Presentation to the Board of Trustees

Graduate Student Association
Bentley University

Our Mission
To create a professional and social environment that promotes personal and professional growth for all graduate students
To influence a sense of pride and unity amongst the graduate students
To unify students in the commitment to build relationships that establish a strong network in the business world

Our Structure
GSA + 10 dynamic sister organizations and growing…
Possible newcomers
Accountancy
Toastmaster Chapter
Chess Club

GSA Executive Board
We represent 1,400+ graduate students
We come from a diverse background – China, India, Nepal, Spain, and the United States
We represent various disciplines – management, finance, marketing, tax and financial planning
We love what we do!

New Developments
BGLO: Joined forces with 11 Boston area graduate schools
Organized events with turnover of 1000+ people (Nov 2009)
Provided opportunities to Bentley graduate students to mentor teenagers (2009-2010)
Increased part-time graduate student involvement with the University

New Developments
Sister Organization Development
GTFPA : worked to develop
NetImpact Chapter
Indian Graduate Student Organization (IGSO)
Utilized the redesigned GSA website and Facebook to promote events, and get student feedback
Current graduate students to mentor incoming class

Haiti
A fundraiser with Suffolk and Brandeis University (Feb 2010)
Bowl for Haiti – a combined effort with 11 Boston schools to raise funds for Haiti (March 2010)
Bentley 5K Run – a 5k run to raise funds for Haiti (April 2010)
Karaoke – an evening to raise money for Haiti (March 2010)

Workshops
Organized Career Connections workshop for international students (Dec 2009)
Organized Excel Workshops for incoming students looking to sharpen Excel skills (May 2009)
Various speakers on a number of issues. Eg., Making Green Economy Real: Life beyond the Meltdown where you Reinvent Yourself (Oct 2009)
Professor Emeritus Ed Wondolowski provided workshops on Stress Free Living and Mind Management (Aug 2009)
Helped GWLO organize Careers in Technology Consulting: Deloitte Women’s Initiative (Jan 2010)

Capstone Social Events
GSA Gala at the Westin (Nov 09)
200+,
Student, faculty, staff, guests
Sold-out event
Spirit of Boston Cruise (April 2010)
200+
Student, faculty, staff, guests

Outdoor Events
Cricket and soccer matches (Sept 2009)
Mini-golfing at Kimball Farms (Oct 2009)
Kayaking on Charles River (Aug 2009)
Ice skating and cross country skiing (Jan 2010)
Celtics, Red Sox, Revolutions and Bruins games (2009-2010)
Golf Lessons (Aug 2009)
Six Flags (Sept 2009)
Broadway shows (March 2010)
Sky Diving!(Sept 2010)

Cultural Events
Chinese New Year: Over 100+ students and faculty attended (Feb 2010)
Indian Festival Garbha Night(Nov 2009)
75+ students and faculty

Graduate students (videos)

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Presentation to the Board of Trustees

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