Graduate Student Society

Election nominations are open until noon January 30th. Please find the nomination form here. 

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Come out to meet the candidates for your GSS-V Executive to find out who’s running and what they stand for.

WHEN: 6:00 pm  Wednesday February 1st
WHERE: Thea’s Lounge (in the GSS building)
FREE FOOD: Pizza and non-alcoholic beverages will be served

Dear Graduate Students,

The Rumana Monzur Concert tickets are on sale and it is going to be a very powerful evening. Please donate what you can!  Also, for international students, there is a session running for learning about the best way to get Canadian Residency through the PNP and CEC programs. You have to sign up for it.

Andrew, our President, is making an appearance to our Free Coffee Thursday. It’s starts @ 2 PM and goes until 4 PM.
He’s there to play chess with any chess players out there and also to hear suggestions about what you think about the GSS.

Oh, and please treat your bodies right. Be healthy and do some yoga classes (see below).

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Events
Songs Unsung – Rumana Monzur Benefit Concert

When: February 9

Where: GSS Ballroom at UBC (6371 Crescent Road)

Price: By Donation (suggested $15)

Where to Get Tickets: GSS main office, 225-6371 Crescent Road, UBC (Cash Only) OR online here!

On the evening of February 9, you are invited for an evening of song in honour of Rumana Monzur. Last summer, Rumana was attacked and blinded by her former husband, and since then she has been struggling with the challenges of her new life here in Vancouver. ‘Songs unsung’ commemorates all victims of violence against women, and honours Rumana’s courage in the face of so much adversity.

The event begins with a reception at 6:30pm in the GSS Ballroom at UBC. A special concert will begin at 8:00pm (doors 7:30pm) in the Roy Barnett Hall, UBC School of Music. This concert will feature performances by the Lungs and Limbs Ensemble, with songs composed especially for the event by the Composers’ Collective.

The tickets can be purchased by donation (suggested $15). All proceeds will be donated to the Rumana Monzur fund.

 

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GSS Elections

Calling all UBC graduate students!

The Graduate Student Society (GSS) of UBC-Vancouver is now seeking nominations for the next GSS President, Vice-Presidents, and Senator. This is your opportunity to serve your fellow graduate students in a leadership capacity and offer yourself as their voice in student affairs.

The nominations period will extend from noon, January 16^th until noon on January 30^th.
Polling will begin at noon, February 6^th and extend until noon, February 14^th.

 

For more information on executive positions, the elections timeline, elections policy, nominations forms and other pertinent information please refer to the GSS website http://gss.ubc.ca or email elections@gss.ubc.ca.

 

Help make our Graduate Student Society a representative and effective voice for UBC graduate students in 2012!

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GSS Coffee Time

Date & Time: Every Thursday @ 2 – 4 PM
Location: GSS Building, #225 – 6371 Crescent Rd
Cost: Free

Remember that EVERY Thursday you can drink free coffee and join other grad students in conversation. This is what university is all about! Join the casual atmosphere and break up your busy day of research with some tasty, life-sustaining coffee. It’s from 2 PM to 4 PM every Thursday at the GSS Office, so come stop by the Koerner building.

Make it a department thing and get out of the lab/library for a bit.

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AMS Election – Vote: shape the UBC you want to see!

Have your say on student services, tuition, housing and more! From Jan 23-27, vote in the AMS elections and referenda. For a complete list of candidates and referenda questions, visit the AMS Elections page.

Student Biotechnology Network – Critical Skills Workshop

Member price $5 /workshop

Non-member price $10/ workshop

James Hogg iCAPTURE Centre for Cardiovascular and Respiratory Research1081 Burrard Street

5:30-7:30 (January 18th)

Regular rate $10. Members always pay 50% off regular rate!

Register

Click here for more details
Agenda & Speakers:

Jan 18 | Practice your interview skills: hone your skills through interactive mock interview sessions | Catherine Campbell | Allon Therapeutics

What to Expect:
Interactive learning approach will allow you to actively applying your new skills
Limited workshop size ensures higher skills retention through small groups and personal interaction
Develop soft skills critical throughout your career from subject matter experts
A certificate will be awarded at the end of each workshop

Date: Saturday, Jan 21, 2012
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Location: GSS Ballroom
Food: Free Chinese food, snacks, and beverages.
Age Restriction: 19+

Price: Cost $5 (advanced purchased ticket); $5.47 (online — extra 47 cents for Paypal fee); $8 (at door).
Where to Buy Tickets: GSS Office (cash), online (click here), or at the door.

Please join us for a very important time of year for Canada: Chinese New Year. Chinese culture is important to English and Chinese-Canadians alike and the GSS is extremely excited to work in conjunction with the Chinese Graduate Student Association to welcome in the New Year.

Come and experience vibrant singing, dancing, instrumental performances, magic tricks, games, and more. There will be free food and drink to honour the celebrations, so this is a great opportunity for both local and international students alike to get out and enjoy the New Year!

Though we have a full night ahead of us, we do not like turning anyone away. If you have a talent that you would like to share, please register here: http://en.ubccgsa.org/registration/

For more information in general, please visit: http://ubccgsa.org/chinesenewyear/