GPSO E-Newsletter: February 19, 2015

In this Issue:

From the President's Desk

GA Opening: GPSO Community Development Coordinator (DUE TOMORROW)

Graduate Student Orientation Survey

GPSO Elections

Appointed Officer Applications

GA Position: IU Visitor Information Center

Career Development Center: Inclusive Advising

Landscape, Space, and Place Conference

Work-Life Balance Spring Events

GPSO Plans Your Weekend

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From the President's Desk

The Board of Trustees met in Indianapolis last Thursday and Friday. Among other agenda items, parking, strategic plan implementation, the student welfare initiative, and athletics were discussed. The AUSA President and I gave an update to the trustees on campus student initiatives, including fossil fuel divestment and renewable energy accountability. For more information on the meeting or a specific topic, please email me.

Brady Harman
GPSO President, gpsopres@indiana.edu

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GA Opening: GPSO Community Development Coordinator (DUE TOMORROW)

Are you an expierenced event planner? Do you want to work on GPSO's community building initatives? Are you a frequent attendee of GPSO's Social Hours, Bagel Hours, and other exciting programs?

WE WANT YOU to apply for GPSO's Community Development Coordinator for 2015-2016!

GPSO's Community Development Coordinator's (CDC) main function is to plan and implement community-building programs for the graduate and professional student community. The CDC works closely with the President and Communications Coordinator to collaborate with other graduate student groups and disseminate information about programs. Innovative programming ideas are welcome and encouraged.

The Coordinator is a 20-hour per week (50% FTE) position. Compensation includes full tuition remission for 12 credits per semester and 6 credit hours during summer session 2016, excluding non-remittable fees; subsidized Student Academic Appointee Mandatory Health Insurance and a $12,500 stipend.

Detailed position description and application processes can be found here.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59pm, Friday, February 27th

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Graduate Student Orientation Survey

Please complete the following survey for the chance to recieve a $50 Amazon Gift Card!

Graduate Orientation Survey Link

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GPSO Elections

GPSO will be holding an election during our March 6th Assembly Meeting. The following positions are open for nomination by your GPSO representative:

• President – SAA Position - 20 hr/week, fee remission, stipend
  
• Vice President
  
• Treasurer
  
• Parliamentarian

For detailed position descriptions, please refer to the 2014-2015 Executive Committee page on our website.

Nominations will be open until March 6th. Any graduate or professional student can be nominated, they do not have to be currently involved with the GPSO. Self-nominations are accepted, but they may only be submitted by assembly representatives.

To nominate one of your peers, email gpso@indiana.edu today and submit a campaign blurb (1 page maximum) by Tuesday, March 3rd at 5:00pm. At the March Assembly meeting, all candidates will have the opportunity for a short speech and Q/A session.

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Appointed Officer Applications

Serve on the GPSO 2015-2015 Executive Committee! If you are interested in any of the positions listed below, click on the link to fill out a short applicaiton and send your resume to gpso@indiana.edu by March 20th at 11:59PM.

Awards Officer

The Awards Officer oversees the awarding GPSO Travel and Research Grants. This involves working with GPSO accounts manager, Dr. Yolanda Treviño, the GPSO Excomm, and the Awards Committee. Apply here!

Benefits Officer

The Benefits Officer addresses the benefit needs of Student Academic Appointees (SAA’s) and student employees, specifically health insurance, stipends, fee remission structure and related employment issues. The position seeks to recommend improvements to benefit and compensation policies for all graduate and professional students. Apply here!

Diversity Officer

The Diversity Officer acts as a medium of communication between IUSA, BGSA, LGSA, ISA, other graduate student organizations and GPSO. The Diversity Officer also serves as a member of the External Relations committee. Apply here!

Sustainability Officer

The Sustainability Officer addresses issues related to sustainability within the GPSO and campus communities. Examples of issues addressed are recycling, transportation, carbon emissions and sustainable growth. Apply here!

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GA Position: IU Visitor Information Center

The IU Visitor Information Center seeks a graduate assistant for the 2015-2016 academic year.  The position requires a 20-hour per week employment commitment.  The graduate assistant receives a stipend and a fee remission for up to 12 credit hours for each of the fall and spring semesters.  Applicants can be first-year or continuing graduate students.

