The GWO is an organization focused on professional development and support for graduate students who are pursuing careers in academia or research.
We are a voice for Graduate Students on campus. We would love to welcome any undergraduates who would want to be a part of our organization. Please feel free to peruse through our agenda and accomplishments so far:
- Advocated for a parental leave policy from departments, ensuring that students will not be discriminated against for becoming parents while in school
- Advocated for continuity of health insurance for students on medical leave
- We are a voice for Graduate Students to the Administration
- Secured a permanent seat for GWO on the President's Status on the Commission of Women
- Secured a permanent Seat for GWO on 100 Years of Women Committee (part of the University's 2nd Century Campaign)
We conduct two professional development seminars and one community event every semester.
Upcoming Events:
- Women in Administration
- Workshop on Resume building
- Cooking dinner for the needy families in the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas
Past Events:
- Gender Dynamics in the Classroom
- Achieving Work-Life Balance
- Navigating the Academic Job Market
- Academic Publishing while in Graduate School
- Participated in Race for the Cure in 2009 and 2010 (One among the top 5 fundraisers among all schools/colleges/universities. Raised over $300 at a bake sale for this wonderful cause).
The GWO meeting is held on every third Monday of the month from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Women’s Center (Hughes Trigg – 2nd floor).
We look forward to meeting you there!
Please feel free to email us at (smugradwomen@gmail.com) or leave a comment on this site to get in touch with us.
