Students can become isolated from their departments, friends, and families for a number of reasons. As a campus community, we must band together to make sure that, as much as possible, no one falls through the cracks and becomes lost in the system. The Graduate Student Advisory Council is off to an exciting start this fall. Representatives from over ten campus services came together allowing students an opportunity to ask questions and gather information. We are already planning an expanded orientation and reception next year.
Input is encouraged to improve the graduate student orientation.
Currently, several social events for GSAC are being planned. This social was a good opportunity for all grad students to get to know each other better and to meet people from across campus. Other social events will be scheduled for later in the semester. At the October GSAC meeting, Donna Curtin, from the Student Insurance Office, gave a short talk about insurance plans available to graduate students, and answered students questions. Elections for new GSAC officers will take place.