GSA Affiliated

• Center for Language, Interaction and Culture Graduate Student Association (CLIC GSA) CLIC GSA is a student organization that promotes interdisciplinary work at the intersections of language, culture, and conversational activities. Members include primarily graduate (and also undergraduate) students from Anthropology, Applied Linguistics, Asian Languages & Cultures, Education, and Sociology. CLIC GSA hosts an annual conference in conjunction with the UC Santa Barbara Language, Interaction, and Social Organization (LISO) graduate student association. The conference is hosted at UCLA every other year. CLIC GSA also occasionally hosts workshops and speaker series, during which students are able to discuss their research and receive feedback from colleagues and faculty members, as well as learn strategies for professional development. We are dedicated in providing an inclusive environment for engaging fruitful academic discussions and celebrating the vibrant and diverse community of young scholars in the fields of language, interaction, and/or culture. Any graduate and undergraduate students at UCLA are eligible to join the group or volunteer in our many activities simply by signing up with the CLIC GSA mailing list.
• Department of European Languages and Transcultural Studies Graduate Students Association (ELTSGSA) The Graduate Students Association of the Department of European Languages and Transcultural Studies is responsible for student programming of events as well as representation/communication of student issues to department faculty and staff. The GSA Board is elected from a democratically nominated pool of candidates representing all language sections in accordance with our constitution. The result of this collaboration is an even distribution of both GSA responsibilities and representation within the department.
• First Generation Graduate Student Council, The The goal of the First Generation Graduate Student Council (FGGSC) is to (1) provide members in the first gen graduate student community the opportunity to meet, network, and grow professionally in a collaborative setting and (2) to encourage the dissemination of first gen graduate student resources in the university and community context.
• Graduate Student Association of Archaeology The Graduate Student Association of Archaeology (GSAA) encourages the investigation of material culture and human behavior through archaeological research, discussion, and collaboration. It is the principal organizing body for all graduate students in the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology, although it welcomes applications from any UCLA graduate student with an interest in archaeology. The GSAA functions as a forum for its members to elect representatives, make collective decisions, organize events, and share concerns and news that pertain to the Cotsen IoA, the broader UCLA community, and the discipline of archaeology as a whole. Such matters include, but are not limited to, teaching assistant responsibilities and experiences, graduate curriculum, graduate student funding, career possibilities, publishing opportunities, and research. The GSAA endeavors to serve the academic and social wellbeing of its members.
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• Iranian Graduate and Professional Association (IGPA) The Iranian Graduate and Professional Association (IGPA) is dedicated to serving Iranian graduate and professional scholars across the UCLA campus. We estimate that there are approximately 500 Iranian graduate and professional scholars at UCLA, spanning various fields including medical, STEM, and non-STEM disciplines. Our primary focus is to foster a sense of community among these Iranian scholars, many of whom are thousands of miles away from their families and friends. We achieve this by organizing events that celebrate Iranian culture and scheduling both professional and informal gatherings where scholars can connect with their peers, seek guidance, and build a professional network. These gatherings are particularly beneficial during the Fall quarter, as newcomers can obtain helpful academic and non-academic information. For a more detailed overview of our group's foundation and objectives, please refer to our constitution. Additionally, our Instagram profile (@igpaatucla) offers insights into our past events and provides updates on upcoming ones.
• Latine Graduate Student Association (LGSA) The Latine Graduate Student Association (LGSA) is an organization that strives to create a safe and welcoming space for Latine graduate students on campus across all departments and programs to come together and form community. LGSA promotes the advancement of Latines in academia and professional spaces and strives to uplift our Latine community, especially in the LA area, through community service projects and initiatives. Through their work and community-building efforts, LGSA members uphold it's four pillars which are Comunidad, Herencia, Growth, and Service.
• PhD Student Nursing Association The PhD Student Nursing Association aims to foster peer-to-peer and faculty-student mentorship, build a supportive community among students, enhance relationships between students and faculty, and provide professional development opportunities for students. Events will include quarterly social events for students across all years to gather in person, meet with faculty, and engage in professional development. The group will also share institutional knowledge about progression through the program and will collect and maintain lists of current students and their dissertation topics, conferences, networking events, funding opportunities, and potential cognate classes.
• School of the Arts and Architecture Council The School of the Arts and Architecture Council is part of the Graduate Student Association. The Graduate Student Association is a student-run, ASUCLA-affiliated organization that sponsors a variety of social, academic, and community programs.
• Students of Color for Public Health Students of Color for Public Health is a graduate student organization dedicated to strengthening the social support, career networking, and advocacy efforts for UCLA Fielding School of Public Health students and alumni of color. SCPH is open to all UCLA students and will provide avenues for students across departments to express public health interests and also discuss health issues of concern to populations of color. SCPH will contribute to efforts to improve the recruitment, retention, and graduation of students of color while maintaining ongoing involvement with alumni and community service organizations.