Personal Safety and Awareness Workshop
2025-05-22 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | IMA Mat Room B
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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Interdisciplinary Graduate Research Symposium
2025-05-28 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | HUB Ballroom (2nd Floor)​
Schedule:

12:00 – 12:30 pm Poster Board Check-In/Set-Up
12:45 pm Welcome from GPSS, and introductions from UW Leadership.
1:00 pm Student Lightning Talks/3 minute Thesis
2:00 pm Transition to Poster Board Session/Light Refreshments
2:15 pm Poster Session Begins
3:00 pm GPSS Networking/Happy Hour Begins
4:00 pm Closing Remarks & Postering Ends (from GPSS)
5:00 pm Networking & Happy Hour Concludes

Happy Hour
2025-05-28 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | HUB Ballroom (2nd Floor)​
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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Paint and Sip
2025-05-30 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | HUB 214
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!
RSVP Link: Click Here

Senate Meeting of October 22nd, 2025
2025-10-22 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | HUB 332
Location

Physical Location: HUB 332
https://washington.zoom.us/j/93955233603
Zoom Meeting ID: 939 5523 3603
Zoom Dial-In: +1-206-337-9723
CART: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=UWGPSS.Senate

Agenda

Call to Order (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Approval of Agenda (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Approval of Minutes (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Land Acknowledgement (Sponsor: Pavandeep Josan, Time: 2 min.) [INFORMATION]
Announcements and Public Comments (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 7 min.) [INFORMATION]
University of Washington Alumni Associations (UWAA) (Sponsor: Noah Hough, Time: 10 min.) [INFORMATION]
Diversity Leadership Conference Updates (Sponsor: Pavandeep Josan, Time: 5 min.) [INFORMATION]
Committee Formation (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund Time: 20 min.) [POSSIBLE ACTION]
Executive Senator Positions (Sponsor: Noah Hough, Time: 3 min.) [INFORMATION]
Executive Senator Election (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 20 min.) [POSSIBLE ACTION]
Washington State Student Association (WSA) (Sponsor: Annika Peterson, Ryan Wicklund, Time: 5 min.) [INFORMATION]
United States Student Associations (USSA) (Sponsor: Annika Peterson, Time: 5 min.) [INFORMATION]
GPSS Budget Report (Sponsor: Riley Talamantes, Time: 8 min.) [INFORMATION]
Legislative Agenda Draft (First/Second Reading) (Sponsor: Annika Peterson, Time: 15 min) [ACTION]
Resolution on Installation of Bidets and Hand Showers in UW Campus Restrooms to Advance of Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (First Reading) (Sponsor: M A Tariq, Time: 5 min.) [INFORMATION]
Senator of the Month (Sponsor: Pavandeep Josan, Time: 5 min.) [INFORMATION]
Senate Giveaway (Sponsor: Juan Mora, Time: 5 min.) [INFORMATION]
Adjournment (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]

Total expected time: 114 minutes
Recap of the Meeting

Ayush Goyal shared an announcement about the Dempsey Startup Competition (deadline: November 18th). Emilio Castanedo shared an announcement about the “Take Up Space: Race & Public Policy Symposium” at the Evans School.
Ryan Wicklund introduced the Graduate School Dean Joy Williamson-Lott. She is historian of education by training and has been in the dean position since 2019. She shared about the work of the Graduate School.

All degree programs except MD, PharmD, DDS, and JD are under the umbrella of the Graduate School.
The Graduate School is responsible for everything from admissions through graduations for graduate students, including tuition waivers and programming events.
The Graduate School also reviews all graduate programs every ten years.
The Dean has monthly office hours, to which we are all welcome. The next one is November 10th at 1pm.
While the programs are best equipped with guiding students about the specific process of earning the degree and the local situation, the Dean is interested in hearing about how the graduate education at UW works as a whole. She cannot problem-solve very local concerns, however, nor undo decisions made by the student’s program.
Graduate Student Research Resilience Fund is raising money to help support Ph.D. students whose Principal Investigators (PIs) have lost federal funding. The funding is applied for by the student’s program.

