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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Graduation ceremonies may be virtual this year, but we wanted to congratulate students graduating, who have contributed to the work of the GSS over their time at UBC.

Kate Sedivy Haley: PhD in Microbiology and Immunology.

 Dr. Sedivy-Haley studied responses to Salmonella infection in macrophage activation states, including the “tolerant” state seen in sepsis. She identified differences in gene expression that may account for different levels of resistance to Salmonella. This could help us to improve the ability of macrophages to resist infection and treat sepsis.

What are you hoping to do now you’ve graduated?

Now that I’ve graduated, I’m starting an internship with the Council of Canadian Academies, contributing to research and writing of reports on complex issues of public interest, including funding for natural sciences research. I’m hoping this experience will help me transition to a career in science policy.

What roles have you taken on for the GSS and what has been the best part of working with the Society?

I was the Chair of the Code and Policy Committee from October 2018 – February 2020, and Chair of the Governance and Accountability Committee from February 2020 to April 2020. The best part of working with the GSS was being able to collaborate on graduate student issues with so many dedicated people in committees and on the executive team.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Graduation ceremonies may be virtual this year, but we wanted to congratulate students graduating, who have contributed to the work of the GSS over their time at UBC.

Victoria Gomez

Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS), UBC iSchool graduating June 2020

What are you hoping to do now you’ve graduated?

I’m looking forward to a career in public and community libraries, once they open back up, and continuing work in archives and digital collections on the side. Regardless of the profession, I am hoping to take forward my skills in teaching information and digital literacy, working with multicultural communities and language learners, and advocating for the interests of marginalized or underrepresented voices.

What roles have you taken on for the GSS and what has been the best part of working with the Society?

The best part of working as a Councillor and Committee Chair for the GSS was getting to know and collaborate with students from across UBC with a varied set of skills and expertise, for the common goal of advocating for and bettering the lives of graduate students at UBC. It was a pleasure to work with such brilliant minds and see the hard work that went into such important causes as providing financial aid to students, directing the strategic plan of the GSS for the future, and advocating for equitable pay to student employees. The leadership and relationship-building skills I learned will be useful for the rest of my career and life.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]