Rutgers University 

GRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

of the Graduate School - Newark

What is the GSGA?

The Graduate Student Government Association (GSGA) acts as the governing body of the Graduate School - Newark. We represent all graduate students who are members of School 26.

 

Any graduate student enrolled in degree-granting program in the Graduate School of Newark may participate in the GSGA. All graduate  students are welcome to attend GSGA meetings, where they are encouraged to suggest programs, events, or projects that they believe  would benefit graduate student life, whether on campus or in the community.

Over the past few years, the GSGA has played an integral role in promoting graduate student-directed programming and activities, both on c ampus and in the community.

 

Annually, the GSGA:

·        distributes discretionary funds to graduate departments and student activity groups

·        awards excellence awards to outstanding graduate students

·        hosts a campus-wide blood drive

·        organizes a large reception for graduates’ families and friends after our spring commencement ceremony

 

In past years, the GSGA has funded an exciting range of events for graduate students, including:

·        departmental conferences

·        minisymposiums

·        guest lecturers

·        achievement awards

·        community service projects

·        socials & networking events

·    the interdisciplinary student-run Journal of Global Change and Governance (http://www.jgcg.org)

 ·       a Collaborative Student Research Award for innovative, partnered research relating to the field of psychology

Thanks to our current GSGA Officers for a great year!

President: Kate Seip (Neuroscience)

Vice President: Katie Dickerson (Neuroscience)

Treasurer: Olena Taratula (Chemistry)

Secretary: Harold Harris (Jazz History)

 

Welcome to our GSGA Officers for the 2008-2009 academic year:

President: Giorgios Bardis (Global Affairs)

Vice President: Jackie Wells (Global Affairs)

Treasurer: Ami Doshi (Chemistry)

Secretary: Kyle Goehner (English)

Senator - Panayotis Yannakogeorgos (Global Affairs)

   Upcoming GSGA-sponsored Events & Dates:

May 5th, 2008 - Final monthly meeting of the GSGA

May 22nd, 2008 - Graduate School Commencement Ceremony, with a congratulatory reception sponsored by the GSGA and the Graduate School at Newark

Announcing our 2008 Graduate Student Excellence Award Winners! These Awards are given annually to graduate students enrolled in School 26 who demonstrate superior scholarship, academic and professional accomplishment, and who meaningfully contribute to their graduate program and larger community.

Ling-Shiang Chuang - Biology
Dave Barbosa - Economics
Courtney Stanton - English
Panayotis Yannakogeorgos - Global Affairs
Ana Radonjic - Psychology
Vivian Pacheco - Criminal Justice
Katharine Seip - Neuroscience
Ami Doshi - Chemistry

Click here for the GSE Award application form.

Next meeting: September 2008 - please contact our Secretary for details

Click here for a listing of degree-granting graduate programs whose students fall under the governance of GSGA.

Click here for the proposal form. Proposals must be submitted to the Treasurer by 10am on the morning of the monthly GSGA meeting.

Click here for our newly revised and ratified Constitution, which details the attendance requirements, funding opportunities, bylaws, and mission statement of the GSGA.

This page was updated on May 5th, 2008.