GPSG February 2017 Bulletin
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Graduate and Professional Student Government Bulletin: February 2017
Announcements
Pittsburgh’s Flush and Boil Water Advisory
The city of Pittsburgh issued a water advisory the evening of January 31, 2017 for more than 2 dozen neighborhoods around the city. This affects about 100,000 people in areas including Oakland, Squirrel Hill, Shadyside, Lawrenceville, and others.
See the full list here: http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2017/01/31/report-boil-water-advisory-issued-for-half-of-pwsa-users/
It is advised to do the following before using water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice:
1)Flush your water tap by running the water for 1 minute or longer.
2) Then, boil the water for at least 1 minute. Cool before consumption.
*This is a completely precautionary measure, but the city of Pittsburgh is erring on the side of caution because it was noted that the disinfection processes and concentrations for water going into the distribution network are insufficient currently.
The city of Pittsburgh has set up 15 Pittsburgh Public Safety water buffaloes to distribute clean water.
See the full list of areas here: http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2017/02/01/pittsburgh-water-buffalo-locations/
Uber has also announced that they are pledging $20,000 in free rides to the water distribution centers in Pittsburgh. Therefore, if you or anyone you know is struggling with access to clean drinking water in Pittsburgh, you can take an Uber for free (up to $10) to and from the multiple water stations set up throughout the city.
All you have to do is set your destination to one of these sites and your ride will be covered. To get home, if you set your pickup location at one of these sites your ride will also be covered.
Please spread the word to those who might need help getting access to these locations.
GPSG Presents Row House Cinema: Dirty Dancing
GPSG presents the 80s Classic: Dirty Dancing
Thursday, February 16
Row House Cinema in Lawrenceville
Cocktail Hour starts at 7 PM
Movie starts at 8 PM
Tickets: $7
Tickets to the evening include access to:
· Movie Entry
· 2 drink tickets for anything on draft
· Either popcorn or a pretzel
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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
Get your ticket here: http://bit.ly/GPSGrowhouse17
Check out the FB Event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1718682365128653/
Student Health Services Grant to Assess Smoking & Tobacco-Use
The Student Health Services is working with the undergraduate Student Government Board (SGB) and the Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) to apply for a grant to assess smoking and tobacco use on campus. This would enable us to quantify and assess student tobacco use and smoking habits on our Pittsburgh campus.
If you are a Pitt undergraduate or graduate/professional student, please take this brief survey to let us know where you stand!
https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4GBoUs6LVBtsI3b
The Pitt Human Powered Vehicle Club: Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
The Human Powered Vehicle Club is doing a KRISPY KREME DONUT SALE!! Buy a dozen glazed donuts for only $8! If you are interested, please fill out the Google form below and send payments to Erin Sarosi via cash or Venmo (see the form for details) by February 20. The donuts are all for pre-order sale and will come in on Thursday, March 2nd for pickup.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_JT57bMqsRb-hjs9ar8uLTsWwUd2nxevg_IFNgDcZK44Npw/viewform
TEDxUniversityofPittsburgh2017
Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 26, 2017! GPSG and SGB are proud to present our 3rd annual TEDxUniversityofPittsburgh2017.
TEDxUniversityofPittsburgh is an independently planned event meant to share innovative ideas around the community of Pittsburgh. These events are a branded extension of TED, a non-profit organization whose main objective is involved with creating a platform for speakers to share knowledge about technology, education and design in their fields.
Ideas will be focused around our theme for this year’s conference: “REACH!”, where we explore how to reach in to achieve our own potential, reach up to raise the bar on innovation, and reach out and connect ideas around the city of Pittsburgh.
Stay tuned for an announcement about our speaker lineup this year!
Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxUniversityofPittsburgh/
Check out our website:
Student Opportunities
Free Flu Shots for Students through the Wellness Center: Student Health Services
Don't forget that you can still walk-in for your FREE flu shot as a Pitt student!
Visit the Student Health Service Center today:
Nordenberg Hall
119 University Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Phone: 412-383-1800
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday & Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
National Science Policy Group
Looking for individuals interested in the issues and opportunities surrounding the nexus of science, engineering, technology and higher education with both a national and local focus. This includes the history and societal implications of current policies as well as paths towards improvement.
Please contact us (pittscie...@gmail.com) if you have an interest in topics such as:
• The Outlook for Science with the New Administration
• The Future of Americas Energy and Clean Water
• Systemic Flaws in US Biomedical Research
• Feeding The Worlds Population
• The Current Opioid Epidemic
• Lesson Learned from the Zika Virus Response
The time commitment is minimal and atmosphere is casual.
University Library System Workshops
Join the Pitt University Library System (ULS) for their library-led workshops! Learn about text analysis, finding funding, ETDs, and more!
Check out the upcoming workshops here: http://pitt.libcal.com/calendar/instruction/?cid=2274&t=m&d=0000-00-00&cal%5B0%5D=2274
Science Policy Professional Development & Writing Opportunity:
The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (a NSPG partner organization) is an interdisciplinary and international peer-review publication managed by a volunteers staff and an editorial board comprised of graduate students and young scholars across the U.S. and around the world.
JSPG publishes high quality articles covering the widest range of science and technology policy topics that have been authored by students, policy fellows, young scholars and recent graduates of all academic backgrounds. Submissions may range from 1500 word op-eds to 35 page technology assessments and address a variety of issues including, but not limited to, health, the environment, space, energy, technology and international science issues.
JSPG is also active in the ESEP Coalition and helps maintain its jobs board of career opportunities in S&T Policy via Twitter.
By publishing in JSPG and/or serving on our editorial board, students and young scholars can bolster their S&T policy credentials while contributing to current policy debate!
Our 2017 submission deadlines are May 19 and Nov 17, 2017. Details can be found on our website. Your members can join our quarterly mailing list and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to receive future call for papers/editorial board applications, jobs and news.
http://www.sciencepolicyjournal.org
http://science-engage.org/index.html
http://www.sciencepolicyjournal.org/submit-to-jspg.html
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