GSO Newsletter – September 27, 2021

After a long break without GSO updates we have returned with our biweekly newsletters! These will provide information on relevant news and events for graduate students. Got suggestions on what we should include? Email gso@bu.edu

Important News

Call for Submissions

The editors of SEQUITUR, a graduate student journal published by the Department of History of Art & Architecture at Boston University, invite current and recent graduate students to submit content on the theme of “Aftershock” for our Fall 2021 issue.
We invite full submissions in: Featured essays & Visual and creative essays
We invite proposals in: Exhibition reviews, Book or exhibition catalogue reviews, interviews, research spotlights
Proposals due October 18, 2021
For more info: SEQUITUR CFP 8.1

COS Pivot Database

Search for academic funding, fellowships and scholarships
Access the site through your BU ID
For more info: COS Pivot Database

Immunization Clinics

New immunization clinic dates have been added for flu, MMR, TDAP, Meningitis (ACWY), Hepatitis B, Varicella, and the optional HPV vaccine
Schedule an appointment on Patient Connect

GWISE Fellowship Editing Workshop

GWISE has organized professors and prior fellowship winners to help hone fellowship applications
You must have a detailed outline or complete draft of either a research statement or a personal statement by 10/6
RSVP here

Campus Events

GWISE October Book Club
Date & Time: Thursday, 10/21/21, 11:30am-12:30pm
Location: Zoom, RSVP

Our next book: Our Time Is Now
Event is open to all members of the GWISE community, regardless of gender identity or expression

Koru Mindfulness
Date & Time: Tuesdays 5-6pm, Sept 28, Oct 5, 12,19
Location: Newbury Center, 755 Commonwealth Av Suite B18. Register

Four week series to teach the skill of mindfulness
Open to first generation undergraduates, graduates, and professional students.
Dinner will be provided but you must register in advance

Mental Health Fair
Date & Time: October 13th, 12-4pm
Location: Marsh Chapel Plaza

Featuring BU departments, student groups, local and national mental health organizations
Wellness kits, informational resources, emotional support animals and food will be available

What the Science Tells Us: Racial Health and Economics Inequities during the Pandemic
Date & Time: October 1st, 1:30-5:30 PM
Location: Hybrid event, More Info

Symposium presented by the Center for Antiracist Research
Masks required to attend in person

Additional Events

NAGPS Advocacy Summit and Legislative Action Days
Date: October 3-7th, 2021
Location: Fully virtual, Get tickets

The Advocacy Summit is designed to prepare attendees for meetings with their representatives on Capitol Hill.
The two days of the Advocacy Summit will include informational sessions on policy issues, and best practices for conducting meetings with policymakers on issues in higher education policy.
Members from the BU GSO will be in attendance!

We are always looking for more news, events, resources, or updates that are relevant to grad students. Make your suggestions or submit your events to gso@bu.edu to be included in future newsletters.