Natasha <?>, Jack <?>, and Shannon Bailie gave a presentation about the proposed Student Health Fee (SHF) of $125 per UW-Seattle student per quarter.

The fee is spearheaded by ASUW.
The fee is not health insurance, but rather a shared investment that would support students having basic services available on campus.
Currently students pay $175 Student Activities Fee (SAF) per quarter, but only $69 of that goes to fund Counseling Center, Husky Health, and LiveWell. The other $106 go to fund everything else from the Food Pantry to GPSS.
The fee will be voted on by the student body next week.
Riley Talamantes further explained the impact that the institution of the SHF would have on GPSS and other SAF-funded units.
There is information online about the specific programs that SAF funds.

The Senate voted to elect senators to the Elections Committee and the Judicial Committee.
Annika Peterson presented the 2025-2026 Legislative Agenda for the second reading, and the agenda was unanimously approved.
Pavandeep Josan presented for the second reading the Resolution on Installation of Bidets and Hand Showers in UW Campus Restrooms to Advance of Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion. Following a discussion by the senate body, the resolution was approved.
Ryan Wicklund presented for the first reading the Joint Resolution (with ASUW) for a Graduate and Undergraduate Student Regent.

GPSS Halloween Speakeasy
2025-10-30 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | HUB Games Room
Join GPSS for our Halloween Speakeasy. Enjoy games, snacks, and drinks (21+ with ID) while connecting with fellow grad students. Please fill out the RSVP form.
Costumes encouraged and there might be a prize for the best one!

Senate Meeting of November 5th, 2025
2025-11-05 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | HUB 332
Location

Physical Location: HUB 332
https://washington.zoom.us/j/93955233603
Zoom Meeting ID: 939 5523 3603
Zoom Dial-In: +1-206-337-9723
CART: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=UWGPSS.Senate

Agenda
Recap of the Meeting

Senate Meeting of November 19th, 2025
2025-11-19 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/j/93955233603

Senate Meeting of December 3rd, 2025
2025-12-03 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
The third senate meeting for the Autumn 2025 quarter will take place on Wednesday, December 3rd from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Husky Union Building room 332 and online on Zoom. Pizza and a selection of soft drinks will be provided.

Zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/j/93955233603
CART: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=UWGPSS.Senate
Agenda

Call to Order (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Approval of Agenda (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Approval of Minutes (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Land Acknowledgement (Sponsor: Pavandeep Josan, Time: 2 min.) [INFORMATION]
Announcements and Public Comments (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 7 min.) [INFORMATION]
Elections Committee Appointment (Sponsor: Pavandeep Josan. Time: 10 min.)
Legislative Agenda Amendment (Sponsor: Annika Peterson. Time: 10 min.)
Suspending the Bylaws for Budget Timeline (Sponsor: Riley Talamantes, Time: 5 min.) [ACTION]
Icebreaker (Sponsor: Tricia Jenkins, Time: 7 min.) [INFORMATION]
A Joint Resolution for a Graduate and Undergraduate Student Regent (Second/ Third Reading) (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Erick Jacobsen, Time: 5 min.) [ACTION]
A Resolution Against the Dissolution of the Executive Master’s in Healthcare Administration Program (First/Second/Third Reading) (Sponsor: Laura Alford, Time: 10 min.) [INFROMATION]
Senator of the Month (Sponsor: Pavandeep Josan, Time: 5 min.) [INFORMATION]
Liaison of the Month (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 5 min.) [INFORMATION]
Adjournment (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]

Meeting Recap

Ayush Goyal shared an announcement about Green Lake Elementary School’s Holiday Tree Sale fundraiser (November 28th to December 20th). See the flier in meeting slides.
Riley Talamantes shared an announcement about the GPSS Masquerade Ball happening on December 5th.
Annika Peterson shared about Huskies on the Hill event happening on February 10th, 2026. Lunch and transportation to Olympia will be provided.
Riley Talamantes shared about the department allocations opening on Friday, December 5th, 2025. The application is available on the GPSS website.
Ryan Wicklund shared a special elections announcement: Noah Hough, the VP of Administration, is resigning. Any graduate student at UW can run for the vacancy, but the selection will be done by a vote of the senate. Special elections will be held on January 14th, 2026 at 5:30pm.
Kylie Jones was unanimously approved as the final at-large senator for the Elections Committee.

