Graduate Student Association

Graduate Student Association Connect with other graduate students, receive updates about socials, grants, scholarships, services, GSA reports to the President of the university.

The government of this GSA shall function through the Council of Representatives, Executive Council, and established committees. The GSA works closely with all appropriate university administrative offices, including the Graduate School and Student Services.

📣 Office Closure Notice: The GSA Office will be closed this Friday, September 11, for staff professional development. We...
09/10/2026

📣 Office Closure Notice: The GSA Office will be closed this Friday, September 11, for staff professional development. We appreciate your patience while our team takes time to learn and grow! 💙🐺

📧 Questions? Contact [email protected].

Alt text: Graduate Student Association office entrance with a notice stating the GSA Office will be closed Friday, September 11, 2026.

🎓 TOMORROW: the academic job search continues! Next up: learn how to prepare strong cover letters and personal statement...
09/09/2026

🎓 TOMORROW: the academic job search continues! Next up: learn how to prepare strong cover letters and personal statements for academic job applications. Join us Thursday, Sept. 10, from 4–5 p.m. on Zoom and keep building the skills for your next career move. 💻✨

🔗 RSVP for the upcoming workshop: [https://lounge.live/events/udskbeos]

Alt text: GSA flyer for the “Mastering the Academic Job Search: From Application to Success” series. The next workshop on Sept. 10 focuses on preparing academic job application cover letters and personal statements.

📣 GSA Council meets again this Tuesday! Join us for our second Council meeting of the academic year 🐺🎓On the agenda:* 🎓 ...
09/07/2026

📣 GSA Council meets again this Tuesday! Join us for our second Council meeting of the academic year 🐺🎓

On the agenda:
* 🎓 Graduate Assistant Grievance Process presentation with Dr. Kemmelmeier, followed by Council consideration of formal endorsement
* 🗳️ Election to fill the vacant JBE&F Committee seat
* 📋 Review and approval of GSA Priorities for 2026–2027
* 🏛️ Proposed GSA Bylaws amendment regarding elections for vacant representative seats
* 📢 Committee, liaison, administrative & executive updates
* 🐺 Elections to fill remaining vacant GSA Council seats

📅 Tuesday, September 8 | 7 p.m.
📍 JCSU 356 – Rita Laden Senate Chambers
🔗 Agenda: [https://nevada.box.com/v/GSACouncilAgendaFall2026]

💬 Public comment may be submitted up to two hours before the meeting to [email protected]

Alt text: GSA Council Meeting flyer featuring guest speaker Dr. Markus Kemmelmeier and meeting details for September 8 at JCSU 356.

🇺🇸 In observance of Labor Day, the GSA Office will be closed today. We’ll resume regular operations following the holida...
09/07/2026

🇺🇸 In observance of Labor Day, the GSA Office will be closed today. We’ll resume regular operations following the holiday. Wishing our graduate community a safe and restful Labor Day! 💙🐺

Alt text: American flags displayed in front of the Joe Crowley Student Union (JCSU) at UNR with a “Happy Labor Day” message.

Is a faculty career the right fit for your goals, values, and life? 🎓🧭 Join the Beyond the Professoriate team to explore...
09/04/2026

Is a faculty career the right fit for your goals, values, and life? 🎓🧭 Join the Beyond the Professoriate team to explore the realities of today’s academic job market, how long to remain on the faculty track, and the career options available within and beyond academia. This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines.

📅 September 16, 2026
⏰ 9–9:45 a.m. PT 💻 Zoom
🔗 Advance registration is required: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/webinar-faculty-job-right-for-you/

Alt text: Webinar flyer featuring a speaker addressing a crowded lecture hall above a dark campus building, with blue-and-white event text and GSA and Beyond the Professoriate logos.

