GSA Newsletter for November 21
Environmental Science Symposium, Call for Abstracts
Is your work relevant to the environmental sciences? Present a poster!
On Saturday January 21st 2012, the 18th Annual Environmental Sciences Symposium (ESS) will take place at the University of Guelph. This year’s theme of “Environmental Outlook on Agriculture: A Public Perspective” will allow students and the general public to bridge the gap between theoretical based knowledge and real world application by engaging experts from academia and industry through lecture, workshops and conversation. We are looking for graduate students from all disciplines, that are conducting research related to agriculture to present their posters on the day of the event. If you are interested, please submit your abstract to envsymp@uoguelph.ca no later than December 16, 2011. - Aura Patchett (apatchet@uoguelph.ca)
URL: http://enviroscisymposium.com/
Symposium Date: Saturday January 21, 2012
Question: End-of-term Progress Reports
Your GSA is wondering about your experience with end-of-term progress reports. Have you been receiving them each term, or do they tend to fall by the wayside? Please let us know! The GSA wants to make sure your time is respected.
Women-only Athletic Centre Hour?
If you’re a woman, would you be interested in a woman’s only hour or section at the AC? The AC is considering such and is wondering how much interest there is. If you’re interested, please contact Dan Columbus, GSA VP Internal, gsavpint@uoguelph.ca.
Current Events
- The next Trivia Night is Thursday December 1, 2011.
- The Grad Lounge is selling water bottles for $5.00 each.
- Social Justice Committee (SJC) is holding a Speakers Event: Food Issues Local and Abroad; Grad Lounge, November 29th.
Recruiting for a CRO Election/Referendum
The GSA is seeking a CRO (Chief Returning Officer) for the GSA Election/Referendum to be held during the Winter 2012 semester. CRO duties are outlined in the By-Laws (www.uoguelph.ca/gsa). If you have any questions or are interested in the position, please contact Erin Angus, eangus@uoguelph.ca or Dan Columbus, gsavpint@uoguelph.ca.
Announcements from the Community
Red Cross courses in Guelph
Submitted by Heather Callaghan (Heather.Callaghan@redcross.ca)
A variety of Red Cross courses are offered at the Guelph location: 257 Woodlawn Road West, Unit #101. Standard First Aid and CPR; Emergency First Aid; CPR Only; Recertification Courses. Students are eligible for a 15% discount. Canadian Red Cross First Aid Services, Guelph-Wellington, 519-836-3523; www.redcross.ca
Thanks and see you around!
Richard & Eddie