GSA Monthly Meeting Agenda

March 2nd, 12:30-1:30pm, DRC1 1005

I. Dr. Cheryl Thompson, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs/Student Affairs

II. GSA Officer Updates

Graduate Studies Distinguished Mentor Award (Will)

Last call for nominations.

Pi Day (Tayla)

GSA is celebrating Pi day with pie on Tuesday, March 14TH from 2-3PM in the DRC commons! If you are interested in baking a pie for the chance to win a meal card, please email tayla.heavican@unmc.edu.

Spring Party for Pediatric Patients (Eyerusalem)

GSA is partnering with child life specialists to host a Spring party for pediatric patients on Tuesday April 11th 1:30-3:30. Interested volunteers should email Eyerusalem.lemma@unmc.edu Volunteers will help run the event activities such as a bunny themed bean bag toss and an egg hunt.

D. Miscellaneous announcements (Kristin)

1. BioBreak and Career Networking

Graduate studies is hosting a networking event on March 30th at the Corkscrew Wine & Cheese from 5-7:30 to discuss networking and career building opportunities. Food will be provided, and space is limited to the first 25 students. For more information or RSVP, please contact Terri Vadovski, Terri.Vadovski@UNMC.edu.

2. Professional Development Seminar – Personality Types in the Workplace

Dr. Victoria Kennel will present in Eppley Science Hall at noon on Thursday, March 16th. Lunch will be available at 11:45am for the first 50 attendees.

3. Breakfast Meetings

If you are interested in meeting with Grad Studies leaders over breakfast, contact Kristen Wipfler.

4. Reflection Room

UNMC library now has a quiet room for those looking for a place to reflect while on campus. See the library site for more information.

5. Purdue Pharma Scholars

UNMC and Purdue Pharma will be accepting applications for UNMC grad students involved in neurology related projects. See blog for more details.

6. GSA Elections for 2017-2018

Election for the next GSA officers will begin shortly. Please see email and blog for how to apply.