GPSG eBulletin September, 2nd edition
VP of Programming
September 2015, Second Edition
Announcements
Zombie Paintball
On October 23rd GPSG will host Zombie paintball! Defend the castle against the zombies or go head to head in a battle with your friends. Tickets will go on sale soon on Eventbrite.
GOSECA Happy Hour
The Graduate Organization for the Study of Europe and Central Asia (GOSECA) officers invite you to a happy hour on Friday, September 25th from 4:00 to 6:00PM at Bridges Restaurant located in the Wyndham Hotel at 100 Lytton Avenue in Oakland (behind Alumni Hall). Appetizers will be provided! Please RSVP to info....@gmail.com in order to confirm your attendance. Come network with other graduate students interested in Eastern Europe and Central Asia and learn how to get more involved in GOSECA!
Pitt Night at Heinz Hall
There will be a classical program with Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms followed by a reception, which will be attended by Manfred Honeck and a guest artist. The event will take place on September 25th at 8PM. Discounted tickets can be purchased here.
Pitt CSSA Mid-Autumn Festival Talent Show
Join CSSA for the Mid-autumn talent show on September 26th! It’s the 2nd biggest Chinese festival! Come to enjoy stage shows, free moon cake, and Chinese snacks. Registration is required. To register, go to www.pittcssa.net or contact pittsbu...@gmail.com
Save the Dates for other fall events
Mockingjay part II- GPSG will show a private viewing of the Mockingjay part II on November 19th at Loews Cinema at the waterfront. More details will be available closer to the event
Fall Formal- The annual fall formal has been set for November 20th at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Oakland. The theme will be announced soon.
Student Opportunities
Support Science by Writing your Congressman
To support science in this country take 30 seconds of your time to send an email to your representatives at save-science.org today! It really will make a difference- your voice is counted, literally, by members of congress, which is very effective at swaying policy. Please advocate for the future of science and prevent further cuts to science funding and another shut down of the NIH/NSF this fall.
Fall 2015 Career Fair
The Fall Career fair organized by the Office of Academic Career Development will be Thursday September 24th from 11am to 4pm in Petersen Events Center. Explore participating employers and register for the event here.
Gladiator Rock n’ Run
On September 26th, Pittsburgh will host an exciting mud race that challenges participants to work together to conquer obstacles. They are seeking participants and volunteers. Click here for more information.
Fourth River Solutions
Gain hands-on experience in consulting by joining 4RS- In just 16 months 4RS has grown to about 55 consultants and completed 17 projects with various clients from tech transfer offices, start-ups and non-profit organizations. If you are interested in gaining experience in consulting, 4RS is accepting applications for new consultants until October 2nd. Apply here.
Provost’s Award for Excellence in Mentoring
Do you know an excellent mentor who deserves recognition? Letters of nomination for the Provost’s Award of Excellence in Mentoring are being accepted until October 9th. The award will consist of a cash prize to the faculty member of $2,500 to recognize the excellence in mentoring. For details click here.
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.