Caucus Meeting: Friday, Nov 27th, 3:30-4:30

Hello Everyone,

Our next caucus meeting will be Friday, November 27th , 3:30-4:30pm (Bio grad lounge).

We've got updates on the Christmas party (we still need volunteers for the skits!) and the grad hosted speaker.

As usual there will be refreshments and snacks.

See you there,

Isabelle Raymond
BISC Caucus Chair

GSS Volunteer positions: Electoral Committee (Paid positions!)

The GSS is looking for graduate student volunteers for these PAID positions!


There are spots for three members on the Electoral Committee. Two of
them (including the CEO) must be SFU graduate students who do not
currently hold the position of an Officer, an Executive, or even a
Council rep (translation: just a regular old SFU graduate student).
None of the members of the Electoral Committee can be a candidate for
an Exec position starting January 2009. One can be a Council or Exec
member, and even could be a current Exec member that is not running
for a position next year.

-The CEO gets paid between $200 (if the positions are filled by
acclamation) and $400 (if there is a candidate run-off) per election
or referendum.
-The other members of the Electoral Committee are paid between $100
and $200 per election or referendum, for the same reasons above.
-All members are paid $50 per other undertaking for which they are
tasked by the Executive Committee (things that aren't elections or
referenda).
-This counts as service work on your CV.
-The work is minimal, there is a handbook that was created by a former
CEO detailing everything that needs to be done for these positions,
and we are readily available to answer questions.
-The GSS is pretty neat!

Interested members should send a really short paragraph introducing
themselves, their department, and some reasons why they would like to
serve on the EC to either the Secretary or President (secretary@sfugradsociety.ca or president@sfugradsociety.ca)

Thanks!


--
Elaine Parker, Executive Director
The Graduate Student Society at Simon Fraser University

MBC 2211, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6
(778) 782-8710  --  exec_director@sfugradsociety.ca
http://www.sfugradsociety.ca

Sustainable SFU Potluck – Nov 18 @ 5:30pm

Dear Student Unions & Student Organizations,

Sustainable SFU would like to invite you to a potluck get-together for sustainable initiatives.

This meeting allows various campus groups (and individuals) to coordinate with each other and build strong partnerships to further sustainability on our campus.

Here are some of the current projects:
· Composting on Campus
· NO Bottled Campaign
· Sustainable Paper

Come get involved in a current project or get connected to start your own sustainable initiative!!
**Please bring a food item/dish to share with the group, plus your own bowl & silverware. **

Where: Graduate Student's Society Common room (MBC 2205)
Who: Anyone interested in promoting sustainable initiatives!
When: Wednesday, November 18 @ 5:30pm

Please email any questions and RVSP sustainablesfu@gmail.com

Reminder: Caucus Meeting this Friday, 3:30-4:30

Hello Everyone,

This is a reminder that we have a Caucus meeting tomorrow Friday, October 30th , 3:30-4:30pm (Bio grad lounge).

We'll be discussing the Christmas party, grad hosted speaker and travel awards, so come if you can!

See you there,

Isabelle Raymond
BISC Caucus Chair

Pumpkin carving contest Tomorrow!

Hi all,

To those entered in the pumpkin carving contest, you can pick up your pumpkin(s) starting at 9:00am from me (Jenn) at SSB6125.  Candles and so forth will be provided prior to judging in B9242.  Please have your pumpkins in place by 4pm, so that judging can  commence at 4:30.

Happy Hallowe'en!

Jennifer Trowell
Kennedy Lab

Caucus Meeting: Friday, Oct 30th, 3:30-4:30

Hello Everyone,

Our next caucus meeting will be Friday, October 30th , 3:30-4:30pm (Bio grad lounge).

Please come if you can, we will be discussing the Christmas party, grad hosted speaker and travel awards, amongst other things.

See you there,

Isabelle Raymond
BISC Caucus Chair

Pumpkin carving contest - reminder

Happy Hallowe'en!

Just a reminder, the second annual pumpkin carving contest is less than a week away (October 28, 4pm in B9242).  We've got a fantastic contest shaping up, and I just wanted to remind everyone to email me with their pumpkin requests.  Last call for pumpkins will be Sunday at noon, with pumpkin pick-up beginning Wednesday the 28th in the morning from SSB6125.
Remember, there's prizes for first and second place, with Chris Kennedy supplying the prizes and making a $5 donation to the BCSPCA for each pumpkin donated to him.  So, not only will this be a whole lot of fun, but it will also be for a good cause!

Hope to see you all there!

Jennifer Trowell
SSB6125, Kennedy Lab

Halloween Movie Night (Wed Oct 28th)!

Hello Grads,

It is my pleasure to announce the first annual Biology Grad Caucus Halloween Movie night!

*Where*: MBC 2212

*When*: Wednesday October 28th 5-10 (First movie will start at 5:30, the second ~ 7:30)

*Food*: Pizza and pop will be provided, other beverages will be $2.

*Movies*: In order to make this democratic please have a look at the available movies: (http://www.criterionpic.com/cpl/qsearch.htx) and send me your two choices by Friday. I will then send out a reminder email with the movies that were picked.

Regards,

Brendan