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 8
Speaker: Kathy Fahl, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
Topic: Welcome to the New Academic Year and Student Affairs Updates
September 22
Speaker: Anna-Kaye Rowe, Assistant Director of Career and Employer Engagement
Topic: Professional Development and Career Resources for Graduate Students
October 6
Speaker: Dr. Paul Castelino, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services
Topic: Resources for Graduate Students
October 20
Speaker: Mayor Steve Patterson, Mayor of Athens
Topic: Key Community Initiatives
November 3
Speaker: International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Team
Topic: Immigration Updates and What They Mean for Graduate Students
November 17
Speaker: Mark Ferguson, Assistant Vice President of Well-Being
Topic: Campus Recreation: Programs, Facilities and Opportunities for Graduate Students
December 1
Speaker: Slade Larscheid, Director of Ohio Athletics
Topic: Graduate Students' Impact and Involvement in Ohio Athletics
Upcoming GSS Events
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
TBD - Fall 2026
**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.