Call for Proposals: Scholars’ Studio
Proposals due: Oct. 20, 2025 by 5 p.m. (PT)
In person event: Nov. 20, 2025, 3 – 4 p.m., Seattle campus
In person event: Nov. 20, 2025, 3 – 4 p.m., Seattle campus
Are you a grad student who wants to perfect your presentation skills for a general audience? Submit a proposal to give a 5-min. low stakes and fun lightning talk about your capstone, research, or pedagogy! Scholars’ Studio is an opportunity to practice communicating your work in front of a supportive, general audience — without using a lot of technical or academic jargon. The fall 2025 event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 20, 3 – 4 p.m., Seattle campus.
Send questions to mundtm@uw.edu.
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CIRCLE International Graduate Student Bowling Night
Friday, October 17, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
HUB Bowling Alley (Good Map | Campus Map)
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/4Vkx7rek1Q (Space is limited)
Friday, October 17, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
HUB Bowling Alley (Good Map | Campus Map)
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/4Vkx7rek1Q (Space is limited)
Take a break from studying and strike up some new friendships! Join us for Graduate Student Bowling Night, a relaxed and welcoming evening to meet fellow graduate students. Whether you’re an experienced bowler or just rolling for fun, enjoy snacks, refreshments, and a stress-free atmosphere while connecting with peers.
Sponsored by the Center for International Relations & Cultural Leadership Exchange (CIRCLE). Send questions to Ziyan Bai, CIRCLE Assistant Director of Graduate Programs & Operations at baiziyan@uw.edu.
Entrepreneurship for International Graduate Students: Buerk Center Information Session
Thursday, October 23, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Founders Hall, Room 490 (Google Map | Campus Map)
RSVP link: https://forms.office.com/r/1L7be9XpvU
Entrepreneurship for International Graduate Students: Buerk Center Information Session
Thursday, October 23, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Founders Hall, Room 490 (Google Map | Campus Map)
RSVP link: https://forms.office.com/r/1L7be9XpvU
Have you ever wondered how entrepreneurship or the startup world could fit into your research or career plans? Want to meet other like-minded international graduate students across campus? UW CIRCLE has partnered with the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship in the Foster School of Business to bring you an informational session just for international graduate students. Learn about the many opportunities available—from classes and fellowships to startup competitions—that can help you explore entrepreneurship, sharpen your skills, or even launch your own venture. No matter your discipline or experience level, the Buerk Center offers ways to turn curiosity into action. Come discover how entrepreneurial thinking can power your graduate journey!
Co-sponsored by the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship and the Center for International Relations & Cultural Leadership Exchange (CIRCLE). Send questions to Ziyan Bai, CIRCLE Assistant Director of Graduate Programs & Operations at baiziyan@uw.edu.
Meet with a Graduate Student Success Coach
Mary Gates Hall 27 or Virtual
Make an appointment to meet with Ashley, the Graduate Student Success Coach in Academic Support Programs. She is available for personalized meetings to talk about navigating academics as a graduate student including topics such as time management, goal setting, motivation, academic strategies, and more! Whether you know exactly what you want to work on or you want to chat with another graduate student, Ashley is available to support you!
Available to graduate students on the Seattle campus (all disciplines).
Available to graduate students on the Seattle campus (all disciplines).
Learn more:
Graduate & Professional Student Senate (GPSS)
Resources & Opportunities
– Check out the GPSS Weekly Newsletter
– Funding Applications for 2025-2026
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) is also pleased to announce that all funding applications are now open for the 2025–2026 academic year.
The Travel Grants Application is now accepting submissions. GPSS has allocated $20,000 to support graduate students’ academic and professional travel. Typical awards are:
– Up to $300 for U.S. travel
– Up to $500 for international travel (must be registered with UW GTS)
– Up to $300 for virtual conference registration
– Up to $500 for international travel (must be registered with UW GTS)
– Up to $300 for virtual conference registration
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with the committee meeting weekly. Please ensure that your departmental contact is not your advisor or PI, and identify one faculty recommender. Applications will be evaluated using the travel grants rubric, with priority given to applicants who are presenting, actively participating, or in their final year of study.
Additional GPSS funding opportunities include:
– Diversity Funds – For events and programs promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
– Departmental Allocations – For department-wide items or events that benefit students.
– Special Allocations – For events hosted by Registered Student Organizations (RSOs).
– Departmental Allocations – For department-wide items or events that benefit students.
– Special Allocations – For events hosted by Registered Student Organizations (RSOs).
For questions, please contact gpssvpfb@uw.edu and gpssbs@uw.edu.
