The Graduate Student Association and Graduate Division are working together to bring you a collection of activities this semester over Zoom. Some of these activities include fitness classes, social mixers, writing sessions, and trivia nights.
For access to the meeting locations, check your email for updates or email us at gsa@ucmerced.edu.
Fall 2020 Schedule
September
9/15: Graduate Writing Group
Time: 3:00 - 4:30pm
Graduate Student Association (GSA) has partnered with the Graduate Division to provide a virtual weekly writing group for the UC Merced graduate community. The Graduate Writing Group provides graduate students with writing support and accountability. Writing sessions will include an accountability check-in for students to set and share writing goals and a check-out to share what was completed during the writing time. Sessions will be divided into 25-minute writing intervals followed by a 5-minute break. Writer's will be muted and kept on camera mode to ensure everyone is working to reach their writing goal. Students who attend the writing group will have their name entered into a giveaway drawing
9/17: 1st Year Student Hangout
Time: 6:30 - 7:30pm
The 1st Year Student Hangout is an opportunity to hang out with other first-year student at UC Merced, socialize, and make new friends who are on the same path! Some of the fun activities we have planned during this hangout include virtual scavenger hunt, discussions, and many more! This week, our theme is a Zoom Scavenger Hunt.
9/22: Strength Core and Training
Time 9:00-10:00am
This class is a full body workout focusing on cardiovascular endurance and improving muscle tone. There is no exercise equipment is required to participate in the class. To ensure participant privacy, the instructor is the only one with permission to see who joins the fitness session. Workout modifications are provided all throughout the workout and all fitness levels are welcomed to participate!
Sponsored By: Rec & Athletics, GSA & Graduate Division
Register at: https://ucmerced.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fEE5wrIKQjmMcdFBvGFKkA
9/24: Trivia Night
Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm
Think you know it all? Well come prove it at Thursday's Trivia Night! Join as an individual and compete against fellow graduate students from across the campus. Trivia winners will receive a $25.00 gift card of their choosing (winners can only win once). Hope to see you there!
Sponsored By: GSA & Graduate Division
9/30: Graduate Writing Group
Time: 9:30 - 11am
Graduate Student Association (GSA) has partnered with the Graduate Division to provide a virtual weekly writing group for the UC Merced graduate community. The Graduate Writing Group provides graduate students with writing support and accountability. Writing sessions will include an accountability check-in for students to set and share writing goals and a check-out to share what was completed during the writing time. Sessions will be divided into 25-minute writing intervals followed by a 5-minute break. Writer's will be muted and kept on camera mode to ensure everyone is working to reach their writing goal. Students who attend the writing group will have their name entered into a giveaway drawing.
October
10/8: Trivia Night
Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm
Think you know it all? Well come prove it in Trivia. Join in as an individual and compete with fellow graduate students from across the campus. Trivia winners will receive a $25.00 gift card of their choosing (winners can only win once). Hope to see you there!
Sponsored By: GSA & Graduate Division
10/13: Interpersonal Communication & Advisor/Advisee Relationships
Time: 1:30 - 2:45pm
10/14: International Student Hangout
Time: 6:30 - 7:30pm
"Ready to meet some new people? Come join the GSA and the International Affairs Office for a night of virtual speed friending! We will also have staff members from the International Affairs Office on hand to answer any questions or concerns you may have."
10/15: Cardio & Strength Training
Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm
This class is a full body workout focusing on cardiovascular endurance and improving muscle tone. There is no exercise equipment is required to participate in the class. To ensure participant privacy, the instructor is the only one with permission to see who joins the fitness session. Workout modifications are provided all throughout the workout and all fitness levels are welcomed to participate!
10/20: CVs/Cover Letters
Time: 1:30 - 2:45pm
10/21: Graduate Writing Group
Time: TBD
10/22: Harvest Fest + Pumpkin Carving Contest
Time: TBD
10/27: 1st Year Student Hangout
Time: 6:30 - 7:30pm
The 1st Year Student Hangout is an opportunity to hang out with other first-year student at UC Merced, socialize, and make new friends who are on the same path! Some of the fun activities we have planned during this hangout include virtual scavenger hunt, Zoom scattergories, and many more! Returning students are very welcome to join!
10/29: Trivia Night
Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm
Think you know it all? Well come prove it at Thursday's Trivia Night! Join as an individual and compete against fellow graduate students from across the campus. Trivia winners will receive a $25.00 gift card of their choosing (winners can only win once). Hope to see you there!
November
11/10: Graduate Writing Group
Time: Afternoon TBD
11/11: International Student Hangout
Time: TBD
11/12: Trivia Night
Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm
11/17: 1st Year Student Hangout
Time: TBD
11/18: Yoga Training Session
Time: 9:00 - 10:00am
11/19: Graduate Writing Group
Time: Morning TBD
December
12/3: Trivia Night
Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm
Think you know it all? Well come prove it at Thursday's Trivia Night! Join as an individual and compete against fellow graduate students from across the campus. Trivia winners will receive a $25.00 gift card of their choosing (winners can only win once). Hope to see you there!
12/8: Graduate Writing Group
Time: Afternoon TBD
12/10: Christmas Movie Night
Time: Afternoon TBD
12/11 End of Semester Event
Time: TBD