Meeting Minutes- 07 October 2013

Welcome

Reminder: Wolfpack

Committee Updates:

Research Committee (Crystal):

Pro Dev (Katie and Jef):

Recap Bridging Grounds
Meeting to connect with other schools about being part of GradDays
Different interscholastic happy hours
“Science Straight Up” format low key research presentations for the community, all disciplines
Case competition to partner with local non-profits to solve problems facing our community
First committee meeting went well, starting to look at dates for this year’s GradDays

Initiatives (Kaycie):

Update: GGFHA/GSASC Support Statement

Recap of housing issues (see previous meeting minutes)
Vicky Hawes has been removed from her position overseeing grad housing
Budget has been partially restored ($5000/year for 3 years)
While this is still a substantial budget cut, they will not collect voluntary dues because they want to make events open to all grad students
Vicky’s replacement has been wonderfully responsive, lease changes have been reversed, and communication with the administration has been reinstated

Social (Jake and Sara):

Recap Biltmore Happy Hour
Well attended, but theme wasn’t as big of a hit, only observed by ~1/2 the attendees
Layout of the upstairs didn’t seem super conducive to socializing… maybe look for a different part of the bar to rent out next time
Halloween Happy Hour
11/1 at Escafe 9 PM-2 AM
Funding has been secured ($500) from student affairs, requesting additional funding from GSASC
No fee will be charged for admission, Escafe will be closed for the evening
Will reach out to other schools, but they are all having their own events that night, so we aren’t expecting a ton of other people

Budget Committee (Danielle):

Connections Email (Ben):

Looking for more events for October Connections email, send them to Ben by Wednesday
If you have any suggestions about how to make Connections more accessible to students, let Ben know ASAP.