A Joint Resolution for a Graduate and Undergraduate Student Regent was approved.
A Resolution Against the Dissolution of the Executive Master’s in Healthcare Administration Program was approved.
Sophia Chima was recognized as the GPSS Senator of the Month for October 2025.
Bintang Wicaksana and Sheila Gray were recognized as the GPSS Liaison of the Month for the months of October 2025 and November 2025, respectively.

Previous Senate Meeting Recaps

November 19th meeting was canceled.
For October 22nd meeting recap, see the event page for Senate Meeting of October 22nd, 2025

Masquerade Ball
2025-12-05 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mary Gates Commons
The Masquerade Ball is open to all graduate and professional students. Food and drink will be provided. The event is for those 21 years and older. Alcohol available only to those with a government-issued ID. The dress code is formal, and masks are encouraged!

Special Senate Meeting of January 14th, 2026
2026-01-14 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Husky Union Building (HUB) 337
As resolved during the December 3rd, 2025 senate meeting, this special meeting is called with the aim of electing a new Vice President of Administration. Please see the special elections guide (PDF).

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Zoom (Video / Audio)

Meeting ID: 996 1689 7373
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Agenda

Call to Order (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Approval of Agenda (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Approval of Minutes (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Land Acknowledgement (Sponsor: Pavandeep Josan, Time: 2 min.) [INFORMATION]
Announcements and Public Comments (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 7 min.) [INFORMATION]
Special Election for Vice President of Administration (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 hr and 15 min.) [ACTION]

See Special Elections Guide: VP of Administration (PDF)

Brief Survey of Graduate Student Issues (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 10 min.) [INFORMATION]
Adjournment (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]

Meeting Recap

There were six nominations for VP of Administration. Following remarks from the candidates and an opportunity for the senators to ask questions, voting took place on the floor.
Despite valiant efforts by the Elections Committee to tabulate the votes that night, the final results had to be postponed until the next day: Maitri Karia is the new Vice President of Administration.
Juan Mora shared about the upcoming Graduate Research Symposium. The CFP deadline is May 4th, 2026.
Riley Talamantes shared that the Special Allocations funding opportunity is open now. RSOs are encouraged to apply.
Ryan Wicklund shared about the Huskies on the Hill deadline being extended. MJ Mencias shared further information about the opportunity.

Previous Senate Meeting

Senate Meeting of December 3rd, 2025

Next Senate Meeting

Senate Meeting of January 28th, 2026

Executive Committee Meeting of January 21st, 2026
2026-01-21 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | HUB 303
The Executive Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 21st from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Husky Union Building room 303 and online on Zoom.

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Senate Meeting of January 28th, 2026
2026-01-28 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | HUB 332
The senate meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 28th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Husky Union Building room 332 and online on Zoom. Pizza and a selection of soft drinks will be provided.

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Meeting ID: 947 951 4570
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Call to Order (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Approval of Agenda (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Approval of Minutes (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Land Acknowledgement (Sponsor: Pavandeep Josan, Time: 2 min.) [INFORMATION]
Announcements and Public Comments (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 15 min.) [INFORMATION]
Suspending the Bylaws for Budget Formation (Sponsor: Riley Talamantes, Time: 5 min) [ACTION]
A Joint Resolution with Tri-Campus Support to Improve Tri-Campus Relations and Joint Efforts First Reading (Sponsor: Ella Spurlock, Joseph Riggio, Time: 20 min.) [INFORMATION]
Senator of the Month (Sponsor: Pavandeep Josan, Time: 5 min.) [INFORMATION]
Adjournment (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]

Total Time: 50 minutes
Announcements

Zehra Khan stressed the need to review procedures for responding when approached by ICE or a suspected ICE agent:

Ask: “Am I free to leave?” and begin to back away.
If there is no response, you are free to leave.
If told you cannot leave, ask: “Am I arrested?”
If told you are arrested, state: “I plead the right to remain silent and request an immigration attorney.”
If not under arrest, you are free to leave.

