Office of Graduate Student Life
The Office of Graduate Student Life seeks to foster a sense of community among graduate students by organizing and planning intellectual, cultural, and social events, recreational outings, Jesuit service learning and other activities. Each semester the Office of Graduate Student Life publishes a calendar (PDF below) with a variety of events and programs for graduate students.
Welcome back Graduate Students! Spring semester is underway and we have some amazing events planned for you this semester! See the Spring 2013 calendar of events.
Graduate Student Service Awards
It's that time of the year! Spring is almost here and with it, the annual Graduate Student Service Award dinner. We are now accepting nominations for the Graduate Student Service Awards.
The Graduate Student Service Award is given annually to one member of each of the Graduate Schools who have demonstrated exceptional service, dedication, and commitment to a volunteer or service program in their local community.
Nominations may be submitted online. Currently enrolled graduate students and graduate faculty are asked to nominate students who have demonstrated exceptional service, dedication and commitment as a volunteer in a service program in their local community. Self nominations are also accepted. Complete the Nomination Form online.
Mark Your Calendars
Look for these upcoming events and more:
Open VISIONS Forum: Fran Lebowitz: "Metropolitan Life: An Evening with Fran Lebowitz"
Monday, January 28, 8 p.m.
Regina A. Quick Center for the ArtsGraduate Student Assembly Meetings (Open to all)
Thursday, February 7, 4 p.m.
The LeveeSpringtime Wine Tasting
Sunday, April 14, 1 p.m.
Alumni HouseGraduate Student Life Spring Recognition Dinner
Friday April 26 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Dolan School of Business Dining Room
More details to come so keep an eye open for the posters around campus as well as the Spring Calendar being posted online.
Free Friday Movies are Back!
Every Friday night, Residence Life hosts a free movie night in Gonzaga Auditorium. The movies are open to all students, including grad students and their families! Movies start at 10 p.m. This semester's movie lineup is:
Date |
Movie |
Friday, January 25, 2013 |
Flight |
Friday, February 01, 2013 |
Argo |
Friday, February 08, 2013 |
Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2 |
Friday, February 15, 2013 |
Zombieland |
Friday, February 22, 2013 |
Wreck-It Ralph |
Friday, March 01, 2013 |
Skyfall |
Friday, March 08, 2013 |
Spring Break - No Movie |
Friday, March 15, 2013 |
Spring Break - No Movie |
Friday, March 22, 2013 |
Les Miserables |
Friday, March 29, 2013 |
Easter - No Movie |
Friday, April 05, 2013 |
The Hobbit |
Friday, April 12, 2013 |
This is 40 |
Friday, April 19, 2013 |
Django Unchained |
Friday, April 26, 2013 |
Movie 43 |
Friday, May 03, 2013 |
Warm Bodies |
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in doing some volunteer work but have limited availability in your schedule? These opportunities might meet your needs! If you would like additional information, do not hesitate to contact us at gradstudentlife@fairfield.edu or call us at (203) 254-4000, ext. 2747
- Wi-mentor is an innovative e-mail based mentoring program for high school students in Coastal Fairfield County. The Wi-mentor program uses a secure online portal for mentors and mentees to communicate via e-mail. The program lasts for one school year and mentors/mentees e-mail each other weekly, exchanging thoughts on writing prompt provided. The time commitment is on average 45 minutes a week through e-mail and a minimum of four face-to-face meetings at Wi-Mentor sponsored events. If you are interested, complete the online application at bridgeportedu.imentorinteractive.org or contact us at gradstudentlife@fairfield.edu
- Connecticut Food Bank hosts College Night at the local food bank to fill bags with child-friendly foods for children in need. The time commitment is from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month at the local Food Bank warehouse at 74 Linwood Avenue. College Night is 10/24, 11/28, 01/23, 02/27, 03/27 and 04/24. If you are interested, please e-mail gradstudentlife@fairfield.edu or contact Kim Damien directly at kdamien@ctfoodbank.org
Twitter and Facebook Challenge ... Accepted!
Last year the Office of Graduate Student Life challenged you to "like" us on Facebook or "follow" us on Twitter. Our goal was 50 "likes" and "follows." Thanks to your support we have met that goal! We hope you continue to follow our pages for updates and upcoming events (sometimes impromptu events) and announcements. Thank you to all who support the Office of Graduate Student Life.
Graduate Student Assembly
The Grad Student Assembly is an advisory board made up of graduate students from each program, working together to assist and advocate for the graduate student experience and the Jesuit character of our programs.
The graduate student assembly acts as the liaison between the graduate student body and the University administration. They help plan and coordinate the semester events. If you are interested in attending a Graduate Student Assembly meeting, we encourage you to attend!
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Office of Graduate Student Life
BCC 408H
(203) 254-4000 ext. 2747
gradstudentlife@fairfield.edu
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