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Student Center
292 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
PH: 617-552-1855
E: GSC@BC.EDU
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This is Volume 2 of the September newsletter, which we hope will keep you informed about all of the upcoming events for graduate/professional students, both on and off the BC campus. However, beginning next month, the GSL will send one newsletter on the first Sunday of each month. To stay current on all of the upcoming events, announcements, and other important information between newsletters, check us out on facebook & twitter, and view events on the GSL Google Calendar!
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Important Boston College Dates
| Oct. 8: Columbus Day - No classes
Nov. 8: Graduate/CASU registration period for spring 2013 begins
Click here for the complete BC Academic Calendars
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Events & Announcements
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Still getting settled at BC?
Check out the GSL Checklist to make sure you've covered all your bases!
GSA/GSL Welcome Month Events:
- Thanks to all who have attended our Welcome Month Events such as New Graduate and Professional Student Orientation, the Opening Football Game on 9/1, the GSA Welcome BBQ, and the Boston Trolley Tour!
We hope to see you at our final September event: - "The PhD Movie" Screening:
Thursday September 27, 2012; 7:30pm; Gasson 305
Graduate Mentorship Program
The Boston College Graduate Mentorship Program matches Boston College graduate and professional students with Boston College undergraduate students from low income, first generation, or underrepresented backgrounds.
Any graduate or professional student at Boston College is eligible to be a mentor.
To learn more and apply: Click here
Applications open: Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Application deadline: Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 11:59pm.
All applicants must be available for a mandatory training on
Thursday, October 25th from 12pm-2pm.
Contact: Jenna Sattar at sattarj@bc.edu.
Whole Person Education Series
"The Boston College Student: Insights When Working with Undergraduates" - Facilitated by Mike Sacco, Director, Center for Student Formation
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 10, 2012; 12:00-1:30pm
Location: Murray House
Website: Click here
 Dissertation Boot Camp
Date and Time: November 5-7, 2012; all day
Location: Murray House
Apply Online: Click here
Deadline to apply: October 19th
Conversation Partners Program
Want to help a new graduate international student
improve his/her English speaking and listening skills? Want to personally learn more about another country and culture? Become a conversation partner! It is a great opportunity for cultural exchange and only requires a one hour a week commitment. For more information please contact the Office of International Students and Scholars at bcis@bc.edu or else go to the website at:
http://www.bc.edu/offices/oiss/programs/cpp.html
Making Cents
Make a difference as a Money Mentor! Receive free training in personal finance to mentor students in the basics. Meet one-on-one with a mentee to create a budget, set savings goals, read credit reports, and more. No previous financial experience needed; only a willingness to learn and patience to teach are required. Applications can be found at http://www.bc.edu/offices/stserv/financial/financial_literacy/succstart.html and are due to Student Services by
Friday September 28, 2012. For more information, e-mail money.mentors@bc.edu. Grad AHANA Leadership Team
Grad AHANA is looking for people to join its leadership team to organize events, promote diversity and bring fun to students. If you are interested, please email Veronica Davis at hsue@bc.edu.
Grad AHANA Welcome Party!!
All are welcome to attend the Grad AHANA's Welcome Lunch Social: Date and Time: Thursday 9/27/12; 12:30-2 p.m. Location: Murray House Website: Please RSVP at http://www.facebook.com/groups/GradAHANA/ so that we can order the appropriate amount of food. Did we mention another chance of winning a $100 Gift Card raffle? Hope to see you there! You are invited to attend Black Graduate Ministries (BGM)!
Date and Time: Every Tuesday night; 7:00-8:45pm
Location: Harvard University, Gutman Library, Room 303
Website: Click here
Contact:
Chris: (301)221-9431; crhodes@fas.harvard.edu
Doctoral Student Support Group: Thursdays this fall
BC doctoral students from all programs across the university are invited to have lunch and to talk about the stresses and strains of life as a doctoral student. Doctoral students will work with a facilitator to formulate issues, discuss concerns, and explore ways to address the challenges of being a doctoral student. Possible topics are such things as marriage and relationships, time management, and student-advisor dynamics.
Dates and Time: Five remaining sessions in the fall semester 2012, 12:15-1:15pm:
Location: Gasson 315
If you are interested in participating, please contact Candace Hetzner, Associate Dean, GSAS hetzner@bc.edu .
Esperanza 5K
Trot around the scenic Charles River in support of Safe Passage. This is a walk, roll, fun-run and timed race; all are invited to participate!
Date and Time: Sunday, September 30, 2012; 8am
Location: Artesani Park in Boston, MA
Cost: Adults $20, Students/Children $5
Website: Click here
Contact: bostonfriends@safepassage.org or call Jacob Carter: (860) 459-7428
*We encourage runners to form teams! We have 7 teams registered already!
Grad Student Rates at The Plex (BC's gym)
$285/academic year
-$150 rebate from your health insurance (through Blue Cross Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim)
Total = $135 ($13.50/month for 10 months, Aug-May)!
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Jobs & Assistantships
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Graduate Assistantships and Employment Opportunities
Click here to view on and off-campus opportunities
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Hispanic Heritage Month 2012: 9/15-10/15
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Join BC's 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) Celebration. Every week beginning September 15th thru October 15th, we will have wonderful festivities including academic lectures, speakers and cultural events
Check the AHANA Student Programs website for updated information and complete list of events!
Taking place this week:
Bienvenidos!
Wednesday, September 26th
Gasson 100; 4:30pm-7:30pm
The Latinos/as at Boston College would like to welcome everyone in the Latino community at BC to join them. Meet new students, faculty & staff. Have a taste of Latino cuisine; win raffles, prizes, souvenirs, gift baskets, and more surprises.
Otro Mundo
Thursday, September 27th
Devlin 101; 6pm
Listen to the experiences of BC students who have studied abroad in a Spanish- speaking country, have completed service trips in Latin America, and/or have been involved with community service initiatives among the US Latino community.
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