GPSG November Bulletin Part 1

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Graduate and Professional Student Government Bulletin: November 2016 Part 1

Announcements

GPSG Presents 2016 Fall Formal: Casino Night

GPSG is hosting its annual Fall Formal with a Vegas twist. Come join us for a night of casino games, dancing, drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

Friday, November 18th

7:30 PM – Midnight

Location: Saint Nicholas Cathedral

419 South Dithridge St.

Tickets: $20

Tickets to the evening include access to:

· DJ + Dancing

· Pittsburgh Popcorn

· Photo booth

· All you can eat appetizers

· 4 alcoholic beverage tickets

· Expedited drink lines via 2 “express” bars with quick pick-up beer, wine, and spiked punch

· Coat check

All Pitt graduate and professional students who provide a @pitt.edu email address; Each student may purchase 1 additional ticket for a guest. You must be 21+ to attend. Tickets will not be sold at the door. You must buy your ticket in advance via Eventbrite

Buy your ticket HERE: bit.ly/GPSG2016FallFormal

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/695181860631704/

Pitt Pharmacy APhA-ASP’s Annual Get Smart Week 2016: Antibiotic Stewardship in Pennsylvania

Friday, November 18, 2016 in the O’Hara Student Center from 12:00 PM – 1:30PM.

Learn about factors that drive drug-resistant bacteria in long-term and acute care facilities as well as the state response to antimicrobial resistance. The 2016 Get Smart Competition winners will also be announced at this event!

Special Guests:

· Karen Hacker MD, MPH

Allegheny County Health Department

· Rachel Levine MD

Pennsylvania Physician General

· Jennifer Han MD, MSCE

University of Pennsylvania

A light lunch will be provided.

If you cannot make the event, then you can still go on the “Get Smart PA” Facebook page to watch the live streaming information!

University Library System: Hillman Library Reinvention

GOOD NEWS: A project to renovate and reinvent Hillman Library is now moving forward!

Less Good News: To prepare, we need to move materials starting with the 4^th floor. We apologize for any noise and disruption.

For any details, updates, questions, or if you can’t find something please visit: library.pitt.edu/hillmanreinvention

Student Opportunities

Office of Diversity & Inclusion: Join the Year of Diversity Book Club

Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 4:00 – 6:00PM in the O’Hara Student Center Ballroom.

Join us for a discussion with Larry E. Davis, Dean of the School of Social Work and Director and founder of the Center on Race and Social Problems on his recent book, “Why Are They Angry With Us? Essays on Race”.

In this collection of essays, Dean Davis uses his personal experience and his professional training to examine the experience of being black in America.

Vice Provost of Graduate Studies Alberta Sbragia will serve as moderator for the evening.

Free Flu Shots for Students through the Wellness Center: Student Health Services

Walk-In Clinics:

Location: Wellness Center: Student Health Services

· Friday, November 4 10:00am – 12:00pm

· Friday, November 11 10:00am – 12:00pm

· Friday, November 18 10:00am – 12:00pm

Traveling Clinics:

· Tuesday, November 8 4:00pm – 6:00pm Towers Lobby

· Tuesday, November 15 4:00pm – 6:00pm WPU Nordy’s Place

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