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"GSS Review" |
9.09.2009 |
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A periodic newsletter of the Graduate Student Senate (GSS) highlighting senate business and focusing on both university and GSS-specific grad student-focused events and activities. If you would like to contribute content to The GSS Review, please contact the GSS Information Officer, Quentin Jamieson (gssinfo@case.edu) |
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Table of Contents
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All Advertised Events
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ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS: GSS SECRETARY, GSS TREASURER QUENTIN JAMIESON, INFORMATION OFFICER, GRADUATE STUDENT SENATE – Due to very recent resignations, the GSS is opening nominations to the entire GRADUATE STUDENT BODY for the positions of GSS Secretary and GSS Treasurer. If you are interested in either of these positions, please review the responsibilities of the Secretary and Treasurer found on the GSS OCTOBER 1ST ELECTIONS PAGE, and nominate yourself or someone interested in the position by sending an email to GSSElections@case.edu. NO EXPERIENCED IS NEEDED FOR EITHER OFFICER POSITION. If you're on the fence, read the Provost's letter about why service in the GSS will jumpstart your career. (Per Article III, Section A of the GSS Bylaws, an election will be held from among the pool of nominees at our next General Assembly meeting. These officers will serve out the remainder of the terms of their predecessors. An interim Secretary and Treasurer will be selected to serve in a temporary capacity until permanent officers can be elected.) |
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A message from the GSS President
SAMANTHA SCHARTMAN, PRESIDENT, GRADUATE STUDENT SENATE – So as a new school year begins we are ushered through a series of meetings and orientations, given schedules and lists of books to have read the week before you got the list....We scam free food from eager vendors waiting to welcome back their treasured customers and watch with entertainment as our esteemed faculty parade around the campus in those Halloween costumes we know as academic regalia. |
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The fair will showcase programs such as Safe Ride and escort service, personal alarms, Rape Aggression Defense, CaseEMSand CaseWARN, the university's emergency alert service. In addition, students will be able to register their bikes and receive coupons for a free U lock and personal alarm. A seasonal flu shot clinic will be held concurrently with the event. The free shot will be offered by University Health Services for all students, faculty and staff. In order to receive the shot, attendees must present their university employee or student IDs. Representatives from Campus Police and Security Services; the University Circle Police Department; CaseEMS; University Health Services; the Office of Student Affairs; the Office of Housing, Residence Life & Greek Life; the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women; The American Red Cross; the Cuyahoga County Department of Justice Affairs; the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and City of Cleveland safety divisions will be available to talk with the campus community |
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GPSEC: Information Fair and BBQ, Sept 11: 11:30am, Adelbert Gym |
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MARY ROUSE, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (WISER) — The following leadership workshops will occur next week during this year's Women in Leadership Week (September 13-17, 2009):
For more details, visit this website, or review the fliers posted in the bullets listed above, or see a summary flier here. |
MARIELENA MAGGIO, PROGRAM COORDINATOR, INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICXES — Judith Olson-Fallon and I are starting a conversational group for international students who are looking for opportunities to practice and improve their spoken English. Bring your lunch and join us for a chance to casually practice speaking English. All interested CWRU students are welcome! This conversational group will be held on Tuesdays from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at Educational Services for Students (ESS) in Sears 470. If you have questions, please contact Martina Croft, phone: 216.368.5230, email: mrc6@case.edu. Career Fair and Pre-Fair Services! KIM PAIK, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, GRADUATE CAREER SERVICES — University Career Fair, October 1st, 11:00am-3:00pm, Adelbert Gym.From undecided freshmen to graduate students, the University Career Fair has something for everyone! It is a golden opportunity for students and alumni to find resources for a practicum, internship, co-op, or full-time job. Please bring multiple copies of your resume/CV and dress professionally. For more information visit this website.
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CHRISTA WHEELER, CHAIR, GSS ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE — Case for Community Day is September 25th, 2009: Noon - 4pm. You can no longer sign up to volunteer on the main Case page. However, the GSS has slots open for the events that were set aside just for graduate students. GO TO THE FILER SURVEY AND SIGN UP NOW!!! (or email Christa at caw30@case.edu detailing your choice). YOU MUST SIGN UP BY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH. FREE LUNCH AND POST ACTIVITY BBQ FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS!!!! CHRISTA WHEELER, CHAIR, GSS ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE — September 25th, 2009 Tickets are $5 if you participate in Case for Community Day, $10 if you don't. Each student can buy 2 tickets with their grad Case ID. Tickets will be on sale a) Friday at the Information Fair / BBQ, b) Tuesday and Wednesday next week during lunch in Nord, and c) at the GPC BBQ on Thursday. |
The Graduate/Professional Council
JAMES HARRIS, GSS LIASON TO THE GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL GradPro Happy Hour — Look for weekly Happy Hour on Thursdays GradPro Picnic — Sept 17, 4pm-8pm Food and Beer on Wade Oval Interaction Among Schools — Send ideas for Events to GPCouncil@case.edu Interested in Grad Pro Council? Visit gpc.case.edu |
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QUENTIN JAMIESON, INFORMATION OFFICER, GRADUATE STUDENT SENATE (GSS) – The General Assembly meeting schedule for the 2009-2010 academic year has been finalized. Most survey respondents (70%) preferred to keep the original date for meetings, i.e. the first Thursday of the month from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Meetings will therefore be held on the following days: October 1st, November 5th, December 3rd, January 7th, February 4th, March 11th, April 1th, and May 6th. Meeting locations will be announced as they are reserved. |
ERIC HUDAK, GSS SCHOOL EXECUTIVE, SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING — Hello, engineering students. Currently, we have 3 vacancies in departmental representation in the school. We are looking for senators (and alternates) to represent the following departments:
Becoming a senator is a great way to become involved in the university community and to develop your professional skills. If you are interested in becoming the senator for your department or have questions about being a senator, please let me know by emailing me at exh59@case.edu. |
Professional Development Event
THOMAS BULEA, CHAIR, GSS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE — We have finalized the time/location of the next professional development event. It will take place on Friday, October 16, 2009 from 12:30pm to 1:45pm in Nord 400. It is a workshop for graduate students titled "Preparing for Academic and Industry Interviews." |
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The Graduate Student Senate (GSS) is a forum of graduate students whose focus is to meet, discuss, and take action on academic, social, and professional affairs. The GSS actively represents students' individual and collective interests by pledging to lobby faculty and university administrators on their behalf. Become a leader today and join the Graduate Student Senate (gssinfo@case.edu). All graduate students can join. No experience is necessary.
Be involved. |