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Calling all Graduate, Professional and Post-Doctoral Students!
Tired of homework? Wish you could get a break from all the stress? Come and join your fellow graduate students for fun, relaxation and good conversation.
Brought to you by the Graduate Student Association — where we care about your fun.
GSA Social Events for August 2008
Social hour at Yia Yia's Pizza - Friday, Aug 22. 7-9 PM.
1423 0 Street. GSA will buy Pizza! Come meet the GSA Executive Committee (Look for our Bright Yellow GSA T-Shirts!) This is a great chance for new students to quiz returning students about what's fun in Lincoln.
Ice Cream Social & Hyde Memorial Observatory - Saturday Aug 30. 7:30pm - Dusk
Graduate students and their families are invited. Meet at Homes Lake Park, near the observatory. Take Holmes South Shore Rd off of S. 70th St. Follow the signs to the observatory.
Past Events: Graduate Student Events for Spring 2008
Social Hour at Starlite Lounge — Thursday, January 17, 8:00-10:00 PMCome chill at this 1960s style bar while socializing with other graduate students.
Basketball at the Rec with Subs and Pepsi — Wednesday, January 30, 6:00-8:00 PM
We'll be playing basketball at the City Campus Recreation Center. There will be free sub sandwiches and Pepsi. We'll have competitive and casual games going.
Dancing at Sur Tango — Thursday, February 14, 9:00 PM-12:00 AM
Celebrate Valentine's Day with all your grad student buddies at Sur Tango (1228 P St.)! Dance the night away to salsa, merengue, and bachata music. Not confident of your salsa moves? No problem, lessons start at 9pm and cost $5. General admission starts at 10pm and only costs $1.
Board Game Night with Pizza — Monday, February 25, 7:00-9:00 PM
What better way to chill out before midterms than playing board games with fellow grad students! Bring your favorite board game to the Village Clubhouse (1055 N 16th Street). We'll have pizza and other snacks.
Bowling Night — Tuesday, March 11, 7:15-9:15 PM
We'll be bowling up a storm at Lanes 'N' Games in the East Campus Union (37th and Fair). If bowling is not your thing, you can come hang out and enjoy free Pepsi products. To get there, students can take the campus bus or park at the meters.
Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) — Monday, March 31 - Saturday, April 5
There will be various activities throughout the week. This year's events included comedian Jorge Cham, free massages, kickball against the faculty and much more.
Social Hour at Yia Yia's — Thursday, April 24, 5:00-7:30 PM
Please join us for our last GSA event of the year! We'll be having free pizza at Yia Yia's (1423 O Street). You'll be able to recognize us by our cool yellow t-shirts.
Film Discussion Series — TBA
Join other graduate students to watch and discuss films that address issues of diversity. The topics will vary, so be on the lookout for the event posting! Hosted by the GSA Diversity Committee.
Past Events: Some of our activities from Fall 2007 and Spring 2007
Social hour at Brewsky's — Tuesday, August 21, 4:00-6:00 PM
Come join us at Brewsky's in the Haymarket (201 N. 8th Street) for free appetizers (up to $250) while you meet and chat with fellow graduate students. We will be in Brewsky's basement. Brewsky's has half-price drinks and appetizers on Tuesday nights.
Potluck Picnic at Holmes Park & Lake — Saturday, August 25, 12:00 PM (noon)
Join us for end of the summer potluck fun. We'll be at Holmes Park (70th & Van Dorn) on North Shore Road, near the playground. It's a potluck event, so bring some food to share with others.
Happy Hour — Wednesday, September 5, 5:00-6:00 PM
Stop by for happy hour at The Watering Hole at 1321 O Street.
Bowling Night — Thursday, September 27, 6:00-8:00 PM
We'll be bowling up a storm at Lanes 'N' Games in the East Campus Union (37th and Fair). If bowling is not your thing, you can come hang out and enjoy free Pepsi products. To get there, students can take the campus bus or park at the meters.
GSA logo contest — Deadline: Friday, October 12
GSA needs a new logo and we want you to be a part of this process! You have the opportunity to express your creative and artistic abilities! The winning logo will be featured on the brand new GSA letterhead, regalia and other GSA materials! We are offering $300 to the graduate student who comes up with the best logo for the UNL Graduate Student Association. Preference will be given to entries that are consistent with the "unified look" of the other university logos, but also incorporate the mission of the Graduate Student Association. All submissions must be received by Friday, October 12th, 2007 and the winning logo will be announced at the January 2008 Legislative Assembly meeting.
