The GSS team is calling for nominations for Financial Officer. 

Interested candidates can send their application, consisting of a cover letter and a brief bio, to president@gss.ubc.ca and aa@gss.ubc.ca before July 17th. The election will be held during Council on Thursday July 20th. 

Duties of the Financial Officer:

• Oversees our society’s finances to ensure everything runs smoothly​
• Report to Council on the Society’s financial situation monthly​
• Prepare and present a complete budget and financial statements each trimester​
• Cause audit of the financial records at the end of each fiscal year​
• Be responsible for the supervision of all GSS staff in financial matters​

This position includes an honoraria, paid in semimonthly installments, of $17,777 per annum, with an additional honoraria of up to $2,222 for transition periods. 

Learn more about the GSS and Executive roles, including the Financial Officer, in the GSS Bylaws.

Day of the Week: Wednesday

Time of the Day: 4pm-5pm

Instructor: Joanne

Start Date: July 18^th, 2023

End Date: August 23^rd, 2023

Location: Main Level Studio ARC

THERE'S STILL TIME! We want to feature our awesome GSS grads on our socials and website weekly! Fill out the below form to get your name out there in front of scouting employers! Don't forget to follow us online for more updates and fantastic opportunities!

The GSS Loft, located on the top floor of the 5-storey AMS Student Nest building, offers spectacular aerial views of the UBC campus. It is a space specifically for graduate students at UBC Vancouver.

The GSS Loft can only be booked by graduate students, and most bookings are free of cost. The space is suitable for group meetings, socials, workshops, networking events, pre- event receptions.

When not used for events the Loft is used as a social and study space that is accessible to graduate students via their student card. Check this space out next time you are in the Nest!

Note: Thea Koerner House is undergoing renovations for the new Graduate Life Centre (GLC) and is unavailable for booking at this time. Stay tuned for more details on the GLC!

The Housing Security Aid (HSA), is a newly approved fund provided by the GSS specifically to cover housing-related challenges. The purpose of the HSA is to provide housing related support to graduate students who are facing housing insecurity or challenges.

Funding examples:

• Rent/Security deposit assistance (including rent increases by landlord)
• Moving-related expenses
• Assistance with temporary accommodations
• Assistance with replacement of damaged items in the student’s units which could necessitate fines by landlord

Questions? Email gsfa@gss.ubc.ca

The GSS team has various vacancies open for councillors and ordinary members! 

To become a councillor, you must be elected as your department representative. If you are not your department rep. but would still like to join a committee, you can join as an ordinary member. 

Interested? Please email aa@gss.ubc.ca with your declaration form

Your thesis may not always be smooth sailing.. so come where it is! The UBC Sailing Club offers sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, windsurfing, and social events.

If you have never sailed, there are plenty of people in the same boat as you. The UBCSC caters to all skill levels, including absolute beginner. Take advantage of your student status to learn a watersport for likely the cheapest price in your life!

Kayaking into an autumn sunset, a relaxed morning paddleboard on the Pacific, or sunny Saturday sail - find it all at ubcsailing.org or email hello@ubcsailing.org. Sea you soon!