GSA Monthly Meeting Agenda February 4th, 12-1pm, DRC1 1005

1. Emily McElroy, Director of the McGoogan Library of Medicine

A. Library Changes Relevant to Graduate Students- We discussed student requests for access to more online journals, modifications in the availability of study rooms, writing center, etc. Ms. McElroy updated about the new collaboration with other libraries under UN campus, also will resend out a survey to get more student feedback.

2. GSA Officer Activities Updates & Discussion

A. Resume & Cover Letter Workshop (Tyler)- Brenda Nickol has been asked to conduct a session on resume writing soon. We received feedback of how students want Brenda to discuss a few insights on how to write the objective statement, etc.

B. Issues (Shalis)

1. Student Resources

2. DRC Food Vendors- suggestions for other vendors.

3. Graduation Fees- Terri is working to reduce the hike %

4. Live Feed of Commencement?- Terri said she will work on this.

C. Activities (Margaret & Cheng)

1. Spielbound- Invited all to the board games tonight!

2. PI Day- Said we would give out prizes and inviting students to drop by for baked food and coffee.

3. St. Paddy’s Day- announced the idea and asked for some suggestions

D. Alumni/Outreach/Interprofessional

1. Career Fair (Keenan)- NeSciFest ideas were discussed by Keenan and Kristin

2. Alumni Network (Tim)- Phon-a-thon may go for a second round. Working with consultants, this is a priority for campus now.

3. Volunteer/NE SciFest (Kristin)

E. International (Zou & Margaret)

1. Holi- announced the planning and commencement

2. Breaking Barriers- Mali is the next country for this event!