April is here, and it is the last full month of the spring semester! Graduate Student Life is excited to share with you all the upcoming virtual events and programs happening in the first few weeks of April!

Make sure you apply to run for the 2020-2021 GAPSA Executive Office by April 6. It's a great opportunity to represent the interests of your peers and build your leadership experience! Additionally, don't miss Health & Science Industry Week from April 6-9; hear from a number of professionals in the field! Lastly, remember to register for the Navigating the Academy as a Woman: Coffee and Conversation on April 14. It will be a rich discussion with faculty at Mason!

Please read below for more events and opportunities; details about specific events are available on our website. If you have any questions or suggestions, please email us at gradlife@gmu.edu.

For more university-wide information and updates on the coronavirus/COVID-19 situation, visit the university page.

There is still time to run for the 2020-2021 GAPSA Executive Office!

Application Deadline: Monday, April 6 at 5:00pm

The Graduate and Professional Student Association (GAPSA) invites motivated Mason graduate and professional students to apply for Executive Officer positions for 2020-2021! All positions are open: President, Vice Presidents of Fairfax, Arlington, and SciTech campuses, and Director of Communications. All positions are offered compensation. Take this opportunity to make a positive difference for the graduate and professional student body and develop your leadership skills! To learn more and to apply, visit the GAPSA Elections page. Applications are due Monday, April 6 at 5:00pm.

Whether you're exploring career paths or know exactly where you want to go, Health & Science Industry Week is designed to give you insight into the many opportunities in these fields. While many of our usual Health & Science Industry Week events had to be canceled, we were able to revise our plans to bring these professional development events to you. You'll get to learn about the career trajectories of a wide range of experts by talking with them directly!

A Day in the Life of a Scientist: Mon., April 6 from 5:30-6:30pm
Health Alumni - The Path from Degree to Career: Tues., April 7 from 6:00-7:00pm
Sustainability Careers: Thurs., April 9 from 1:30-2:30pm

For more career-related information and events, visit the University Career Services website.

Don't miss this virtual coffee and conversation on April 14!

Navigating the Academy as a Woman is an opportunity for graduate and professional students who are interested in pursuing academic careers to discuss success and barriers that our faculty have faced in their career transitions. This event will be an informal coffee and conversation event with lots of opportunities for questions and discussions.

To register for this event, visit the Graduate Student Life Events page.

Employment Opportunities

Are you looking for on-campus employment? Visit the Employment Opportunities page of the Graduate Student Life website to learn more about the positions and many resources available at Mason.

Current Postings:

Graduate Professional Assistant for Student Involvement:

Student Involvement has two Graduate Professional Assistantships open for the 2020-2021 academic year. View the job descriptions for Campus Events and Fraternity and Soroity Life (FSL). Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to Phil McDaniel. The priority deadline for these positions is April 10, 2020.

Graduate Professional Assistant for Graduate Student Life:

Join the Graduate Student Life team! We are seeking to hire a Graduate Professional Assistant for Graduate Student Engagement for the 2020-2021 academic year. View the position announcement, including application instructions. If you are currently a graduate student at George Mason University, we strongly encourage applying through Handshake; search for posting #3643401. For best consideration, please submit your application by April 13, 2020.

Graduate Assistant for UNIV Courses and Programs:

UNIV Courses and Programs is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the 2020-2021 academic year. View the job description. Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest and resume to Melitta Igwe. The priority deadline for this position is April 17, 2020.

How to Stay Connected in the Age of Social Distancing

By this point, we are all practicing social distancing and doing our part to remain healthy and prevent the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19. Many of us are already several days in and are starting to feel the effects of this limited social contact. It is important to emphasize that social distancing does not mean “social isolation.” It simply means that we have to maintain a certain physical distance (at least 6 feet!) from each other. Therefore, I want to mention things that we can do to make this experience less isolating and more enjoyable.

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Graduate Student Resources

For more information on programs and events and access to all of the resources offered to graduate students, visit the Graduate Student Life Events page. Also, take a look at the Graduate Student Life Important Updates flier for recent changes of events.

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