Eli Drake requested this information in a format that could be disseminated. Zehra will draft and distribute a document.
Ria (ASUW Elections Committee) shared about the ASUW Candidacy Info Forum on February 6, 3:00–4:00pm. She also reminded that ASUW is hiring at $22/hour, and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
Juan Mora shared about the GPSS Puppy Love event, which will take place on February 27, 1–3pm in HUB 250.
Juan Mora shared about an opportunity to participate in videos for “Understanding Civil Rights.” If interested, connect directly with jcbeck@uw.edu.
Maitri Karia thanked everyone for voting for her, shared updates to the website, and mentioned an opportunity to participate in user research.
Ryan Wicklund shared about the Virtual Graduate Student Lobby that happened on January 19. There will be another opportunity to participate on February 3.
Ella Spurlock shared about the “From Ph.D. to Policy” event happening on Zoom on February 5, 3–4pm.
MJ Mencias reminded everyone that Huskies on the Hill is coming up on February 10 and encouraged participation.
Mark Huppert, Interim Director of Transportation Services from the University Transportation Committee, presented about the parking rate changes.

UW is under a regulatory obligation of reducing single occupancy vehicle (SOV) trips from 16.6% in 2024 to 13% by 2025. To do that, parking spaces must be reduced quite drastically.
The annual parking rate increase has been at 3-4% since 2023; in the 2027-29 biennium, the rate will be capped at 2.8%.

Next/Previous Senate Meetings

Special Senate Meeting of January 14th, 2026
Senate Meeting of February 11th, 2026

Executive Committee Meeting of February 4th, 2026
2026-02-04 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | HUB 303
The Executive Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 21st from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Husky Union Building room 303 and online on Zoom.

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Zoom (Video / Audio)

Meeting ID: 938 8384 4618

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Agenda

Call to Order
Approval of Agenda – 2 minutes
Approval of Minutes – 5 minutes
Announcements & Public Comment – 5 minutes
GPSS Budget Discussion – 65 minutes
Student Regent Selection Committee – 5 minutes
February 11th Senate Agenda – 5 minutes
Officer Updates

Pavandeep Singh Josan, VP Equity and Inclusion – 10 minutes
Juan Mora, VP Internal Affairs – 10 minutes
Annika Peterson, VP External Affairs – 10 minutes
Maitri Karia, VP Administration – 10 minutes
Riley Talamantes, VP Finance – 10 minutes
Ryan Wicklund, President – 10 minutes

Executive Senator Updates – 10 minutes each
Tacoma and Bothell Updates – 10 minutes each
Adjourn

Senate Meeting of February 11th, 2026
2026-02-11 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | HUB 332
The senate meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 11th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Husky Union Building room 332 and online on Zoom. Pizza and a selection of soft drinks will be provided.

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Call to Order (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Approval of Agenda (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Approval of Minutes (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Land Acknowledgement (Sponsor: Pavandeep Josan, Time: 2 min.) [INFORMATION]
Announcements and Public Comments (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 15 min.) [INFORMATION]
Green Labs Program Presentation (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 15 min.) [INFORMATION]
STF Annual Funding Plan (Sponsor: Riley Talamantes, Time: 20 min.) [ACTION]
Adjournment (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]

Meeting Recap

Maitri Karia shared about the process of becoming a GPSS senator.
Ryan Wicklund shared about the upcoming GPSS Puppy Love event.
Pavandeep Josan shared about the 2026 Diversity Leadership Conference. All UW students and community members are welcome to join. Food will be provided.
Ryan Wicklund shared about the Student Health Fee results. 2290 graduate students responded, and they were overwhelmingly against it.
Ryan Wicklund also shared about the launch of the GPSS Library Survey, which is now open to be filled out by academic senators.
Annika Peterson shared updates about the ongoing Washington State Legislative Session.
Maitri Karia shared about upcoming events from the Q Center: Color Mode, Valentine’s Day, and the Q Book Club.

