Issue 21 - published 02/07/2010

Available newsletters:

Graduate Students Association: End Of Term Newsletter

Academic Announcements

Consultation Meeting on new PGWT Strategy

Upcoming Events

Postgraduate Summer Ball
End of Term Bash

Volunteer and Charity Announcements

Volunteers Needed
Food Collection Charity Appeal

Other Announcements

Research Volunteers Needed (£10 Amazon voucher on offer!)

Academic Announcements

Consultation Meeting on new PGWT Strategy

Throughout this academic year, GSA PGWT (Post Graduate’s Who Teach) Representative Beth Watts has been working with the University PGWT Working Group to form the new PGWT Strategy. This covers everything from training and monitoring to the pay structure for all Postgraduates who Teach.

Before this new strategy is formally agreed, we would like to hear the thoughts of interested Postgraduates Who Teach. We will be holding a meeting on Tuesday 6th July at 3:30pm, in Wentworth Seminar Room W035E, where Beth will give an overview of the new arrangements. This will give you a chance to feed into university policy making and ensure that the York offers the best opportunities for post graduate students. Tea, coffee and biscuits will also be available!

If you have any queries regarding this, please email pgwtrep@yorkgsa.org

Upcoming Events

Postgraduate Summer Ball

The GSA is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a Summer ball for the University of York's Postgraduate community on Saturday the 17th July 2010 at the Royal York Hotel. Transport will be provided from Edge where a pre--dinner drink is included. Tickets are £25 and extremely limited with only 100 available, so get yours ASAP at the GSA office to enjoy a night of good food and entertainment!

Event Schedule

6pm Pre-Drinks (Edge, Wentworth College)
7.15 pm Bus leaves from Edge
8pm Banquet commences:

Starter: Trio of Melon, Mango and Passion Fruit Salsa
Main course: Roast Breast of Chicken, Glazed Root Vegetables, Grain Mustard, Tarragon sauce
Vegetarian Main course: Mediterranean Vegetable and Feta Cheese Tart Tatin with Balsamic Syrup
Dessert: Dark Chocolate and Raspberry Torte With Rich Chocolate Sauce

Ticket price is £25 which includes a pre-dinner drink in the Edge bar, transport from the Edge to the Royal York, a three course meal and entertainment.

Tickets are available NOW from the GSA office, 201 Wentworth College.

Postgraduate Ball 2010

End of Term Bash

Friday 2nd July from 8pm in the Edge.

What better way to celebrate the end of term than to come to the Edge for our End of Term bash!

Come down to the party for some good music and drinks offers all night! A great way to finish off the year at York!

Volunteering and Charity Announcements

Volunteers Needed

Why not spare several hours for one of the charity shops in York, it will enrich your life and provide useful experience for your CV on dealing with the public. Why not volunteer now, and get involved with a good cause. Please contact the relevant charity shop if you are interested.

The Mind Shop - Contact Number: 01904 639 451

British Heart Foundation Shop - Contact Number: 01904 678 073

For more information, please contact our Communities, Charities and Volunteering (CCV) officer at ccv@yorkgsa.org.

Food Collection Charity Appeal

Do you have any extra food left in your kitchen you'd like to donate to the vulnerable? If you'd like to help out our charity appeal during the festive season then please read on. Arc Light is a charity that provides accommodation and support to homeless men and women in York. It is supported by YUSU Volunteering and also the GSA. We will be collecting food for Arc Light York, from 10am to 2pm, Friday 2nd July. Week 10.

If you'd like to take part please take clearly marked, unopened, nonperishable food to the Wentworth Foyer during these times. And we'll make sure it all goes to a good cause!

For more information, please contact our Communities, Charities and Volunteering (CCV) officer at ccv@yorkgsa.org.

Other Announcements

Research Volunteers Needed (£10 Amazon voucher on offer!)

EARN A £10 AMAZON GIFT VOUCHER

Do you use Facebook?

In the Department of Computer Science we are doing research of people's use of Facebook. We are looking for people who would be happy to be interviewed about their Facebook activity - doesn't matter whether it is particularly high or low, we need a variety of people.

There is one particular requirement, you do need to be a native speaker of English (sorry to others, but it's important for the research).

The interview takes approximately 60 minutes and can be arranged at any convenient time during the day or early evening. Interviews will take place in the Computer Science Department on campus. All participants will receive a £10 Amazon gift voucher for their assistance.

Any queries about the research, please contact Sara Waszkiewicz (sw725@student.cs.york.ac.uk)

Academic Announcements