GPSG eBulletin October, 2nd Edition
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October 2015, Second Edition
Announcements
GPSG Graduate Climate Survey We are working our hardest to give graduate and professional students the best experience possible. But we need your help to understand what services we should focus on. Please take a moment to complete our Survey.
How to take the GPSG Climate Survey:
Login to my.pitt.edu
Under Take Action, click “GPSG Survey”
Take Survey, in the upper right hand corner
Graduate Student Personal Finance Dr. Emily Roberts has a passion for finances and she will be coming to Pitt campus on Tuesday November 3rd to discuss how we can thrive financially even with a low budget. Dinner will be provided. Visit the Facebook event for more information and register today for this free event.
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 on November 20th. Join the event on Facebook or buy tickets on Eventbrite.
Kick Back and Give Back Take a moment to break from studying for finals and relax with GPSG and do a good deed for the holiday season. On December 11th come to the William Pitt Union for tea, hot chocolate, and gift-wrapping for charity! More details will follow.
Student Opportunities
Pitt CSSA Halloween Party Night Come join CSSA for the Halloween party night! Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy unlimited popcorn and soda, great shows, games, and movies. Most importantly, try your best to win the BEST COSTUME award! Time and location: October 30th at 7:00PM @ Nordy’s Place, William Pitt Union. COSTUME REQUIRED! For registration and details visit www.pittcssa.net or contact pittsbu...@gmail.com
Wine Tasting for Graduate Students On Wednesday, November 4th, Come and 'wine' down with the Urban League Young Professionals of Greater Pittsburgh while enjoying an evening of assorted wines, light refreshments and entertainment.
This fundraiser will provide an opportunity for young professionals in the city to mix and mingle while supporting a great cause - a portion of the proceeds from this event will go to WTAE's Project Bundle-Up, a program that provides winter outerwear to children and seniors in need. Space is limited. Purchase tickets by Friday, October 30th.
Turkish Republic Day Ball On November 8th, The Turkish American Student Association (TASA) of the University of Pittsburgh, Turkish Student Organization (TUSO) of the Carnegie Mellon University, and the Pittsburgh Turkish American Association (PTAA) are jointly hosting our annual signature event, the Turkish Republic Day Ball, to celebrate the 92nd anniversary of the Republic of Turkey. The event will take place at the LeMont Restaurant in Mount Washington. Purchase tickets by November 4. For more information and to register, go to the Facebook event page.
Shabbat dinner celebration You are invited to join fellow Graduate students on Friday, November 6 at a large, unifying, and delicious Shabbat dinner celebration. The Jewish Grad organizations on all campuses are invited to attend, and invite their members as well. Social Hour/Wine bar starts at 5:00 pm, dinner and events begin at 6:00pm in O’Hara Student center visit the JGrad website to RSVP. See attached flyer for details
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
Law Services Did you know that as a graduate student you could get free legal assistance? Go to the GPSG website for more information!
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Oh… and did you hear that PhD comics is coming this Spring?
Details will follow soon!
