Graduate Linguistics Circle (GLC)

The GLC serves and is run by graduate students in the UCLA Linguistics Department. It facilitates graduate student involvement in departmental activities, represents graduate student interests to the faculty, organizes social events, and connects graduate students to the wider campus community.

Membership is open to all graduate students in the department, including Departmental Scholars. The entire GLC meets each quarter. The GLC is led by an Executive Board, consisting of a President, Vice President, and Secretary.

Executive Board for AY 2024-25
President: Hannah Lippard
Vice President: Anand Abraham
Secretary: Isaac Warren

GLC Committees

The Colloquium Committee organizes the department’s Colloquia. Their responsibilities involve managing nominations and votes, communicating with presenters and hosts, and scheduling talks and associated social events.
2024-25 members:
Christian Muxica (chair), Jahnavi Narkar, Jian-Leat Siah, Evan Hochstein, Shalinee Maitra, Maddy Liotta

The Open House Committee organizes the annual open house for admitted and waitlisted prospective graduate students. Their responsibilities include creating schedules, finding hosts, and planning meals and events.
2024-25 members:
Isa Cabrera (chair), Corrina Fuller, Kevin Liang, John McGahay, Adam Leif, Cor Zanda

The Media Committee manages the department’s social media (currently, Instagram) accounts.
2024-25 members:
Jennifer Miyaki (chair)

The Justice and Transparency Committee advocates for fair, accessible, and inclusive departmental policies.
2024-25 members: Corrina Fuller, Mo Mangum, Sakshi Singh, Evan Hochstein, Thomas Conway, Anissa Gladney, Shalinee Maitra, Hannah Lippard

Other committees and positions include graduate student representatives on Job Search Committees, the GSA Representative, and the Reading Room and Kitchen Fairies.

Documents
Bylaws (updated 2020)
Constitution (updated 2024)