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Represent EECB at the University level by serving on the Graduate Student Association (GSA) Council

Have you ever considered participating in GSA's student government? EECB is an interdisciplinary program under the leadership of the Dean of the Graduate School and does not reside within any one college, however EECB graduate students are eligible and encouraged to run for election within their respective college.

Time commitment: Elected representatives meet from 7 to 9 p.m. every other Tuesday, from the first Tuesday after classes begin until the last Tuesday before prep day. Representatives are also asked to serve on GSA committees and University faculty committees, some of which only meet once a semester or for a short time each year.

Perks: GSA representatives are not paid, but earn valuable leadership experience to put on their CV. The GSA President earns a full 20-hour graduate assistant stipend, and each of the two Vice Presidents (Internal and External), earn 10-hour graduate assistant stipends. With approval, this can be in addition to your research or teaching assistantship.

An EECB student serving on GSA Council would benefit fellow EECB students by:

• Serving as a liaison between program students, faculty, and the Graduate School.
• Alerting students and faculty to relevant issues and events.
• Connecting students with resources and funding opportunities.

Colloquium Logistics committee (6+)

Fall members: Alisa Kim, Clare Dittemore, Jacob Smith, Ivan Provinciato, Griffin Pugh

Spring members: Clare Dittemore, Jacob Smith, Griffin Pugh, Estuardo Bocel

Charges:

• Send email announcements [if the host prefers] and post fliers
• Ensure all reimbursement paperwork is complete
• Help speaker get set up properly in colloquium room before the talk
• Provide snacks for reception

Colloquium Nominations committee (4+)

Fall Members: Ellen Mcmullen, Haley Dole, Anita Montero, Guillermo Garcia-Costoya

Spring Members: Ellen Mcmullen, Jacob Smith, Anita Montero

Charges:

• One representative for each section: Ecology, Evolution, Conservation Biology and Ecosystem/Plant Science
• Solicit nominations for colloquium speakers before the Fall and Spring semesters
• Organize schedule of speakers for each semester
• Work with website committee to ensure colloquium is up-to-date on webpage

Website + Social Media + Grants committee (2+)

Member(s): Sage Babish, Anita Montero

Charges:

• Maintain and update website, social media, and grants list
• Send grant deadline reminders to the student listserv
• Solicit information annually and update pages of students, postdocs, faculty, and alumni 
• Designate at least one committee member to advertise for colloquium
• Designate at least one committee member to share EECB events and awards on social media
• Designate at least one committee member to coordinate with University marketing representative for EECB website updates
• Update news feed (on EECB website and social media) regularly with major grants, publications, awards, media coverage, etc.
• Update UNR calendar regularly with colloquiums, ecolunch, candidate seminars, defenses, outreach, grant deadlines, etc. 
• Ensure new students are subscribed to the EECB student listserv (Mailman owner/administrator account required)
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International Student committee (3+)

Members: Anthony Lomando, Noa Ratia, Guillermo Garcia-Costoya

Charges:

• Help international students who intend to apply to the program
• Provide information about life-related international student specific issues
• In coordination with the New Student Orientation committee, provide support to international students upon arrival in the US
• Provide advice about academic-related international student specific issues
• In coordination with the JEDI committee, make sure there is not differential treatment or discrimination against international students

Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) committee (6+)

Members: Ai Ana Richmond, Anthony Lomando, Joe Coolidge, Abby Jarrett, Aurora Trejo, Katie Smith, Stevie Steele | Email the JEDI committee

Charges:

• Collect survey data on the experiences, needs and resource access of underrepresented students and faculty members within EECB
• Organize spaces and events for underrepresented students within the EECB program
• Coordinate with the EECB program director to ensure all underrepresented students have needed resources and support
• Establish connections with diversity committees outside of the EECB program to share ideas and community space

New Student Orientation committee (2+)

Fall Members: Chloe Collier-Allen, Lauren Whitenack, Kristina Ramsey, Noa Raita

Spring Members: Chloe Collier-Allen, Ivan Provinciato, Didi Coker, Jessica Braun

Charges:

• Add contact information to Ph.D. program page and respond to emails received
• Organize new EECB student orientation before the fall semester each year
• Update and distribute student orientation handbook to all new and transfer students
• Organize post-orientation meet-up for new and continuing students

Outreach coordination committee (2+)

Members: Jennifer Heppner, Leah Prescott, Morgan Long, Saw Sudta, Claire Williams, Masoud Rostami, Santiago Villamarin, Ben Sonnenberg, Otis Clyne

Charges:

• Establish and maintain connections with on- and off-campus community service and science education organizations (e.g., Museum of Natural History, Darwin Day, Upward Bound, TRIO, BBBS, TINS, Nevada Bugs & Butterflies, Discovery Museum, etc.)
• Organize two outreach activities per year and encourage EECB student participation

Political outreach committee (6+)

Members: Jess Braun, Victoria Peechatt

Charges:

• Work with EECB faculty to provide resources to politicians about the effects of global change in Nevada to a global scale.

Natural History Museum Outreach Coordination committee (2+)

Members: Ai Ana Richmond, Victoria Peechatt, Sofia Haley, Zoe Zingerman, Ryan Murphy, Haley Dole, Joe Coolidge, Griffin Pugh

Charges:

• Establish and maintain connections with on- and off-campus community service and science education organizations (e.g., Museum of Natural History, Darwin Day, Upward Bound, TRIO, BBBS, TINS, Nevada Bugs & Butterflies, Discovery Museum, etc.)
• Organize two outreach activities per year and encourage EECB student participation

Party Planning committee (2+)

Members: Catherine Grey, Sidney Goedeker, Kristina Ramsey, Emily Ferrell, Didi Coker

Charges:

• Plan Fall and Spring EECB parties (responsible for communication with faculty host, purchase of food and beverages and coordination with Graduate Director)

EECBeers committee (1)

Members: Alisa Kim

Charges:

• Plan and host regular EECBeers social events at local venues