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The Graduate Students Association (GSA) is currently recruiting graduate students to serve on 12 Academic Senate Committees. GSA representatives to the Academic Senate Committees have a unique opportunity to discuss a variety of issues that affect the entire campus community. Serving on these committees is an exceptional way to represent and advocate for graduate students and the campus as a whole.
Yeah, uhm we're not sure what happened to the summer break either.
Start the school year off with your friends this Friday, September 18 at the LA Center on the UCLA campus. Come enjoy a glass of wine and something off the grill while socializing with your fellow graduate students and your Graduate Students Association.. The GSA is proud to welcome Australian band ASTRALALIENS to the LA Tennis Center as headlining entertainment for this annual event. Party on the Patio is a tradition not to be missed.
Spouses and significant others are always welcome.
Visit the AstralAliens online at: http://www.myspace.com/astralaliens
On Friday, September 18, 2009, the Graduate Students Association (GSA) and the Graduate Student Resource Center (GSRC) will be hosting UCLA's annual Graduate Student Orientation. And we're looking for *CURRENT* graduate students to help make this event a success!!
As many of you may remember from your own experience as first-year graduate students, the New Graduate Student Orientation is an opportunity to welcome (1000+!) new graduate students to UCLA with a full day of workshops and panels, as well as an ASUCLA-sponsored lunch, a choice of campus tours, a resource fair including campus offices and student groups, and an introduction to the GSA GradBar!
How do you manage to keep the lights on?
As many of you know, during these difficult economic times student fees are increasing as departments across campus are decreasing graduate student support such as TAships and RAships.
For the academic year 2009-2010, graduate and professional student fees have increased 10% to:
Resident Graduate Student Fees: $10,656.50
Non-Resident Graduate Student Fees: $25,692.50
Resident Professional Student Fees: $9,642.50
Non-Resident Professional Student Fees: $21,887.50
We are therefore meeting with administrators including Graduate Division Deans and Associate Deans, collecting up-to-date information regarding 2009-2010 graduate student support, and determining appropriate next steps in our multi-layered advocacy effort, the Graduate Student Support Advocacy Plan (GSSAP). One important step in the GSSAP is hearing YOUR funding stories.
One of the major initiatives for the 2008-2009 academic year for GSA was to enhance the quality of service provided by UCLA Housing. The following documents illustrate the successes resulted from this year-long initiative, as GSA continues to make the graduate student housing experience a top priority for the upcoming year.
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The Graduate Students Association, in its on-going efforts of transparency, accountability and greater engagement with administration, has displayed below statistics for the upcoming 2009-2010 academic year regarding general graduate student fees, professional non-resident student fees and professional resident student fees. The main focus and priority for GSA for the upcoming year is to ensure that graduate student funding, research assistantships and TA'ships remain as high as possible and fees are stabilized as much as possible in this economic environment.
The Graduate Students Association has worked with the Office of Student Affairs to acquire information about the structure of the UC Budget, as every student's knowledge and awareness should be enhanced of this all-important subject matter given the current fiscal climate.
Shanna Gong!
Apply to be a Stipend Appointee within GSA next year. It is a very valuable experience to represent your fellow students and make a difference at UCLA. To learn more about the positions go to: http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/stipend_appts. Applications are available here: Stipend_Application.doc. Applications are due MAY 14th by 5pm at Kerckhoff 316 AS WELL AS a copy must be emailed to staff@gsa.asucla.ucla.edu.
The Graduate Students Association (GSA), International Graduate Students Association (IGSA), Graduate Student Resource Center (GSRC), and the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars invite you to attend an AROUND-THE-WORLD GRAD BAR! Come enjoy international food and drinks, salsa lessons provided by the Anderson School's Salsa Club instructors and enter to win in the raffle!
