Hey everyone, I know this list doesn't reach as many graduate students as I would like, but for those of you who have subscribed please get the word out or better yet, consider applying for a position in the GSA.<br><br>
I have had the opportunity to talk with many graduate students and have heard everything from how terrible the GSA is to voices of appreciation for conference or travel support. <br><br>This association is far from perfect (what large organization is..), but it is a SMALL (less than 10) group of graduate students doing the best we can to be the voice of 2,500. For most of us, our two-years are about to expire and so far 4 students have stepped up to apply. <br>
<br>YOU can be the difference. <br><b>Run for PR</b> and throw a grad bash or two or put some coffee out for students during finals. Email Stephanie (<b><a href="mailto:sfous001@ucr.edu">sfous001@ucr.edu</a></b>) and ask her about the experience.<br>
<b>Run for GSHIP</b> and learn about our insurance. We need someone sitting at the table for those conversations. Email James (<b><a href="mailto:jwong032@ucr.edu">jwong032@ucr.edu</a></b>) and find out what he enjoyed and didn't like about being GSHIP officer<br>
<b>Run for Finance</b> and be able to gain valuable experience managing a substantial budget (100K+) Laura is running for the office again, but you can still run. Email her at <b><a href="mailto:laura.borg@email.com">laura.borg@email.com</a></b> for more details.<br>
<b>Run for EVP </b>and get a chance to travel to all the UCs. Board meetings take place on the weekends/Friday evenings so you wouldn't miss class or lab time. This is an absolutely fascinating look into our university system. Email Adam (<b><a href="mailto:aboot002@ucr.edu">aboot002@ucr.edu</a></b>) for details.<br>
<b>Run for VPAA</b> and interact with students from AGSM to GSOE. Help groups of students get funding. Ask Aaron (<b><a href="mailto:ajone003@ucr.edu">ajone003@ucr.edu</a>)</b> the pros and cons of the position.<br><b>Run for President</b> and learn about it ALL! You interact with leaders from all levels of the institution. Email me and I will tell you why I love it, but I'll also give you the cons too.<br>
<font size="4">It takes little effort or time to run: send me a paragraph that you want other grad students to read on the ballot and that's it. A little effort can make a HUGE difference for ALL grad students</font>.<br>
<br>Thank you for reading this lengthy email, I hope to hear from many of you soon!<br><br>Rachel<br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br><font style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif" face="arial narrow,sans-serif">President Graduate Student Association 2011-2012</font><br style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif">
<div style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif">PhD Candidate GSOE<br>UCR<br><a href="http://www.gsa.ucr.edu" target="_blank">www.gsa.ucr.edu</a><br>Office: (951) 827-3740<br>Fax: (951) 827-6358</div><br>