Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week is April 7 through 11 and we are working to make events more accessible to our distance education students. Below are some online options you can engage in from the comfort of your home, but if you find yourself on campus, visit the GPSAW webpage for a full view of the events and opportunities.
VOLShop Discount
Enjoy 20% off of select items from the VolShop from the comfort of your own home! Discount not valid on lululemon, NIL merchandise, and other exclusions may apply. When purchasing online at UTVOLSHOP.COM, sign in with your NetID and password and your discount will be automatically applied.
Online Appreciation Board
Take a moment to say a kind word or two about a classmate in your program on our appreciation portal! Visit tiny.utk.edu/thank-a-grad today!
Online Dungeons and Dragons
Grad vols are invited to sign up for one of our online D&D sessions that are being offered throughout the week. Learn more about the sessions below. No experience needed but space is limited so sign up today! The password to the eventbrite is ‘gpsaw’.
A Quest for the Best!
What would you do to satisfy a nostalgic craving? Tasked by an ancient wizard with a like fetch-quest, join your fellow heroic hires as you set out to steal the recipe for the ultimate dessert—Grammy’s Country Apple Pie. However, be wary, this adventure won’t be as easy as it appears. This session is hosted on Discord and Adventurers Codex and will be held on the following days and times:
- 6pm ET on Sunday, April 6
- 6pm ET on Saturday, April 12
Bleed for Speed: The Triassic Cup
Today’s the big day. You are the best racers from Sword Coast, now representing your home in the world famous dinosaur races of Port Nyanzaru. The city is alight with the Fire Finger festival, where racers are given free fare to enjoy the food and fun before their big race. There’s a lot of gold riding on this and the stakes are high. Will you be crowned in glory and wealth or watch another claim the prize? This session is hosted on discord and Roll20 and will be held on the following days and times:
- 6pm ET on Monday, April 7
- 6pm ET on Wednesday, April 9