Graduate Student Resource Center

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Join the Fun at GradSuccess Summer Events

By Yelda Serin | June 30, 2021

Whether you are a new graduate student looking forward to building a supportive community or a current graduate student wanting a break from summer research, we’ve got you covered! Just because we’re continuing our events on virtual platforms this summer doesn’t mean we can’t get connected. We have weekly Coffee Socials, two community Game Nights, and an Art (School) Night planned this summer. Read on to find out more and register for these free events open to all UCR graduate students!

Virtual Coffee Socials

We host a weekly Coffee Social on Wednesdays, 3-4 pm from July 14th to September 1st. Bring your beverage of choice, meet the GradSuccess team, staff members from various campus resources, and fellow graduate students from various programs. 

 

[Image Description: A coffee cup and a coffee mug laughing and fist-bumping.]

Pictured: We call it a “Coffee” Social, but we don’t discriminate. Any non-alcoholic beverage is welcome!

Every week, a campus resource unit joins us to give a brief introduction to their services for graduate students. it’s a great way for new (or new-to-campus) students to learn about what’s coming up this year Here is this summer’s schedule:

Plus, we’ll raffle off two $25 Amazon gift cards every week! You do not need to register for the Coffee Social; just visit this page and click on the Zoom link to join.

Virtual Game Nights

Do you like games? Do you like to laugh? Do you like to connect with fellow graduate students? Then join us at Virtual Game Nights this summer! We’ll play games like trivia, Drawful 2, Kibbage, Scattergories, CodeNames, and much more. Visit this page to register in advance and receive the Zoom links.

Game Night #1: Tuesday, July 20, 2021  |  6-8 pm

Game Night #2: Thursday, August 19, 2021  |  6-8 pm

 

[Image Description: Bart and Lisa Simpson playing Monopoly.]

Pictured: We don’t have Monopoly (or Bart Simpson), but we have lots of other fun games!

Virtual Art Night

Are you an artist or a beginner with no experience? No worries, this art session is for all of you! Join artist Cara Rae Joven for an instructor-led drawing class! There is no need for any prior experience or any art materials to attend this session (and have fun)—just bring some paper, pencils, and whatever other coloring devices you have laying around (e.g., color pencils, pens, crayons). Grad student parent? Kids are welcome! Visit this page to register in advance and receive the Zoom link.

Art Night: Tuesday, August 3, 2021  |  6-8 pm

 

[Image Description: Bob Ross mixing colors on his palette, using a thick brush. He’s painting a sky view with lots of clouds.]

Pictured: As Bob Ross said, “I believe, I believe every day is a good day when you paint.” No need for art supplies; just grab a piece of paper and a pencil to join us and paint your (he)art out! 

To make sure you don't miss these and other events, check out the GradSuccess events calendar, visit the GradSuccess Community Page, follow us on social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter), and read the R'Grad Weekly newsletter sent out every Monday morning during the academic year and on the first of each month during the summer. We’re looking forward to meeting you and getting connected!

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