December 3, 2021

GPSS Announcements

  • GPSS Website Survey (senators only)—super quick way for you to help us improve our website. 
  • RSVP or apply to be a speaker for the 14th Annual ASUW/GPSS Legislative Reception. Details in attached slides (slide 17).
  • Legislative Advisory Board meeting on Friday at 1PM in HUB 314. Zoom option available. Contact: Joel, gpsspol@uw.edu.
  • The GPSS Liaison application is now open—any graduate student can apply. Perfect opportunity to grow into GPSS leadership. Contact: Aditya Ramnathkar, gpssuw@uw.edu
  • Applications for special allocations and departmental allocations are open.
  • Travel grant applications are open. Any graduate student can apply for conference travel support. $300 for domestic travel or virtual conference registration, $500 for international travel. 
  • Want to add something to the GPSS Senate agenda or write a resolution? Contact: Gabby, gpssvpin@uw.edu
  • Next Diversity Committee meeting 12/1 at 4PM, HUB 303. Contact: Meshell, gpssvpei@uw.edu
  • Join the GPSS Discord to stay in the know: https://discord.gg/BQAmBJh78S
  • FREE FOOD: GPSS will be providing a limited quantity of prepackaged meals, snack packs, and finals week “survival kits” on Dec 8th, 4PM in HUB 314.

General Announcements

  • UW Office of Global Affairs seeking graduate student ambassadors who can speak to challenges in global engagement and study abroad. Apply here.
  • UW Toastmasters meet on Thursday, 12pm via Zoom. Stop by to build communication and leadership skills.
  • Apply to be a part of the Youth Protection Advisory Committee (YPAC). YPAC discusses policies regarding youth (under 18 yo) safety and wellbeing on UW campus
  • HFS for Students has proposed a  2021 study on housing and food insecurity. If you have experience in data collection, interpreting data, or have connections to the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies. Contact Matthew, mmitnick@uw.edu