GSA Monthly Meeting Agenda March 3rd, 12-1pm, DRC1 1005

1. Jennifer Sharrick, Graduate Assistant, Service Learning Legacy Projects

A. Volunteer Opportunities for Graduate Students- Discussed about program for students to apply what they are learning to the community, service learning prog. Student go out to the community and teach science. Leadership and transferable skills maybe implemented next year. Bridge to care events were discussed and that student volunteers will be needed in June. Look out for emails.

2. GSA Officer Activities Updates & Discussion

A. Topics/Questions for Dr. Davies in April- students at UNMC need to be connected to alumni. Dr. Davies discussed students’ accomplishments.

-Need volunteers for Convocation and to sing the National Anthem

-Student Senate elections going on (4 seats unfilled)

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B. Issues (Shalis and Will)

1. Adding new officer chairs to GSA constitution- student wellness chair and engagement chair.

2. GSA Distinguished Mentor Award- Need applications by 15th March

C. Activities (Margaret, Cheng, and Songita)

1. PI Day- $2 donation for the event- not mandated

2. St. Paddy’s Day- March 18 at McFly’s

D. Alumni/Outreach/Interprofessional

1. Volunteer/NE SciFest (Kristin)- need voluneteers

2. Alumni Network (Tim)- sign up if you are interested to connect with the alumni

E. International (Zou & Margaret)

1. Holi- Need volunteers

2. Breaking Barriers- Iran is the next country to be discussed!