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

Youth Ballet & Community Dance School Fall Showcase: Storybook Nutcracker promotional image

Youth Ballet & Community Dance School Fall Showcase: Storybook Nutcracker

Friday, November 21, 2025 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Space Place Theater

Now in its second year, this beloved production brings together Youth Ballet Ensemble and Level 2B students in a magical retelling of Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, beautifully intertwined with a reading of Jan Brett’s cherished children’s book, The Nutcracker. Join us for a festive celebration of dance, music, and storytelling that is sure to delight audiences of all ages!

Senior Recital: Lea Banks, clarinet

Friday, November 21, 2025 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building

Senior Recital: Lea Banks, clarinet

This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/about/live-stream-concert-schedule.

View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/952061

This concert is free and open to the public.

Youth Ballet & Community Dance School Fall Showcase: Storybook Nutcracker promotional image

Youth Ballet & Community Dance School Fall Showcase: Storybook Nutcracker

Saturday, November 22, 2025 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Space Place Theater

Now in its second year, this beloved production brings together Youth Ballet Ensemble and Level 2B students in a magical retelling of Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, beautifully intertwined with a reading of Jan Brett’s cherished children’s book, The Nutcracker. Join us for a festive celebration of dance, music, and storytelling that is sure to delight audiences of all ages!

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General Assembly meetings held monthly