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.
GPSS Committee Openings
Tue, 02/09/2010 - 3:43pm — gpsssecThere are currently openings on two important internal GPSS committees: Executive and Elections.
Employment Opportunity with GPSS!
Thu, 02/04/2010 - 11:21am — gpsstresStarting in Spring Quarter, our wonderful Office Manager, Mara Hall, will be leaving us for a study abroad program. We will miss Mara and wish her well. The good news here is that there is an open position on the GPSS office staff. If you are interested in becoming the Office Manager for GPSS please check out the job announcement by clicking on the employment link under the General Information tab on our website, or just click here.
Sign up for Higher Education Advocacy Day!
Sat, 01/30/2010 - 12:38am — gpssvpThe state is facing a $2.6 billion state budget shortfall and as a result the Governor's Budget has proposed cutting more than $99 million to higher education. This will mean further cuts to funding for graduate education, RA/TA positions, and financial aid. The Washington State Legislature wants to hear from you about the impacts of these cuts, and GPSS is urging you to consider spending one day to advocate for the future of your education.
WEEK 1 of GPSS VP Sarah Reyneveld's Legislative Blog
Mon, 01/25/2010 - 1:38pm — gpssvpGPSS VP Sarah Reyneveld’s Weekly Blog—Keep up to date on the weekly developments of the legislative session and action items that provide you with the tools to lobby your legislators to maintain support for graduate and professional students
