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Contact the NAU Graduate College

Email:
GradCollegeOffice​@nau.edu
Call:
928-523-4819

NAU Graduate Student Government

Northern Arizona University’s Graduate Student Government (GSG) represents and advocates for the graduate student body within university administration and local, state, and national governing bodies. The NAU GSG organizes student involvement and administers services, resources, and programs that benefit all NAU graduate students.


Meetings and events

The NAU GSG meets twice a month via Zoom. Please contact your college representative for more information. In addition to regular meetings, the GSG hosts a number of events each year, including the GSG Poster Symposium, college-specific events, and graduate student social gatherings.

GSG’s constitution and bylaws adhere to all standards set by NAU for approved governing student organizations and have been approved by the GSG.

GSG officers and representatives

Welcome, 2022-2023 GSG leaders!

President - Fall termRebecca Seeger
President - Spring termMaria Kostromitina
Vice-President of University Affairs
Yazhmin Dozal
Vice-President of External Affairs - Fall termLauren Didesch
Vice-President of External Affairs - Spring termVACANT
Chief of StaffTaylor Lyster
Representative — Arts and Letters
Katie Scholler
Representative — EducationDiamond Bracey
Representative — EducationJennifer Lee
Representative — Engineering, Informatics, & Applied SciencesVACANT
Representative — Environment, Forestry, & Natural SciencesPhilip Asare
Representative — Health and Human ServicesShannon Skowbo
Representative — Social and Behavioral SciencesMehwish Maria Hameed
Representative — WA Franke College of BusinessSam Brechner
Representative — Community CampusHumbert Contreras
Representative — DiversityCandi Running Bear
Director of Climate ActionPhoenix Eskridge-Aldama
Director of ElectionsKayla Long
Director of Special EventsJacob Borsting
Director of TravelTBD
Representative — International StudentStanley Njikho
Representative — InvolvementDeya DeWalt
Poster Symposium ChairVACANT

If you are interested in the vacant position, please email GSG@nau.edu.

Learn about your Northern Arizona University college representatives and GSG officers.


Graduate student travel funding

The NAU GSG awards approximately $45,000 to NAU graduate students traveling to present or attend a conference pertinent to their degree program. Additionally, the GSG also awards money to students who need to travel for their research or for a career development activity.


Graduate student government organization funding

All approved NAU graduate student organizations and clubs may apply for organization funding. Contact GSG@nau.edu for information.


GSG statement on diversity

The Graduate Student Government (GSG) at Northern Arizona University takes pride in serving as a liaison and advocate for the needs and concerns of its student body. GSG, along with NAU, recognizes diversity as an integral component of achieving success through professional development, awareness and education, research, and retention of diverse students, staff, and faculty. Research supports diversity in the academic setting as a key component of increased creativity, innovation, and innovative problem solving strategies. The Graduate Student Government (GSG) is here to increase awareness of campus climate issues and to celebrate and recognize the strength of diverse cultures, groups, and experiences. If you have any questions or would like to comment on ways to enrich your experience regarding diversity and inclusion, please do not hesitate to contact GSG@nau.edu. 


GSG Statement on Climate Action

The Graduate Student Government (GSG) recognizes the need for climate change mitigation and adaptation at various scales, and we aim to amplify the voices of students demanding action at the university level. The College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences has 260 graduate students enrolled and many students in other programs have a climate-based research focus, so we know that our graduate student body cares about environmental issues. As a higher-research institution, it is vital that we utilize the knowledge and expertise of our graduate student body to lead the way in environmental sustainability and climate action. If you have ideas about how to make NAU a more sustainable school or if you would like to get involved with the GSG Climate Action Committee (open to all graduate students), please reach out to Phoenix Eskridge-Aldama, GSG Director of Climate Action, at pje53@nau.edu.


Graduate Student Government meetings and events

GSG meeting schedule

The NAU GSG meets twice a month via Zoom (unless otherwise noted). Contact your college representative for more information.

Meeting DateMeeting Times
August 10th10am-2pm
September 12th5-7pm
September 26th5:30-7pm
October 10th5:30-7pm
October 24th5:30-7pm
November 7th5:30-7pm
November 21st5:30-7pm

GSG Events

GSG Poster Symposium

The Northern Arizona University Graduate Student Government sponsors a Fall and Spring poster symposium each year. The Fall Poster Symposium takes place virtually and is judged by GSG members. The Spring Poster Symposium takes place the same day as, and is coordinated with, the Graduate College 3 Minute Research Presentation (3MRP) Competition and is judged by NAU faculty.

GSG sponsored events

Visit the NAU GSG Graduate College Events page for up-to-date information on social events, college-specific events, and various other GSG-sponsored activities.

Graduate College
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Building 11
Ashurst Hall
624 S Knoles Drive
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
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Flagstaff, AZ 86011
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