From: Graduate Student Association
Date: April 17, 2023
Subject: Graduate Student Association (GSA) Newsletter - April 17


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So many exciting events, Falcons!

Celebrate Bentleys official switch from Blackboard to Brightspace!

The official Brightspace launch event will take place on April 26th from 2 pm to 3 pm. This event will feature a live band on the Smith quad (between Smith and Library). There will be swag and candies and an opportunity to win some raffle prizes as well. Registration not required.

Upcoming Events

To celebrate the month of Ramadan, join IGSO at their Iftaar dinner on April 19th from 6 pm to 10 pm.

Celebrate with classmates and friends, and learn more about the month of Ramadan.

Everyone is welcome!

No registration is required.

A Conversation with Tarana Burke and Congresswoman Ayanna Presley

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, please join us on April 20th from 7 pm to 8:30 pm in Koumantzelis Auditorium for a conversation with the founder of the 'me too' Movement Founder Tarana Burke and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. Please register by clicking on the image. The first 100 to register will receive a free copy of Tarana’s memoir “Unbound.”

Global Couture - Fashion Show

This is GSA's last event of the year! Our fashion show will take place on April 22nd from 5 pm to 8 pm. 

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!

Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW)

During this week, we recognize the contributions, impact, and value the graduate students bring to Bentley University.

New fun events every day of the week!

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 (deadline May 3, 2023). 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»