Blog of GSAC @ WMU

Sixth Annual Research and Creative Activities Poster Day

2012-01-20T00:34:00.000-05:00

The Sixth Annual Research and Creative Activities Poster Day sponsored by the Office of the VP for Research will be held on Friday April 20, 2012 at the WMU Fetzer Center from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fall 2011 Hilltop Review!

2010-08-09T20:47:00.003-04:00

Please go to www.wmich.edu/gsac/publications for details

Next GFAC Deadline

2010-07-29T13:10:00.001-04:00

Just a reminder, the next GFAC deadline is August 6! You can visit the GFAC page for more information.

Upcoming GSAC Events

2010-07-23T14:15:00.003-04:00

GSAC is already planning some exciting fall events! Watch the GSAC website for information regarding upcoming events:

4th WMU Research and Creative Activities Poster Day April 9th

2010-04-08T10:56:00.000-04:00

Make sure you check out the fourth annual WMU Research and Creative Activities Poster Day!

The event is being held on Friday, April 9 at the Fetzer Center (Rooms 1035, 1045 and 1055). See the work of 41 graduate students and 20 faculty members of WMU. Keynote addresses at 11 am in the Kirsch Auditorium by Dr. Michael Grammer, associate professor of geosciences and Dr. Takashi Yoshida, associate professor of history the two faculty members designated WMU's 2009 Emerging Scholars. (For more details see the WMU news article: http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/news/2010/04/019.shtml).

(The event is co-sponsored by the Graduate Student Advisory Committee and the Office of the Vice President for Research).

GSAC/GFAC meeting this Friday at Walwood Hall

2010-04-07T13:15:00.000-04:00

Just a reminder that the next GSAC Meeting is Friday April 9, 2010 at 3:00 PM.
Location: 260 W. Walwood Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5242

(Next GFAC Meeting: Friday April 9, 2010 at 2:00 PM right before the GSAC meeting)

Hope to see you all there!

Reminder: GFAC Deadline is April 2, 2010

2010-03-27T16:13:00.001-04:00

The next GFAC deadline is April 2, 2010. For more information see: http://www.wmich.edu/gsac/gfac.html

GradPsych Article

2010-03-27T00:03:00.000-04:00

A little bit of GSAC recognition: GradPsych Article

Annual Bowling & Karaoke Night, March 26 @ 8 PM

2010-03-23T16:07:00.001-04:00

A reminder, the Annual Bowling & Karaoke Night at Airway Lanes (5626 Portage Rd. Portage, MI 49002) is Friday, March 26, 2010, 8:00 - 11:00 PM. You may bring a max of two guests.

A dinner buffet will be provided!

You can register online: http://tinyurl.com/yc8lezy

Please sent email to GSAC if you have problem with the registration link. The email should contain the following information:

Bowling & Karaoke Night Registration
Name:
Number of Guests (max. 2):
Department:
Your email address:
Your phone number:

Hope to see you there!

Graduate Student Appreciation Award Application Deadline March 26

2010-03-22T16:18:00.000-04:00

This is just a reminder that the Graduate Student Appreciation Award applications are due MARCH 26th by 5:00 PM.

This award will be presented during the Graduate Student Appreciation Reception scheduled for April 16th, 2010 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. This reception will be open to all graduate students and will take place at The Richmond Center for the Visual Arts. (More information on this exciting event on the GSAC website).

For more information: http://www.wmich.edu/gsac/Events/Graduate%20Student%20Appreciation%20Award%20Application.pdf

To apply:
http://www.wmich.edu/gsac/Events/Graduate%20Student%20Appreciation%20Award%20Application%20Form.pdf

The 1st Graduate Student Appreciation Award

2010-03-21T15:30:00.003-04:00

The GSAC is introducing for the first time the Graduate Student Appreciation Award. This award will be presented during the Graduate Student Appreciation Reception scheduled for April 16th, 2010 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. This reception will be open to all graduate students and will take place at The Richmond Center for the Visual Arts. (More information on this exciting event on the GSAC website).

Applications are due MARCH 26th by 5:00 pm.

For more information: http://www.wmich.edu/gsac/Events/Graduate%20Student%20Appreciation%20Award%20Application.pdf

To apply:
http://www.wmich.edu/gsac/Events/Graduate%20Student%20Appreciation%20Award%20Application%20Form.pdf

WSA Elections - Make sure you vote!

