From: Graduate Student Association
Date: April 24, 2023
Subject: Graduate Student Association (GSA) Newsletter - April 24


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Announcements

GSA 2023-2024 Student Elections

Congratulations to the new President, Tajae Edwards, and Senior Vice President, Palash Bhatt, of GSA for the 2023-2024 academic year!

GCD Feedback Form

What else can we do to support your career success? What programs, workshops, and networking opportunities can we offer you? As we develop the coming academic year’s portfolio of programs and workshops—we are looking for your input to help guide our planning.
Please respond by Friday, April 28.

Upcoming Events

Brightspace Launch

The official Brightspace launch event will take place on April 26th from 2pm to 3pm. 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.

IGSO Level 99

Mark your calendars for IGSO's Game Day on April 30th, where we're taking the fun to Level 99 in Natick!

Make sure to secure your spot. Transportation, food, and beverages will also be provided!

Register now!

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»