The graduate assistant will support the IU Visitor Information Center’s mission of serving as the “official front door” to Indiana University.  The GA’s responsibilities will include supervising a staff of undergraduate employees, coordinating Visitor Center programs and activities, engaging with visitors and guests of the university, performing other administrative duties as assigned, and working on resources (website, brochures, etc.) to improve the IU Visitor experience.  The graduate assistant will report to the Director of the IU Visitor Information Center.

Qualifications:

• Great organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated to find ways to improve our office
• Warm and welcoming presence

Desired:

• A general knowledge of IU’s undergraduate programs and services and of Bloomington.
• Candidates that can help build our brand, visitor resources, and web presence:
• Skill/experience working in graphic design
• Knowledge of the Adobe Suite (mostly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator)
• Experience with content management systems and html/css

Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and (optional) online portfolio link to Nicole Griffin at nsg@indiana.edu by 5:00pm on Friday, March 13, 2015.  Late submissions will not be accepted.  Qualified and eligible candidates will be contacted to interview for the position in late March.  A student who already has a student academic appointment may apply as long as they understand they must forfeit their current assignment if selected for this position.

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Career Development Center: Inclusive Advising

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Landscape, Space, and Place Conference

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Work-Life Balance Spring Events

Work-Life Balance at IU Bloomington reflects the University's commitment to a workplace culture appreciative of employees' diverse needs for individual and family well-being.

Eldercare Resource Information Session with Area 10 Agency on Aging

March 5th, 12-pm | IMU Dogwood Room

Caring for an aging loved one can be overwhelming, especially when you feel alone.  Join us on March 5, when Kerry Conway from Area 10 Agency on Aging will deliver a presentation about the resources available through their office and the community.  In this one-hour session you will learn about the wide variety of high-quality, affordable services to seniors, persons with disabilities, and individuals concerned about family members or friends.  

Autism: Early Signs and Active Parenting of the Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder

March 25th, 12-1pm | IMU Dogwood Room

Information and controversy about autism has dominated the headlines in recent years. This session leaves mainstream media behind and focuses on practical information taken from science.

Postpartum Depression Information Session

April 8th, 12-1pm | IMU Dogwood Room

This one-hour session is for anyone interested in learning more about the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression, including soon-to-be parents, new parents, and friends and family concerned about loved ones. 

More information and register: http://hr.iu.edu/worklife/index.html

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GPSO Plans Your Weekend

The Blizzard: 30 Drinks in 60 Minutes

Today-Saturday | Bloomington Playwrights Project

The BPP’s annual Blizzard fundraiser is one of Bloomington’s most exciting and unique theatrical events. An ensemble of actors attempts to perform 30 plays in only 60 minutes in the random order the audience chooses. Can they finish them all before the countdown timer hits zero? It’s short-attention span theatre at a hilarious, breakneck pace.Tickets online!

WTIU Kid's Day

Saturday, 12:30-4:30pm | Wonderlab

Explore TV technology with WTIU, PBS from Indiana University in your favorite science museum! Included with Museum Admission.

Activities include:

• Writer`s Workshop Drop-in for an ongoing lesson in creating your own story! Experts will be on hand to help you create characters, settings, and plots for your very own stories, as well as provide forms and information for entering the local WTIU KIDS PBS Writers Contest for a chance to win prizes and even national acclaim!
• Media Labs From science education with Sid the Science Kid to coloring with the Cat in the Hat, we'll help kids and parents alike navigate the latest PBS KIDS apps on iPads, Amazon FIRE, and Nook tablets.
• WTIU’s The Weekly Special “Teleprompter Experience” You’re the star! Take turns reading a TV teleprompter using a script from a WTIU program – or write your own! Then, let a friend take a turn, and watch on the big screen as your friend tries to read the scrolling text just like a real newscaster.
• PBS Kids Photo Booth Enter the WTIU Kids photo booth with a special background and get a free keepsake photo that prints while you wait.
• PBS Kids' WordGirl Meet PBS KIDS’ WordGirl and take home WordGirl activity sheets and coloring pages. Bring your smartphone to take a picture with WordGirl!
• Watch New Episodes of Popular Shows Take a break and enjoy the latest episodes of PBS KIDS newest shows, PEG + Cat and ODD Squad, playing on the big screen.

Nothing look good to you?

Check out the ongoing exhibits and events featured in the sidebar or visit www.bloomingtonscene.com and www.visitbloomington.com for the full on- and off-campus scoop.

Have an event to promote?

Email me at gpso@indiana.edu, and I can help you spread the e-word to our fellow grad students.

Go have some fun!

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