Annual BGSA Pumpkin Carving Contest!!
It is the BGSA’s pleasure to announce the Annual BGSA Pumpkin Carving Contest! (applause, applause).
Who? All labs (can be joined labs if not enough participants….** extra points given to group with supervisor present**)
When? Tuesday October 29th, 2pm
Where? Lobby 4th floor of Stewart Bio (between North and West wings)
Why? Because you’re good enough, smart enough, and dog- on-it, people love carving pumpkins
How? Bring all materials with you (knives, drill bits, dissecting tools, scalpels, props).
Introducing…. * IRON PUMPKIN!!!!* Theme will be announced at the start of the carving, as well as the CARVING CURVEBALL, a special item to be incorporated into your pumpkin!
You are allowed to bring raw materials for props, but you cannot have them assembled before the contest begins (one hour max for carving).
You will be evaluated on creativity, aesthetics, incorporation of the curveball, theme and the back-story. Dress in costumes!!!
Cost: $6 Sign up by the 25th. Please give money to Victor at the Redpath (103A) or to Ria Ghai at Stewart Bio - W3/5 See ya’ll there!…and if not, do beware… MUAHAHAHAHAHA
Welcome back fellow bio grad students!!
Hey guys!
The BGSA is hosting a FREE Welcome back/ orientation BBQ next week!
- WHO: All Biology graduate students and postdocs
- WHAT: BBQ (veggie and meat options), snacks and drinks (soda and other adult beverages)
- WHEN: Wednesday September 4th from 4pm till it’s over or Thomson House kicks us out.
- WHERE: Reservoir field, the big grassy field across from Thomson House between Dr Penfield, des Pins and McTavish
- WHY: Because the food is FREE and we’re lots of fun to hang out with!
This is a great way to meet new students, catch up with old friends, and kick off the new school year. Please bring your labmates! Hope to see you there!
Your friendly neighbourhood BGSA
End of Year BBQ!!!!!!!!!
Hello BGSA!
To cap off a great school year, the Biology Graduate Students Association (BGSA) is hosting a FREE BBQ on Tuesday May 14th at 4pm. There’s also a softball game that day at 6pm that everyone is welcome to stay for!
- WHO: All Biology graduate students and postdocs
- WHAT: BBQ (veggie and meat options), drinks (soda and other adult beverages) & softball
- WHEN: Tuesday May 14th from 4-6 pm, softball from 6pm till it’s over or Thomson House kicks us out.
- WHERE: Reservoir field, the big grassy field across from Thomson House between Dr Penfield, des Pins and McTavish
- WHY: Because the food is FREE and we’re lots of fun to hang out with!
This is a great way to meet new students, catch up with old friends, and kick off the summer. You don’t have to be able to catch, throw or hit the ball in order to play with us! Please bring your labmates! Hope to see you there!
Your friendly neighbourhood BGSA