Graduate Student Association
About the GSA
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is a student-led and student-run organization that provides professional and social opportunities to all past, present and future James Madison University graduate students. It exists to promote interdisciplinary unity between James Madison University graduate students.
Every graduate student is considered a part of the GSA. There are no fees.
Take advantage of a great opportunity to further your graduate school life, professional careers, and the JMU community.
If you are a new grad student, we’ve created a handbook with key resources that will help you navigate grad school. It can be found here.
Members of the JMU GSA will:
• Act as a liaisons for interaction and social activity among graduate students.
• Gain professional knowledge and networking through workshops and career development events.
• Exercise leadership and organizational skills in committees and projects that support the graduate students of JMU.
Professional Development Grants
Grants are awarded to students for entrance into professional societies, workshops that benefit academic career, or other creative learning opportunities not funded by travel grants or departments.
Amounts will be awarded based on the amount required for each specific request up to $200.
Applications open from September 22nd through October 22nd.
For questions, email gsa@dukes.jmu.edu.
Applications Opening Soon
Upcoming Events
General Board Meeting - September 15th from 12pm-1pm in the Grad Lounge (Holland Yates Hall 4000) or via Zoom. Register Here!
GSA Potluck - October 3rd from 5-6:30pm in Center for Global Engagement Lounge (Holland Yates Hall 2nd floor)
Write on Track: Forming and Maintaining Writing Habits - September 18th from 4pm-5pm in Student Success Center 1160 or via zoom. Register Here!
Stress and Anxiety Management - September 24th from 1pm-2pm in Student Success Center 1075 or via zoom. Register Here!
Communication and Crafting Connections for Grad Students - September 30th from 4pm-5pm in Student Success Center 1075. Register Here!
Techniques for Improving your Public Speaking - October 15th from 4pm-5pm in Student Success Center 1075 or via zoom. Register Here!
Writing Accountability Group - Every Friday from 9am-11am in Holland Yates Hall 4010 or via zoom. Register Here!
GSA Executive Board
Wendy Kinyeki
President
Wendy is a second-year graduate student in Adult Education and Human Resource Development and currently serves as a Graduate Assistant at the JMU Counseling Center. She brings a diverse range of experiences and valuable perspectives to her graduate studies and the broader academic community.
Ololade Afolabi
Vice President
Ololade is a graduate student in Adult Education and HRD, serving as a Graduate Assistant, supporting faculty research and projects while bringing expertise in HRD interventions, training, and development.
Marianne Gilly
Treasurer
Marianne is a second-year master’s student in Kinesiology at JMU. She is one of the program assistants for campus programming in Student Life and also volunteers as a student assessment assistant for the UHC. She loves doing research, playing tennis, working out, and helping others feel welcome at JMU!
Oghenetega Ologbo
Social Chair
Tega is a second-year graduate student in communication and advocacy with a concentration in strategic communication. She currently serves as a Teaching Assistant in the School of Communication Studies and brings 8 years of experience in PR, Strategic Communication, Policy, and Advocacy
Iorver Ikeseh
Program Liaison Representative
Ver Ikeseh is an MFA candidate, muralist, and community arts advocate at JMU, leading impactful campus-wide public art initiatives, teaching Color and Composition, and championing mentorship, inclusion, and cross-cultural collaboration
Vacant
Secretary
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
Mon - Fri:
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. &
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. for lunch
