From: Graduate Student Association
Date: April 3, 2023
Subject: Graduate Student Association (GSA) Newsletter - Updated April 3



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So many exciting events, Falcons!

GSA Elections

Interested in running as President or Sr. Vice President of GSA for 2023-2024?
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

Upcoming Events

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/soft drinks provided.

GMO MindTap

Ever wanted to pitch your marketing idea on Shark Tank?

Well nows your chance!

Register for Graduate Marketing Organizations upcoming event MindTap inspired by the popular TV show Shark Tank.

Thursday, April 13th 2:00pm-4:00pm

Participants can register individually or in team of 2 (only one entry per team).
     
Exciting prizes for winners.

MBA Netoworking Session: A Moral Compass

Join this session with panelists in careers in ethics, law and leadership on April 13th, from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

This session will focus on following a moral code of conduct throughout ones career.

What does that mean? How is it achieved? How does one make tough decisions when all alternatives seem ethical but each leaves some stakeholder dissatisfied?

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!

GSA Gala Photos

Did you attend the GSA Royalty Gala? Check out the links below to see if you made it to the official pictures of the event!
Photobooth Photos
Professional Photos

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.

Graduate Opportunities

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.

Fashion show: Global Couture on Saturday, 22 April 2023 At 5:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Fashion show: Global Couture

clock Saturday, April 22, 2023
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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GSA last event of the year! Global Couture celebrates the diversity of cultures within our community. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with fashion, music, cultural exchange, and culinary delights!

Stay with us after 8 PM for a surprise you won't want to miss!

In addition, if you wish to showcase any traditional/modern attire and model it on stage, please register here:
https://forms.gle/2feVTgau6kvFFsLf7

REGISTER