The Graduate Students’ Association of the University of Calgary Graduate Orientation, Fall 2013 www.gsa.ucalgary.ca.

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The Graduate Students’ Association of the University of Calgary Graduate Orientation, Fall

GSA Executive

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

GAT Agreement The GSA is responsible for negotiating the Graduate Assistantship Teaching/Non- Teaching GA(T/NT) agreement. Make sure you’re familiar with the document, whether you’re a TA or not.

Health and Dental Plan Grad student Health and Dental plan is run through the GSA Info on the GSA website:

Wellness Centre h h MSC 370 Services available for students, their spouses and their children

Awards and bursaries Available awards and bursaries – Professional Development – Financial need – Teaching excellence Application forms available online

Ombuds Grad students and Undergrads Contact Search “ombuds” on ucalgary.ca Problems with your supervisor or the GAT agreement? Questions about your rights as a student?

GSA Employer Liaison Employment Relations and Transitions program Career advice for students in ALL disciplines Chamber of Commerce Events Questions? Contact Julie Brown at: Did you know? Approximately 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…

International Students International Students’ Committee organizes events and programming Contact Ofer Berenstein – International Students’ Chair Facebook: International Graduate Student, University of Calgary

Get involved Annual General Meeting September 24, 2013 Graduate Representative Council (GRC) Departmental Graduate Associations (DGAs) Volunteer opportunities

Departmental Graduate Associations (DGAs) Get involved within your department and foster a sense of community Funding and discounts available from the GSA

All U of C community members and alumni are members! Food and beverage service, a full bar, and a patio Re-opening mid- September after renovations

DGAs and groups of 10 or more get great deals!* –15% off all food and beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic –*Some restrictions apply, see website

Following GSA news and events – The weekly newsletter “GSA news and views” – The GSA Twitter Account GSACalgary – Twitter Account of the GSA President UCGSA_President

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