GSS Meetings & Events
Graduate Student Senate meetings provide a platform to advocate for the needs and concerns of graduate students to the university administration. Our meetings also foster a sense of community among graduate students, allowing them to share ideas, collaborate on initiatives, and discuss issues relevant to their academic and professional lives. Best of all, general body meetings are open to the public!
GSS General Body Meetings
Not sure what to expect during a GSS General Body meeting? We'll walk you through it: WGSS General Body Meetings
Upcoming General Body Meetings
Location: Bentley Hall 136
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
All meetings are open to the graduate community.
September 9
Speaker: Kathy Fahl, Associate Vice President & Dean of Students
Topic: Welcoming message for the new semester and an overview of how the Dean of Students Office supports graduate students, including current initiatives and opportunities for involvement.
September 23
Speaker: Lacey Rogers, Community Engagement and Accessibility Coordinator, City of Athens
Topic: The City’s work and ways graduate students can connect with and contribute to local Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) efforts.
October 7
Speaker: Donald Leo, Executive Vice President and Provost
Topic: Academic priorities, initiatives to support graduate student success, and opportunities for professional development and research engagement.
October 21
Speaker: Lori Stewart-Gonzalez, President of »¨¼¾´«Ã½
Topic: University priorities and initiatives—including those for graduate student support—and how they will shape the institution’s future.
November 4
Speaker: Hanna Schmillen, Assistant Dean for Research and Education Services
Topic: How the University Libraries can support graduate students in their academic and research journeys.
November 18
Speaker: Jennifer Bowie, Associate Vice President of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving & Executive Director of the OU Alumni Association
Topic: Staying connected to »¨¼¾´«Ã½ after graduation and the opportunities available through the alumni network.
December 2
Speaker: Anna-Kaye C. Rowe, Assistant Director for Career & Employer Engagement
Topic: Tips and resources to help graduate students prepare for the job market and future career opportunities.
Upcoming GSS Events
Events are being determined for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Previous Meeting Minutes and Resolutions
- Need to review a previous meeting's agenda, minutes, or a resolution? We've got you covered: Meeting Minutes & Resolutions
Orientation
New Member Orientation took place on Sept 5th, 2025.
**Message for GSS Voting Members: All meetings are in person. However, if you are an online student and do not live in Athens or have a medical reason for your inability to attend the meetings in person, you may request to attend the meeting via Teams. Please request this by contacting gss@ohio.edu at least 2 hours prior to the meeting. Please read the GSS R&P for the attendance policy.