WSU GPSA

08/06/2026

Shae Ortega & Bronwyn Valentine with Graduate and Professional Student Association (WSU GPSA) are at Pullman’s Grocery Outlet today until 5 p.m., with lists of high-priority needs for those impacted by the Spokane fires. Shoppers can purchase these essential items, ranging from non-perishable food and hydration to hygiene products and emergency supplies—and drop them directly into designated donation carts. Student leaders will then transport these collected goods directly to verified distribution hubs in Spokane. https://president.wsu.edu/2026/08/05/student-led-supply-drive-for-the-spokane-area/

06/06/2026

CAPS Summer Mental Health Wellness Outreach offers a supportive and engaging space for students to stay connected, build healthy routines, and strengthen coping skills throughout the summer.

This program will be held every Thursday at CUB Room 204 from 4:00-5:00 PM on the following dates: May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, and June 25, 2026.

Each session will focus on important aspects of wellness, including stress management, emotional regulation, social connection, and self-care, while providing opportunities for students to check in, share experiences, and access support in a welcoming environment. This outreach is designed to promote overall well-being and help students feel supported, confident, and prepared as they move through the summer months.

06/01/2026

Pullman Pride is back June 6th 🌈

Join us for a full afternoon of celebration, connection, and community at the 2026 Pullman Pride Festival!

✨ Pride March leaving from Cougar Plaza Downtown Rally
🛍 Community Makers Market
🎤 Community Voices Open Mic
🎶 Live performances by Izzy Qualls + Raza NW
🧺 Big Q***r Trivia Picnic (yes—bring your blankets!)
🧒 Youth Zone + local vendors + food + more

Come spend the day with us—share food, enjoy music, meet the community, and celebrate Pride in Pullman.

📍 12:00PM–2:00PM Cougar Plaza Saturday Rally
🕛 1:30PM–6:00PM March and Reaney Park Pride Festival
🎟 Free & open to all

06/01/2026

Pullman Pride is back June 6th 🌈

Join us for a full afternoon of celebration, connection, and community at the 2026 Pullman Pride Festival!

✨ Pride March leaving from Cougar Plaza Downtown Rally
🛍 Community Makers Market
🎤 Community Voices Open Mic
🎶 Live performances by Izzy Qualls + Raza NW
🧺 Big Q***r Trivia Picnic (yes—bring your blankets!)
🧒 Youth Zone + local vendors + food + more

Come spend the day with us—share food, enjoy music, meet the community, and celebrate Pride in Pullman.

📍 12:00PM–2:00PM Cougar Plaza Saturday Rally
🕛 1:30PM–6:00PM March and Reaney Park Pride Festival
🎟 Free & open to all

04/24/2026

🍾 What an incredible evening celebrating our outstanding graduate and professional students at the GPSA Excellence Awards!

👩🏽‍🏫 From the inspiring research and projects showcased at Beasley Coliseum to mingling with dedicated faculty, it was an absolute honor to recognize the hard work, dedication, and innovation of our students, advisors, and student organizations.

💫 Swipe through to see some of our favorite moments from the event! If you see yourself or your peers, feel free to tag them in the comments!
A huge thank you to everyone who nominated, presented, and attended to make this year such a success.

04/17/2026

✊ Our Labor, Our Rights: Bargaining Kickoff Rally!

It’s time to turn up the volume. As Academic Student Employees, we are the backbone of this university’s research and teaching, yet too many of us are facing dropping funding, excessive workloads, and threats to our basic safety and dignity.

From addressing LGBTQ+ and gender discrimination to fighting back against sexual harassment and faculty intimidation, UAW 4591 has proven that we win when we stand together. We’ve seen the success of our union in resolving civil rights cases that the university ignored—now, we’re taking that energy to the bargaining table.

Why Your Presence Matters:

🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 Safety in Solidarity: For our international students and those feeling vulnerable in the current political climate: The union is your shield!! There is safety in numbers that no individual can achieve alone.

🫂 A United Front: We are joining forces with GPSA to show WSU administration that student government and labor are standing shoulder-to-shoulder.

💯 Total Accountability: We aren’t just asking for a contract; we are demanding a campus free from discrimination and exploitation.

🗣️ When we show up together, they cannot look away!

📅 THE DETAILS

WHEN: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026

TIME: 12:00 PM (Noon)

WHERE: Outside the CUB

RSVP: Scan the QR code or visit tinyurl.com/ase-rally

Bring your colleagues, bring your signs, and let’s deliver these demands loud and clear. See you there!

04/11/2026

Upcoming GPSA Annual Survey – Your Voice Matters!
 

The GPSA Annual Graduate & Professional Student Survey will be launching next week, and we want to make sure you’re ready to share your experiences.

This survey is an important opportunity for graduate and professional students across the university to reflect on key areas such as housing, funding, food access, healthcare, and overall student life. Your responses directly inform how GPSA advocates for resources, policy changes, and improvements that impact our community.

We know your time is valuable, and we are working to make this survey as meaningful and impactful as possible. Your voice plays a critical role in helping us better understand student needs and push for real change.

The survey will open on April 22–23, so please keep an eye out and plan to participate.

Thank you for being part of this effort.

Best,
GPSA University & Student Affairs Committee

04/11/2026

04/06/2026

🍽️ Big O Lunch was a great success!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for good food, conversations, and community. It was wonderful to see so many graduate students come together and connect.

A special thank you to the Programming Committee and all the senators who stepped forward to help make this event a success.

04/06/2026

📢 Navigating the academic job market or considering a transition beyond academia?

Join GPSA PDI for a Job Market Workshop with Karen Kelsky, covering both academic careers and pathways to industry.

📅 April 10 | ⏰ 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 CUB 212 Jr Ballroom West

🍽 Food & beverages provided
📌 Register by April 7