From SGA-COGS-Communication at fsu.edu Fri Mar 1 12:02:47 2024 From: SGA-COGS-Communication at fsu.edu (COGS Deputy Speaker for Communication) Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2024 17:02:47 +0000 Subject: [COGS] March 4th / COGS Assembly Meeting Message-ID: Hello Representatives, This is a reminder that the next COGS Assembly Meeting for the 32nd Congress is scheduled for Monday, March 4th at 6:30pm. The meeting will occur in person in the Senate Chambers, located on the third floor of the Student Union. There will be no option to attend this meeting via Zoom. The agenda for the meeting is attached. We have a lot of items on the agenda, so please make sure to look over things before the meeting. Kindly let us know if you will be unable to attend the meeting by emailing the COGS Speaker (COGSSpeaker at admin.fsu.edu). Remember that you must let us know ahead of time if you are going to be late or absent! Have a great weekend! 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The agenda for the meeting is attached. We have a lot of items on the agenda, so please make sure to look over things before the meeting. Kindly let us know if you will be unable to attend the meeting by emailing the COGS Speaker (COGSSpeaker at admin.fsu.edu). Remember that you must let us know ahead of time if you are going to be late or absent! See you tonight! Laura Vaughn (She/Her) Deputy Speaker of Communications Congress of Graduate Students sga-cogs-communication at fsu.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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I wanted to inform you about this upcoming graduate workshop series through FSU libraries. If possible, could COGS help us spread the word? https://www.lib.fsu.edu/teaching-and-learning/graduate-series-workshops Looking for a better way to organize your sources and streamline the citation process? Need some tips on how to get started with or spruce up your literature review? Curious about data analysis and visualization? The FSU Libraries are holding a graduate workshop series covering: * Literature review in social sciences, STEM, or humanities * Citation management with Zotero * Introduction to APA 7th edition * R Studio * Text analysis These will be held in-person and on Zoom throughout the spring semester. Find out more and register on the Graduate Workshop Series page. Questions? Please email lib-qep at fsu.edu Thanks! Respect, Jordan W. 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Kindly let us know if you will be unable to attend the meeting by emailing the COGS Speaker (COGSSpeaker at admin.fsu.edu). Remember that you must let us know ahead of time if you are going to be late or absent! Have a great weekend! Laura Vaughn (She/Her) Deputy Speaker of Communications Congress of Graduate Students sga-cogs-communication at fsu.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Sincerely, Laura Vaughn (She/Her) Deputy Speaker of Communications Congress of Graduate Students sga-cogs-communication at fsu.edu ________________________________ From: Sharry Solis Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 4:09 PM To: COGS Deputy Speaker for Communication ; COGSSpeaker Cc: publichealthprofessions at gmail.com Subject: Invitation to Promote: Second Annual Public Health Professions Conference Good afternoon FSU COGS, I hope this email finds you well. My name is Sharry Anne Solis, and I am currently a Master of Public Health student at Florida State University. I am excited to share with you an opportunity that I am involved in?the second annual Public Health Professions Conference, scheduled for April 6th, 2024, at the Student Union Ballrooms. This conference serves as a platform for education, networking, and career development. It's a complimentary event, inclusive of lunch and t-shirts. Additionally, we're offering free tote bags and notebooks for early registrants! With our theme this year being A Community Concern, we believe this conference holds significant value for students seeking career opportunities in public health. Would you be willing to assist us in spreading the word about this event by sharing the information with your members? We are eager to ensure representation from all corners of our campus community and would immensely appreciate your support. For ease of dissemination, here is the direct link to the conference registration: Conference Registration Link Thank you very much for your consideration. Please feel free to reach out to my email, sss18f at fsu.edu, if you have any questions or require further information. Warm regards, Sharry Anne Solis PHPC Outreach Chair Master of Public Health Student Florida State University -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The details of the discussion group are listed below. If you would be interested in sitting