THE GRADUATE STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY GRADUATE ORIENTATION

M  Blake Lewis, VP Academic  Danica MacDonald, VP Student Life  Mike Webster, President  Erica McLachlan, VP External  Sam Hossack, VP Finance and Services

ADVOCACY Speaking on behalf of graduate students’ needs at: Major university committees Municipal level Provincial level National level

DEPARTMENTAL GRADUATE ASSOCIATIONS (DGAS) You are the student leaders for your department:  Host social/academic events  Sit on departmental committees  Represent your department at GRC

All UCalgary community members and alumni are members! Food and beverage service, a full bar, and a patio DGA Discounts

GSA EMPLOYER LIAISON Employment Relations and Transitions Mentorship Program Career advice for students in ALL disciplines Chamber of Commerce Events Questions? Contact Julie Brown at: Did you know? ~70% of graduate students work in industry rather than academia after completing their degree.

MY GRADSKILLS Run by Faculty of Graduate Studies Workshops on presentation skills, time management, scholarship applications, resources on campus, and more!

HEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN Grad student Health and Dental plan is run through the GSA Info on the GSA website: Download: ihaveaplan app All incoming students are enrolled in the GSA Health and Dental Plan – you can sign up family members or (if you have other private Health and Dental Coverage) opt-out online.

AWARDS AND BURSARIES Available awards and bursaries  Professional Development  Financial need  Teaching excellence  Leadership  Quality Money Application forms available online or contact for more

GAT AGREEMENT The GSA is responsible for negotiating the Graduate Assistantship Teaching/Non-Teaching GA(T/NT) agreement. The Collective agreement documents the rights and responsibilities for all graduate students, while ensuring reasonable expectations between the instructor and student. Contact for more

STUDENT EXPERIENCE: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International Students’ Committee organizes events and programming for International Students. Contact our International Students’ Co-Chairs to be added to their mailing Facebook: International Graduate Student, University of Calgary

STUDENT EXPERIENCE: EVENTS Our Events and Student Experience Chairs regularly host events which you can sign up or buy tickets for Some of our recent/up-coming events/tickets: Sept. 6 th - Pride Parade Sept. 7 th - Stampeders Labour Day Classic Sept. 14 th - Trivia Night in the LDL (great prizes to be won!) Watch the News and Views or download our App for upcoming events

STUDENT EXPERIENCE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Our Community Engagement Chair will be working towards establishing volunteer opportunities in the Calgary community She can help you coordinate opportunities for individuals or as groups. If you are interested in one-day volunteer opportunities or long- term opportunities you can contact Adrianne at First event: Habitat for Humanity Team Build on Sept. 19 th Watch the News and Views or download our App for upcoming events

MEETU APP An App for all Grad Students Info about social and academic events around campus Official and Student Run Events Add your program, courses, and interests to customize events that show up at the top of your list Download the App through Google Play or the App Store!

RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES On-campus: Residence Services: Crowsnest – new Graduate Students Residence Family Housing – for married students and/or students with children Off-campus: - SU Sponsored

GET INVOLVED Annual General Meeting: September 29 th at 5pm in the LDL Graduate Representative Council (GRC) Departmental Graduate Associations (DGAs) Graduate Research Networks (GRNs) Volunteer opportunities

FOLLOWING GSA NEWS AND EVENTS  MeetU App  The weekly newsletter “GSA news and views”  The GSA Twitter Account  Facebook.com/gsacalgary

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Updated information on the GSA is always available on our website: GSA Offices MLT 214 (across from FGS) The GSA can’t function without volunteers. Want to get involved? Contact VPSL at For general GSA inquires, please contact