Welcome to GPSS!
GPSS is the official student government for graduate and professional students at the University of Washington. GPSS is made up of two senators from each degree-granting department, four officers and several staff members. GPSS provides students with representation both on campus and in the legislature. In addition, GPSS acts as a resource center and funds graduate programming.
The office is usually staffed from 9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Link to TVW Coverage of the GPSS Summit
Tue, 11/03/2009 - 13:24 — gpsssecTVW has posted videos to their website of last week's Third Annual GPSS Summit on Higher Education:
"The Ph.D. Problem" in Harvard Magazine
Fri, 10/30/2009 - 15:44 — gpsssecHarvard Magazine has an interesting article (excerpts from an upcoming book by Louis Menand) about professionalization in academia: http://harvardmagazine.com/2009/11/professionalization-in-academy.
GPSS Fall Social: '80's Remix
Thu, 10/22/2009 - 15:01 — gpsssecWhen: Thursday, November 5th, from 5-9pm
Where: HUB Ballroom
Need a Fight Song for Homecoming?
Wed, 10/21/2009 - 13:39 — gpsssecHomecoming is coming up this weekend, and the Huskies will be facing off against Oregon's Ducks. If you are looking for some Homecoming themed fun, check out the HUB Crawl on Friday, October 23, 8-11pm in the HUB. Don't forget to wear purple and gold and show your support on Friday, offically declared "Purple and Gold Day" by Governor Gregoire in honor of UW's Homecoming.
And if you need a fight song, make sure to check these out:
Need Funding for Winter Quarter?
Wed, 10/14/2009 - 11:14 — gpsssecUW is looking for Freshman Application Readers. They'll cover your tuition and pay a salary, too. Details can be found here: https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=JobProfile&szOrderID=58704&szlocationID=88
Issue 1.1 of the GPSS Newsletter Available, But It Needs a Name!
Mon, 10/05/2009 - 17:00 — gpsssecThe very first issue of the GPSS Newsletter is now available for download on the GPSS website, and can be found under "General Information." Future issues will also be listed there are they are published, in addition to being emailed to all Senators. If you would like to be added to the Newsletter email list, let the Secretary know by email and she will add you to the list.
Last Day to Register to Vote by Mail or Online in Washington State
Mon, 10/05/2009 - 16:19 — gpsssecToday is the last day to register to vote by mail or online in Washington State: http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/osos/en/voterinformation/Pages/RegistertoVote.aspx. You can still register in-person at the County Elections Office until October 26th.
Staying Up-to-date with GPSS
Mon, 10/05/2009 - 09:08 — gpsssecGPSS is trying out some new modes of communication this year. If you'd like to stay up to date with all that we do, you can:
New Website is Live!
Sun, 09/27/2009 - 22:38 — gpsssecWelcome to our brand new website! There are a few pages that we are still working on updating, including many of our document archives. Please look through the new site and leave a comment here if you notice anything amiss.
Some of the highlights of the new site include:
Welcome back!
Sun, 09/20/2009 - 21:53 — gpsssecWelcome back to another--or congratulations on your first--year of your graduate or professional studies at the University of Washington! The Graduate and Professional Senate has been hard at work all summer in preparing for a great year. Feel free to contact us with any comments or questions.
