GSO's September Newsletter🍁🌻🍎

Hey y'all! What's good, how ya been?!

Ayooooooooo!! We are back like we never left!!

The Graduate Student Organization (GSO) is a student-run organization representing all graduate students at Loyola.The mission of the GSO is to establish a responsible and representative organization that will support and foster the needs and interests of the graduate student body.

Here's what we do:

• Promote campus and community resources
• Increase publicity of graduate student events and services
• Provide strategic, concise, and streamlined information
• Incorporate inclusive events into GSO programming

Dr. Kotchick serves as moderator for the GSO. Her role at Loyola is to coordinate academic resources and policies for graduate students and ensure that all graduate students feel a sense of belonging at Loyola. Dr. Kotchick is also a professor in the psychology department, and a double Greyhound alumna (B.A, M.A.).

Interested in volunteering with GSO for events or have fun ideas? Please state that in the form below or email us at: gso@loyola.edu !!

Accommodations: Available for grad students who need them: https://www.loyola.edu/department/das/

The Study: A wonderful resource that supports grad students looking for 1:1 peer tutoring, executive functioning support, time management, test taking strategies, etc. Check the link to learn more or to schedule an appointment: https://www.loyola.edu/department/the-study/

Handshake: This is very helpful and can be used to find Loyola part-time/full-time employment opportunities. This is definitely useful while being enrolled in grad school! You can find Handshake in your "Inside Loyola" app hub. Here's a link as well: https://loyola.joinhandshake.com/login

The Rizzo Career Center: If you are having trouble with Handshake, please contact the Career Center. Or if you have questions about looking for a job post-graduation or would like to take a mock interview, this is also the place to be! https://www.loyola.edu/department/career-center/

Office of People and Culture (HR): You can contact this Office as well if you're have any questions or if you are looking for teacher assistantships (TAs) or other employment. opportunities. https://www.loyola.edu/department/people-culture/student-employment/graduate-assistantships/

Thrive Center For Student Success: The Thrive Center is a place where BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ students have a safe place to study, have events, and meet people similar to them. It's a great resource if you are looking for community! Check out their website for more information: https://www.loyola.edu/department/thrive-center/

Counseling Services: The Counseling Center has many resources for you or someone you know who may want to explore mental health or is going through a crisis. Short-term, brief individual therapy sessions are open and free to full-time grad students. However, other resources and opportunities are available for ALL students for free like the "Let's Talk" session, which allows a student with a concern that would like support to get the tools to solve it. This session would only require you to meet once with a mental health support person in-person or through Telehealth. Check out their website for more information or if you'd like to schedule appointment. https://www.loyola.edu/department/counseling-center/services/ If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call or text 988 (English & Spanish offered).

Student Health Services: All grad students have access to Student Health Services regardless of full/part-time status. For a regular office visit for an illness, sickness, non-serious injury it is $25 flat. Additional testing does cost more and will added to the $25 base fee. Additionally, any grad student has the opportunity to receive vaccines on campus at the vaccine clinic. Check the flyer below for details. https://www.loyola.edu/department/student-health/student-information/appointments.html

Loyola & Notre Dame Library Grad Resources: The Library has detailed information for how to use its resources pertaining to grad research. Here's the link: https://guides.lndlibrary.org/c.php?g=1333634&p=9821722

Free Grad Student Handbook/Planner: If you want a free grad student/planner you should email: gso@loyola.edu! Here's the link if you want more info: https://www.loyola.edu/department/graduate-students/resources-administrative/handbook/

All grad students are welcome to use the facilities and lounge in the basement of Fernandez. All you have to do is scan your ID card to get in. There are white boards, TV monitors to practice presentations; tables, couches, chairs, etc. There even is a small kitchenette near the printer where there's a refrigerator, microwave, and table, as well. Definitely check it out!

Have you ever wondered how to get deals as a student, especially as a grad student? Well, look no further because we are about to put you on to Unidays if you don't already know about it.

It is a website/app that gives out specific deals/discounts to students. All you have to do is register with them by putting in your name and school email address! Check them out at the link: https://www.myunidays.com/US/en-US

All of these events are open to all graduate students. Some events are workshops, participatory exhibits, or shows where you have to pay. Check the flyer out!

https://baltimorecollegetown.org/home/baltimore-life

Sign up here: https://www.loyola.edu/department/registrar/graduate/applying-for-graduation.html

If you would like more information or are interested, please send an email to: bakotchick@loyola.edu and gso@loyola.edu! Thanks so much!