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Welcome to PGSG!

Welcome to the home of the Purdue Graduate Student Government (PGSG), your advocating and legislative voice for the Purdue graduate student body.

UPCOMING EVENTS

OUR TEAM

Adebisi R. Ogunbawo

Public Relations Officer

Adebisi is a doctoral student in the Department of Animal Sciences, specializing

Alex Seto

Legislative Affair Officer

Alex is a fifth-year Computer Science Ph.D student at Purdue University. His

Allen Murray

Community Team Chair

Allen is a third-year Ph.D. student in the School of Physics and

Ayooluwa Ojo

Parliamentarian

Ayooluwa Ojo is a Ph.D. student in Animal Sciences at Purdue University

Desmond Sosu

Chief of Staff

Desmond hails from Ghana, where he completed his undergraduate studies at the

Ethan Johnson

Senate Chair

Ethan Johnson is a second-year PhD student in the Department of Earth,

Khushal Goparaju

Life Chair

Khushal is a third-year Ph.D. student in the School of Aeronautics and

Mikayla Roach

Diversity Team Chair

Mikayla is from Easton, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Penn State with

Shalom Kpetsu

President

Shalom is a first year Ph.D student in the French Department at

Sukesh Jagannathan Ranganathan

Treasurer

Sukesh is a Master of Science student in Mechanical Engineering Technology at

Tolulope Oluwumi

Career Team Chair

Tolulope Oluwumi is a Ph.D. candidate in Aviation Technology and Management at

WHAT WE DO

FAQs

How do I get involved with PGSG?

Check out the FAQ page for detailed information on how to get involved with PGSG – FAQ PAGE

What team(s) can I join?

LIFE TEAM

The Life Team is tasked with developing, implementing, and maintaining programs and events to build and maintain a strong and diverse graduate student community through social, cultural, and recreational events in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere.

CAREER TEAM

The Career Team is tasked with developing, implementing, and maintaining programs and events geared toward the continual professional growth of Purdue graduate students within, alongside, and beyond the classroom.

COMMUNITY TEAM

The Community Team is tasked with establishing and maintaining relationships with the rest of the Purdue University and the community at large (including but not limited to the cities of West Lafayette and Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, local business and non-profit organizations) with the expressed goal of improving the welfare of graduate life either through advocacy or specialized events.

SENATE GRANT REVIEW & ALLOCATION COMMITTEE

The Grant Review and Allocation Committee Oversees and facilitate the awarding of all grant and grant-like awards which are administered by PGSG. They also Provide assistance and information to Purdue graduate students and graduate student groups seeking funding from any PGSG grant or grant-like award program.

LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE

The Legislative Review Committee, chaired by the PGSG Parliamentarian maintains and biennially audits the PGSG Constitution and Bylaws, develops and provides parliamentary expertise, scrutinizes and proposes amendments to Senate-referred bills and resolutions, and advises on questions of authority and scope across PGSG, PGSS, the Executive Board, and committees.

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

The PR Committee is responsible for effectively communicating information about PGSG events, announcements, and initiatives to the graduate students. This involves managing PGSG social media accounts and a weekly newsletter, ensuring regular updates reach the graduate student community. Additionally, special edition newsletters are also crafted for flagship events, GRAC grants, and important announcements based on need.

DIVERSITY TEAM

The Diversity Team is tasked with crafting initiatives that champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within Purdue and extend its impact to broader horizons.

What is PGSC?

The PGSC is located on Purdue University campus at 504 Northwestern Avenue (the building in front of the Northwestern parking garage). The facility opened in August 2014 and is available to all current Purdue graduate students. The Center is home to Purdue Graduate Student Government (PGSG) and Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA).

Hours of Operation:

Fall & Spring Semesters:
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Summer Semester:
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Phone: 765-496-0400