Current fellows Nina Balandina, Jack Hatcher, Markella Lanara, and Grace Allread successfully hosted another social event for graduate students, aiming to strengthen connection and belonging within the graduate student community. The Virtual Friendsgiving Social brought together students from different schools, including both online and in-person programs, for an evening of fun and socializing. Participants had the chance to get to know one another while playing games such as “Two Truths and a Lie” and “Would You Rather.” Online students particularly appreciated the opportunity to join events they could attend remotely.
This event marked the third in the fellows’ GW Graduate Experience & Research Network Initiative, the proposal that earned them $11,500 earlier this year. Stay tuned for their upcoming events: the Friendsgiving Potluck and a Research Support Webinar.