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.

🎓 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.

🎓 Ready to master the academic job search? From navigating the higher education job market to crafting research statemen...
08/30/2026

🎓 Ready to master the academic job search? From navigating the higher education job market to crafting research statements, teaching statements, cover letters, and personal statements, this four-part series will help you build a stronger academic application from start to finish. 🚀📚

All workshops are virtual via Zoom and LinkedIn Skills Endorsed. Register for one, or join us for the full series! 💻✨

🔴 Navigating the Job Market in Higher Education
Sept. 3 | 4–5 p.m.
🔗 RSVP: [https://lounge.live/events/92zozhi4]

🟣 Writing Research Statements for an Academic Job Application
Sept. 10 | 4–5 p.m.
🔗 RSVP: [https://lounge.live/events/udskbeos]

🟢 Writing Teaching Statements for an Academic Job Application
Sept. 17 | 12–1 p.m.
🔗 RSVP: [https://lounge.live/events/dhngamjh]

🟡 Preparing Academic Job Application Cover Letters & Personal Statements
Sept. 22 | 12–1 p.m.
🔗 RSVP: [https://lounge.live/events/pphbaomf]

Alt text: GSA flyer promoting four September Zoom workshops focused on navigating the academic job market and preparing application materials.

🐺 Get your club recognized and ready for funding! GSA Clubs & Orgs are now using Lounge for recognition and funding requ...
08/30/2026

🐺 Get your club recognized and ready for funding! GSA Clubs & Orgs are now using Lounge for recognition and funding requests. Before submitting, complete the required Canvas training, pass the corresponding quiz with 100%, and review the Fall 2026 schedule for important deadlines. 📚✨

🚨 1st Clubs & Orgs Request Submission Deadline: Aug. 31 at 5 p.m.
🏋️ Find all training materials in Graduate Student Resources canvas course:

🔵 Club Registration Training:
[https://webcampus.unr.edu/courses/125694/modules/items/3866840]

🟡 Funding Request Training:
[https://webcampus.unr.edu/courses/125694/modules/items/4635243]

After submitting, remember that a club representative must attend the selected Clubs & Organizations Committee meeting to discuss the request.
Questions? 📧 [email protected]

Alt text: GSA flyer outlining the four-step club recognition and funding process, including training, Lounge submission, meeting attendance, and the Aug. 31 deadline.

Need to print something? We’ve got you covered! 🖨️Graduate students can stop by the GSA Office for FREE black-and-white ...
08/25/2026

Need to print something? We’ve got you covered! 🖨️

Graduate students can stop by the GSA Office for FREE black-and-white printing.
Whether it’s an assignment, research materials, a form, or another academic document, you can print it right here at GSA.

📍 GSA Office — JCSU 302
🖨️ Free black-and-white printing for graduate students

Stop by during our office hours and get your printing done!

Alt text: GSA flyer promoting free black-and-white printing for graduate students at JCSU 302.

📣 GSA Council is back in session! Join us for the first Council meeting of the academic year as representatives consider...
08/25/2026

📣 GSA Council is back in session! Join us for the first Council meeting of the academic year as representatives consider the 2026–2027 GSA budget, hear an update from the Summer Task Force, and hold elections for vacant Council seats. 🐺🎓

🗓️ Tuesday, August 25 | 7 p.m.
📍 JCSU 356 — Rita Laden Senate Chambers

📄 View the agenda: [https://nevada.box.com/v/GSACouncilMeeting1Fall26]

💬 Public Comment: Written public comment may be submitted up to two hours before the meeting by emailing [email protected]

Council meetings are open to the public, and graduate students are encouraged to attend!

Alt text: Navy GSA Council Meeting flyer highlighting key agenda items: 1. 2026–2027 GSA Budget Review, 2. Summer Task Force report & approval of meeting minutes 3. Vacant Elections for open seats in CABNR, Science, Social Work, & Education + Human Development.

📊 Showcase your research at the Fall Poster Symposium! 🎓 Graduate students are invited to present their research and com...
08/24/2026

📊 Showcase your research at the Fall Poster Symposium! 🎓 Graduate students are invited to present their research and compete for scholarships of up to $500 while strengthening their presentation skills.

📅 October 27 | 3–5 p.m. 📍 JCSU Ballrooms

📝 Abstract submissions are now open!
Deadline: October 11 at 11:59 p.m. PT
🔗 Submit your abstract: [https://nevada.formstack.com/forms/gsa_poster_symposium]

Questions? Contact [email protected].

Alt text: Yellow grid-patterned flyer with orange, green, and black geometric accents and blue binder clips. GSA Fall Poster Symposium flyer announcing the October 27 event, abstract submission deadline, scholarships up to $500, and competition categories.

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