Dear Graduate Student,
Visit the GSC website (gsc.case.edu) for meeting minutes of the GSC General Assembly meetings, GSC 101 information for GSC-sponsored clubs, and general information about GSC.
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Fall Budget Request Deadline for GSC clubs:
Submit all requests by November 30, 2023,11:59pm.
No Exceptions.
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December GSC General Assembly (GA) meeting
Join the Graduate Student Council at our General Assembly meeting Wednesday, December 6, at 5:30 PM to discuss what we've been up to! All graduate and professional students are welcome to attend. Free food will be provided!
Please RSVP for either in person or virtual attendance so we have enough food and drink for all students who are coming in person. This month's GA meeting will be held in the Toepfer Room, Adelbert Hall.
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2199484
GSC presents: Cavs vs. Raptors, November 26, 7:30pm
Location: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, 1, Center Court, Cleveland, OH 44115
- Tickets are $12 for grads students on campusgroups. On the website, the cheapest tickets (low availability) with taxes and processing fees are $20 or more. In addition, we will all be in the same section, so you will be able to be close to your friends!
- Tickets will be sent through SeatGeek, in the week of the event. You have to have a SeatGeek account, and provide us with the email linked to that account.
- Refund requests close on November 22. After that, you will no longer be able to get a refund.
-Transportation is not provided to the arena. Please consider using the RTA, Uber/Lyft, or carpooling.
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2251689
Diwali 2023
Our upcoming event, Diwali, celebrates unity and triumph over darkness. Join us in illuminating the campus with singing, dance performances, a DJ, Beverages, and delectable Indian cuisine. Your support is crucial. Register on the campus group and be part of the celebration!
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2252104
Three Minute Thesis Competition
CWRU Grad Students and Postdocs: Participate in this year’s Three Minute Thesis competition! By participating you will develop and showcase your public speaking and communication skills, publicize your research and yourself as a researcher, and be eligible to win big prizes! First round video submissions are due on Friday, November 17, 2023, 11:59 PM. Video/submission guidelines and submission form: https://bit.ly/3mtvid. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3mtcwr
Virtual Inclusive Talks and Lecture Series (VITALS): Native American Awareness
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence presents a Native American Awareness V.I.T.A.L.S "Redefining Indigenous Health Equity: Breaking Barriers, Building Beauty, and Restoring Culture." KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. Allison Empey, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Doernbecher Hospital, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU); and Deputy Director of the Northwest Native American Center
SOM Graduate and Medical Student Research Day
This year, Lepow Day and the Biomedical Graduate Student Symposium are merging for the first annual Graduate and Medical Student Research Day to showcase research accomplishments and facilitate cross-program collaboration. The event will take place Thursday, December 7, 2023, in the Tinkham Veale University Center Ballroom. We invite all members of CWRU to support our presenters and hear from our featured keynote speaker, Dr. Dan Ma. You can RSVP to attend the event through our Campus Group link (https://cglink.me/2cS/r2244534). Additionally, you can find more information about the event on our website (https://case.edu/medicine/events/student-research-day).
Basic Needs Questionnaire
All students are invited to complete the Basic Needs Questionnaire NO LATER THAN December 20, 2023! Your responses will help us quantify the basic needs concerns on our campus and advocate for appropriate change. Participation will help us learn more about basic needs. The survey gathers essential information that will inform and guide the Basic Needs Task Force and the campus administration regarding student experiences and improving our student services. All responses are anonymous and you can enter into a raffle drawing!
https://cwru.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZFumJLPUGPoOs6
Graduate Council for Arts and Sciences' Health Insurance Survey
We're offering this health insurance survey to graduate students in an effort to understand what works, what doesn't, and how we can better advocate for a quality health plan that meets all student needs. Please complete this plan whether or not you use the student health insurance! It's important for us to understand why students may have chosen other insurance or be uninsured. Depending on how many comments you offer, the survey should take 10-15 minutes. Please complete it by December 30th. https://cwru.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9B6u0R1FfBGRKNE
GIS Day
Join the Kelvin Smith Library's Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship to celebrate GIS Day! This event promotes the use of geographic information systems across many disciplines and industries to answer research questions and solve real-world problems. This year's GIS Day will feature a StoryMaps workshop, an introduction to creating custom webpages, as well as interactive Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality stations. Snacks and beverages will be provided! Stay as little or as long as you like!
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Jolly Happy Hours
The Graduate Student Council has partnered with The Jolly Scholar to offer weekly happy hours! Every Thursday, 5-6pm, show up at Jolly and get drafts, wine, and mixed drinks for only $2.99! Come with your friends and relax after a busy week, or meet other grad students and hang out!
