Author: Kennise S Wilcox

VSU Graduate School Newsletter

January/February, 2024

WELCOME TO THE SPRING SEMESTER

Stop In and Say Hi
The Graduate School is located in Converse Hall 3rd floor.

We’d love to see your Research at the Graduate Student Research Symposium
Your faculty mentor needs to complete the Nomination Form and send it Ms. Darli DeVane at djdevane@valdosta.edu.
· The nomination deadline is February 16th
There are both in person and virtual options
There are monetary awards and recognition for the Poster presentations, 3MT, and GA of the Year as well as Musical Performances
More information can be found on the
Graduate School website: Graduate Research Symposium

Did you know?
There are three senator positions available on SGA
If you are interested in serving as a senator on the Student Government Association, please contact Ms. Darli DeVane at djdevane@valdosta.edu
The Graduate Committee of the Student Government Senators represent all graduate students and work in tandem with the SGA Executive Branch weighing in on important decision affecting graduate students.
The SGA Constitution has information about the Executive Duties and Responsibilities and Legislative Duties and Responsibilities.

Congratulations!!
You are a member of the
Association of Graduate Students (AGS). By virtue of being a VSU
graduate student, you are a member!

AGS MISSION/PURPOSE STATEMENT:
To facilitate community and professional development among graduate students through the use of regularly scheduled meetings, guest speakers, and educational sessions.
There are no dues or fees! Click AGS to learn more.
2023-2024 Officers
Tyler Cosper—President
Katarina Noll—Vice President
Taylor Durden—Vice President of Administration & Finance
Jayleen Gant—Public Relations Officer
Scan to join the GroupMe to connect with other VSU grad students:

Meeting Dates:
January 29, 2024……………………………………………………………………..Career Vision Boards
February 19, 2024…………………………Spring Graduation Information and much more!
March 18, 2024………………………………………………………………………………….Officer elections
April 15, 2024………………………………………………………………………………………………………….tbd
All meeting are held in Odum Library room 1470 at 5PM or Online via teams.
Attend 3 events/meetings and you can request a cord for commencement!

Upcoming Important Dates:
Symposium Nomination Deadline…………February 16, 2024
Grad Finale……………………………………………….....March 5-6, 2024
Spring Career Expo………………………………...……..March 6, 2024
Graduate Assistant Recruitment Day………...March 8, 2024
Spring Break……………………………………...March 11th-15th, 2024
Spring 2024 Graduation Application due….March 29,2024
Graduate Student Research Symposium……...April 5, 2024
Dissertation & Thesis deadline……………………..April 12, 2024
Spring Commencement……………………………………..May 3, 2024
Spring Break…………………………………March 11-15, 2024