Graduate Student Senate (GSS) is comprised of graduate students, for graduate students.

The Graduate Student Senate is the primary representative, administrative, and service organization for graduate students at the University of Iowa and the senators of GSS are the core of the graduate student voice on campus. The Graduate Student Senate also functions as a conduit for information between the Graduate College and the general graduate student population.

Involvement in GSS is a great way to connect with students across campus, connect with leaders in the Graduate College, and make your voices heard. Senators attend monthly general assembly meetings and work with committees to host events for graduate students. Want to get involved? Email us at grad-senate@uiowa.edu

Upcoming GSS Events

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Spring Opera Auditions: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 6:00pm
Voxman Music Building

Auditions | Monday, Dec. 1
6–9 p.m. / Concert Hall, 2101

Auditions | Tuesday, Dec. 2
6–10 p.m. / Stark Opera Studio, 0151

Callbacks | Wednesday, Dec. 3
6–9 p.m. / Stark Opera Studio, 0151

Production Information
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
April 24–25, 2026
Hancher Auditorium

To get more information and sign-up to audition, visit the Opera Callboard.

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UI Monthly Jazz Jam

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Tavern Blue
Jazz Studies faculty members host a monthly community jazz jam session
Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Mallory Shin promotional image

Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Mallory Shin

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 10:00am
Medical Education Research Facility

Mallory Shin is a PhD candidate in the Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. Her research has been conducted in Dr. Marco Hefti's laboratory.

If you are unable to attend in person, please consider showing your support and attending via Zoom. Please email britt-hokanson@uiowa.edu for the zoom link.

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Join GSS and Make Your Voice Heard

General Assembly meetings held monthly