Prosser Graduate Student Association
Description
The Prosser Graduate Student Association (PGSA) is requesting $1,000 in total to support a year of social and academic programs for graduate students based at the Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Centre (IAREC), Prosser. Many of our graduate members complete their degrees entirely at this research and extension centre and have limited or no access to the events, networks, and resources available in Pullman, the main campus. PGSA is the only organisation in IAREC that brings together graduate students from across CAHNRS science departments, giving them a shared space to connect, exchange ideas, and build a sense of belonging.
The requested funds will support two main areas:
Community and social engagement. We host regular coffee socials that give students, postdocs and researchers from different departments and labs an informal setting to meet and share their work. We will also organise gatherings around important cultural festivals (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Summer, Diwali, Holi, etc.), reflecting the diverse backgrounds of our members. We also support industry visits in the nearby area, increasing our connection with the local industries. These events reduce isolation, support student well-being, and help students build professional relationships with the agricultural industry in the region.
Academic showcase. We will be holding a research showcase, "Celebrating Science at IAREC", where graduate students present their work to stakeholders and growers. This event will give the students experience in communicating science to real-world audiences, strengthen ties between the university and the local agricultural community, and help growers learn about research that directly affects their work.
Together, these activities will create a more connected, supported, and visible graduate student community at IAREC, one that helps students succeed academically, grow professionally, and contribute meaningfully to the region.
Stay connected with the incredible work being done at IAREC by the graduate students at https://www.linkedin.com/company/prosser-iarec-graduate-student-association/
$10
The Coffee Break
Fuel grad students' coffee hour! Your gift keeps the coffee flowing and the conversations brewing between students from different labs and departments.
$25
The Valley Harvest
Help us celebrate! Your gift supports cultural festival gatherings that bring our diverse grad community together like family, far from home.
$50
The Cougar Connection
Help grad students meet local industry partners at fun networking events, building connections that turn into internships, jobs, and collaborations.
$100
The Lab to Field Champion
Help fund an academic showcase where students present their research to growers and stakeholders, bringing science straight from the lab to the field.
$250
The Thesis Hero
You are a hero to every sleep-deprived grad student! Your gift helps cover a small token of appreciation for grad students who defend their thesis. It also supports many events for the Prosser grad community, from coffee hour to showcases.
$500
The PGSA Pioneer
You are helping build something lasting! Your gift funds half of our yearly programming and makes sure Prosser grad students never feel like they’re missing out on campus life.
