Graduate and Professional Student Senate

Karaoke Night!!
2025-04-25 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | HUB 314
Join us for a karaoke night! Free Food and drinks will be provided!

Relationships, Conflict, and Communication: A GPSS Diversity Workshop
2025-04-23 14:00 - 15:00 | HUB 337
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.

Nutrition Workshop
2025-04-18 15:00 - 16:00 | HUB 214
Join us for a Nutrition Workshop Learn how to maintain a healthy lifestyle in grad school with practical tips on nutrition, balance, and well-being.

GPSS Yoga Class
2025-04-17 16:00 - 17:00 | IMA Studio 316
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

Cultural Showcase
2025-04-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Intellectual House ​

Speed Friending
2025-04-07 17:00 - 18:00 | HUB 314
GPSS and CIRCLE are thrilled to host speed friending as the first event from GPSS x CIRCLE.
Please join us over snacks and beverages before our senate meeting to connect with fellow graduate and professional students!

Paint & Sip Night
2025-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 | HUB 314
Join us at our Paint & Sip Night Event, for a night of creativity, good vibes, and FREE drinks (21+ with ID)! 🍷🎨
All painting supplies will be provided!

Navigating Hiring Freeze
2025-03-12 16:00 - 17:00 | HUB 314

GPSS Study Hours
2025-03-10 15:00 - 17:00 | HUB 314
Join us for Study Hours with lofi music, hot chocolate, and snacks at the GPSS office (HUB 314) on Monday March 10th from 3-5 PM!

GPSS Museum Day
2025-03-06 11:00 - 13:00 | University of Washington Link Station
Join us for a tour of the seattle art museum on March 6th. Meet at the University of Washington Link Station at 11 AM for a guided tour of the museum starting at 11:30am. Free admission & no rsvp required!

Breaking Barriers & Elevating Black Voices
2025-02-26 16:00 - 17:00 | HUB 216

Grad Student COVID Conscious Gathering
2025-02-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Q Center HUB 315

Knitting & Crochet Workshop
2025-02-24 15:00 - 17:00 | HUB 314

Generative AI in Higher Education
2025-02-19 16:00 - 17:00 | HUB 314

Puppy Love
2025-02-14 13:00 - 15:00 | HUB 334

Mandala Art Workshop
2025-02-12 16:00 - 17:00 | HUB 314

Husky Lunch Network : First-Generation in Corporate America
2025-02-12 12:30 - 13:30
The UW can feel like a big place, but it doesn’t have to be. Gather with UW students and alumni who share some of your experiences for free lunch and conversation with alumni. On the menu? Opportunities to explore how embracing your personal identities influences your professional journey.
— Chad Bates, ’14, Owner, Managing Humans LLC
— Clarissa Boediarto, ’11, Drug Safety Vendor Lead, Genentech
— Anthony Braekevelt, ’11, Manager of Design Safety Engineering, Boeing
— Michaela Gormley, ’09, Client Sales Executive
— Alva He, ’18, Career Launch Manager in Workforce Development, Edmonds College
— Ted Jordan, ’89, Global Program Manager, Microsoft
— Janet Phan, ’09, ’13, Senior Technical Program Manager, Amazon Kuiper & Founder and Executive Director, Thriving Elements
All lunches take place 12:30–1:30 p.m. and will be held at various spots around campus. Food will be provided.
Student sign ups open now!

Dance Workshop
2025-02-10 14:00 - 14:30 | IMA Studio 111

Husky Lunch Network : BIPOC in STEM
2025-02-06 12:30 - 13:30 | ECC Unity Suite (First Floor)
The UW can feel like a big place, but it doesn’t have to be. Gather with UW students and alumni who share some of your experiences for free lunch and conversation with alumni. On the menu? Opportunities to explore how embracing your personal identities influences your professional journey.
— Tina-Marie Gulley,’06, CEO, ADA Developers Academy
— Aqil Khairi, ’19, ’21, Ph.D. Candidate, UW Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics
— Tyler Quillin, ’17, Principal Corporate Counsel, Microsoft Corporation
— Lisa Watanabe, ’84, Retired Product and Project Manager, PACCAR, AT&T, HP
All lunches take place 12:30–1:30 p.m. and will be held at various spots around campus. Food will be provided.
Student sign ups open now!