Next/Previous Senate Meetings

Senate Meeting of January 28th, 2026
Senate Meeting of February 25th, 2026

Executive Committee Meeting of February 18th, 2026
2026-02-18 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | HUB 303
The Executive Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 21st from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Husky Union Building room 303 and online on Zoom.

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Agenda

Call to Order
Approval of Agenda – 2 minutes
Approval of Minutes – 5 minutes
Announcements & Public Comment – 5 minutes
Pavandeep Singh Josan, VP Equity and Inclusion Updates – 10 minutes
Student Regent Selection Committee – 5 minutes
January Senator of the Month – 5 minutes
January Liaison of the Month – 5 minutes
Recognizing UW Food Pantry Volunteers during GPSS Senate – 5 minutes
February 25th Senate Agenda – 5 minutes
March 4th Senate Agenda – 5 minutes
Officer Updates

Juan Mora, VP Internal Affairs – 10 minutes
Annika Peterson, VP External Affairs – 10 minutes
Maitri Karia, VP Administration – 10 minutes
Riley Talamantes, VP Finance – 10 minutes
Ryan Wicklund, President – 10 minutes

Executive Senator Updates – 10 minutes each
Tacoma and Bothell Updates – 10 minutes each
Adjourn

Senate Meeting of February 25th, 2026
2026-02-25 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | HUB 332
The senate meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 25th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Husky Union Building room 332 and online on Zoom. Pizza and a selection of soft drinks will be provided.

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Agenda

Call to Order (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Approval of Agenda (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Approval of Minutes (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Land Acknowledgement (Sponsor: Pavandeep Josan, Time: 2 min.) [INFORMATION]
Announcements and Public Comments (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 15 min.) [INFORMATION]
Ana Mari Cauce Welcome Center Introduction and Questions (Sponsor: Maitri Karia, Time: 10 min.) [INFORMATION]
Resolution The Right to Affordable Parking Information, First Reading (Sponsor: Tarik Brown, MJ Mencias, Ryan Wicklund, Riley Talamantes, Time: 20 min.) [INFORMATION]
Senator of the Month (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 5 min.) [INFORMATION]
Liaison of the Month (Sponsor: Maitri Karia, Time: 5 min.) [INFORMATION]
Adjournment (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]

Announcements

Pavandeep Josan congratulated Nick Klop on being elected as the chair of the GPSS Judicial committee.
Pavandeep Josan also thanked everyone who attended the Diversity Leadership Council last Friday at the ECC.
Maitri Karia thanked Chula Chhay for pointing out an issue with the GPSS website. She also encouraged everyone to keep using the website and keep the feedback coming.
Maitri Karia reminded the senators about the onboarding process to share with classmates in their department who might be interested in becoming a GPSS senator.
Juan Mora shared that today we had Sizzle & Crunch cater the food rather than pizza. He also encouraged everyone to continue speaking up about problems or suggestions, as well as to be on the lookout for a senate food survey. Juan aims to bring to the senate meetings a wider range of foods from local restaurants, so needs recommendations from people who know the food scene in Seattle better than he does.
Juan Mora also shared about several upcoming events:

GPSS Puppy Love taking place this Friday, February 27th 1–3pm in HUB 250
Graduate Research Symposium taking place on May 13th, 2026
Free yoga class and smoothie on March 12th, 3–4pm in IMA Studio 316
Drag show on March 28th, 6:30–7:30pm (doors open at 6pm) at ECC Theater

Nila Cibu shared about Grad Student Arts & Crafts Club meeting on Mondays 5–7pm in Padelford C301.
Maitri Karia shared about President Anna Mari Cauce Welcome Center and the upcoming UWAA presentation that will take place on April 8th.

Next/Previous Senate Meetings

Senate Meeting of February 11th, 2026
Senate Meeting of March 4th, 2026

Senate Meeting of March 4th, 2026
2026-03-04 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | HUB 250
The senate meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 4th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Husky Union Building room 250 and online on Zoom. Pizza and a selection of soft drinks will be provided.

