Recreation Memberships: Payroll Deduction option and Earlybird Savings

Recreation Services has added two new payment options available for the next few weeks. PAYROLL DEDUCTION: If you would like to have your gym fee membership deducted automatically from your paycheck at $7 a week, you may sign up for that now.  You’ll need to show your academic contract paperwork. DISCOUNT: Before 9/17, get the Early Bird discount: if you can pay cash/check upfront save … Continue reading

Grad Students May Be Eligible for Fuel Assistance

The Massachusetts Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is currently accepting applications for fuel assistance this winter.  If heating costs (oil, gas, electricity, etc seem daunting this winter, consider applying for help.  With the rise in prescription copays, insurance deductibles and our still un-funded contract, GEO members can use all the help they can get. Go to their website for more information, how to apply … Continue reading

Nomination period for elected officials, and hiring period for staff are closed

Thank you to all officer nominees and to those who applied for staff positions. At the 21 April 2010 Assembly of Stewards, the election committee will be presenting the results of the nominations for President, Vice President and Secretary Treasurer and the personnel committee will present their recommendations of candidates to fill the staff positions. The 2010-2011 staff and officers will be announced at the … Continue reading

Important GEO Elections Update

Nominations will remain open until 5pm Monday April 12, 2010. Nominations should be submitted in writing in person to the GEO office, 201 Student Union or via email to elections@geouaw.org Balloting will be held Monday, April 26 and Tuesday, April 27, from 11-2 in the Campus Center concourse. … Continue reading

Summer Orientations Coordinator Position Available at GEO

GEO Summer Orientations Coordinator Every year GEO must conduct orientations for 800-1,000 incoming graduate assistants. These orientations are vital in educating new members about their union and encouraging them to become active participants. Additionally, most departments allow GEO to participate in their own orientations for incoming graduate students. The Orientations Coordinator has primary responsibility for organizing these orientations and ensuring that they are positive, efficient, … Continue reading