[Gsaucr] GSA newsletter (Council Mtg Tonight)

[GSA Public Relations]

Dear Grads,

As we approach the end of the Fall quarter, the GSA Executive Board would
like to take this opportunity to thank you all for a fun and fruitful
quarter.  We'd also like to wish you the best of luck during finals week
and, as you can read below, we'll even give you some treats to help you make
it through the week ;o)

In this week's newsletter, you will find information concerning:

* 1.  Council Meeting TODAY, Wednesday Dec 5th @ 6pm*
*2.  Finals Sweets and Treats – each day during finals week
** 3.  UCSA Board of Directors Meeting @ UCR Dec 15th, 2007
**4.  UC Student Regent*
* 5.  Teaching Opportunity UCR Upward Bound
**6.  GSA Conference Chair
**7.  AAO Graduate School of Education
**8.  Call for Grad Student Art
** 9.  The Search for the next UC President
**10.  Register to vote!

*Please read below for more information!
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1.  Council Meeting TODAY, Wednesday Dec 5th @ 6pm*

The last council meeting of the quarter will be held today Wednesday Dec 5th
at the Senate Chambers in the Commons.  Come by our office at 5:30pm for
free pizza and sodas.  We will be joined by guest speakers from the
Counseling Center and from Housing and Dining, in addition to an
eco-friendly initiative presentation.

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*2.  Finals Sweets and Treats – each day during finals week*

Whether you're taking finals, grading finals, or doing research, we think
you deserve a break next week.  So, the GSA Party Committee will be hosting
a "Sweets and Treats" social each day during finals week (Dec 10-14).  In
the Commons Graduate Student Lounge (room 383, by the rotunda), there will
be free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks for graduate students.  On
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, the social will be held from 11am until 12pm,
but on Tuesday and Thursday, the social will be held from 1pm until 2pm.  So
be sure to swing by during finals week to check out our very own Commons
Lounge and enjoy some "sweets and treats" compliments of your Party
Committee!

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*3.  UCSA Board of Directors Meeting @ UCR Dec 15th, 2007*

The University of California Student Association (UCSA) is having their
December Board meeting at Riverside on Dec 15. This is a great opportunity
to meet other UC Students, and there will be a special election for the UCSA
President. Join us at the Senate Chambers, 2nd Floor of the Commons at 10am.


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*4.  UC Student Regent*

Being Student Regent it is a two-year commitment.  The first year is served
as "Regent-Designate" and the second as a voting member to the Board of
Regents. For more information go to:
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/regents/studentreg.html
If you wish to apply, simply fill out an application at the GSA office or
electronically at the link provided above.  Applications are due by February
21st, 2008.

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*5.  Teaching Opportunity UCR Upward Bound*

UB is Seeking instructors for Academic Enrichment courses for high school
students as part of Saturday Academies.  Upward Bound is a federally funded
outreach program for first generation, low income high school students, part
of the TRIO program. Interested parties, please contact Lena Tisdale
lenat at ucr.edu

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*6.  GSA Conference Chair*

We are currently searching for our 3rd Annual GSA Conference Chair.  This
year's interdisciplinary conference will be held in the Spring and will
feature graduate student talks, posters and performances.  Interested
parties, please contact please send a cover letter and resume or CV to
gsaucr at ucr.edu

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*7.  AAO Graduate School of Education*

If you are a graduate student (teaching credential, masters or PhD) at the
Graduate School of Education, we need you.  There is an opening as an
Academic Affairs Officer, please send your resume or CV and a cover letter
to gsaucr at ucr.edu

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*8.  Call for Grad Student Art*

If you are a musician, have a demo tape/CD that you would like to have
featured in our lounge……
If you are a writer and would like to display your work on our poet's block
or story wall….
If you have paintings, that you would like featured in our art gallery…..
Please contact gsaucr at ucr.edu

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* 9.  The Search for the next UC President*

The UC is looking for a new President of the system, as President Dynes
resigned in August. UCSA just appointed students from across the system for
the Student Advisory Committee.

The committee wants your stories/concerns! Tell us: What are things that
make it hard to attend a UC? What do you want the next UC President to work
on to make the UC better for students? Don't let these questions limit you;
we want to hear about any problems or concerns. Post or send your stories on
the UC Student Association Blog at: http://ucstudents.blogspot.com/

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*10.  Register to vote!*

Voter registration cards are available in the GSA office. Stop by to fill
one out if you have just moved to CA, if you have moved recently, or want to
update your political party or any other information.

GSA will mail the form in for you; just leave it with the GSA EVP Louise
Hendrickson or the ASUCR EVP Alex Johnson at the GSA/ASUCR offices!

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If you would like more information, please go to the GSA website or contact
the GSA at gsaucr at yahoo.com.


Graduate Student Association
203 Commons
University of California Riverside
Riverside, CA 92521
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