Schar PhD Student Association (SPSA)

The Schar PhD Student Association (SPSA) is a student-run organization for all Ph.D. students in the Schar School. It provides a platform for professional and intellectual support, student-led initiatives, and opportunities for greater student interaction and collaboration. We sponsor a variety of events to help students progress through the program. Check out our events details for Fall 2024 below!

SPSA Roundtable. Sign-up for the presentation here.

SPSA Workshop

SPSA Social

Third Spring 2018 PhD Research Workshop

Founders Hall- Room 602

Third of the Spring 2018 PhD Research Workshops will take place on April 19, 2018 between 2pm-4pm. Consider volunteering to present! The PhD Research Workshops, […]

End of Semester Social Gathering

O'Sullivan’s Irish Pub 3201 Wilson Boulevard Arlington VA 22201 Refreshments will be provided. *** APPS is adding a little cheer to the end of the […]

Welcome Back Social Hour

O'Sullivans 3201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington , VA, United States

O’Sullivans 3207 Washington Boulevard, Arlington VA, 22201 Friday August 24, 2018 3:30pm- 5:00pm *** APPS is celebrating the beginning of the new semester! Join us […]

APPS General Meeting

Founders Hall 602 3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA, United States

Join us in welcoming new Schar School doctoral students, meeting new APPS leadership, and learning about the upcoming events and opportunities for the 2018-2019 academic […]

Fall 2018 First PhD Research Workshop

Founders Hall 602 3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA, United States

The PhD Research Workshops, in the format of “mini conferences,” offer students the opportunity to present their ongoing research and receive constructive feedback from faculty […]