The results for the 2017-2018 GSA Election results are as follows:

GSA Executive Positions

President: Tim van Boxtel
Vice President Internal: Avijit Mallick
Vice President External: Shawn Hercules
Vice President Services: Robert Ballagh

Vice President Administration: Naim Tajvarpout

GSA Faculty Representatives to the Council

Faculty Representative Council- International: Vi Dang
Faculty Representative Council- Business: Samira Farivar
Faculty Representative Council- Humanities: Curran Egan
Faculty Representative Council- Health Science: Alexander Qian and Nick Yelle

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Open positions

Nomination Form

For questions about the election, please contact the GSA Chief Returning Officer, Kara Tsang at gsacro@mcmaster.ca.

CHIEF RETURNING OFFICER (CRO)

Do you want to get INVOLVED? The GSA is seeking nominations for one Chief Returning Officer (CRO) for a term starting Friday, April 21 to April 26, 2017.

Applications should include a cover letter detailing your interest in the position, and any complimentary skills along with your Curriculum Vitae (CV). Both documents should be submitted to macgsa@mcmaster.ca

Duties and responsibilities of the CRO are:
– Running any elections, by-elections and referendum for the GSA. Note that regular elections are held annually in February/March and by-elections are held in September or October to fill any vacant positions on the GSA. 

• Non-voting position on the Board of Directors of the GSA.
• Chair for the Annual General Meeting, held in March.
• Honorarium of $450

For more information on GSA elections and the CRO‘s role, please see the by-law available here.

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT – BLOCK PARTY

Come out with your friends to 3rd annual year-end block party and enjoy free rides/games/food and much more!

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GSA TRIP TO SNOW VALLEY

Come join the GSA for a fun filled day on the slopes!
Location: Snow Valley, Barrie
Date: Friday, March 10th, 2017

Time: 7:30 am – 6:30 pm (Departing Mary-Keyes at 7:30 am, arrival back at 6:30 pm)

Cost: $25 includes transportation to Snow Valley, ski rental, lift ticket and lesson ($35 for snowboarders, however, if you have your own boarding equipment then the cost is $25. Ski prices are not discounted if you have your own skis)

We will be leaving Mary-Keyes residence at 7:30 am sharp (please arrive 15 minutes earlier to fill out a waiver). We will depart Snow Valley at 4 pm for arrival back at McMaster at 6:30 pm.

To register, please click here.
After signing up – no refunds will be given as we have to confirm the equipment rentals.

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Wine and Appetizer Social

Have you ever wondered what happens on a typical day at the Graduate Students Association or how to get involved?

Well, wonder no more! Come and join us for Wine and Appetizer Social (non-alcoholic beverages will be served as well) at the Phoenix Bar and Grill,  3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Friday, February 17. Meet the members of our executive council and faculty representatives and have your all your questions answered. Limited quantities available, please arrive early to avoid disappointment!

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GSA Trip to Chicopee Snow Tube Park

Come join the GSA for a fun filled day at Chicopee Snow Tube Park!

Location: Chicopee Snow Tube Park
Date: Friday, February 3rd, 2017 
Time: 12:45 pm – 5:00 pm (Departing Mary-Keyes at 12:45pm, arrival back at 5:00 pm)

Cost: $15 includes transportation to Chicopee Tube Park and snow tube rental.

We will be leaving Mary-Keyes residence at 12:45 pm sharp (please arrive 15 minutes earlier to fill out a waiver). We will depart Snow Valley at 4 pm for arrival back at McMaster at 5:00 pm. 

After signing up – no refunds will be given as we have to confirm the equipment rentals.

Please click here to register.

We have launched a new website! https://www.phoenixmcmaster.com

 

Hello Graduate Students!

We don’t get a reading week, the Phoenix has created some exciting daily deals for you! Please come with your student card check out some delicious food!

Also, note that all graduate students with a valid GSA sticker can enjoy 25% off food purchases after 2:00 pm every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. 

Purple Serenity – Paint Night

Join us on for Paint Night at the Phoenix. There will be wine tasting, sangria specials, and food specials!

Tickets are just $45 and includes all your paint supplies.
https://www.paintnite.com/events/prism-petals-at-the-phoenix-bar-grill_1157139