GAPSA Monthly Update - June 2025

Message to Professional Students

June 2025 — Meet & Join GAPSA Board!

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Dear Fellow Graduate and Professional Students,

Happy summer season! Whether you are spending the summer on campus taking courses, off-campus pursuing an internship, or simply enjoying a well-earned break, we hope this message finds you well and reenergized for the months ahead. Below, you will find important updates and opportunities to help keep you informed and engaged throughout the summer term.

Ludwig Zhao

President, Graduate and Professional Student Assembly
gapsa.president@gapsa.upenn.edu

FEATURES

Meet New GAPSA Executive Board

We are excited to introduce the 2025-2026 GAPSA Executive Board! As the overarching representative body for graduate and professional students across all 12 schools, GAPSA plans campus-wide events, provides funding for individual and groups, and advocates on behalf of the student community.

FEATURES

Join GAPSA

Interested in leadership experience? Want to get involved on campus? Join us! We are looking for Committee Directors, Deputies, and Members to support student events, advocacy, and fund management. Whether it is your first or tenth time in student government, there is a role for you. Apply here by July 9, 2025.

 

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Support for International Students & Scholars

As we continue to navigate an ever-changing landscape, we want to highlight several important resources that provide valuable guidance for our international community from International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)

- Immigration Policy Updates & Resources Website

- U.S. Department of State Visa Screening and Interview Scheduling

- Summer 2025 Resources Page

- Summer Break Travel: Guidance for F-1 Students & J-1 Students and Scholars

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Weekly Organic Produce Distribution

Throughout the summer, the Penn Farm supports the weekly distribution of freshly-harvested organic produce at two locations on campus to help address food insecurity. All produce is provided first-come, first-served and available until supplies run out! We encourage you to bring your own produce bags or a container. Please contact individual distribution sites for more information:

- Graduate Student Center: open to all current graduate & professional students; check upcoming dates and times here

- Penn Dental Medicine: open to all PDM affiliates; contact laurelg@pobox.upenn.edu for more information

View Penn Farm's Vegetable ID Guide to see what's currently growing and being harvested at the Penn Farm!

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GAPSA Professional Council

The Professional Student Council (PC) serves as a direct voice for professional students across Penn's G12+ schools. The Council brings student concerns and insights to the Office of the Vice Provost for Education and other key university committees, helping ensure that professional student needs are heard at the highest levels.

The Professional Student Council Chair leads this work—advocating for your academic and professional interests, supporting student initiatives, and helping administer travel grants to enhance your experience beyond the classroom. Whether you are looking to get involved, have questions, or want to share feedback, feel free to reach out to the PC Chair, Mehrnaz Zakershahrak: gapsa.professional@gapsa.upenn.edu

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