GPSG news and announcements

Stand Together For Charlottesville

Wednesday, September 6, 2017
GPSG is disgusted and saddened by the tragic event(s) which took place in Charlottesville, Virginia. The racism, hatred, and terrorism displayed on that day should not reflect the values of any institution and/or person. We, as a community, must stand up against racism, bigotry, and neo-nazism.

Join Us For The GPSG Game Watch!

Tuesday, September 5, 2017
GPSG GameWatch 2017: Come watch the Hawkeyes take on Iowa State (away game)! All graduate and professional students and their guests are welcome! Please sign up guests separately.

Apply to Fill Student Vacancies on Presidential Charter and All-University committees

Thursday, March 30, 2017
Each spring the University of Iowa Student Government (UISG) and Graduate & Professional Student Government (GPSG) solicit applications to fill student vacancies on Presidential Charter and All-University committees. All UI students are eligible and are encouraged to apply.

GPSG 2017-2018 Nominations

Tuesday, March 21, 2017
GPSG will vote on Executives on Tuesday, April 4 at 7pm in UCC 2390, and on Chairs on Tuesday, May 2 at 7pm in UCC 2390! Nominations, last updated on April 27: President  (should be a grad student) Tejasvi Sharma (Graduate College; GPSG delegate) Vice President (should be a professional student) Grant Jerkovich (College of Pharmacy) Chief Financial...

Jan 29, 2017 Update from International Programs

Sunday, January 29, 2017
President Trump signed an executive order Friday that will impact visa processing abroad for international students and scholars, and will also impact some faculty, staff, and students traveling abroad. In sum, the following directives have been issued:   For all international students and scholars: Visa interview waiver program: the U.

Wear Purple Tomorrow

Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Our country has spent months divided by red and blue. This Thursday, we want to come together as a campus community in a symbolic way by wearing the color purple to signify the fact that we can all come together again, despite our differences.

GPSG & GSS Funding Workshop on Oct 24

Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Monday, October 24, 2016, 6:00-7:30 pm Illinois Room (Rm 348), IMU  Join representatives from Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) and Graduate Student Senate (GSS) funding committees, to learn about how to successfully obtain funding for your graduate and professional organization, conference travel, research and service projects!  Contact Victoria Parker (GSS) (victoria-parker@uiowa....

2016 UISG/GPSG Annual Joint Meeting: Resolutions on voter registration, diversity, and tuition transparency.

Thursday, September 22, 2016
At this annual meeting, UISG and GPSG provide a shared vision to guide the next year of shared governance.

Is your student org creating a budget request?

Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Creating a Budget Request - Best Practices will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2016 from 5-6pm in the Iowa Theater (Room 166) of the IMU. Space is limited, so RSVP here.

Improving the UI’s campus climate

Monday, August 22, 2016
By: Office of the President | 2016. 08. 22 | 08:00 am This summer, a committee of students, faculty, staff and administrators worked to advance several projects intended to improve the campus climate for all members of the University of Iowa community.