Graduate Network in A&S (GNAS)
The College of Arts & Sciences
Formed in 2009, the Graduate Network in Arts and Sciences (GNAS) is the official representative body of A&S graduate students. GNAS is composed of representatives from each of the college's graduate degree-granting departments, providing social events and funding opportunities for graduate students in the College. Meetings are held monthly during the fall and spring semesters.
Follow us on EngageUofL, Instagram and Facebook GNAS is proud to support our fellow graduate students in A&S in their research and travel. With funding provided by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, we are able to award multiple grants (up to $250 each) to students in the fall and spring semesters. Once the research/creative project or trip is completed, awardees must do the following: Fall 2024: 2nd Tuesday of every month (Sept. - Dec.) from 5:30pm - 7:00pm in Gardiner Hall Conference room. Spring 2025: Wednesdays from 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Click here to view the GNAS Diversity Statement & Action Plan.
GNAS Fundraising and Social Events
GNAS Travel, Research, and Creative Activities Grants
3. Complete the GNAS Grant Funding Report
GNAS Meeting Times
- Jan. 22nd: SRB 139
- Feb. 19th: SRB 139
- March 19th: HUM 300
- April 9th: HUM 300
2024-25 GNAS Officers
Position
Name (Dept)
President
Alanea Graci (Psychology)
Vice President
Marlea Ferber (Geographic & Environmental Sciences)
Secretary
Benjamin Botkin (History)
DEI Officer
Zach Smothers (UPA)
Information Officer
Julia Kachanova (Biology)
Treasurer
Jacob Hannah (Physics & Astronomy)
2024-25 Department Representatives
Department
Representative
Eligible for Spring 2025 Funds
Curious about Eligibility for future GNAS Grant Funding?
(Based on Rep Attendance from Fall 2024)
Anthropology
Jordan Chattellier
Yes
Art and Design, Hite Institute
Eisey Eisenhardt
Yes
Biology
Julia Kachanova
Yes
Chemistry
Amandeep Kaur/Bhavi Shah
Yes
Communication
Vacant
No
Comparative Humanities
Miles Cox
Yes
Criminal Justice
Katelyn McMahon
Yes
English
Vacant
Yes
Geographic & Environmental Sciences
Marlea Ferber
Yes
History
Vacant
No
Mathematics
Gokul Krishna
Yes
Pan-African Studies
Emmanuel Kumah
Yes
Philosophy
Cishella Durling
Yes
Physics & Astronomy
Jacob Hannah
Yes
Political Science
Mohammad Riaz Nassiry
Yes
Psychological & Brain Sciences
Alanea Graci
Yes
Sociology
Jon Ellis/Autumn Martin
Yes
Theatre Arts
Andrea Haskett
Yes
Urban & Public Affairs
Zach Smothers
Yes
Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies
Annika Hogstrom
No