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

Clarence Tow Lecture Series in Economics: Joseph Mullins

Monday, October 19, 2026 10:45am to 12:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building

Joseph Mullins is an Assistant Professor in Economics from the University of Minnesota.

Biology Graduate Student Seminars on Monday, October 19: Haley Reeves (Erives Lab), Sasini Angunawala (Tootle Lab) and Brady Williquett (Manak Lab) promotional image

Biology Graduate Student Seminars on Monday, October 19: Haley Reeves (Erives Lab), Sasini Angunawala (Tootle Lab) and Brady Williquett (Manak Lab)

Monday, October 19, 2026 3:30pm
Biology Building East
Biology Graduate Student Seminars on Monday, October 19 at 3:30pm in Room 101, Biology Building East: Haley Reeves (Erives Lab), Sasini Angunawala (Tootle Lab) and Brady Williquett (Manak Lab)
Playwrights Workshop Reading: Luggage Baby promotional image

Playwrights Workshop Reading: Luggage Baby

Monday, October 19, 2026 5:30pm
Theatre Building

By Darrin Terpstra

You came to America on a plane. Your mother likes to say the plane was her womb, and the landing was your birth.

Please be advised this play contains content about grief, racism, and conservative Christianity.

Part of Theatre Arts' Reading Series

Tickets:
Tickets for readings are free of charge; seating is limited.

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General Assembly meetings held monthly