Current News & Announcements 
Apply now for Academic Senate Appointments
Applications for appointees to Academic Senate Committees for 2008-09 are now
available. These positions include Council on Planning and Budget, Education Abroad, Graduate Council, Intercollegiate Athletics, Teaching, Library, Research, Academic, Diversity and Equal Opportunity,
Faculty and Welfare. Detailed descriptions and application instructions can be found at http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/appointments (applications are due September 8, 2008). Serving on these committees is an excellent way to voice your opinions on the operation of the university. All current and incoming graduate and professional students are welcome and encouraged to apply.
More info: http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/appointments
06/19/2008
Call for Graduate Orientation Volunteers
If you're a *returning* UCLA graduate student, who's eager to help out
at the Graduate Student Orientation this year, WE NEED YOU! On Friday, September 19, 2008, the Graduate Students Association (GSA) and the Graduate Student Resource Center (GSRC) will be hosting UCLA's annual campus-wide Graduate Student Orientation. We'll be welcoming OVER A THOUSAND new graduate students to UCLA with a full day of
panels and workshops, as well as an ASUCLA-sponsored lunch, a choice
of campus tours, and a resource fair with representatives from across
campus. To top off an exciting day of activities, the GSA will be
hosting a GradParty at Pauley Pavilion -- for new AND returning
graduate students!
We're looking for returning graduate students to sit on panels, to
serve as tour guides, and to be generally available on event day. In
particular, we're looking for as many all-day volunteers as possible
(especially those with AV-tech experience)! For those of you who are
available during event week, we're also looking for help putting
together registration packets at the GSRC.
We're ramping up our volunteer recruitment efforts, so please visit this to learn how to get involved:
http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/orientation/volunteer.html
More info: http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/orientation/volunteer.html
08/11/2008
UC Systemwide Committee Vacancies: Apply Now!
As the official voice of the UC students, UCSA nominates students to sit on
UC systemwide committees. These committees deal with critical policy issues
that affect every student in the UC system (e.g. admissions policy, budget
prioritization, and technology investments). It is vital that UC students
have strong representatives on these committees. UCSA is *still accepting applications* for some 2008-2009 systemwide committee appointments. Systemwide Committee Representatives will be
nominated by the UCSA Board of Directors and serve a term beginning in June
2008 and ending in May 2009. Vacant committees right now are:
University Committee on Library and Scholarly Activity, UC Undergraduate Experience Survey (UCUES)Steering Cmte, Informational Technology and Telecommunications, California Student Aid Grant Advisory Cmte, Academic Freedom. More info and applications can be found at:
http://www.ucsa.org/involved/syscomm.php
More info: http://www.ucsa.org/involved/syscomm.php
06/19/2008
Got Web Skills? Apply to be GSA Webmaster
We're seeking a new webmaster for the 2008-2009 academic year. The webmaster updates pages on the GSA website and administers tools such as the online reservations system, web calendar, photo gallery, webmail, and listservs. He or she works closely with the Director of Communication to publicize news and events on the web and promote a professional and unified GSA graphic identity. Occasionally he or she meets with GSA officers or staff to train them on the use of web tools or plan new projects. Workload averages around 5 hours a week. Stipend is $350 per month. For further details and application instructions, please visit:
http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/appointments/webmaster.html
More info: http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/appointments/webmaster.html
06/02/2008
End-of-Year Celebration
3-8pm, June 6, 2008. GSA, GSRC, IGSA and the GSA Student Interest Board invite you to relax and enjoy the last Friday of the 2007-2008 Academic year at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center. Play soccer, volleyball, or just come to relax and enjoy other activities the center has to offer. Outdoor activities will be followed by a BBQ, Grad Bar, and Raffle! Graduate students, guests, and families are invited! RSVP and more details at http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/~events
