed in graduate school. 

 

Summer Nights with the GS

Our monthly Late Nights event ... but in the summer! We often collaborate with other summer activities, like Concert on the Quad.