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Agenda

Call to Order (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Approval of Agenda (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Approval of Minutes (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Land Acknowledgement (Sponsor: Pavandeep Josan, Time: 2 min.) [INFORMATION]
Announcements and Public Comments (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 15 min.) [INFORMATION]
UW Food Pantry Recognition (Sponsor: Maitri Karia, Time: 10 min.) [ACTION]
Bylaws Amendments (Sponsor: Pavandeep Josan, Time: 30 min.) [ACTION]
Reinstate Article VIII of Bylaws (Sponsor: Riley Talamantes, Time: 5 min.) [ACTION]
Resolution The Right to Affordable Parking Information, Second/Third Reading (Sponsor: Tarik Brown, MJ Mencias, Ryan Wicklund, Riley Talamantes, Time: 20 min.) [ACTION]
Adjournment (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]

Announcements

Zehra Khan shared that a graphic about interacting with ICE agents being done and will be shared with senators by the end of the week.
Hector Delgado shared about an event put together by UW Planetarium Arts and Collectivo Arte GUENDA, “Constelaciones y Supernovas: Paintings Inspired by the Sloan Digital Sky Survey” that will take place on Friday, April 3rd, 5-9pm. More information in the slides.
Maitri Karia shared the steps for onboarding new senators for the next academic year.
Juan Mora reminded everyone about upcoming events:

Food survey will be sent out soon;
Graduate Research Symposium taking place on May 13th;
Yoga Class at the IMA on March 12th (RSVP required);
Drag Show on March 28th at the ECC Theater with performance by

Ryan Wicklund shared about the Federal Grad Student Lobby Day on March 25th, including a meeting with Senator Patty Murray.
Maitri Karia shared about the President Ana Cauce Welcome Center opening soon;
Joseph Riggio from ASUW shared about Amnesty International’s UW chapter, which has an opening for an internal policy parliamentarian.

Next/Previous Senate Meetings

Senate Meeting of February 25th, 2026
Senate Meeting of April 8th, 2026

Executive Committee Meeting of April 1st, 2026
2026-04-01 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | HUB 303
The Executive Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 1st from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Husky Union Building room 303 and online on Zoom.

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Agenda

Call to Order
Approval of Agenda (2 minutes)
Approval of Minutes (5 minutes)
Announcements & Public Comment (10 minutes)
The Graduate School Budget Presentation (15 minutes)
Campus Climate Survey Results (15 minutes)
ASUW Steering and Senate (5 minutes)
February and March Senator of the Month (5 minutes)
February Liaison of the Month (5 minutes)
April 8th Senate Agenda (5 minutes)
Adjourn

Senate Meeting of April 8th, 2026
2026-04-08 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | HUB 332
The senate meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 8th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Husky Union Building room 332 and online on Zoom. Pizza and a selection of soft drinks will be provided.

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Agenda

Call to Order (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Approval of Agenda (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Approval of Minutes (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Land Acknowledgement (Sponsor: Pavandeep Josan, Time: 2 min.) [INFORMATION]
Announcements and Public Comments (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 15 min.) [INFORMATION]
UWAA Ana Mari Cauce Welcome Center Q&A (Sponsor: Maitri Karia, Time: 30 min.) [ACTION]
Joint Resolution to Ensure Student Safety on Campus (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund: 20 min) [ACTION]
Joint Resolution to Reduce the Impact of Federal Immigration Enforcement on Student Life (Sponsor: Avery Krischt and Ryan Wicklund, Time: 20 min.) [ACTION]
Student Health Fee Resolution (Sponsors: Ryan Wicklund, Riley Talamantes, Pavandeep Josan, Time: 15 min) [INFORMATION]
A Resolution to Withdraw from USSA (Sponsors: Ryan Wicklund, Annika Peterson, Time: 15 min) [INFORMATION]
A Resolution in Support of Native American Tuition Waivers (Sponsors: Ryan Wicklund, Pavandeep Josan, Time: 15 min) [INFORMATION]
Adjournment (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]

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Senate Meeting of March 4th, 2026

Executive Committee Meeting of April 22nd, 2026
2026-04-22 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | HUB 303
The Executive Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 22nd from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Husky Union Building room 303 and online on Zoom.

