GAPSA - Graduate and Professional Student Assembly
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History and Introduction
by Steven Lin, GAPSA Chair 2013-2014
One of the greatest benefits of attending Penn is, inarguably, the opportunity to embrace a culture of intellectualism, innovation, and diversity. It is for this reason that more than 10,000 students each year from across the United States and the world choose to be at one of the twelve graduate and professional schools Penn. In this
06/02/2024
Join GAPSA to catch the Phillies vs Milwaukee Brewers baseball game on June 3rd and the Phillies vs San Francisco Padres on June 18th.
Attending a Phillies game is more fun in groups! Be sure to gather your friends and join us for a game at beautiful Citizens Bank.
Tickets for both games are now available. Please head to link in our bio (bio.site/gapsa) or to the events page of our website.
05/14/2024
The All-Access Party is to bring together Penn’s graduate affinity groups and their constituencies to celebrate the end of the year with fun and games.
The ticket price includes food, drinks (including alcohol), and a round of mini golf.
Get your tickets now at the link in our bio or head to bio.site/gapsa and click our events.
05/09/2024
Join us for our monthly happy hour at New Deck Tavern. Network among fellow GAPSA students and alumni. Ticket includes two drink tickets and light fare.
Get your tickets now at bio.site/gapsa or click the link in our bio.
05/03/2024
We are collaborating again with the non-profit organization that distributes unused groceries from major grocery stores in Philadelphia for a spring pop-up food pantry event for graduate students.
Only perishable and non-perishable products will be provided at this time. There will be 150 retail vouchers priced at $10 for any Penn retail dining cafés on campus available to pick up. First come first serve
Bring: Penn ID, your own bags
***Grab and go, please limit to TWO items per category in consideration of others’ needs***
05/02/2024
Join us for an action-packed sports carnival filled with a variety of sports, races, and carnival games throughout the day. Indulge in delicious food and cool off with refreshing ice cream. Swipe to learn more!
As the day comes to a close, unwind with a movie under the stars - Talladega Nights, accompanied by freshly popped popcorn. It’s a day of fun, food, and entertainment for everyone to enjoy! Movie night poll winners can come pick up their prizes during the movie from our team.
Visit bio.site/gapsa or click the link in our bio for more information and register now for free! Open to all current graduate students at Penn and their families.
05/01/2024
Decorate free tote bags with other graduate students to decompress during finals week! Snacks will be provided!
Register for one of two time slots: 4 PM to 5 PM and 5 PM to 6 PM.
Register now at bio.site/gapsa or click the link in our bio.
04/29/2024
Interested in joining the GAPSA Executive Board? Apply now and become a part of our team!
For more information about the positions, visit the link in GAPSA’s bio (bio.site/gapsa) and apply by May 15th on our website.
03/30/2023
Many congratulations to our President-elect, Michael Krone (center), seen above with current GAPSA President Robert Blake Watson (right) and 2021-2022 President and current elections chair Paradorn (Joe) Rummaneethorn (left). Photos featuring all of our newly-elected representatives to come! GAPSA transition will formally occur on May 15!
02/17/2023
Did you know that February is the
10/24/2022
GAPSA exec members represented Penn at the annual IVY+ Leadership Summit this past weekend hosted at Columbia University, joined by graduate student government from all eight Ivy League schools. Our delegation team from different areas discussed our current state at GAPSA, achievements, and future endeavors. This year’s breakout room discussion among eight schools focused on topics like community building, international student concerns and supports, mental and physical wellness, and affordable housing. We look forward to connecting more with Ivy League schools and the summit held at Yale University next year.
09/12/2022
DATE CHANGE: Join us on September 20, Tuesday (not September 22, Thursday) at the Morris Arboretum for speed dating and find the love of your life (or your next ex).
09/11/2022
In partnership with and , we present a virtual chai class as a part of GradFest 2022. Ticket includes a session on the history of chai, a brewing MasterClass, and a kit with tea leaves, spices, tea strainer, and cookies! Tickets available at gapsa.upenn.edu/gradfest.
09/11/2022
Stretch and relax at College Green with GAPSA. Tickets include a one hour yoga session, refreshments, and a two week pass to Planet Fitness.
09/11/2022
Join GAPSA for Axe-Throwing at Bury the Hatchet as a part of GradFest 2022. Details and tickets at gapsa.upenn.edu/gradfest.