Register on
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2252068
PS: registering on campusgroups is not needed - but you can do it if you want a reminder for the event in your calendar :)
CWRU LIFT Squat Competition - new date!
For this semester's mock single-lift event, CWRU Lifts will be hosting a squat competition! Whether you're a seasoned lifter or new to the squat game, this competition welcomes all fitness enthusiasts. Snacks, coffee, goodie bags, and an after-party will all be provided! The event will occur on Sunday, December 3. It will be at Veale Athletic Center from 11AM-6PM.
https://cglink.me/2cS/r2204161
LGBTQ+ Graduate Student Social Survey
This short survey is meant to inform the Graduate Student Council of LGBTQ+ graduate students' social needs. If you are any kind of CWRU graduate student and identify anywhere under the LGBTQIAP2S+ umbrella, please complete this survey. For questions or comments, contact Harley Rubin (he/they), Co-Director of Diversity & Advocacy for the GSC, at harley.rubin@case.edu.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScURhrNy2WRTsA16dzoFGE0WRx23CHdjlYM6fXP4lIl98QLxA/viewform
Tea and Chocolate Club Writing/Working Session
Are you looking for a productive writing/working session before Thanksgiving Break? Look no further! The Tea & Chocolate Club invites all graduate and professional students to join us for a writing/working session.
We will start the session by creating goals for the two-hour work period and drinking tea. After an hour of writing/work, we will take a short break to taste chocolate and discuss our progress, before going back to work.
Register here: https://cglink.me/2cS/r2199415
Apply to be on the Graduate Student Staff
The Office of Residence Life is accepting applications for its 2024-2025 Graduate Staff positions! Interested in gaining professional experience and skills that will assist you beyond your time as a graduate student? Would you like to be able to work and earn money while you're earning your graduate degree? Would you like to make an impact on students and the residential community at CWRU? If so, please apply to become a member of the Graduate Staff within Residence Life! The Office of Residence Life has two graduate staff positions: the Assistant Residential Community Director role and the Graduate Resident Director role. Both positions are 10-month live-in roles that support the creation and facilitation of an integrated residential learning environment, working through the mission and goals of the Office of Residence Life and the Division of Student Affairs at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). Immersed in the student community, both the ARCD and GRD positions actively manage the learning experience at both the community and individual level, monitoring and supporting students' holistic academic, social, and personal development. To learn more about the ARCD and GRD roles, please visit: https://case.edu/studentlife/residence/join-our-team/graduate-opportunities. Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate-level degree-seeking program at CWRU or a neighboring institution to be eligible for either of the Graduate Staff positions. There is no specific graduate program requirement. If you are interested in connecting with Residence Life staff and learning more about our Graduate Staff positions, join us for an information session! Wednesday, November 8th | 12pm via Zoom Tuesday, December 5th | 12pm via Zoom Thursday, January 25th | 7pm via Zoom Applications and recommendations close on February 2nd, 2024. Questions can be directed to Billie Vichosky, Assistant Director of Residence Life, at bxv76@case.edu.
Advocacy and Diversity Committee: GSC Concerns
Hello Graduate Student Body, As the semester is close to ending and exams are close to starting, it is important to reflect on how the academic year has gone. The Graduate Student Council Executive Board is interested in hearing about your experiences during the semester and any concerns you have. Specifically, the GSC Board is interested in hearing what challenges you have been facing with the available campus resources and what resources you think should be available. Please use the following link to express your concerns: https://forms.gle/mqEXQBVkWNKBpvBM6 If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Lipker at TJL111@case.edu
Professional Development Survey
In an effort to plan meaningful, beneficial, and student-driven events for the Spring, the Director of Professional Development is asking for your help! Please fill out this survey at your convenience and have a say in Spring events. Click here for the survey: https://tinyurl.com/GSC-PDSurvey
Advocacy and Diversity Committee: Senate Committee Interest
The Co-Vice Presidents of GSC’s Advocacy and Diversity are seeking graduate students interested in participating in one or more faculty senate committees. By being part of a senate committee, you will have the opportunity to meet faculty members from different schools of discipline at CWRU and work on projects/initiatives that will have an impact on the greater CWRU community. Here are the following senate committees with positions open for graduate students: Graduate Studies (Open Positions: 1) Transportation Saftey Task Force (Open Positions: 1) If interested in being part of one or more of the committees, please use the following Google Form to indicate what committee(s) you would like to be a part of and why: https://forms.gle/Tyj45SFUPaAPSnLFA The Google Form will be open as long as the positions are open. If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Lipker at TJL111@case.edu
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