From: Graduate Student Association
Date: March 27, 2023
Subject: Graduate Student Association (GSA) Newsletter - March 27


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So many exciting events, Falcons!

Upcoming Events

Men As Allies Summit

The Office of Gender and Sexuality Student Programs (GSSP) is excited to host this year's annual Men as Allies Summit taking place on March 29, 2023.  We encourage students of all genders to attend and come ready to ask questions! Light refreshments will be provided. Click on the flyer to register via Eventbrite.

Inside The Employer Mind: Career Panel For International Students

Learn more about employer perspectives when considering international students for work opportunities on March 29th, 2023. Why do some companies sponsor and others don't? What skills would increase your likelihood of being hired? These reps will share best practices, advice, and tips to pursue opportunities as international candidates in the U.S.

Pickleball Alumni Social

Current students and Alumni are welcome to attend a fun social event with food and drinks on April 1st, 2023 at PKL in Boston. Attendees can choose to play pickleball, shuffleboard and/or cornhole. Mingle and socialize with fellow students and Bentley Alumni in the bar and cabanas area. Bus facility for pick up and drop off will be available.

IGSO - Holi 2023

IGSO will be celebrating the popular and significant Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love and Spring. It celebrates the eternal and divine love of the god Radha and Krishna. Join them on Sunday, April 2nd 2023 at the Green Space from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.

Women in Business: Driving Progress for a Better Tomorrow

Join the Women's Leadership Program (WLP), Bentley Women's Network (BWN) and Coming Full Circle (CFC) on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm for an evening of conversation, connection and community, as fellow female Falcons return to campus and share their lived experiences with current students. Appetizers and soft drinks will be provided.

Global Couture - Fashion Show

This is GSA's last event of the year!
Our fashion show will take place on Sat, April 22, 2023. Enjoy the showcasing of various outfits from different cultures around the world. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with music, cultural exchange, and culinary delights!

Upcoming National Conferences

  1. Open Data Science Conference (ODSC) - May 9-11, 2023
  2. The Premier Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in New England (DigiMarCon) - June 12-13, 2023
  3. Forward NBMBAA Annual Conference & Exposition 2023 - September 12-16, 2023
  4. 2023 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo - October 18-20, 2023
Interested? Click the links and register today! You can utilize the Professional Development Fund to help with attendance costs.

Gala Pictures

Did you attend the GSA Royalty Gala? Check out the link below to see if you made it to the official pictures of the event!
View Gala Pictures Here

E-board Applications

GSA Elections 2023-2024

Interested in running as President or Sr. Vice President of GSA?
Review the general responsibilities of both positions here. Candidates must abide by all election and campaign rules listed here. Additional rules regarding the posting policy at Bentley are listed here. Please ensure you read all guidelines before applying.

Timeline
Application Deadline: 11:59 pm on April 7, 2023
Candidate Duos Announced: April 10, 2023
Campaigning: April 10 to April 14, 2023
Voting: April 13 to April 14, 2023
Winning Duo Announced: April 24, 2023

Applications

GHC Women Student Scholarship

Any women students who are pursuing a STEM-related program at Bentley are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Since 2017, more than thirty Bentley women students from our GHC group have received this competitive scholarship and volunteer opportunities to attend the largest women technologist conference in the world, and more students have received Bentley internal funding to attend the conference. If you have any questions related to this application, please reach out to hhao@bentley.edu.

Professional Development Fund

By graduate students, for graduate students

Made to reimburse a portion of graduate student fees in attending conferences, competing in competitions, participating in case studies, etc. across the US and remotely.ÔÇ»

  • Available to current degree-seeking, master-level graduate students (Both part-time and full-time students).
  • Provided on a reimbursement basis, up to $500 per student.
  • Students may receive funds for one professional development opportunity per academic term.ÔÇ»ÔÇ»
  • The opportunity must take place while you are still a master-level student.
  • Funds can not be applied towards attaining educational credits and/or professional licenses and certifications.

Application Requirements

  • Name of opportunityÔÇ»
  • Registration costs to attendÔÇ»
  • Name and email of a Bentley faculty member who can confirm that the opportunity is beneficialÔÇ»
  • Two short essays (200 words max each):ÔÇ»
    • Tell us why you want to participate in the opportunity.
    • How will receiving this opportunity help you achieve your short-term and long-term goals?
  • Updated resumeÔÇ»

GSA Website Blog Submission

Are you a blogger? We'd love to have you on the GSA website! Just fill out the form and let us know who you are, and what you would like to talk about.

 

Submit your blogs in the google form and we will let you know once it is published.