🎓 Meet Michelle Quintanilla, our new GSA Social Work Intern! 🐺💙"Hi! My name is Michelle Quintanilla, and my pronouns are...
09/03/2026

🎓 Meet Michelle Quintanilla, our new GSA Social Work Intern! 🐺💙

"Hi! My name is Michelle Quintanilla, and my pronouns are she/her. I was born and raised in Reno, Nevada, and I am currently pursuing my Master of Social Work at UNR. I also serve as a social work intern with the Graduate Student Association.

I graduated from UNR in Spring 2026 with my Bachelor of Social Work and previously interned with UNR’s Office of Government and Community Relations, where I focused on Hispanic/Latinx community engagement. That experience strengthened my interest in working with college students and continuing my career in higher education.

During my internship with GSA, I will be working on the Very Apt project and hope to learn more about how GSA supports, represents, and advocates for graduate students. I am especially interested in advocacy, policy, and supporting historically underserved communities.

Outside of school and work, I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking and swimming around Lake Tahoe, working out, reading, coloring, and playing on my Nintendo Switch."

Alt text: Meet New GSA Staff graphic introducing Michelle Quintanilla, GSA Social Work Intern, alongside a photo of Michelle outdoors at Lake Tahoe.

🎉 Welcome to the Pack! Meet the newest members of the 2026–2027 GSA Council! 🐺💙 We’re excited to welcome these graduate ...
09/01/2026

🎉 Welcome to the Pack! Meet the newest members of the 2026–2027 GSA Council! 🐺💙 We’re excited to welcome these graduate student leaders as they step up to represent & advocate for our graduate student community. 🎓✨ We look forward to the ideas and energy they’ll bring to GSA this year!

Alt text: Collage introducing seven new 2026–2027 GSA Council members with individual portraits and names: Doris Bechet, Craig Hoffman, Cornelius Benle, Joy Odeh, Naima Jannat Taki, Olivia Gifford, and Md Rafieu Hossain Arnob.

🍳 TOMORROW: GSA BREAKFAST! ☕🐺 Start September with the Grad Pack!Join us tomorrow, September 2, from 9–11 a.m. in the JC...
09/01/2026

🍳 TOMORROW: GSA BREAKFAST! ☕🐺 Start September with the Grad Pack!

Join us tomorrow, September 2, from 9–11 a.m. in the JCSU Grad Lounge 301 for GSA Breakfast. Grab some breakfast, connect with fellow graduate students, and have career questions? Chat with our Grad Career Mentor, Dellta! 💼✨

Alt text: GSA Breakfast flyer featuring an image of the Grad Career Mentor Dellta, a background of the breakfast scene in the Graduate Student Lounge, and event details listed.

🐺 Ready to lead with the Grad Pack? GSA Council nominations are open! We’re currently seeking graduate students to repre...
08/31/2026

🐺 Ready to lead with the Grad Pack? GSA Council nominations are open! We’re currently seeking graduate students to represent Science and Social Work, and even if your college or school doesn’t have a vacancy, you should still nominate yourself, as additional seats may open. 🎓✨

💰 Elected Representatives receive a $300 scholarship per semester, with additional leadership opportunities available.

🗳️ Submit Nomination Form by 9/7, 11:59PM: [https://nevada.formstack.com/forms/council_member_election_nomination_form]
📧 Questions? [email protected]

Alt text: GSA Council recruitment flyer featuring current graduate student leaders, open seats in Science and Social Work, candidate requirements, and representative scholarship information.

💼 Master’s students, don’t wait to prepare for your job search! Join Beyond Graduate School for a five-day webinar serie...
08/31/2026

💼 Master’s students, don’t wait to prepare for your job search! Join Beyond Graduate School for a five-day webinar series covering common job-search mistakes, recruiters, networking, resume writing, and career strategies for international students. 🎓✨

📅 September 14–18, 2026
⏰ 11–11:30 a.m. PT 💻 Zoom
🔗 Registration: https://institutions.beyondgradschool.com/webinar-dont-wait-masters-series/

Alt text: GSA flyer promoting a five-day job-search webinar series for master’s students, featuring topics on recruiters, networking, resume writing, common mistakes, and international student career advice.

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