Online Meeting Information
Zoom (Video / Audio)

Meeting ID: 996 1689 7373
Dial-in (US): +1 206 337 9723
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Agenda

Call to Order
Approval of Agenda – 2 minutes
Approval of Minutes – 5 minutes
Announcements & Public Comment – 10 minutes
The Graduate School Budget Presentation – 15 minutes
ASUW Steering and Senate – 5 minutes
February and March Senator of the Month – 5 minutes
February Liaison of the Month – 5 minutes
April 8th Senate Agenda – 5 minutes
Adjourn

Senate Meeting of April 29th, 2026
2026-04-29 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | HUB 332
The senate meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 29th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Husky Union Building room 332 and online on Zoom. Pizza and a selection of soft drinks will be provided.

Online Meeting Information

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Dial-in (US): +1 206 337 9723
Meeting ID: 947 9519 4570

Agenda

Call to Order (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Approval of Agenda (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Approval of Minutes (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Land Acknowledgement (Sponsor: Pavandeep Josan, Time: 2 min.) [INFORMATION]
Announcements and Public Comments (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 15 min.) [INFORMATION]
GPSS Officer Elections (Sponsor: GPSS Elections Committee, Time: 2.5 hrs.) [ACTION]
UPASS Resolution (Sponsor: Hector Delgado Diaz, Time: 20 min.) [ACTION]
Adjournment (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]

Please also see the live version of the agenda on SharePoint that will reflect any changes made on the floor of the senate.
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Executive Committee Meeting of May 6th, 2026
2026-05-06 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | HUB 303
The Executive Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 6th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Husky Union Building room 303 and online on Zoom.

Online Meeting Information
Zoom (Video / Audio)

Meeting ID: 996 1689 7373
Dial-in (US): +1 206 337 9723
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Agenda

Call to Order
Approval of Agenda – 2 minutes
Approval of Minutes – 5 minutes
Announcements & Public Comment – 10 minutes
GPSS Website – 15 minutes
STF Fee Increase – 15 minutes
UW Climate Report – 15 minutes
April Senator of the Month – 5 minutes
April Liaison of the Month – 3 minutes
May 13th Senate Agenda – 5 minutes
Adjourn

For the live version of the agenda document, see GPSS Executive Committee Meeting Agenda for May 6th on SharePoint (requires being logged in with your UW NetID).

Senate Meeting of May 13th, 2026
2026-05-13 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | HUB 332
The senate meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 13th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Husky Union Building room 332 and online on Zoom. Pizza and a selection of soft drinks will be provided.

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Dial-in (US): +1 206 337 9723
Meeting ID: 947 9519 4570

Agenda

Call to Order (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Approval of Agenda (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Approval of Minutes (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]
Land Acknowledgement (Sponsor: Pavandeep Josan, Time: 2 min.) [INFORMATION]
Announcements and Public Comments (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 15 min.) [INFORMATION]
STF Fee Increase Proposal (Sponsor: Nick Oh, Time: 20 min.) [ACTION]
A Joint Resolution to Reduce the Impact of Federal Immigration Enforcement on Student Life, First Reading (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Avery Kirstch, Time: 20 min.) [ACTION]
Student Health Fee Resolution, Second/Third Reading (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Riley Talamantes, Pavandeep Josan, Time: 10 min.) [ACTION]
Resolution on Supporting the Library Union, First Reading (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Mary Wyman, Time: 20 min.) [ACTION]
Resolution on Transparency and Agency Regarding AI Use and Investment, First Reading (Sponsor: Margaret Jelsma, Time: 15 min.) [INFORMATION]
Resolution to Withdraw from USSA, Second/Third Reading (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Annika Peterson, Time: 10 min.) [ACTION]
Resolution in Support of Native American Tuition Waivers, Second/Third Reading (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Pavandeep Josan, Time: 10 min.) [ACTION]
Senator of the Month (Sponsor: Riley Talamantes, Time: 5 min.) [INFORMATION]
Liaison of the Month (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 5 min.) [INFORMATION]
Adjournment (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Time: 1 min.) [ACTION]

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Senate Meeting of April 29th, 2026

Executive Committee Meeting of May 20th, 2026
2026-05-20 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | HUB 303
The Executive Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 20th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Husky Union Building room 303 and online on Zoom.

