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GSC Newsletter

Gabriela Cuconato - Monday, September 2, 2024
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Dear Graduate Student,


From now on, you will receive this newsletter every Tuesday (except when there is a university holiday on that Tuesday). You can also visit the GSC website (gsc.case.edu), follow us on Instagram at @cwrugsc, and contact us at gscinfo@case.edu for general information about the GSC, as well as to learn about future events and more.

Next week, please check this newsletter to learn more about the GSC Executive Board! 

GSC #101

GSC #101 is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 5:30-7pm. Please note that it will take place in room 216, Health Education Campus (HEC).

To be eligible for GSC funding in the fall, each student organization and prospective student organization must send at least one executive member representative.

All GSC Representatives must attend the GSC 101 meeting to be able to vote for their Schools.

So please mark your calendars and join us: https://cglink.me/2cS/r2259199

Join WISHED: Women in Science and Humanities Earning Doctorates

Check out WISHED: AN organization dedicated to serving women earning doctorates! Our first event will be September 12th. Join the group for more details.

https://community.case.edu/WISHED/club_signup

GraDD Seminar: What I Learned in My Industrial Postdoc: Project Management Skills for Academia

The Community of Advocates for Representation in Engineering invites graduate students to the inaugural Graduate Diversity and Development (GraDD) Seminar with Dr. Julie Renner on September 18 at 5 p.m.

Sign up at: https://cglink.me/2cS/r2258841


 

Diaper Drive

The Student Run Health Clinic has partnered with First Year Cleveland to host a month-long diaper drive to support families in need. The drive will run from September 1st-30th. Donations can be dropped off at the CWRU Mandel School (11235 Bellflower Rd Cleveland, OH 44106). Monetary donations are also accepted by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

RTA Pass: pick up your Fall Sticker!


To pick up your RTA pass sticker for the Fall Semester, please go to your school/college administration (grad studies office) OR the Student Access Services desk at the Tinkham Veale University Center (11038 Bellflower Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44106). You must be registered for Fall classes and bring your CWRU Student ID.


September General Assembly (GA) Meeting

The first GSC General Assembly (GA) meeting is on September 4, 2024, at Adelbert Hall, Toepfer Room (second-floor conference room). All students are welcome to attend. However, Graduate Student Council Representatives (Reps) are expected to attend all GA meetings.

In September, Reps are also expected to review and vote on proposed GSC Constitution and Bylaws changes. A draft of the proposed changes was sent to each school council president to be reviewed with their representatives and executive board members (if you are a representative and did not receive this email, please reach out to gscinfo@case.edu). 

Please note that every GA meeting after this first one in September is scheduled for the first Monday of each month, 5:30-6:30pm. Dates for the Fall semester are October 7, November 4, and December 2.

Please RSVP either in person or virtually so we have enough food for all students coming in person: https://cglink.me/2cS/r2257564

Tea and Chocolate Tasting

The Tea and Chocolate Club invites all graduate and professional students to join the first tea and chocolate tasting of the semester, where you can meet graduate and professional students throughout CWRU. You will also have the opportunity to sample a variety of teas from around the world (green, oolong, and black), along with a selection of chocolates ranging from 40-90% cocoa.

The event will take place on Thursday, September 12, 2-3:30 pm, in Thwing. We hope this will be a great opportunity for you to meet and connect with other graduate and professional students in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

Sign up to secure your spot:
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2259329

Digital Scholarship Workshops at Kelvin Smith Library

R, Python, ArcGIS, Constellate, Census Data, Open Access! Through a series of introductory, hands-on workshops, learn how open-source digital tools allow you to explore research in new ways and advance the creation and communication of your scholarship. The workshops take place in Kelvin Smith Library, Classroom 215, at 1pm.

The series begins on September 16th with “Open Source: What does it mean? Why is it important?” hosted by David Beales, Digital Scholarship Partner at Kelvin Smith Library. See more about what you’ll learn in each workshop and register on CampusGroups.
https://bit.ly/KSL_DSworkshops


Sign up for UNIV401: Advanced Professional Development for University Teaching

UCITE (University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Innovation) and the School of Graduate Studies invite graduate students who are planning a career in the Academy to sign up for UNIV401—Advanced Professional Development for University Teaching. This non-credit seminar introduces students to good teaching practices in higher education. Postdocs are also welcome to enroll.

Note: Graduate students enroll via the Student Information System (SIS). Postdocs need to contact postdoc@case.edu.

Participants will be expected to complete weekly readings and respond to a weekly journal/discussion board post. Students will be given the textbook, courtesy of UCITE and Graduate Studies. Questions should be directed to univ401@case.edu-

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