Latest GAPSA news and announcements

On March 25, 2009 the Assembly passed a resolution urging the Office of the Provost and the Council of Graduate Deans to implement a periodic University-wide survey of graduate and professional students. This instrument would be used to assist in institutional effectiveness efforts and to support the University’s mission and purpose by collecting data that [...]

Are you a student interested in meeting Alumni in your field for career advice?
Are you an Alumnus or Alumna interested in mentoring a current student?
Are you a graduate or professional student interested in mentoring an undergrad?

If yes, then sign up for the Penn Alumni Career Network (PACNet) now!
Create your own profile in the exclusive searchable [...]

On January 21, 2009, the Assembly passed a resolution urging the University administration to seriously consider the needs of graduate and professional student parents. The resolution points to several resources and services, previously available to students and their children, which have been taken away over the past few years. These include on-campus housing for graduate student families in Mayer [...]

GAPSA, with guidance from Office of Off Campus Services, is now collecting survey data to be released in April 2009. With your help, we’ll be able to publish statistically significant results on landlord ratings which will provide incoming and current students with the information they need to make better-informed decisions about housing. Click here to access [...]

GAPSA appointees to the Student Health Insurance Advisory Committee (SHIAC) successfully advocate for expanded coverage of the Human Papillomavirus vaccine for students. Click here for the story.

In a recent article by DP opinion columnist Callum Makkai, GAPSA Executive Board members comment on housing options for graduate and professional students at Penn.

Flu immunizations are available at the Student Health Service (3535 Market Street).  The cost is covered by the Penn Student Insurance Plan!  (If you have private insurance, the $25.00 charge will be placed on your bursar bill.)
Flu shot appointments can be made through the Student Health Services web site.  After authenticating yourself with your PennKey [...]

Penn Transit’s new global positioning system allows riders to find out precisely when buses will arrive at designated transit stops. Access the new system on your computer, cell phone or PDA by going to: www.upenn.edu/gps. The GPS will also track Penn shuttles while they are on campus. These new changes will hopefully improve service and [...]

Over the summer, GAPSA Vice Chair for Student Life Nikki Thorpe participated in the filming of a new safety video. To view the video, click here.

GAPSA is pleased to announce successful advocacy for positive changes to the Rules Governing all Ph.D. Programs at Penn. These welcome changes come in addition to the increase in the minimum stipend levels for 2008-2009 and the recent standardization of Ph.D. student tuition across the University. For detailed information, click here or check out the [...]