Online Meeting Information
Zoom (Video / Audio)

Meeting ID: 940 3638 5433
Dial-in (US): +1 206 337 9723
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Agenda

Call to Order
Approval of Agenda – 2 minutes
Approval of Minutes – 5 minutes
Announcements & Public Comment – 10 minutes
Student Safety – 30 minutes

Current Situation and Plans
Sign-on Letter Resident Safety Concerns at Nordheim Court
Sign-on Letter to the UW President
Meeting with UW President and Provost

STF Bylaws Amendments – 10 minutes
STF ISSP Reconsideration – 10 minutes
GPSS Budget Amendments – 15 minutes
UW Climate Survey Report – 15 minutes
GPSS Bylaws Amendments – 5 minutes
May Senator of the Month – 3 minutes
May Liaison of the Month – 3 minutes
May 27th Senate Agenda – 5 minutes
June 3rd Senate Agenda – 5 minutes
Adjourn

For the live version of the agenda document, see GPSS Executive Committee Meeting Agenda for May 20th (MS Word document on SharePoint; requires being logged in with your UW NetID).

Senate Meeting of May 27th, 2026
2026-05-27 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | HUB 332
The senate meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 27th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Husky Union Building room 332 and online on Zoom. Pizza and a selection of soft drinks will be provided.

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Senate Meeting of June 3rd, 2026
2026-06-03 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | HUB 332
The senate meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 3rd from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Husky Union Building room 332 and online on Zoom. Pizza and a selection of soft drinks will be provided.

Online Meeting Information

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Dial-in (US): +1 206 337 9723
Meeting ID: 947 9519 4570

Agenda

Call to Order (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, 1 min.)
Approval of Agenda (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, 1 min.)
Approval of Minutes (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, 1 min.)
Land Acknowledgement (Sponsor: Pavandeep Josan, 2 min.)
Announcements and Public Comments (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, 15 min.)
Judicial Committee Recommendations (Sponsor: Nick Klop, 15 min.)
GPSS Budget (Sponsor: Riley Talamantes, 20 min.)
Joint Resolution on Student Safety, Second/Third Reading (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Pavandeep Josan, 15
min.)
Student Health Fee Resolution, Second/Third Reading (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Riley Talamantes, Pavandeep
Josan, 10 min.)
Resolution on transparency and agency regarding AI use and investment, Second/Third Reading (Sponsor:
Margaret Jelsma, 10 min.)
Resolution on Supporting the Library Union, Second/Third Reading (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Mary Wyman, 5
min.)
Resolution in Support of Native American Tuition Waivers, Second/Third Reading (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund,
Pavandeep Josan, 5 min.)
Resolution to withdraw from USSA, Second/Third Reading (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, Annika Peterson, 5
min.)
Resolution in Support of MEDEX Students, First Reading (15 min.)
Senator of the Month (Sponsor: Pavandeep Josan, 5 min.)
Liaison of the Month (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, 5 min.)
Senator of the Year (Sponsor: Pavandeep Josan, 10 min.)
Closing Remarks (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, 5 min.)
Adjournment (Sponsor: Ryan Wicklund, 1 min.)

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Senate Meeting of May 27th, 2026

Executive Committee Meeting of June 24th, 2026
2026-06-24 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | HUB 303
The Executive Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 24th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Husky Union Building room 303 and online on Zoom.

Online Meeting Information
Zoom (Video / Audio)

Meeting ID: 996 1689 7373
Dial-in (US): +1 206 337 9723
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Executive Committee Meeting of August 26th, 2026
2026-08-26 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | HUB 303
The Executive Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 26th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Husky Union Building room 303 and online on Zoom.

Online Meeting Information
Zoom (Video / Audio)

Meeting ID: 996 1689 7373
Dial-in (US): +1 206 337 9723
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