09/09/2022
Join us for a Vegan Nite at HipCityVeg to celebrate the launch of the GAPSA Unlimited Program! This event is a part of GAPSA GradFest 2022. Get your tickets at gapsa.upenn.edu/gradfest. Tickets include GAPSA unlimited card and dinner!
09/02/2022
What is Pennsylvania’s state insect? Tell us in the comments, like this post, and tag a friend and five lucky winners can win a ticket to an exclusive GAPSA event this GradFest!
09/01/2022
Ever wondered how many Benjamin Franklin statues you can spot around campus? Now is your chance to discover them all! Send us at least three selfies with different Benjamin Franklin statues and you’ll be entered to win a ticket to the Firefly Boat Cruise happening on September 24. Please send submissions to mailto:[email protected] with your name, photos, and subject “I photographed Franklin” by September 19. Winners will be notified by September 21.
08/31/2022
Last Friday, .penn wrapped up International Student Orientation (ISO) with a welcome reception for Penn’s graduate and professional students – a wonderful way to meet new classmates, student leaders, and support staff before kicking off the new year!
Thanks to all who joined us for a warm sunny evening of food, fun, and games.
08/31/2022
08/29/2022
Last Friday, we hosted GAPSA for Life Reception that brought together alumni from all the way back to our establishment in 1979. We will continue to engage with our alumni throughout the year, creating programs and opportunities to benefit all students.
08/21/2022
Congratulations to .27 and on winning the chess championship!
08/21/2022
The most awaited event of the year is here! We introduce to you— GAPSA GradFest 2022, a 10 day celebration of graduate student life! Learn more at gapsa.upenn.edu/gradfest
08/20/2022
This week, we met Liz Magill and discussed how to kickoff an exciting year! President Magill and the team look forward to welcoming incoming students at the President and Provost’s resource fair this month and the GAPSA GradFest next month!
07/05/2022
Wishing you all a happy 4th of July!
06/07/2022
Join GAPSA for a trip to Atlantic City, and enjoy a day of play! The trip includes to and fro transportation from Penn Bookstore and we will bring equipment to play! Please let us know what beach games you would like in the comments below.
The ticket does not include food or beverages. Please plan to bring or buy your own lunch. Registration link in bio!
05/31/2022
Drop by .gradcenter from noon to 2 today and grab your “WE R 1 GAPSA” tshirt while stock lasts!
05/09/2022
Tonight: Cocktail Dinner under the stars @ Morris Arboretum! (Registration required. Free event. Ticket price is a deposit. Transport provided.)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/332133268547
GAPSA Cocktail Dinner @ Morris Arboretum Commune with friends, dine, and unwind under the stars @ Morris Arboretum!
Flash Sale: $20 tix to midnight cruise!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-fest-moonlight-cruise-tickets-315706997127
04/21/2022
Hiberknitting Friday! $5 sale. Learn to knit a Penn red & blue scarf.
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Our Story
Greetings to all new and returning graduate students,
It is our pleasure to welcome you all to the 2019-2020 Academic Year. Whether you are new to campus or it feels like you have been here forever, the GAPSA executive board would like to take this opportunity to wish you well, introduce ourselves, and let you know about some of the resources and opportunities available to help you make the most of your time here.
The Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GAPSA) is your student government. It exists to advocate on your behalf, represent you to the university administration and to the world, and to support your professional, educational, and personal goals. To do this, we offer funding for student groups and individuals; host events to connect you with your fellow students; work to connect you to university resources; advocate on your behalf to expand those resources or to change university policies; and represent graduate and professional concerns in a myriad of ways on countless committees and to virtually every office and center here at Penn, and beyond the bounds of the campus.
To hear more about us, and to get updates on the work we are doing, the events we are hosting, or the funding we have available, we encourage you to sign up for our weekly newsletter, to like us on Facebook, and to explore our website.
In the meantime, to kick off the new year and welcome you all in style, we invite you to get to know each other at our annual GradFest! This is a full week of events and activities to help you meet your fellow students, familiarize yourself with GAPSA and some of the other resources and groups available to you, and to take a well-deserved break from the hectic sprint that is the beginning of the semester. For details on these and a full listing of all the events, check out our GradFest webpage. We hope to see you all at some or all of these wonderful events!
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