History Graduate Student Organization (HGSA)
HGSA is formed to promote excellence in academic and professional areas and to further the interests of Graduate Students in History at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Collaborative
Collaborative provides a space to discuss concerns specific to graduate students of color in the History Department. Our aim is to increase retention and support students through degree completion by providing academic, social, cultural, and emotional support to students of color. Additionally, we seek to promote and increase diversity within the department as well as across all academic disciplines at the U of I.
Women’s and Gender History Symposium
History graduate students plan and execute an annual national conference in March to showcase graduate work in the fields of women’s and gender history and to honor Women’s History month. There are many committees to become involved in, and your involvement will unveil the mechanics of organizing a conference.
Learn more about the symposium
International History Graduate Student Caucus
The International Student Caucus is a formalized group dedicated to promoting international diversity in the Department of History. It offers assistance and guidance to first-year international graduate students. It is also an opportunity for networking, event-planning, and collaboration with HSGA through which international students can get more involved in the department and on campus. Meetings will be held regularly and focus on the interests and concerns of international students in the department.
Graduate Employees' Organization (GEO) Local 6300 IFT/AFT
The GEO is the officially recognized union for graduate students at the U of I. In the past, the GEO has made great strides to obtain a contract with benefits for grad students, although currently only TA’s and GA’s are part of the officially recognized bargaining unit. The GEO has events throughout the year to foster inter-departmental collegiality and is always looking for people to help out with organizing. Their office is located in the McKinley Foundation.