Movie Night!

The MGSA is going to have a movie night on Tuesday , Nov 1 around 7 pm. There will be a sign up sheet on the front desk tomorrow. We need drivers!! Everyone is welcome!

The deadline to sign up is Monday 4:30 pm (the 31st).

We are going to:
Starplex Robinson Crossing 6
1300 North Interstate Drive, Norman, OK
(405) 447-1005

The movies and their times:
http://starplexcinemas.com/locations.php?theaterid=2003

New Officers

We have new MGSA officers:

• President: Nancy Ho
• Vice President: Shiyun Tang
• Treasurer: John Paul Cook
• Secretary: Sean Bauer
• Tuesday Tea organizer: Shayna Grove
• Graduate Committee member: James Broda

Meeting with Dr. Miller

This Tuesday at 3:30 (normal Tuesday Tea time), the graduate students have an opportunity to meet with Dr. Andy Miller, candidate for the Chair of the Math Department. Dr. Miller wants to hear graduate student concerns and answer their questions. The meeting will end at 4:00. Not only is this a great way to share your thoughts and concerns with a potential future leader, but there will be tea and cookies, too! What a deal! So come, bring your questions, and meet with Dr. Miller this week!

Take Me Out to the Ballgame...

MGSA is hosting a Spring Softball picnic! It's at Andrews Park, Sunday, April 10th at 1 pm. The department will furnish the meat (plus some veggie options) as well as drinks. All you have to do is bring salads, fruit, desserts, or other culinary delights - potluck style! Sign up at Cristin's desk for what you plan to bring. Want more information? Check your mailbox for a "formal" invitation or contact any MGSA officer (Nancy, Houssein, Sean B., or Salam).

Graduate Student Appreciation Week, April 10-15

The Graduate College, together with the Graduate College Student Ambassadors, the Black Graduate Student Association, and the Graduate Student Senate, have some great events planned for graduate students during April 10-15 (National Graduate Student Appreciation Week). Highlights of the week include a family picnic, bowling, massages, a free lunch, a parents' night out, and much more! For more details, or to register for any event, go to http://gradweb.ou.edu or http://gradweb.ou.edu/Current/SpecialEvents/AppreciationWeek/ .

Spring Break Activities

Looking for something to do on Spring Break? MGSA has two great activities planned:

1. Croquet - Monday at 3 PM on the North Oval. Contact Houssein if you have questions.

2. Teach Workshops for International Students - Monday at 10 AM in PHSC 809 and Friday afternoon (time and place TBA). Contact Nancy for more information.

Have a fun, safe break!

Get Involved!

Want to get involved? MGSA has two great opportunities coming up!

1. Bowling Night! Want to relieve stress, show off your competitive side, or just enjoy the sports-related antics of your fellow graduate students? You're in luck! We'll be bowling at the Sooner Bowling Center (550 24th Avenue NW) on March 4. Sign up at Cristin's desk by March 2 if you're interested, or contact Houssein if you have questions.

2. Big Event! Literally! Want to give back to the community? This year, MGSA is sending a group to OU's official community service day (Saturday, April 2). More info can be found at bigevent.ou.edu. Sign up at Cristin's desk by March 3 if you're interested, or contact Nancy if you have questions.

No excuses for being bored in the upcoming weeks!