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

Welcome Back Social Hour

Spirits of '76 3211 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA

Welcome Back Social Hour on Friday, August 25, 2017 in Clarendon near the Arlington campus, right after PhD orientation. All Schar PhD students are welcome! […]

APPS 9/11 Service Project

Alexandria ReStore 869 South Pickett Street, Alexandria, VA

Join APPS as we participate in GMU's 9/11 Day of Service. This year we will be volunteering with Habitat NOVA at their Alexandria ReStore. Shifts […]

Doctoral Research Workshop

Founders Hall Room 602

All Schar School PhD students are welcome to present their research, including working papers and ongoing projects. Faculty members are invited to give feedback. These workshops […]