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Time: 6:30pm - 10pm
Where: Kerckhoff Grand Salon
RSVP: http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/aroundtheworld
Additional info: 21+ and Bruin ID required
On behalf of the Graduate Students Association and Elections Board, we would like to thank everyone involved in this year's GSA Election. Thank you for casting your vote and increasing awareness of the GSA Election, your efforts are greatly appreciated. Together, we reached 1,456 graduate student voters and passed the HAPS Referendum with a 90% YES vote. For more details on the election results, including voter turnout by department, click here.
If you received a "Congratulations" notice after casting your vote in the GSA Elections, please visit the GSA Office to pick up your free gift card by May 18, 2009 (Bruincard or photo ID required). Gift cards include Starbucks, Jamba Juice, BJ's Pizza, Whole Foods, Best Buy, and more. First come, first served so don't delay!
Apply to be a Stipend Appointee within GSA next year. It is a very valuable experience to represent your fellow students and make a difference at UCLA. To learn more about the positions go to: http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/stipend_appts. Applications are available here: Stipend_Application.doc. Applications are due MAY 14th by 5pm at Kerckhoff 316 AS WELL AS a copy must be emailed to staff@gsa.asucla.ucla.edu.
The GSA Hanson and LuValle Distinguished Service Awards acknowledge those individuals who have served the Graduate Students Association and represented the interests and concerns of graduate and professional students at UCLA during each academic year. The Hansen Award is given to outstanding students that served the needs of graduate students through advocacy, leadership and commitment.The Luvalle Award is given to outstanding faculty and staff members that have demonstrated a true passion and commitment for serving the graduate student community and enhancing the graduate student expereince. If you know anyone that fits this criteria, NOMINATE THEM! Nomination forms are available and due May 19th at 5pm to staff@gsa.asucla.ucla.edu with the subject of the email being: ATTN-GSA AWARDS.
What?
The Housing Advocacy & Progress for Students (HAPS) is a GSA Constitutional Amendment to make the Weyburn Terrace Residents' Association (WTRA) and the University Apartments South Residents' Association (UASRA) voting members of the GSA Forum.
Why?
Voting YES will strengthen the voice and advocacy of the associations, which represent over 20% of the graduate student body.
Who?
The Amendment has been endorsed by GSA Forum, GSA Cabinet, the Weyburn Terrace Residents' Association (WTRA) and the University Apartments South Residents' Association.
When?
GSA Elections, going from April 14th- April 21st, with voting done via http://my.ucla.edu
The order of candidates on this list and on the ballot was randomly selected by the GSA Elections Board. All candidate statements are in compliance with the GSA Elections Codes.
- President
- Vice President Internal Affairs
- Vice President External Affairs
- Vice President Academic Affairs
PRESIDENT
Jamal Madni
Dear Graduate and Professional Students:
Please join us for the televised 5th District City Council Run-Off Debate between Paul Koretz and David Vahedi.
Reception at 6:30, debate at 7:30.
Date: Monday, April 20, 2009
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Charles E Young Grand Salon, Kerckhoff Hall, UCLA
It's YOUR University, be a part of what makes it great!
GSA VOTING via MyUCLA April 14-21, 2009
$2,000 in prizes
For more info: http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/elections
Don't miss out on this interactive media forum that features a distinguished panel of broadcast, print, web, and magazine journalists. Learn about the ongoing challenges in the news industry, how journalism has evolved overtime, and the many media opportunities that lie ahead. Get a chance to innovate and work side by side with professional journalists to create the future "Newsroom 2.0"!
Panelists include:
Ted Chen, KNBC 4 Reporter/Anchor
Robert Lopez, Los Angeles Times Investigative Reporter
Cynthia Wang, PEOPLE Magazine Assistant Editor
Diana Swartz, Los Angeles Times Online Deputy
WHEN: Wednesday, April 15th, 2009, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: University of California, Los Angeles
308 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Kerckhoff Hall State Room #131 (look for the signs)
Park in Parking Structure 6 for $8: Enter from Westwood Boulevard and Strathmore
The event is free and open to all but please RSVP to AAJAatUCLA@gmail.com.