Dear Grads, <br><br>In this week's newsletter, you'll find information regarding: <br><br><b>1. GSA Council Meeting, TODAY June 4th, 2008 @ 6pm<br>2. 4th Annual GSA Research Conference: Consilience Saturday June 7th, 2008<br>
3. GSA Apply to be the LL or COD<br>4. Apply to be the CTGC<br>5. "Death By Chocolate Social" – June 11th 1-3pm<br>6. GSA Research Awards- Postponed to a later TBA date. Stay tuned!!!!<br>7. Softball and Soccer Tournament Information to follow soon……</b><br>
<br>Please read below for more information. <br>--------------------------------------------------------- <br><br><b>1. GSA Council Meeting, TODAY June 4th, 2008 @ 6pm <br></b><br>Please come join us for the final council meeting of the year. Today we will have special elections for the President and Finance Officer Positions. We will also be joined by guest from the RCC teacher mentorship-internship program. See you there.<br>
<br>--------------------------------------------------------- <br><br><b>2. 4th Annual GSA Research Conference: Consilience Saturday June 7th, 2008<br></b><br>Come support your peers as they present their latest research this Saturday in the new Commons. There will be free food and prizes throughout the day (9am-5pm). This year's keynote speaker will be Rickerby Hinds; you don't want to miss the talk and the reception that follows.<br>
<br>--------------------------------------------------------- <br><br><b>3. Apply to be the LL or COD</b><br><br>GSA is now accepting applications for the positions of Legislative Liaison and Campus Organizing Director. Both of these positions involve working closely with the board of the University of California Students Association (UCSA) as well as students and organization from across the state. <br>
<br>The Legislative Liaison (LL) focuses on maintaining relations with various state representatives that have influence on the UC's budget, and thus the overall affordability of higher education.<br><br>The Campus Organizing Director (COD) focuses on achieving UCSA's goals of access and affordability here on UCR's campus. <br>
<br>Both positions official start in September and have a $100 stipend a month for the school year. We are looking to get these positions filled in the next couple of weeks so that incoming LL and COD can attend the UCSA board retreat (at UCLA June 19-22) and UCSA congress (at Berkely July 10-13) if possible.<br>
<br>If interested submit a copy of your resume/vita and a brief paragraph stating why you are interested in the position and what relevant experience you have. Applications will be accepted until June 13 and interviews will be conducted the following week.<br>
<br>Please contact incoming External-Vice President at <a href="mailto:evp.gsaucr@yahoo.com">evp.gsaucr@yahoo.com</a> if you want more information.<br><br>--------------------------------------------------------- <br><br>
<b>4. Apply to be the CTGC</b><br><br>GSA is now accepting applications for Conference Travel Grant Coordinator. This position oversees that wonderful program that helps us all pay for the conferences we attend. This is one of GSA most popular and important programs. <br>
<br>The position has a stipend of $300 a month (year round) and would begin in August.<br><br>If interested submit a copy of your resume/vita and a brief paragraph stating why you are interested in the position and what relevant experience you have. Applications will be accepted until June 13 and interviews will be conducted the following week.<br>
<br>Please contact incoming External-Vice President at <a href="mailto:evp.gsaucr@yahoo.com">evp.gsaucr@yahoo.com</a> if you want more information.<br><br>--------------------------------------------------------- <br><br>
<b>5. "Death By Chocolate Social" – June 11th 1-3pm</b><br><br>The GSA Party Committee will be hosting our last social of the year on Wednesday, June 11th from 1-3pm in the GSA Office (203 Commons). Come take a break from finals week with us and enjoy all things deliciously chocolate. <br>
<br>--------------------------------------------------------- <br><br><b>6. GSA Research Awards- Postponed to a later TBA date. Stay tuned!!!!<br></b><br>--------------------------------------------------------- <br><br>
<b>7. Softball and Soccer Tournament Information to follow soon……</b><br><br>--------------------------------------------------------- <br><br>If you would like more information, please go to the GSA website or contact the GSA at <br>
<a href="mailto:gsaucr@yahoo.com">gsaucr@yahoo.com</a>.<br><br>Graduate Student Association<br>203 Commons<br>University of California Riverside<br>Riverside, CA 92521 <br><br>