Game of Life Discussion Series: 2009 - 2010
The "Game of Life" discussion series is an opportunity for us to learn about vital, non-academic topics that are relevant to our lives as women in science. The talks/panels will be tailored specifically for us, and
of course all are welcome.
Mental Health Issues
October 6, 2009 - 2:00 - 3:00 pm - Havemeyer 717
Join us for a presentation by Counseling and Psychological Services followed by a discussion about mental health;
this includes awareness, maintaining mental health, the susceptability of our age group to depression and other disorders, how the
graduate student lifestyle makes us prone to suffer from a problem, how to cope with a family member, friend
or coworker's mental illness and what to do if you or someone you know seems to display symptoms.
Family Matters: Family planning in graduate school and beyond
November 5, 2009 - 12:00 - 1:00 pm - Havemeyer 711
Have you ever thought of what would happen if you wanted to, or became, pregnant while in graduate school? What rights do you have
as a graduate student? What resources are available? How can we plan our careers and families simultaneously in life after graduate school?
Bring your questions and concerns to this lunchtime-presentation and discussion with the Director of the Office of Work/Life, Carol Hoffman.
Game of Life's that we've held this year:
Finance Management in Graduate School
September 2, 2009 - 4:45-6pm - Havemeyer 209
Join Certified Credit Counselor Chris Dlugozima and get on the road to financial freedom!
If you’ve ever wondered about any of the following, you can’t afford to miss this seminar:
- How do I budget with an irregular pay schedule?
- How do savings, insurance and retirement fit into my budget and how should they be prioritized?
- What’s in my credit report and how do I improve my credit score?
- What is the most effective way to pay down my credit card debt?
- What are my options if I can’t keep up with my student loan payments?
Also, check out these handouts on credit and financial freedom
and the presentation that Chris will give us.
Also planned for this year...
The schedule for this year's Game of Life series, with their tentative dates:
- October 6, 2009 - Mental Illness
- November 5, 2009 - Family Matters
- December, 2009 - LGBTQ Issues?
- February 5, 2010 - Schrodinger
- March 1, 2010 - Tenants' Rights, at the uptown campus for off-campus residence issues
- April, 2010 - Sexual Harassment?
Please let us know if you have any ideas on a topic you think we should cover.
You can view former Game of Life events from 2008, 2007, and 2005-06.
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