Pictured left to right: Kaitlyn Plastino, Emmanuella Addae-Wireko, Andrés Amaris, Timi Sanni
Natural Resources Institute Graduate Student Association (NRIGSA)
The NRI GSA represents the interests of graduate students in the Natural Resources Institute, both within the faculty and the university at-large. Our purpose is to enhance the graduate student experience by fostering a strong sense of community and connection within the NRI, ensuring that every grad student feels supported, valued, and engaged throughout their academic journey.
The NRI GSA representatives for 2024-2025 include:
Kaitlyn Plastino (Master’s)
Timi Sanni (Master’s)
Andrés Amaris (Ph.D.) – Treasurer
Emmanuella Addae-Wireko (Ph.D.)
Why Join Us?
Being a part of the NRI GSA connects you to a network of motivated, passionate peers, provides opportunities for leadership, and gives you a voice in shaping the graduate student experience at the NRI. Whether you’re looking for academic resources, social events, or simply a group of like-minded individuals, we’ve got you covered!
Student Rep Roles and Responsibilities and Election Process [PDF]
Contact us at: nriinfo@umanitoba.ca
UMGSA
The UM Graduate Students Association (GSA) represents all the graduate students at the U of M. An NRI GSA rep is chosen as a Councilor to represent their peers on UMGSA Council, liaise with other graduate students, learn about issues at the University, as well as qualify for departmental grants.
UMGSA offers grants to departmental graduate student associations who are represented on UMGSA Council. Department grants are allocated in two disbursements (December and May), and in order to qualify, a department representative must attend Council meetings and participate in at least one internal UMGSA Committee. Applications are due November 1 and April 1.