2010-03-19T11:27:00.001-04:00

Greetings Fellow Graduate Students,

You may have heard through the grapevine about the possibility of being assessed a sustainability fee. This sustainability fund would cost students $8 per fall and spring semesters and $4 per summer session. Please exercise your right to vote YES or NO in this weeks WSA election if you haven't already. NOTE: The only way to vote on this fee is to get involved in the WSA election process. The Western Student Association represents the entire WMU student body so please stay informed. To read some of the news headlines on this issue check out westernhearald.com.

Please vote on-line at:

http://www.westernstudentassociation.org/

Real Talk Diversity Series, Feb. 23, 2010 at 6 PM

2010-02-22T21:49:00.000-05:00

Real Talk Diversity Series presents...CAMPUS "ISIMS" A Dialogue on Ideologies, Stereotypes, and Misconceptions. This event is co-sponsored by: The Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Lewis Walker Center for Race and Ethnic Relations, andthe Graduate Student Advisory Committee (GSAC).

This open panel discussion will be set up like a talk show. Key panelist will be available to facilitate a rich discussion among the audiance about campus "isims" (e.g. racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, etc.) prevelant on WMU's campus.

See the poster here. (More information: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5065918739&ref=mf)

Join us for this exciting event. Food will be provided!

Call for GSAC Chairperson 2010-2012

2010-02-16T14:52:00.000-05:00

The Graduate Student Advisory Committee is soliciting applications for its Chairperson for the 2010 - 2012 academic years. Please click "GSAC Chairperson 2010 - 2012" for additional information.

Applications are due Friday February 19, 2010. Interested individuals may apply by submitting a resume,
cover letter and three (3) letters of recommendation to Linda Comrie, 260 W Walwood Hall

Next GSAC Meeting: February 12 @ 3 PM, Parkview, Rm C123

2010-02-10T14:15:00.000-05:00

The next GSAC meeting scheduled for this Friday Feb. 12, 2010 at 3 pm on the Parkview Campus in room C-123. GFAC will meet prior to the GSAC meeting at 2:00 pm in the same location.

If you need directions and parking suggestions please visit the GSAC website http://www.wmich.edu/gsac/meetings.html

Hope to see you on Friday!

Upcoming Events: Meet & Greet Carl Wilkens, Popcorn and a Movie

2010-01-23T14:25:00.000-05:00

There are two exciting GSAC events this week.

The first event is on Thursday (January 28, 2010). This event "Popcorn and a Movie" will be held at The Little Theater from 8-10 PM. The movie will be "Sometimes in April" starring Idris Elba and Debra Winger. (For more information about the movie: http://www.hbo.com/films/sometimesinapril/). You should reserve your seat via the following link: https://herodotus.walwood.wmich.edu/gsac_012810/. Free popcorn, candy, and beverages!

The second event is on Friday (January 29, 2010). The event is entitled "Meet & Greet Carl Wilkens, Witness to Genocide in Rwanda" will be held at The Fetzer Center from 4-6 PM. (Additional information: http://worldoutsidemyshoes.org/). You should reserve you seat via the following link: https://www.herodotus.walwood.wmich.edu/gsac_012910/. This event includes free appetizer lunch!

GSAC/GFAC meeting this Friday in Sprau Tower

2010-01-19T16:58:00.000-05:00

The January GSAC meeting will be held this Friday January 22nd at 3 pm in Sprau Tower (10th floor conference room). We will provide yummy food, beverages, updates, and a brief guest speaker. (The GFAC meeting will take place at 2 pm in the same location).

Reminder: Deadline for Hilltop Review Submissions is Feb 1, 2010

2010-01-19T12:27:00.000-05:00

The Hilltop Review: A Journal of Western Michigan University Graduate Research accepts submissions from any current Western Michigan University (WMU) Graduate student. Papers and artworks are welcome from students in any of the University's graduate programs. They will be evaluated by an editorial board composed of WMU graduate students.

You can find the guidelines for submitting paper and artwork submissions here. There are current three different ways you can contribute to the next edition of The Hilltop Review:

Papers
Artwork
Book Review and Letter to the Editors

Submission should be made online at the following website: https://www.easychair.org/login.cgi?timeout=1;conf=hilltopreviewspring2010. (You will receive an automatic confirmation email for each submission).

Any questions regarding submissions for the 2010 The Hilltop Review may be posted in the comment section or sent to the editor, Lofti Ben Othmone at gsac-hilltop@wmich.edu

Reminder: "Late Night Snack w/GSAC" Tonight!!!

2010-01-12T13:11:00.000-05:00

GSAC will be host a "Late Night Snack" Graduate Student Forum this evening at 9 pm (in Bernhard Center, Room 208).

