SPCS Student Week

March 2-6, 2026

SPCS Student Week is a joint project of the SPCS Student Government Association (SGA), SPCS Alumni Association and the staff of the SPCS Marketing & Engagement team. For Spring 2026, we’re observing SPCS Student Week March 2-6 as an outreach and engagement effort to connect with, encourage, and motivate students.

Among other activities during the week, classes with in-person meetings during the week will receive a shared snack and swag bag filled with tasty treats and UR SPCS merchandise for sharing.

SPCS sets aside a week each semester to celebrate its students. You are appreciated and respected for the gifts, talents and tenacity you bring to SPCS.

Featured Activities

SPCS Game Night at the Robins Center on March 3 is sold out. For those who purchased tickets, we hope to see you as the Spiders take on the Dayton Flyers.

Monday, March 2, is the deadline to nominate one graduating student and one adjunct professor for Commencement awards.

Student Week Shout-outs

Going back to school is exciting, but also a sacrifice. Congratulations to all students on your many successes as SPCS students. We are proud to call you Spiders and eager to see your impact in your classes and in your professional roles. Keep up the good work!

Kate Cassada, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Chair, Educational Leadership

You SPCS students inspire me. I’m amazed at the way you’re able to juggle your careers and professional obligations, varsity sports schedules, family and personal lives, and academic endeavors at UR. Keep up the good work, and to our graduating students, I look forward to reading your names as you cross the commencement stage!

Daniel L. Hocutt, Web Manager, Adjunct Professor & Commencement Reader

Abigail Adams once wrote, “Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardour and diligence.” Congratulations on your hard-earned success and have a WONDERFUL SPCS student week! Go Spiders! 🙂

Catherine Pelletier, Administrative Coordinator, Academic Programs

Congratulations on all of your progress in 2026! Every accomplishment begins with the decision to try. We're proud of you and are cheering you on to the finish line of the spring semester!

Mary Catherine Raymond, Academic Advisor, Student Services

To our wonderfully talented, super motivated, highly engaged SPCS students, enjoy this SPCS Student Week. Know that we support you, we see you, and we appreciate you.

Shani Buchholz, Program Coordinator, Professional Education

Our SPCS students are true “managers” of their lives — balancing academics, family responsibilities, social connections, and personal passions while navigating everything in between. You are remarkable, and we’re proud you chose SPCS as the place to pursue your goals. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Kay Robertson, Assistant to the SPCS Dean

You are on the home stretch of the semester! Keep up the good work!!

Laura Kuti, Assistant Professor and Chair, Teacher Education