Call for Nominations: 2025-2026 GSO Executive Council Elections

Dear Graduate Students,

Elections for the 2025-2026 GSO Executive Council (EC) will be held from April 1st - 7th , 2024. The Graduate Student Organization (GSO) is now accepting nominations for the following positions:

• President

• Vice President

• Treasurer

• Secretary

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a GSO EC position, you must:

• Meet the General Eligibility requirements outlined in Article IV of the GSO Constitution.

• Be an enrolled graduate student at Stony Brook University and have been a GSO member for at least two semesters prior to taking office (including this semester).

• Be from a department with an active senator.

• Have attended at least one GSO Senate meeting during the academic year or be able to demonstrate experience and familiarity with student government, subject to majority approval by the Elections Committee.

Application Process

Step 1: Submit Your Interest

Complete the nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19SyBUfgS2KmICsrObPhZTp0sKw3BS4qi83L_cAc2g6I/edit

Step 2: Gather 25 Signatures

• Use this signature collection form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19SyBUfgS2KmICsrObPhZTp0sKw3BS4qi83L_cAc2g6I/edit

• A sample form has been provided. Each candidate must:

  • Make a copy of the form.

  • Update it with your name, email, SBU ID, and department.

  • Share it with friends and peers to collect 25 signatures.

• Submit the signatures (Excel sheet) and a copy of your form link to To: gso-elections-committee@googlegroups.com and cc: secretary@sbgso.org.

Step 3: Attend the Senate Meeting

📅 Date: March 12, 2025
📍 Location: SAC 303
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

• This is an opportunity to meet senators and present your pitch to gain their support.

• More details: Senate Meetings

Step 4: Attend "Meet the Candidates"

📅 Date: March 26th (Expected)

📍 Location: TBA
⏰ Time: TBA

Step 5: Campaign & Elections

• Campaign Period: April 1 – April 7, 2025 (Expected)

• Election Results: Expected within three days after voting closes.

For any questions, please contact To: gso-elections-committee@googlegroups.com and cc: secretary@sbgso.org.

Candidates are also required to submit an application and petition for candidacy no later than March 5th, 2025. Nominees will receive an application and petition to complete when the Election Committee receives their nomination.

If you are interested in nominating yourself or someone else please contact the Elections Committee Chair at To: gso-elections-committee@googlegroups.com and cc: secretary@sbgso.org.