USF Graduate Student Senate

In this time of uncertainty, it is important that our fellow graduate students are aware of financial resources and events that provide them with the skills to take control of their financial future. Learn about the USF Student Life Emergency Fund and other resources at https://myusf.usfca.edu/hps/wellness-matters/financial

This Thursday (9/10) at 6:30pm, the GSS will be hosting a webinar to answer any questions graduate students have about the fall semester. In this 60-minute webinar, Vice Provost for Institutional Budget and Planning & Analytics Jeff Hamrick will go over how graduate students' tuition is being used in the 20-21 school year to advance their education while learning takes place remotely. Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Shirley Mcguire and Vice President of Student Life Julie Orio will be on hand to discuss the academic changes taking place in the fall semester. GSS President Rudra Sisodia will also briefly go over free resources available to all graduate students. Register now! https://usfca.zoom.us/we/register/WN_sirPBtvrR7-OxH4LWBTg5A

GSS would like to congratulate another of our departing senator @jcenerio as she graduates this term. Thank you for all the hard work you have put in! Few words from her as she steps into new phase of life. Thank you for the opportunity to represent GSS as their senator for the School of Nursing and Health Professionals this school year. Despite the challenges we have faced this semester, I am grateful for what we have been able to accomplish. I’ve enjoyed collaborating and working alongside leaders from different disciplines working on supporting the betterment of graduate students.

GSS would like to thank our departing Senator for all her work and wish her all the best on her future endeavours as she is graduating this term. Few words from her as she steps into a new phase of life. . It has been an honor to serve as a GSS SONHP Representative and the Board of Trustees Committee on Information Technology Graduate Representative. GSS has given me the wonderful opportunity to work with a driven and empowering group of students with the similar goal of supporting our graduate students development, cura personalis. I hope the very best on all future endeavors the next senate will embark on. Thank you for the memories, and cheers to the Class of 2020!

Our VP of Mission @eatsbysabrina is graduating this term. We would like to thank her for all her work she has done for the graduate community and wish her all the best on her future endeavours! Some words from her about her experience in GSS. . I have been honoured to serve as VP of Mission over the last academic year. It was wonderful being part of such amazing team, working together to help address the needs of our graduate community.

Congratulations to our Vice President of Internal Affairs @mink23 as she graduates at the end of this term. We would like to wish her all the best on her future endeavours and thank her for services. Few words from her about her experiences at GSS. . Being in GSS has taught me about leadership and teamwork. I enjoyed working with the executive team and senators! GSS has pulled me out of my comfort zone and I learned what it means to work with leaders who care about engagement!

Congratulations to our President @annika_mariko08 as she will be graduating this term. GSS thanks her for all the work she has put in and wishes her all the best in her future endeavours. Few words on her experience with working with GSS as the President. It has been my pleasure to serve on the Graduate Student Senate for the past 3 years with my most recent position as your president. This has truly been a time of personal and professional growth that will stay with me as I... transition into the role of a pre-doctoral psychology intern for my final year at USF. My wish for the oncoming Senate is to persevere in creating opportunities for face-to-face engagment with fellow graduate students, strive to develop stronger relationships with folks at the Beyond-the-Hilltop campuses, and most importantly have fun in the process! Cheers to your new GSS President Rudra, and the new senate!

Good morning students! If you missed the email from Student Leadership and Engagement, here is the reminder to vote! The Dons Elections for 2020-21 have begun! Learn about the candidates running for office in ASUSF Senate and the Graduate Student Senate. Choose your representative to voice your concerns. Vote before Friday, April 24 at 4 p.m. This is the link: https://myusf.usfca.edu/sle/elections/vote

Dons Vote! Monday, April 20Friday, April 24 The Dons Elections for 2020-21 have begun! Learn about the candidates running for office in ASUSF Senate and the Graduate Student Senate. Choose your representative to voice your concerns. Vote before Friday, April 24 at 4 p.m.... To view candidates and vote: https://myusf.usfca.edu/sle/elections/vote Vote on the representative positions of ASUSF Senate and Graduate Student Senate. It's your school, your voice, and your vote!

For those interested in Graduate Senate student positions but got caught up in other responsibilities the past few weeks, the application cannot be reopened unfortunately, but students can still run as write-in candidates. Students who want to run as write-in candidates should email [email protected] with their name, what position they intend to run for, and stating that they intend to run. Please share this information with any other students who have expressed interest.