Professional Development Workshop

CheGSA is hosting a professional development workshop: Pursing an Industry Career Path as Chemical Engineering PhDs on May 18th from 12-4:30p.  The workshop will cover topics ranging from resources to help you find job opportunities, preparing your job search marketing package, and navigating your career path once in industry.  We’ll have representatives form CMU’s graduate student services, a local career consulting firm, and Alumni from our program.
What:  Pursuing an Industry Career Path as  ChemE PhD Workshop and Q&A Panel
When: May 18th (12-4:30p), Lunch and coffee breaks will be provided.
Where: DH 2302
RSVP by May 16th: RSVP Google Form
Please plan to attend the entire event.  Dress is Business Casual.
This event is targeted at 2nd, 3rd and 4th year PhD students.

Group X-ercise Fitness Passes Available

GSA is offering discounted CMU Group X-ercise (Group X) fitness passes.
Try out any one of CMU’s 30+ Group X classes offered each week in the UC.
No experience necessary! All skill levels welcome. For Group X class
listings visit  http://www.cmu.edu/athletics/groupx/index.html

This Spring there are two different types of passes available through GSA.
You can choose either option 1 or 2 or both.

Option 1: Single Class Passes. These passes can be used for any CMU Group
X class. Each pass allows you access into one class.
Cost: $1/pass (limit 2 passes/ person with CMU Grad ID)

Option 2: 12 punch Group X Cards. These cards are the same as those sold
by the UC Equipment desk and have 12 punches on each card. Using this
card, classes are either 1 or 2 punches. Consult the CMU Group X schedule
to determine the punches for each class. Most classes are one punch.
Cost: $25/card (Normally $40) limit is 1 card/person with CMU Grad ID

Program specifics:
1. You must bring your CMU Graduate ID and be present to purchase these tickets.  You can not purchase tickets for your friends even with their ID.
2. Please bring cash or check only. Exact change is appreciated. Credit cards are not accepted.
3. All cards and passes expire August 2012.
4. There will be NO refunds and no replacements for lost cards.

There is a limited supply of tickets available.
Tickets will be sold at the GSA Office, UC 304, during the following times:

Monday, Feb. 13th from Noon-5:30pm
Thursday, Feb. 17th from 8:30am-Noon

Sweeney Todd

GSA will be selling subsidized tickets to our own CMU School of Drama’s production of Sweeney Todd.  The event will take place on Tuesday, February 28th.  More information about the event will be communicated soon.

Annual GSA Ski Trip to Seven Springs!

Date:  Sunday, February 26, 2012

Ticket Sales:

Tickets will be sold at the GSA Office, UC 304, during the following times:

Monday, Feb. 13th from Noon-5:30pm
Thursday, Feb. 17th from 8:30am-Noon

Ticket Prices:

  • Lift ticket: $25
  • Ski rental: $10
  • Ski Lesson: $10
  • Snowboard rental: $20
  • Snowboard lesson: $10
  • Bus: $5

Lift tickets are valid from 9am to 7pm on Sunday, February 26 only.
When buying tickets, students will receive a voucher that they must
present from 9am to noon on February 26 in the Maple room at Seven
Springs to pick up lift tickets and, if applicable, forms for
ski/snowboard rental/lesson.

CMU graduate student ID is required to exchange the voucher for a
ticket.  Guests must be escorted by a student with ID.  Each student
can escort one guest only.

Bus transportation is available for $5.  Buses will leave the
turnaround at the UC at 7:30am sharp and depart Seven Springs at
7:30pm.

Lessons are at 10 AM and noon. You must be ready with all of your gear
by the beginning of the lesson.

For directions to Seven Springs or more information, please see the
Seven Springs website.

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