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As it strives to re-create a sense of community that has often been diminished during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022-23 leadership of the Graduate Student Association (GSA) believes it may have hit upon an inexpensive yet effective tool:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popsicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There has not been a scientific study to definitively determine causation. But anecdotally, the GSA has found that popsicle giveaways, and an ice cream social earlier this year, have coincided with more than 100 people interacting with the organization at respective events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnd our attendance at our monthly meetings is also up this year,\u201d said Katie Muilenburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muilenburg is the new GSA president this academic year. Sophia Kisling is vice president, Namita Bhyravbhatla is secretary, and Christabelle Rajesh is treasurer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a complete list of 2022-23 GSA officers please click here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increased numbers are good news, Muilenburg said, as grad students tend to spend a lot of time relatively isolated in lab work \u2013 and the pandemic has only further cut down on social activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think it is important that grad students get to interact with each other and that they know that they’re not alone in grad school,\u201d she said. \u201cBecause it is very challenging and really stressful. So, I guess we’re just here to give them a little outlet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GSA is making a concerted effort this year to get grad students out of their shells, and labs. And, to emphasize that grad students are a community. No matter their area of study, they have a lot in common, and can serve as sounding boards and support for one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the social aspect, GSA offers professional development and networking. GSA has recently introduced Interprofessional Education Nights, utilizing iEXCEL\u2019s interactive visualization technology. The nights kick off with food trucks, then grad students are invited to experience, discuss, and learn how an interprofessional approach is taken towards serious topics. Topics have included cancer, HIV and brain diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, grad students should know GSA can serve as an advocate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you have any problems, if you have any concerns. If you have something that you think should change,\u201d Muilenburg said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GSA meets weekly with Dele Davies, MD, senior vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean for graduate studies. \u201cDr. Davies is very receptive and listens to us,\u201d Muilenburg said.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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