GSGA February Newsletter

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Dear SPH Students,

Happy New Year, Happy Black History month, and welcome to the Spring 2025 semester!

To our new students, we are thrilled to have you join the SPH community, and to our returning students, welcome back! As you embark on this new chapter, remember that each step brings you closer to achieving your goals.

We are pleased to welcome our new doctoral senator, Aisha King, who has joined the GSGA for the spring semester.

The journey ahead may have its challenges, but you are resilient, capable, and surrounded by a community rooting for your success. Let’s make this semester one of growth, connection, and progress together. Wishing you all a fantastic start to the new year and semester!

Warm regards,

Your 2024-2025 GSGA Team

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Upcoming Events

Virtual Trivia Night

Thursday, Feb 13 | 6:30 PM | Virtual | RSVP

Put your knowledge to the test at the GSGA’s virtual trivia night! The event will take place on zoom. The top three winners will receive a chipotle gift card. Please RSVP using your SPH email.

 

February Student Social

Wednesday, Feb 26 | 4:30-7:00 PM | Rm. 503

Our Student Social for February will take place on Wednesday, February 26! Stop by anytime from 4:30-7:00 PM and get the chance to meet your fellow students. There will be games including giant Jenga, Uno, Cards Against Humanity, Incohearent, and Bingo. Light refreshments will be provided.

 

SPH Blood Drive

Wednesday, Feb 26 | 12:00-6:00 PM | 55 W. 125th Street, Ground Floor | Register Here

Want to make a difference? Help save lives by donating blood at the CUNY SPH Blood Drive! The blood drive will take place at the CUNY SPH building, on the ground floor from 12:00-6:00 PM.

 

Emerging Leader Conference

Friday, Feb 21 | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | Guttman Community College | RSVP

Are you ready to grow as a leader and make an impact? The Emerging Leaders Conference is your chance to gain valuable skills, network, and connect with fellow students passionate about leadership. Breakfast and lunch will be included. Please use the QR code or link to RSVP.

 

XOXO Social

Thursday, Feb 13 | 5:00-9:00 PM | 1 Whitehall St, 17th Fl | RSVP

TREEage and John Jay’s Earth & Environmental Club invite you to the XOXO Social, a CUNY-wide Valentine’s event on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 5:00–9:00 PM! Enjoy a night of music, a Valentine’s-themed photobooth, free food, mocktails, and more—all while taking action for climate justice! Every action earns you a raffle ticket for exciting prizes, including @cunybystudents merch.

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Apply Now: CUNY Clash

Got a game-changing idea? As a CUNY student, you have the power to transform your vision into reality and win big.

The Spring 2025 CUNY Clash competition invites students from across the CUNY network to bring their creative and innovative business ideas to life. If you’re currently a CUNY student and have an idea that addresses a unique problem or challenge, you could compete for cash prizes, with a Grand Prize of $10,000 up for grabs.

Applying is super easy. Just upload a 60 – 90 second video explaining your idea and fill out a short form. No idea is too big or small, so even small ideas can have a meaningful impact. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 28th.

Who Should Apply?

• Criteria: You must be a current matriculated CUNY student

Important Dates & Deadlines?

• Application Due Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
• Round 1 winners selected & mentoring begins: March 21, 2025
• Round 2 winners selected & mentoring continues: April 11, 2024
• Pitch Competition: Friday, May 2, 2025 at Amazon

You can apply and learn more here.

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NYS Open Meetings Law

Pursuant to the New York State Open Meetings Law, SPH students and members of the public have the right to attend meetings of the Graduate Student Government Association.

Should you like to attend this meeting and observe, you may do so. Our meetings are currently being held virtually on Fridays at 7pm, so if you would like to sit in on one of these meetings send an email to [email protected] at least 24 hours before the time of the meeting and we will send the Zoom link.

A full list of SPH events can be accessed here.

Keep an eye out for updates as more events are added – you can also view up-and-coming events and public health news on our Instagram page.