Join us Wednesday May 28th from 3:00pm-5:00pm in HUB Ballroom for GPSS Appreciation Happy Hour for Graduate Program Advisors, Student Activities Office (SAO) Advisors, GPSS senators and Graduate students presenting at GPSS Research symposium.
RSVP required!
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Join us at our Paint & Sip Night on Friday, May 30th, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM in HUB 214 for a night of creativity, good vibes, and FREE drinks (21+ with ID)! 🍷🎨
All painting supplies will be provided!
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Join us for a two-part event focused on empowerment and preparedness. The Personal Safety and Awareness Workshop is intended to instill confidence and reassurance when navigating life on our UW campus, the Ave, and the surrounding areas. We will understand how to employ situation-based measures to lower your vulnerability, recognize proper responses to potential threats, and enhance your perception to potential concerns.
In the second half, try out a beginner-friendly, contactless boxing session, led by women from the national champion boxing team at the UW. No experience needed, just come ready to move and feel empowered!
We will also have protein shakes for everyone!
Please feel free to contact us at gpssvpei@uw.edu for any questions or concerns.
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Héctor Delgado Díaz is originally from Puerto Rico. He has earned a bachelor’s degree in General Science from the Universidad de Puerto Rico en Cayey, followed by a master’s in Physics from California State University, Los Angeles. He is currently a 6th year dual-title PhD student in Astronomy and Astrobiology working with Dr. Rory Barnes. His research focuses in understanding the conditions required for planets orbiting stars completely different from the Sun to support life.
Since joining GPSS in 2024, Héctor has been an active member of the Diversity Committee, the Travel Grants Committee, and the U-Pass Advisory Board. He is especially passionate about making education more accessible and inclusive, both within the university and beyond. Outside of the university, he loves to learn languages, play Smash Ultimate and dodgeball.
Join us for a FREE Yoga session to de-stress, stretch, and find balance. Free smoothies will be provided after class! RSVP required: Click Here
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) actively participated in the United States Student Association (USSA) Legislative Conference 2025 from March 21-25, playing a key role in the relaunch of the organization. GPSS successfully wrote and passed a resolution to formally join USSA and cast five votes in favor of ratifying the USSA Charter, establishing itself as a founding member. During the conference, GPSS representatives networked with student organizations from 19 states, attended trainings and workshops on federal administration and higher education policy, and engaged with USSA alumni and federal officials. They also took part in an Education Rally near the Capitol on March 24, advocating for student rights. In addition, GPSS met with the UW Federal Relations Team to strengthen collaboration on federal issues and held meetings with key congressional offices, including Representatives Randall, DelBene, Baumgartner, and Newhouse, as well as Senators Murray and Cantwell, to discuss critical topics such as Pell Grants, federal student loans, and free speech on campus.
UW GPSS is hosting a graduate student Mariners Day at T-Mobile Park Seattle to watch the Mariners take on the Miami Marlins. GPSS is extending discounted tickets ($18 main level seats) to all students, staff, and faculty at the UW Graduate School. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis here.
GPSS is happy to welcome you to an interactive workshop about what fosters a healthy relationship! Please join us on Wednesday, April 23rd at 2:00pm in HUB 337 to explore skills that build trust, connection, and mutual understanding. Inclusive food and drinks will be provided; please RSVP to receive catering and email gpssvpei@uw.edu for questions or accommodation.
The WA State Government is proposing large cuts to public higher education campuses and financial aid.
Join The Washington Student Association, The Washington Bus, and the Washington Student Engagement Network at the Capitol in Olympia on April 7th for a rally demanding our legislators to make no cuts to financial aid nor increase tuition for students.
We will follow up the rally with direct action by lobbying legislators in the hallways of the committee chambers, as well as in schedule meetings in their office, and sitting in on committee meetings.
Currently, financial aid is at risk, as the state is actively looking at cutting programs that help students go to college, such as the Washington College Grant and Graduate Student Loan Program, as well as increasing tuition for students. We cannot allow this to happen! We need to mobilize students and tell our elected officials the importance of higher education and how investing in our future workforce can help us with the current budget deficit the state is facing.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Edgar Espino at edgar@washingtonbus.org
If you need assistance with travel costs, please contact Nancy Canales at executive.director@wastudents.org
Let’s work together to show our state leaders how important our institution’s role is!