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Student Regent Application

Wed, 03/30/2011 - 15:59

Apply to be the Student Regent for 2011-2012! Make a difference as the student representative on the UW's highest governing body. Applications are due April 13th.

Download the application here: http://www.gpss.washington.edu/sites/default/files/gpss/elections/Studen...

Officer Elections

Tue, 03/29/2011 - 17:50

Looking for information on Officer Elections? Use this link: http://www.gpss.washington.edu/content/officer-elections

Travel Grants

Mon, 03/28/2011 - 23:17

Need to access Travel Grants? Visit this page: http://www.gpss.washington.edu/content/travel-grants-0

Problems faced in accessing the site

Mon, 03/21/2011 - 18:27

There have been problems in the site access due to database issues,please bear with us while we try and fix it.

Thanks

GPSS Webmaster

UW Outlines Potential Budget Cuts: Contact Your Legislators Today!

Mon, 02/28/2011 - 17:25

February 28, 2011 

Dear Graduate students,

The  Washington State Legislature asked the University of Washington to outline several budget cut scenarios: the initial proposal from the governor (a $189 million cut), the governor’s proposed cut plus 15% (a $218 million cut), and the governor’s proposed cut plus 30% (a $250 million cut).  UW President Phyllis Wise’s response outlines how the highest level of cuts would likely impact the UW – see details below.

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Child Care Bill Needs Your Help!

Thu, 02/24/2011 - 12:31

[UPDATE 2/28:  The bill passed out of committee by a vote of 19-2 on Friday.  Thanks to everyone who called and emailed legislators!  More updates coming soon.] 

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Childcare Bill Hearing - Wednesday, 2/23

Mon, 02/21/2011 - 19:31

Senator Lisa Brown is sponsoring a GPSS-requested bill, SB 5795 Higher Education Child Care Grants, that proposes to reinstate and increase funding for the Child Care Matching Grant Program.

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Huskies on the Hill Lobby Day a great success!

Sat, 02/12/2011 - 13:01

About 200 UW students got up before dawn on February 11th & spent the day advocating for higher education funding. Watch this clip on Komo for coverage of the event, including an interview with GPSS President Sarah Reyneveld:  http://olympia.komonews.com/news/politics/uw-students-rally-protest-ed-cuts/621007.

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Huskies on the Hill Lobby Day: February 11th (Registration deadline Feb 7th)

Thu, 01/06/2011 - 23:40

 

When:  Friday, February 11th, 7am-4:30pm
What:  Meet with your state legislators in Olympia and speak up for higher education.
Cost:  Free!  Lunch & transportation provided. 

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ASUW Off-Campus Housing Affairs Advisory Committee

Fri, 12/24/2010 - 11:50
Description: 

This committee serves as a collective voice of students who wish to express ideas, thoughts, and concerns regarding the nature of housing around the campus to better inform the leadership of the Office of Off-Campus Housing Affairs. We will be discussing the policies on a local and city level, including the office's posting policy, complaint policy, and the Department of Development and Planning's Housing Inspection Program, along with various housing related programs and events. Meetings are an hour to an hour and a half biweekly (once every two weeks).

Meetings:  Twice a month. Type:  External Website:  http://housing.asuw.org/ Origin:  ASUW