More info: http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/~events
06/02/2008
2008 Graduate Student Orientation - HELP WANTED!
On Friday, September 19th, 2008, the Graduate Students Association (GSA) and the Graduate Student Resource Center (GSRC) will be hosting UCLA's fourth annual New Graduate Student Orientation. And once again, we're looking for *CURRENT* graduate students to help make this event a success! If you'd like to join our planning committee and serve as one of the LEAD ORGANIZERS, we'd love to have you. We're also looking for an ASSISTANT COORDINATOR (pays $1300) and volunteers for the DAY OF THE EVENT. So regardless of how you'd like to contribute, please sign up! Position descriptions and interest forms are at: http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/orientation/organizer_roles.html
More info: http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/orientation/organizer_roles.html
05/20/2008
Grad Club Night at V Lounge
GSA is excited to announce the last Grad Club Night of the 2007-2008
academic year! The event will take place Friday, May 16, 2008, at V Lounge, Santa
Monica's hottest night club. Come celebrate the end-of-the-year with
fellow graduate students from UCLA, Cal Tech, and USC. RSVP and more details at http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/~events
More info: http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/~events
05/15/2008
Student Discount for WICKED Tickets
Students receive a 40% discount on orchestra seats for Tuesday-Thursday
performances of WICKED at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood now through June 26th.
Visit http://www.wickedstudents.com for full details.
More info: http://www.wickedstudents.com
05/15/2008
UCLA Sustainable Resource Center Logo Contest
The UCLA Sustainable Resource Center, a program run by GSA, is looking to build a strong graphic identity. But in order to do that, we need a logo that reflects who we are. The Sustainable Resource Center Logo Competition will provide a $500 cash prize to the student who assists us in creating a fresh and professional new look (submissions due May 19). For more details and entry guidelines visit http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/~src/logo.html
More info: http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/~src/logo.html
05/05/2008
Applications Available for Stipended Appointments
The UCLA Graduate Students Association is accepting applications for
stipended appointments for the next academic year (2008-2009). Each position carries a quarterly stipend of $600-$1300! Positions
include both GSA Cabinet Directors and Campus-Wide Committees. If you have a passion to serve, advocate for, and represent graduate students, we sincerely urge you to apply. ALL current and incoming UCLA graduate students are eligible!
Mandatory on-campus interviews will be held on May 19th and 21st. The deadline for application is MAY 16, 5:00 PM.
Position descriptions and applications available at http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/appointments
More info: http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/appointments
05/01/2008
Nominations Sought for Distinguished Service Awards
The UCLA Graduate Students Association annually gives out two awards, the Jeffrey L. Hanson Distinguished Service Award and the James LuValle Distinguished Service Award, to recognize individuals who serve the needs and interests of graduate students. Nominations are due by May 9, 2008, and the GSA Executive officers are charged with the selection process. Further information is available at http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/history/awards.html
More info: http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/history/awards.html
04/24/2008
2008 Election Results
The winners of the 2008 GSA Elections have been announced. Congratulations to Jamal Madni (President), Ryan Roberts (Vice President of Internal Affairs), Monica Sanchez (Vice President of External Affairs), and Argus Sun (Vice President of Academic Affairs). The elections results are pending approval by Forum on May 7. Complete results are available at http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/~elections
More info: http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/~elections
04/23/2008
Speed Dating - Round 2!
GSA is partnering for the second time with HurryDate, the leading speed dating company, to host a fun event for anyone single. There will be four rounds of speed dating from 6:00-10:00pm on Thursday, April 24, 2008, at the LA Tennis Center. Registration and more details at http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/~events
More info: http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/~events
04/20/2008
VOTE NOW in the GSA Elections!
Polls are open from noon April 15 through noon April 22. Vote online at MyUCLA (http://my.ucla.edu): login and look for the Election icon. Every voter wins a free coffee or soda, every 10th voter wins a free ice cream cone, and 4 lucky voters will win an ipod shuffle. Read about the candidates at the Elections website (http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/~elections) or in the Daily Bruin (http://www.dailybruin.ucla.edu - search for "GSA Elections")
More info: http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/~elections
04/15/2008
Spring 2008 Newsletter Available
GSA is pleased to announce the publication of its Spring Newsletter. Contents include articles on Green Cars, Project Brainstorm, Summer Dissertation Bootcamp, Meeting with UC Regents and State Legislators, the Nidorf Collective, Armenian Graduate Students Association, and more. You can also meet the GSA Elections candidates and read about upcoming events sponsored by Discretionary Funding, Graduate Events, and Melnitz Movies. Access the newsletter at http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/news/newsletters.html
More info: http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/news/newsletters.html
04/14/2008
Candidate Statements for 2008 Online
Statements from all the 2008 GSA Elections Candidates are available at the Elections Website. There are a total of eight candidates running in the four races. Voting will begin at noon, April 15, on MyUCLA. See the statements at http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/~elections
More info: http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/~elections
04/12/2008
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