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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Drawing Salon with Robert Caputo

Sunday, May 17, 2026 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

The Drawing Salon focuses on drawing artworks from the museum's collection. Each session will focus on a different artwork. The sessions will begin with an introduction and discussion of the selected work. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own visions and to take inspiration from the artworks in the gallery.

Pencils and sketchbooks/paper are the only artmaking materials allowed in the galleries. The museum has golf pencils with erasers and clipboards for participants to use. Stools...

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The Wallace Research Symposium on Talent Development

Monday, May 18 to Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (all day)
Graduate Iowa City
The Wallace Research Symposium on Talent Development provides an opportunity for researchers from around the world to present their current work on talent development, creativity, and advanced education and serves as a catalyst for innovative programming and policy.

Clarence Tow Economics Theory Mini Conference: Information Economics

Monday, May 18, 2026 8:00am to 5:30pm
Pappajohn Business Building
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Join GSS and Make Your Voice Heard

General Assembly meetings held monthly