on the discussion group, please let me know as soon as possible. It is not a requirement that we have someone in the group, we just wanted to make everyone aware of the opportunity. See you all at the Retreat on Saturday, agenda to come! Jack Rowan Speaker of the Congress of Graduate Students Representative, College of Law Seat 1 Florida State University, 2026 Jmr20b at fsu.edu (EMAIL FROM CHAW) Hello, As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our approach to student well-being, we are organizing a focused discussion group on Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD). We believe that including diverse perspectives is crucial in developing effective strategies and initiatives. To ensure that the student voice is adequately represented, we would like to invite you to nominate a student representative(s) to participate in this important focus group. The aim is to gather insights, feedback, and suggestions from a variety of students regarding AOD awareness, education, and support within our community. Details of the AOD Focus Group: Date: March 20th, 21st, 22nd , 25th, 26th Time: 12pm - 1pm Location: CHAW Suite HWC 4th Floor Duration: Approximately 1 hour Agenda: Overview of current AOD initiatives and policies Open discussion on student experiences and concerns related to AOD Brainstorming session for potential improvements or additions to current programs Q&A and feedback collection We believe that involving students directly in this conversation will provide valuable perspective. The insights gathered will contribute to the development of initiatives that are more student-centered, relevant, and effective. To nominate a student representative(s), please provide their name and contact information. We appreciate your commitment to the well-being of our students and look forward to a collaborative and constructive discussion. 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Thursday hearings will be held in the Senate Chambers (Third floor of the FSU Student Union) * Link to the hearing schedule (includes times, dates, and locations): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12hnkKMAWsael3R9E1ANbmex8BRytiIygEE0-gh6jNYk/edit?usp=sharing Deliberations: Friday, March 29th * Scheduled for 9:00 am ? 5:00 pm in the FSU Student Union, Third Floor Project Room (Room #3231-A) * Open to the public and with Zoom access: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/98824977780. Final Budget Approval Date for COGS: Monday, April 15th, 6:30 PM in the Senate Chambers (Third floor of the FSU Student Union) Sincerely, Laura Vaughn (She/Her) Deputy Speaker of Communications Congress of Graduate Students sga-cogs-communication at fsu.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Happy Monday, [cid:image001.png at 01DA7ED9.37E4B770] Office: Student Union 3251 Phone: ?(850) 644-1814 COGSspeaker at admin.fsu.edu Jack Rowan (He/Him) ________________________________________ Speaker, Congress of Graduate Students The Florida State University ________________________________________ [DAP_Icon_Web] [DAP_Icon_Facebook-sm] [DAP_Icon_Instagram_sm] [DAP_Icon_Twitter_sm] @COGSFSU From: Rodney Wells Sent: Monday, March 25, 2024 5:07 PM To: DJ Mayard ; Yasamin Khosh ; Jason Gorelick ; Jack Rowan ; Savannah Stewart Subject: Student Civic Leaders Luncheon Invitation Good morning, I hope you are well. I am reaching out to congratulate you on nearing the end of a successful academic year and to invite you to celebrate your achievements as a student leader in the realm of civic engagement. The Office of Governmental Affairs within the Student Government Association would like to invite you to join us for the Student Civic Leaders Luncheon. 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Laura Vaughn (She/Her) Deputy Speaker of Communications Congress of Graduate Students sga-cogs-communication at fsu.edu ________________________________ From: Keith McCall Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 12:46 PM To: Keith McCall Cc: Adrienne Stephenson Subject: Reminder: Please RSVP for the Inaugural OGFA Recognition Celebration, April 16 Greetings, The Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards (OGFA) cordially invites you to attend the Spring 2024 OGFA Recognition Celebration. This event will celebrate graduate students who have received external funding during the 2023-2024 academic year as well as those who have pursued external funding opportunities. We will also recognize the 2023-2024 Three Minute Thesis and Master?s in Four Competition finalists and staff and administrators who have collaborated with OGFA to support graduate student success. The OGFA Recognition Celebration will take place on Tuesday, April 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in the Nancy H. 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