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Staff Appreciation Day this Thursday!

Hey BGSA!

THIS THURSDAY is our chance to thank the staff for all that they do. Please bring some sort of food item to the lunch room this Thursday (just pick up a box of cookies or a bag of chips on your way to work!) See the sign up below.

Also, I am looking for people to run this year’s Molecular Biology Student Symposium happening on August 19. Doesn’t matter where you are in your degree, if you’re just starting or have never helped out with this type of thing! It’s a great experience and looks good on a CV! Please send me an email if you’re interested.

Upcoming Events

Writing Night: Cancelled for the summer months!

  • Feel free to use the BGSA room for writing whenever you need, or organize your own writing get-togethers!

Staff Appreciation Day

End of Year BBQ

  • What: Free food! Leave your lunch at home for burgers, hot dogs and veggie options!
  • When: June 1 12:00-1:30 (but come early enough so we don’t run out!)
  • Where: SBio courtyard

BGSAjiji: see the BGSAjiji for more info!

Apartments for sublet/lease

  • Sublet/lease transfer Westmount May-Aug
  • Room in 4.5 Outremont apartment

Items to sell

  • Various household items and clothing (children and adult) available in June
  • Dryer to sell
  • Manuel Rodriguez Classical Guitar

Make sure to follow us on social media:

Have a good week!

Mary-Rose/BGSA Outgoing President

Wednesday Coffee Hours and New Year's Council!

Hey BGSA!

Thanks to everyone who came to the GA last week! We have an awesome new council starting June 1st who will include Logan Smith as President and Helena Barr as Vice-President. Full council and reps list is attached here. Congratulations to all of them! We still did not fill one PGSS Rep and 2 AGSEM Rep positions, so if you think you would be interested please contact me.

Also, don’t forget to come out to our monthly coffee hour THIS WEDNESDAY! It might be the last one for the summer so you should come! Please bring your own mug.

Upcoming Events

Coffee Hour: WEDNESDAY

  • What: Free coffee and good company
  • When: Wednesday May 11 10:00AM-11:00AM
  • Where: N2/5
  • Please bring your own mug

Writing Night: Tomorrow

  • Every Tuesday in the BGSA Room N2/5
  • Usually from 5:30-8:00PM or until people get tired!
  • Bring your work and a mug if you want some coffee!

Staff Appreciation Day

End of Year BBQ

  • What: Free food! Leave your lunch at home for burgers, hot dogs and veggie options!
  • When: June 1 12:00-1:30 (but come early enough so we don’t run out!)
  • Where: SBio courtyard

BGSAjiji: see the BGSAjiji for more info!

Apartments for sublet/lease

  • Sublet/lease transfer Westmount May-Aug
  • Room in 4.5 Outremont apartment

Items to sell: Various household items and clothing (children and adult) available in June

  • Dryer to sell
  • Manuel Rodriguez Classical Guitar

Make sure to follow us on social media:

  • Twitter: @McGillBGSA
  • Facebook Group: McGill BGSA
  • Instagram: instagram.com/mcgillbgsa
  • Website: mcgillbgsa.com
  • Visit our BGSA Room in SBio N2/5: http://mcgillbgsa.com/bgsaroom/ for more info

Have a good week!

Mary-Rose/BGSA Outgoing President

BGSA General Assembly and Elections tomorrow!

Hey BGSA!

Come out to our end of the year General Assembly tomorrow at 4:30PM. There will be free pizza, AND you can exercise your BGSA right to vote! It’s still not too late to apply for a position for BGSA council. We are still desperate for two AGSEM Reps, one PGSS Rep, and a Green Committee Rep. So please apply by the end of the day!! Or at least show up to the GA if you think these positions might appeal to you, if you want to ask some more questions about it. The candidate form, position descriptions, and support form can be downloaded here.

To apply:

  1. fill out the candidate form. Send to bgsaelections[at]gmail[dot]com
  2. send the support form to three fellow BGSA members to support you. Tell them to send them to bgsaelections[at]gmail[dot]com
  3. Show up to the GA!

Also, with moving day in a couple of months, there are some new things on our BGSAjiji you should check out! Including some household items for sale!

Upcoming Events

BGSA General Assembly: TOMORROW

  • What: Elect next year’s council and general updates
  • When: May 3 4:30-5:30PM
  • Where: N2/2

Writing Night: Tomorrow

  • Every Tuesday in the BGSA Room N2/5
  • Usually from 5:30-8:00PM or until people get tired!
  • Bring your work and a mug if you want some coffee!

Staff Appreciation Day

End of Year BBQ

  • What: Free food! Leave your lunch at home for burgers, hot dogs and veggie options!
  • When: June 1 12:00-1:30 (but come early enough so we don’t run out!)
  • Where: SBio courtyard

BGSAjiji: see the BGSAjiji for more info!

Apartments for sublet/lease

  • Sublet/lease transfer Westmount May-Aug
  • Room in 4.5 Outremont apartment

Items to sell:

  • Various household items and clothing (children and adult) available in June

Make sure to follow us on social media:

  • Twitter: @McGillBGSA
  • Facebook Group: McGill BGSA
  • Instagram: instagram.com/mcgillbgsa
  • Website: mcgillbgsa.com
  • Visit our BGSA Room in SBio N2/5: http://mcgillbgsa.com/bgsaroom/ for more info

Have a good week!

Mary-Rose/BGSA President