Statement Regarding Dr. Eastman's Appointment to Benson Center

Sept. 4, 2020

Read our latest statement regarding the appointment of Dr. John Eastman to the Benson Center from our Director of Legislative Affairs, Matt Harvey : On August 12, 2020, Dr. John Eastman posted an op-ed in Newsweek , in which he alleged that Senator and Vice-Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris was ineligible...

Statement Regarding Budget Cuts

Sept. 2, 2020

Our Director of Legislative Affairs submitted this statement today to the Colorado Congressional Delegation (CODEL) on behalf of GPSG. Statement to CODEL On August 28 th , leaders of the Graduate Student Government at CU Boulder met with university administrators to discuss fiscal planning for the next budget cycle, and...

Note from our President: GPSG Speaks for Students

Aug. 25, 2020

As announced today , the University of Colorado President's office issued guidelines regarding language on "sensitive topics". Since GPSG is a University organization, some may be concerned how this will impact our voice on campus and beyond. Our executive team has issued the following statement to reaffirm our vocal support...

Comment to Regents Regarding International Student Support

Aug. 12, 2020

Today, GPSG Director of Legislative Affairs Matt Harvey submitted the following statement to the Board of Regents requesting they take steps to provide security for our international students and their academic progress. GPSG statement to Board of Regents As we approach the Fall Semester, the Graduate and Professional Student Government...

Statement of Principles Regarding COVID-19

July 27, 2020

Today, our Executive Officers presented a statement addresing the needs of graduate and professional students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, this statement recognizes that students need to access resources on campus in order to complete their program requirements and more support is needed from faculty and staff to uphold campus...

Comment to Regents Regarding ICE Rule

July 7, 2020

Today, UGGS submitted the following statement to the Board of Regents requesting they take action against the recent rule from ICE restricting certain international students from enrolling in online classes. We recognize that international students make up an invaluable part of our campus community and will continue to fight for...

President's Welcome for Fall 2020

July 6, 2020

Welcome to Boulder, new Grad Buffs! I wanted to be one of the first to welcome you to campus, where you will be joining a diverse, interdisciplinary, and passionate community of graduate and professional students. I also have some important information to share as you transition into your new programs...

Comment to Board of Regents Meeting

June 18, 2020

Today, the Director of Legislative Affairs, Matt Harvey , submitted a public comment to the Board of Regents on behalf of the United Government of Graduate Students regarding the growing inequity of higher education funding in the state of Colorado. The University has a commitment to provide a quality, affordable...

Open Letter on Race

May 30, 2020

Dear Graduate and Professional Students of the CU Boulder and greater community, In recent days and weeks, we have seen long-standing issues of race rise to the surface with protests around the United States and the world. Once again, lives have been lost needlessly. The killing of George Floyd in...

A Letter in Support of the Black Student Alliance's Demands

Oct. 7, 2019

This is an archive page for the joint letter released by UGGS and CUSG executives regarding demands by the Black Student Alliance. Click here to read the letter

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