Upcoming events.
Holiday Party
Join your fellow SOM Graduate Students for a Holiday Party! Food will be provided; RSVP not required.
Halloween Party
Join your fellow SOM graduate students for a Halloween party! Food will be provided, and dressing up is optional. No RSVP is required; we hope to see you there!
Pickleball & Pizza
Join your fellow SOM graduate students in a fun afternoon of pizza and playing pickleball. The pickleball courts are located behind the Matthaei Physical Education Center.
Fall Potluck
Join your fellow SOM Graduate Students at a Fall Potluck! RSVP and bringing food are optional, though appreciated. Sign up here if interested in bringing food: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hnKWdKEFmwaZgKJik_5MKontLRZxrbWjXrXtQxoDsvE/edit?usp=sharing
Orientation Olympics
Enjoy an afternoon of food, games, and fun as we welcome the incoming SOM graduate students! Those interested in carpooling to this event should meet in Parking Structure 4 at 1:30pm.
RSVP here to participate in this event. RSVP by July 25th is required to receive your free t-shirt!
Orientation Trivia & Pizza Party
Join us for trivia and pizza as we welcome the incoming SOM graduate students! Trivia will be hosted by our social chair, Danial, and our communications director, Jillian.
Orientation Ice Cream Social
Come welcome the incoming SOM Graduate Students with an Ice Cream Social at the end of Day 1 of Orientation.
Cultural Potluck
Join us for a Cultural Potluck! Please RSVP and list any food items you would like to bring (optional) by July 18th using this link: https://forms.gle/RiAwGBrUtQBTuL6C9
Hosted by the GSS Social Committee.
Rest and Relax with GSS
Join your fellow SOM graduate students for relaxing activities including coloring, creating stress balls, and making bracelets.
Sponsored by the GSS Social Committee
Career Seminar: Beyond the Faculty Track: A Career Conversation with Dean Cummings and Dr. Adamo
Are you curious about where a faculty career can take you beyond teaching and research?.... The Career Development and Alumni Relations Committee is excited to host a virtual career seminar featuring two distinguished Wayne State alumni who have successfully transitioned into impactful roles in academic leadership. Click here to read the bios for our speakers.
This is a great opportunity to explore diverse career paths and gain insights from leaders who have walked the academic journey and beyond! Event details are explained below, please note that RSVPing for this event will include the zoom link with a outlook Calander invite to be sent to your email.
RSVP here to receive the Zoom link:
https://forms.gle/a2ESaRAptSyMe57D6
First-Year Check-In
Calling all first-year students! Take advantage of this opportunity to receive guidance related to classes, lab rotations, or any other questions you may have in this student-to-student mentoring time.
Hosted by the GSS Mentorship Committee
Career Development Seminar: Innovating Healthcare: Careers in AI, Biotech, and Entrepreneurship
Zoom information: https://wayne-edu.zoom.us/j/9660243369
Gain insider insights on biotech entrepreneurship, AI-driven healthcare, and career transitions from industry leaders shaping the future of healthcare and innovation! Featuring discussions with Sanjana Nuti, MS, and Sergio Rodenzuela, MS, MBA.
DEI Town Hall
Join us for a Town Hall to discuss graduate student concerns following the recent Presidential Executive Order 14151, concerning DEI and related issues.
Black History Month Jeopardy
Celebrate Black History Month your fellow SOM Graduate Students in a fun, trivia-style game inspired by Jeopardy! There will be prizes for the winners, and snacks and drinks will provided.
Valentine's Day Lunch
Join us for a Valentine’s Day Lunch! Food is first come, first served, and open to all SOM Graduate Students.
BYOBG – Bring Your Own Board Game
Join us for an afternoon of board games with your fellow SOM graduate students! Bringing your own game is optional. No RSVP required! Snacks and water will be provided.
Graduate Student Research Presentation Day (GSRPD)
Please join GSS for the 28th annual GSRPD at the SOM! More details can be found on the GSRPD website here.
GSS December Meeting
Join the WSU SOM Graduate Student Senate for our December meeting! 6-8 PM, Margherio Conference Center. Dinner will be provided (first come, first serve).
GSS Town Hall
Please join GSS for our first SOM Town Hall, to discuss current graduate student concerns and survey results!
GSS November Meeting
Join the WSU SOM Graduate Student Senate for our November meeting! 6-8 PM, Margherio Conference Center. Dinner will be provided (first come, first serve).
Halloween SWAG
Halloween party for SOM graduate students - please RSVP here for snacks! Funded by the WSUSOM Alumni Office.
GSS October Meeting
Join the WSU SOM Graduate Student Senate for our October meeting! 6-8 PM, Margherio Conference Center. Dinner will be provided (first come, first serve).
GSS Info Session!
Learn about the GSS, meet some senators, and prepare for fall elections!
Career Development Panel: Industry Scientist
Are you interested in exploring non-academic career paths in the biomedical sciences? The WSU SoM GSS is hosting an EVENING virtual career seminar on Industry Scientist careers on Wednesday, October 2nd at 6pm. Our invited speakers, Joanna Sutton, Ph.D., and Olivia Haskin, M.S., will discuss their academic backgrounds, career paths, current roles and responsibilities, and answer student questions. We hope to see you there! See flyer for details.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://wayne-edu.zoom.us/j/96431480193?pwd=6fdLBWZChHLFpS61SOh7oZ664R0peT.1
Meeting ID: 964 3148 0193
Passcode: 565708
GSS September Meeting
Join the WSU SOM Graduate Student Senate for our September meeting! 6-8 PM, Margherio Conference Center. Dinner will be provided (first come, first serve).
Tequila Blue Social Mixer
Please join the WSU SOM Graduate Student Senate for our first social event! On August 16th, we’ll be holding a social mixer at Tequila Blue nightclub in Royal Oak, MI (street address on flyer). Free cover and open to all graduate students and guests! Join us for a night of music, dancing, and fun, starting at 9:30 PM. Please contact Sonia Khalid via QR code on the flyer or at ga7236@wayne.edu with questions and to coordinate carpooling and free cover. We hope to see you there!
GSS August Meeting
Join the WSU SOM Graduate Student Senate for our August meeting! 6-8 PM, Margherio Conference Center. Dinner will be provided (first come, first serve).
Career Seminar: Scientific Writing
Are you interested in exploring non-academic career paths in the biomedical sciences? The WSU SoM GSS is hosting a virtual career seminar on scientific writing on July 31st at 1pm. Our invited speakers, Neha Aggarwal, Ph.D., and Scott Boerner, M.S., will discuss their academic backgrounds, career paths, current roles and responsibilities, and answer student questions. We hope to see you there!
Zoom Meeting Information
https://wayne-edu.zoom.us/j/99037529344?pwd=po1aGyAl3DoZ6BFSL2WuAMNjuAXMBY.1
Meeting ID: 990 3752 9344
Passcode: 760283
GSS July Meeting
Join the WSU SOM Graduate Student Senate for our July meeting! 6-8 PM, Margherio Conference Center. Dinner will be provided (first come, first serve).