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

Funding

Conference presentation awards and other support across campus

Dr. James F. Jakobsen

Jakobsen Graduate Development Series

The Jakobsen Graduate Development Series is focused on providing professional development opportunities specifically for graduate students that focus on research communication, networking, and career development.

The events will change yearly but examples in the past have been Three-minute Thesis, Improv-ing your communication skills, professional engagement through twitter and connecting research to policy.

Updates and events currently taking place can be found on our Twitter @UIowa_Jakobsen

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Upcoming GSS Events

See below for GSS sponsored events during the spring 2024 semester!

Mentor Relationships Flyer

Learn Over Lunch: Navigating Mentor Relationships

Virtual
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Graduate Student Coffee Hour

Cortado Mediterranean Cafe
Jakobsen Flyer

Jakobsen Research Showcase

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Power of Attorney Flyer

Learn Over Lunch: Create a Power of Attorney

Virtual
Friday Night Vibes

GSS Friday Night Vibes

Big Grove Brewery Iowa City
Stress Flyer

Learn Over Lunch: Managing Stress

Virtual
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Graduate Student Coffee Hour

Cortado Mediterranean Cafe
Dancing

World Dance Tour: TBD

Old Brick Iowa City

Upcoming University of Iowa Events

Hey Buddy, I'm Bill promotional image

Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

Saturday, November 25, 2023 1:00pm to Tuesday, March 19, 2024 7:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
An exhibit about Bill Sackter, proprietor of Wild Bill's Coffee Shop at the University of Iowa School of Social Work.
Hey Buddy, I'm Bill promotional image

Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

Sunday, November 26, 2023 1:00pm to Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
An exhibit about Bill Sackter, proprietor of Wild Bill's Coffee Shop at the University of Iowa School of Social Work.
Hey Buddy, I'm Bill promotional image

Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 9:00am to Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
An exhibit about Bill Sackter, proprietor of Wild Bill's Coffee Shop at the University of Iowa School of Social Work.
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