The McGill Biology Graduate Student Association Blog

Credits: Jiaqi Sun

BGSA General Assembly soon!

Hey BGSA!

As you have received information about how to be involved in the BGSA council or run for a Representative position. If you want to get a head start or talk to someone involved, this is a list of our current members who would be happy to talk to you if you have any questions: http://mcgillbgsa.com/contact/. The documents you need are:

Also note that I’ve booked the day for our end of year BBQ! Official announcement to follow.

And 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

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

Staff Appreciation Day

  • What: Students appreciate our Biology staff by bringing in pot-luck style snacks
  • When: Thursday May 19 11:00-12:00
  • Where: W4 kitchen area

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

Writing Night Tomorrow

Hey BGSA!

Not much to report this week! Stay tuned for information on some upcoming events: Elections and BGSA General Assembly, Staff Appreciation Day, end of year BBQ!

Upcoming Events

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!

BGSA General Assembly

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

Staff Appreciation Day

  • What: Students appreciate our Biology staff by bringing in pot-luck style snacks
  • When: Thursday May 19 11:00-12:00
  • Where: W4 kitchen area

BGSAjiji: see the BGSAjiji for more info!

Apartments for sublet/lease

  • Sublet/lease transfer Westmount May-Aug
  • Sublet 1 or 2 rooms mid-May to Aug 1 in Plateau
  • Sublet or lease transfer near Laurier metro
  • Sublet near Atwater/Cote-des-Neiges from May-Oct

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

Writing Seminar Tuesday and Coffee Hour Wednesday!

Hey BGSA!

We will be holding our monthly coffee hour THIS WEDNESDAY from 10AM-11AM! So bring your mug and your friends to grab some FREE COFFEE!

Also, there is a WRITING SEMINAR TOMORROW! There will also be free coffee. Also note that in last week’s BGSA Weekly, I said the seminar was occurring at 1:00, but it should’ve said 11:00AM like the original announcement. Sorry for all the confusion.

Upcoming Events

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!

Science Writing Seminar: “Scientists as writers”

  • What: A one-hour information session for science writing given by a researcher from University of Laval
  • When: April 12 @11:00AM-12:00 (Please note I have made various mistakes in the date and time of this seminar, but this is the correct one!)
  • Where: Stewart Bio W4/12
  • Coffee will be provided!

April Coffee Hour

  • What: Free coffee and hanging out with your fellow biologists
  • When: April 13 from 10-11AM
  • Where: BGSA Room N2/5

BGSA General Assembly

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

BGSAjiji: see the BGSAjiji for more info!

Apartments for sublet/lease

  • Sublet/lease transfer Westmount May-Aug
  • Sublet 1 or 2 rooms mid-May to Aug 1 in Plateau
  • Sublet or lease transfer near Laurier metro
  • Sublet near Atwater/Cote-des-Neiges from May-Oct

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