Come share your concerns, accomplishments, and gain additional information about the GSAC and the state of graduate education at WMU. Please register today at https://www.herodotus.walwood.wmich.edu/gsac_011210/.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Upcoming Event Opportunity: Meet & Greet Carl Wilkens

2010-01-12T13:01:00.000-05:00

Rwanda Yesterday, Darfur Tomorrow: Embracing Global Compassion

January 29, 2010 4:00 – 6:00 PM (Fetzer Center)

Registration begins in January!

Free Appetizer Lunch!

Upcoming Event Opportunity: Popcorn and a Movie

2010-01-10T13:02:00.000-05:00

Sometimes in April starring Idris Elba and Debra Winger (http://www.hbo.com/films/sometimesinapril/)
Jan. 28th 8 – 10 pm (The Little Theater).

Registration begins in January!

Free Popcorn, Candy, and Beverages!

A Late Night Snack w/GSAC: Jan. 12 @ 9 PM

2010-01-07T15:01:00.000-05:00

You are invited to the attend "A Late Night Snack w/ GSAC" - the Graduate Student Forum scheduled for January 12, 2010 from 9 - 10:30 pm (Bernhard Center, Room 208). Come share your concerns, accomplishments, and gain additional information about the GSAC and the state of graduate education at WMU.

Please register today at https://www.herodotus.walwood.wmich.edu/gsac_011210/

Free Appetizers Provided!

Hilltop Review: Call for Papers

2010-01-06T18:30:00.000-05:00

The Hilltop Review: A Journal of Western Michigan University Graduate Research

CALL FOR PAPERS AND ARTWORK

Spring 2010

Please head over to the website for more details!

Next GSAC Meeting: January 22 @ 3 PM

2010-01-06T18:08:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year to all the Twitter/Blog readers. GSAC hopes everyone has had a wonderful break and is excited for the start of a new semester next Monday.

A quick announcement regarding the next GSAC meeting:

Due to the late start in the semester GSAC will postpone GFAC deliberations and GSAC meeting until Friday, January 22, 2010. The GSAC meeting will begin at 3 PM (location TBA). The GFAC meeting will begin at 2 PM.

Next GSAC Meeting is Dec. 11 @ 3 PM in Wood Hall, Rm 2734

2009-12-03T12:49:00.000-05:00

Do not forget: The next GSAC meeting is scheduled for Friday, December 11, 2009 at 3 PM in Wood Hall, Rm 2734. (GFAC meeting is same location but begins at 2 PM). This will our last meeting in 2009.

Professionals Mix & Mingle: Review

2009-11-14T20:16:00.004-05:00

On Friday, November 13, 2009 GSAC and the WMU Administration joint hosted the highly successful first Professionals Mix and Mingle! The event ran from 4-7pm at Cityscape (which is located above The Union). The event allowed attendees to gain practical tips on professionalism, leadership, interviewing, and networking.

Please share your thoughts on the event in the comments! Thanks! We look forward to hearing from you.

The GSAC Website Redesigned

2009-11-13T18:01:00.003-05:00

GSAC is happy to announce the wonderful redesign of the GSAC website! Please check it out and let us know what you think.

Great News! You can still register for this Friday's Mix & Mingle Event

2009-11-12T01:32:00.002-05:00

Hello Fellow Graduate Students,

The first ever Professionals Mix & Mingle is scheduled for this Friday Nov. 13, 2009 from 4-7pm at Cityscape, located above The Union (125 S. Kalamazoo Mall). It is not too late to rsvp. Come join other graduate students, WMU administration, and faculty for a fun filled evening of networking and socializing. Free beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and food!

You will have an opportunity to hear practical tips on professionalism, networking, and interviewing. Our speakers will include:

Ken Miller - Board of Trustee Chairman
Bob Miller - Associate Vice President for Community Outreach
Lynn Kelly Alberson - Executive Director of Career and Student Employment

Please remember to dress in professional attire!

You may RSVP by email - GSAC (gsac@wmich.edu) with your name, email, and professional id (e.g. doctoral associate, teacher, counselor, research assistant, etc.)

Friendly Reminder Forum w/President Dunn, Nov. 11 6:30 pm

2009-11-10T21:54:00.003-05:00

Just a friendly reminder...

November 11, 2009 - Forum w/ President Dunn from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the Bernhard Center (room 157).

What do you know about the possible down town event center? What exactly have you heard about the medical school? Would you say that you are 100% satisfied with your graduate education experience? Come an engage in a discussion about the above topics and more!

Free Pizza & Beverages

See you tomorrow!

