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January 23, 2019

Distinguished Staff Award Nominees – 2019

A record number of Graduate Program Advisors have been nominated for the University of Washington’s Distinguished Staff Award! Our GPAs are a vital part of the Graduate School’s mission as they design applications, administer admissions, support graduate students and faculty, as well as many other duties. The Distinguished Staff Award reception will be held on…


February 9, 2018

Save the Date: GEMS Year-In-Review & Fall Kick-Off

We hope you will be able to attend the following event: GEMS Year-In-Review Tuesday, April 3, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Coffee and tea will be provided. HUB 334 If this is your first Year-In-Review, here’s what to expect: GEMS will share announcements, provide updates on last year’s feedback from GPAs (e.g., progress made…


November 30, 2016

Thursday, December 8: Holiday Party to Recognize Graduate Advisors

The Graduate School and GEMS is hosting a holiday party in your honor!  Please join us for food and a cup of cheer to recognize the wonderful work you provide to the graduate community throughout the year. Thursday, December 8th 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Simpson Center Communications Building, Room 202 Please RSVP (optional) to help…


May 3, 2016

GEMS’ Year-In-Review Meeting

Please join us… Tuesday, May 10th 1:45 p.m. to 3:45 pm. Husky Union Building (HUB), room 332 We will be asking for your input regarding changes to MyGradProgram (MGP), policies, and processes. We plan to request specific changes based on show-of-hands surveys, so please attend the meeting and have your voice heard. And…. there for…