GSO Newsletter – February 10, 2023

GSO Bi-Weekly Update 

These newsletters should provide information on relevant news and events for graduate students. Got suggestions on what we should include? Email gso@bu.edu

GSO Statement on Turkey & Syria

The Graduate Student Organization (GSO) of Boston University stands in solidarity with and extends our deepest condolences to those impacted by the devastating earthquake this week in Turkey and Syria. We specifically extend our support to BU students, staff, faculty, and friends who may have been personally impacted by this tragedy.

If you are in need of community support during this time, please reach out to GSO to be put in communication with the newly founded Support Group for Turkish Students at BU. The goal of this group is to provide a space for people to come together, share our experiences, pray for our loved ones, and offer each other support and comfort.

If you are interested in offering support to those affected, donations may be made to the Turkish Embassy in Boston. They are specifically requesting hygiene items, winter clothes, tents, blankets, and shoes to be transported to the area. Links to a few reputable fundraisers shared by fellow graduate students are also pasted below:

In solidarity,

BU GSO Executive Board

 

GSO Events

Coffee Hours

Weekly GSO Coffee Hours are starting! Every Thursday from 9:30-10:30 am we will have a table in the entry area (The Link) of the George Sherman Union. Bring your own mug to refill with fresh hot coffee and hang at the table for a bit or grab a cup to go! We look forward to seeing you!

 

Community Engagement

The Social Committee of the GSO is putting together plans for community outreach. This includes both group visits to spots around the city, like museums, community centers, or pop-up events, and group volunteer opportunities. Please fill out this google form if you are interested in either or both of these opportunities: https://forms.gle/x8YdEHvozmd1uB3k9

Campus Events

Lunch Talk: Philosophical Reflections on Decolonizing Conservation
  • Starts 12:00 pm Tuesday, February 21, 2023
  • Ends 1:15 pm Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Join us for a European Studies lunch talk with Federica Bocchi, a PhD candidate in BU’s Department of Philosophy. Ms. Bocchi’s interests include the philosophy of science, metaphysics, and Feminist philosophy. Her dissertation project, under the supervision of Prof. Alisa Bokulich, focuses on the concept and measurement of biodiversity as well as rethinking conservation according to a Feminist perspective. Response by Adrian Currie, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology, Philosophy and Anthropology at the University of Exeter. Moderated by Catarina Scaramelli, research professor in the Departments of Anthropology and Earth & Environment. Location:Pardee School of Global Studies, 121 Bay State RoadRegistration:https://www.bu.edu/european/2023/01/21/philosophical-reflections-on-decolonizing-conservation-02-21-23/
Center for the Humanities Lectures in Criticism 
Professional Development for Doctoral Students
Workshop: Non Academic Job Search Strategies: Social Sciences and Humanities
Tuesday, February 14 | 3-4 pm | Zoom – https://bostonu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkf-uqqD0pHdQfy5rWXefbov2Z9QCLk7_w
Now, perhaps more than ever, PhDs are pursuing a myriad of opportunities outside the academy. Although finding a non-academic job may not be as structured as most academic searches, there are many resources available to support you in this process. Most importantly, there are tools available to help you to identify fulfilling, intellectually challenging career opportunities that are aligned with your skills, interests, and values. This workshop will guide participants through developing a strategic approach to job searching, as well as providing information, tips, and advice on career opportunities for PhDs in Humanities and Social Science fields.
Workshop: Non Academic Job Search Strategies: STEM
Wednesday, February 15 | 3-4 pm | Zoom – https://bostonu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMuc–vpj8jHdf4FnrSOqh0evtAobZsyEsO
Now, perhaps more than ever, PhDs are pursuing a myriad of opportunities outside the academy. Although finding a non-academic job may not be as structured as most academic searches, there are many resources available to support you in this process. Most importantly, there are tools available to help you to identify fulfilling, intellectually challenging career opportunities that are aligned with your skills, interests, and values. This workshop will guide participants through developing a strategic approach to job searching, as well as providing information, tips, and advice on career opportunities for PhDs in STEM fields.
Workshop: Informational InterviewsTuesday, February 21 | 12-12:30 pm | Zoom – https://bostonu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUucOGprTooGNMnZbKVQSwuAoghY9QxVo6L
Informational interviews describe the process of gathering career information from people who are already working in occupations, organizations, or geographic locations you are interested in. Conducting these types of conversations can help you to develop confidence and knowledge in exploring career paths, and to make potentially valuable contacts for the future. This workshop will provide participants with strategies for getting started on identifying who to interview and what to ask.
Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies Forum