Salsa lessons at Sur Tango — Thursday, October 18, 9:00 PM-1:00 AM
Come and have a great time learning to salsa with other grad students at Sur Tango (1228 P St.)! Lessons start at 9pm and cost $5. General admission starts at 10pm and only costs $1.
Volleyball at the City Campus Rec Center — Monday, October 29, 6:00-8:00 PM
We'll be playing volleyball at the City Campus Recreation Center. There will be free sub sandwiches and Pepsi.
Country Swing Dancing at the Pla Mor — Sunday, November 11, 7:00 PM-12:00 AM
Show off your moves at the Pla Mor (6600 W O St)! Not quite confident of your moves? Don't worry, there will be dance lessons at 7:00pm followed by dancing until midnight. Email gsa@unl.edu by Friday, Nov. 9, if you are interested in carpooling.
Social Hour at Yia Yia's — Tuesday, November 27, 5:00-7:00 PM
Join us to relax while enjoying pizza, drinks, and socializing with other graduate students.
Karaoke at Randy's — Thursday, December 13, 9:30-11:30 PM
Come get your sing on with fellow graduate students.
Graduate Student Appreciation Week — April 2nd-6th
as proclaimed by Governor Heineman
as proclaimed by Governor Heineman
Graduate Student Appreciation Week — April 2nd-6th
FREE Grad Student Only Yoga Class — Monday, April 2, 10:30-11:30 AM
GET READY! Graduate students, do we have a treat for you! Governor Dave Heineman has proclaimed April 2-6 as Graduate and Professional Student
Appreciation Week! The Grad Student Association has many events coming for you
during that week, such as free massages, climbing wall, social hour with
free appetizers, workshops, and much more. See below for details.
GRADUATE STUDENT APPRECIATION WEEK is upon us, and the Graduate
Student Association brings you a FREE BEGINNER'S YOGA CLASS from
10:30-11:30 AM on Monday April 2nd to kick off the week of festivities.
Come join other graduate students in relaxation while fueling your body
for the remaining few weeks of the semester.
Brown Bag: Preparing Apps for OGS Awards — Tuesday, April 3rd, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Graduate Students! The Graduate Student Assn brings you Dr. Laurie
Bellows from the Office of Graduate Studies (OGS) for a "Brown Bag" on
Putting Together a Winning Application for the OGS TA and RA Awards. We
will be presenting the award for the 2006-07 Graduate Student of the Year
award at this workshop.
FREE Campus Rec R&R for Graduate Students — Tuesday, April 3rd, 2:00-7:00 PM
GRADUATE STUDENTS! Come join other grads for FREE adventures on the CLIMBING WALL from 2:00-3:30 PM, for CHAIR MASSAGES from 3:00-7:00 PM and for FREE NUTRITION COUNSELING from 6:00-7:00 PM in the City Campus Rec Center Atrium on April 3rd. Brought to you by the Graduate Student Association for Graduate Student Appreciation Week.
UNL Mentors talk about how they do it — Wednesday, April 4th, 3:30-5:00 PM
UNL Faculty give a "Practical Talk about Mentoring" in the City Union on
April 4th from 3:30-5:00 PM. Also at this talk, a faculty member will be
presented with the 2006-07 Outstanding Service to Graduate Students Award.
Grad Students, come learn what it takes to become the mentor you always
hoped you'd be. Brought to you by the Graduate Student Association.
Writing Winning Fellowship Applications — Thursday, April 5th, 2:00-3:30 PM
The Graduate Student Association brings you Liz Banset and Jane
Schneider from the Office of Graduate Studies to walk you through
how to write a winning application for one of their fellowships. Come
get a first-hand "how-to" on Thursday April 5th from 2:00 to 3:30 PM in the
City Union! Please see our website for more details:
Graduate Student Talent Show — Thursday, April 5th, 7:30 PM
Grad Students! Do you have talent other than researching and teaching?
Do you sing, dance, act, write, make people laugh, juggle, flip, or just
want to try something crazy for the heck of it in front of a bunch of
other graduate students who are going to do it for fun? Maybe you just
want to watch! FREE FOOD and PRIZES April 5th at 7:30 PM at the CULTURE CENTER.
Grad Student Social Hour — Friday, April 6th, 4:00-7:00 PM — FREE FOOD
Come One (grad student) Come All (grad students) to BUZZARD BILLY'S!
The Graduate Student Association is sponsoring a social hour for
graduate students Friday April 6th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Come early for FREE
APPETIZERS! We'll be at Buzzard Billy's in the Haymarket (8th and Q) and
we're looking forward to seeing you there!
Coming soon!
Graduate student nights at the Ross Theater, special prices to be announced.
Late nights at the Sheldon memorial art gallery.
Evenings at the Planetarium.
Spring hikes.