Mix & MIngle Announcement

2009-11-08T18:46:00.000-05:00

Bronco ID Survey Ends Nov 8th!

2009-11-03T13:24:00.002-05:00

Just a reminder: the Bronco Id Card survey as it ends on November 8th.

If you haven't already, please complete it and pass the link along to your department head and/or colleagues. If we want to see change we have to get the maximum amount of data as possible.

(If you need the link for cutting and pasting: http://efmv4.eup.wmich.edu/Community/se.ashx?s=705E3EC8432DE361)

Professionals Mix & Mingle: A Joint Event with WMU Administration

2009-10-30T15:03:00.003-04:00

Join the GSAC and WMU administrators for an evening of professional networking. This event allows you an opportunity to gain tips on professionalism, leadership, interviewing, and networking.

Following our formal programming you will have the unique opportunity of connecting with our very own WMU administration and other graduate students. We are not just graduate students but professionals that contribute to WMU, the Kalamazoo community, and beyond!

CityScape (125 S. Kalamazoo Mall) on November 13th from 4-7pm

4:00 pm Mix & Mingle

4:30 pm Formal Program

6:00 pm Mix & Mingle

Free Hors D’oeuvres beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided!

(Professional Attire Required)

Seating Limited - RSVP Required by emailing GSAC (gsac@wmich.edu)

When you RSVP, please include the following:

Your name
Preferred contact information
Preferred professional identity/title (e.g. counselor, teacher, engineer, doctoral associate, etc.)
What you hope to gain from the event (optional)

Open Forum W/Dr. Dunn, Nov 11 6:30-8 PM

2009-10-30T14:56:00.003-04:00

You are invited to an Open Forum with WMU President John Dunn. Take advantage of this opportunity to voice your concerns, get your questions answered, and learn about the future direction of WMU.

This is a collaborative event sponsored by the Graduate Student Advisory Committee (GSAC) and the Western Student Association (WSA) .

Bernhard Center - Room 157 November 11th from 6:30-8pm

Bronco ID Survey - Your voice in the university community!

2009-10-20T21:49:00.004-04:00

Hello Fellow Graduate Students,

One of the GSAC's major roles within the university is to advocate for graduate student needs. Because of our interest in making sure your needs are being met, we will be developing a number of short surveys (approx. 5 minutes) that we are asking you to complete.

This first survey requests information pertaining to your Bronco ID. Your participation will give us a much better idea of certain issues around Bronco ID usage. Your feedback is essential to enforcing positive change. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete our survey!

Link to the survey: http://efmv4.eup.wmich.edu/Community/se.ashx?s=705E3EC8432DE361

GSAC Website Update!

2009-10-13T14:08:00.002-04:00

Check out the new and improved GSAC website!

Check Out the Updated Events!

2009-10-06T14:13:00.000-04:00

Events have been updated - see the section entitled "Events, Opportunities, Etc." in the sidebar. For your connivence there is also a link to the Graduate College's Scholarly Events Calendar.

There is a really interesting event tonight (10/6/09) as part of the 2009-2010 Graduate College Public Lecture Series: "The Early Reception of the 'Origin of Species' in England and the United States" presented by Thomas Glick at 5 pm, Putney Lecture Hall, WMU Fetzer Center. (See Graduate College website or the Graduate College's Scholarly Events Calendar for details). There is a second event tomorrow (10/7/09) also by Thomas Glick called "Medieval Scientific Translation Movements: A Comparative Perspective" at 5 pm, Putney Lecture Hall, WMU Fetzer Center.

Looking for a Place To Go & To Have Fun?

2009-09-13T10:15:00.000-04:00

AIR ZOO in Kalamazoo is offering FREE GENERAL ADMISSION until Sept. 30. Take advantage of it.
Link: http://www.airzoo.org/index.php?menu_id=7

Welcome to the GSAC Blog!

2009-09-03T14:19:00.000-04:00

Greetings Fellow Broncos,

As the chairperson for the Graduate Student Advisory Committee (GSAC) I wish to extend a warm welcome to our new GSAC Blog. This network will allow you to share opportunities and events with one another. Our goal is to extend a forum for you to connect with one another and share (tastefully) any concerns or difficulties you may be experiencing. We also encourage you to share your many accomplishments. I look forward to staying connected. Please stay tuned for more updates from the GSAC by visiting us on Twitter, Facebook, and our NEW GSAC website coming soon!

GO BRONCOS!
~ Brandi

Test Blog

2009-02-19T16:02:00.001-05:00

This is a test to see how it looks!