GPSG eBulletin October, 1st Edition
VP of Communications
October 2015, First Edition
Announcements
Zombie Paintball
On October 23rd GPSG is hosting Zombie Paintball at Pittsburgh Paintball Park. Participants will have the opportunity to defend the castle against invading zombies, or go head-to-head in a paintball battle against your friends. Join the Facebook page for more information and buy your tickets today on Eventbrite.
Graduate Student Financing
Have you ever had questions about personal financing, but didn’t know who to ask? Here’s your chance to learn how to manage your cash flow and reach your financial goals. Dr. Emily Roberts will speak on November 3rd in O’Hara Student Center Dining Room at 4:00. Dinner will be provided! More information can be found on the Facebook page.
Mockingjay part II
GPSG will show a private viewing of the Mockingjay part II on November 19th at Loews Cinema at the waterfront. Tickets are on sale now! Join the Facebook page and buy tickets today.
Fall Formal
The theme annual fall formal will be 90’s prom, so breakout those old prom dresses! The event will be held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Oakland. More details will follow.
Student Opportunities
The Coulter Program
The Coulter TPII Program provides translational research funding to collaborative teams of engineers, scientists, and clinical practitioners. The program offers approximately $100,000 in investments for projects that are ready to be commercialized into the market. The deadline for submission is October 19th. Click here for more information.
Open Access
Next week (October 19-25) is Open Access Week, and the library is celebrating with a lineup of events about sharing your research. The full lineup of events can be found on the library website. Or see the attached flyer.
The Katz Fall Food Drive
Pittsburgh has a growing population of refugees from countries like Syria, Bhutan, Burma, Iraq, and Somalia. Support local refugees by participating in a food drive for Pittsburgh Food Bank. The food drive will be held from 10/27 to 11/30 in the Mervis Hall Atrium. They are seeking foods that are from the refugees’ countries of origin. Please donate the following items:
Rice (large quantities)
Noodles (including Ramen)
Beans (Fava, dried soy)
Chickpeas
Dried Dates
Dried Figs
Bulgur Wheat
Tahini
Curry Powder
Puffed Rice Cereal
Lentils
Vegetable Oil
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