Communication email - July 27, 2009
Hello all,
Here’s your SASgov weekly, for 7/27/09. Have an excellent end of July!
Sincerely,
Suzanne
1. Upcoming SASgov Events
a. Happy Hour, August 6
b. SAS Bash, September 14
a. Continental Mid-Town Happy Hour, July 29
c. Bourbon Tasting, August 13
3. Other Events
a. IRB Summer Educational Series
b. University City Dining Days, July 23-30
a. Volunteer for English chats
1. Upcoming SASgov Events
SASgov strives to improve the living, learning, and working experience of graduate students in the School of Arts and Sciences. For more information, please visit http://www.sas.upenn.edu/sasgov/
a. Happy Hour!
SASgov summer happy hour #3!
Thursday, August 6, 5:30-7:30 PM, 3619 Locust Walk
SAS and LPS grad students free with PennCard. Guests $5. Yuengling Lager, Victory Hop Devil, red and white wine, assorted soft drinks, and food TBA.
Please contact sasgov-comm@sas.upenn.edu with questions about SASgov social activities
b. SAS Bash!
Monday, 9/14, 5-7 PM, Warden Garden, Penn Museum
Come catch up with old friends, meet new ones and celebrate the start of another school year. SASgov is hosting a party at the Penn Museum in the Warden Garden located at 3260 South St. The event is free with a Penn SAS graduate ID and government ID and will have beer, wine, cocktails and catering by Di Bruno Brothers! The Museum will also allow students to walk around parts of the museum too.
Please contact sasgov-comm@sas.upenn.edu with questions about SASgov social activities.
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2. Upcoming GAPSA Events
GAPSA is the university-wide student government for all graduate and professional students at the University of Pennsylvania.
*Please visit http://www.gapsa.upenn.edu/engage/events for more information on upcoming GAPSA events.
*Please contact gapsa.sa@gmail.com with questions about GAPSA social activities.
Note: The events below complete the summer programming GAPSA is offering. Be sure to purchase your tickets early for these great events!
a. Continental Mid-Town Happy Hour
Date: Wednesday, July 29th, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Continental Mid-Town , 1801 Chestnut St.
Tickets: None required. $5 cover at the door includes three (3) beers and appetizers. Must show Penn graduate ID & 21+ ID.
b. Distrito Happy Hour
Date: Thursday, August 6th, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Distrito Restaurant, 3945 Chestnut Street
Tickets: None required. $10 cover at the door includes unlimited selected drink specials. Light appetizers provided. Must show Penn graduate ID & 21+ ID.
Questions: contact gapsa.sa@gmail.com
c. Bourbon Tasting
Date: Thursday, August 13th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Jack’s Firehouse, 2130 Fairmount Avenue
Tickets: $26, maximum 2 per Penn graduate ID. Available July 20th on Ticketleap (www.gapsa.ticketleap.com) Must show Penn graduate ID & 21+ ID to be admitted.
d. Duckie Pub Crawl, August 15
Ever been quacked at by a boat while walking down the streets of Old City? Now it’s your turn!!!
GAPSA invites you to tour the city “Ride the Duck” style.
Date: Saturday, August 15th
Time: 2:30pm - 6:30pm
Schedule:
2:30pm - 3:15pm:
Gigi Restaurant & Lounge
319 Market Street
Includes 2 drinks and light appetizers
3:30pm - 5:30pm:
Ride the Duck tour of Philly.
MUST arrive at 6th and Market street at 3:30pm for boarding.
5:30pm - 7pm:
National Mechanics Bar & Restaurant
22 South 3rd Street (between Market and Chestnut)
Includes 1 hour open bar with light appitzers.
Details: Tickets cost $20. Tickets available starting July 13th exclusively on ticketleap.
Must show Penn graduate ID & 21+ ID for admittance. Limit of 2 tickets per Penn ID.
e. Cuba Libre Brunch, August 16
Date: Sunday, August 16th; 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Cuba Libre - 10 South 2nd Street (between Market and Walnut)
Details: Tickets are $13; limit 2 per Penn graduate ID. Tickets will be on sale exclusively on Ticketleap starting Monday, July 20th. Must present Grad Penn ID for admittance and 21+ ID to receive the alcoholic beverage.
Questions: contact gapsa.sa@gmail.com
f. GAPSA Announcement
Want to represent Grad Students to the University? Have an interest in how Penn deals with issues of equity, academic development or a variety of other issues? Apply for a GAPSA University Committee or Advisory Board seat! The deadline for priority applications is August 20th.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=a8z6kk5iuB8skIcFx8CdzA_3d_3d
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Jacobson, GAPSA VC Equity and Access, at gapsa.vcpluralism@gmail.com.
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3. Other University Events
a. IRB Summer Educational Series
This year, the Institutional Review Board will offer a Summer Educational Series featuring workshops on a variety of issues related to the IRB application process. Workshops will be offered that are tailored to biomedical research and social/behavioral research. For more information on these workshops, please visit the training page of the IRB’s website:
http://www.upenn.edu/regulatoryaffairs/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=8
Questions? Contact Megan Kasimatis Singleton at mkasmat@upenn.edu
b. University City Dining Days
University city Dining Days are from July 23rd-30th! For more information, go to http://ucnet.com/ucd/diningdays/
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4. Graduate Center Events
All events take place at your Graduate Student Center - 3615 Locust Walk - and are free unless otherwise noted.
a. HAVE FUN; EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS!
VOLUNTEER for SUMMER ENGLISH LANGUAGE CHATS
Wednesday, July 8, 15 & 22; Grad Center Common Room
Help new international students practice their English and learn more about American culture through informal chats and activities! We’re looking for any person who is interested in helping out - native and non-native English speakers!
August & September
Remember when you were a new student? There was so much to figure out! If you’re sticking around this summer, help incoming graduate and professional students discover Penn and Philadelphia during the Grad Center’s New Student Orientation! Events start August 7, 2009 and run through the first week of fall term. Select “Volunteer” from the “Penn Status” drop-down menu when you register and we’ll be in touch with more details! You’ll earn our endless gratitude! If you have any questions, please email nso@gsc.upenn.edu.
