Attendance
Council Members Present: Earl Sy, Jannelle Alino, Teresa Pham, Emily Rourke, Calvin Lee, Justin Telles, Candace Ro, Sophia Lancaster, Alyssa Matlosz, Jessica Zhou, Irene Lee, Camille Chapus, Jernell Troung,
Council Members Absent: Joana Nana Serwaa Akrofi, Elmo Nicolas
Welcome & Goals | ||
Action Items | ||
Board Member | ITEM & DETAILS | ACTIONS |
Teresa | - How do I access the monies for the election raffle plz | - cc: Calvin - Funds for OTSC are secured by Sonia D. The budget can be accessed through a request from Sonya D. (sonia.de.mesa@chan.usc.edu) and she will explain more details once it is requested. When contacting Sonia, please CC Dr. Rafeedie and/or Dr. Chu. You will also need a co-signature from Dr. Rafeedie and/or Dr. Chu. These are the protocols for the division. |
Updates | ||
ITEM | DETAILS | |
Professional Development | - Alumni Panel details - in the process of contacting alumni - This panel will have a similar layout as the employer panel - If you know of any USC Chan alumni that may be interested, please reach out to Sophia and Alyssa - (478) 919-6885, or email at slancast@usc.edu - Dates: Monday, March 29th 5:30-6:30PM - More finalized details will be provided for the next meeting - So far one employer has said yes! | |
Faculty Meeting Items | - Please send anything you’d like to be included at the faculty meeting update to Alyssa ASAP | |
Social Events | - Still in the works, most likely 2-3 virtual events this semester - If there’s budget available, one event will involve raffle/budget - If you have any suggestions for events, please let me know! - Interest in collaborating with other organization for a larger social event | |
Advocacy & Government | - AOTA Elections went well! - We reached the same amount as last year! - Spring event TBD - More details provided at next meeting | |
- T-shirt contest? - A t-shirt contest has been held previously and we are interested in doing another one this year! - Dr. Rafeedie and Dr. Chu encourages this idea, especially in making clothing designs! - Another idea is sticker designs! - Next step is to check funds to move forward! | ||
- Valogram- DIgital Cards - Sending digital cards to spread the love! - Look out for email this week for instructions on how to participate! | ||
- International Narratives event: MA-I students share their stories and experiences in OT from other parts of the world - TBD; most likely will be held in March - More details by next meeting - Interest in adding International News to monthly newsletter to advocate and inform our Chan community about what is occurring in the world - Planning to include this by March’s newsletter | ||
GSG Events (open to all USC grad students) | |
Weekly Virtual Workouts - Every Wednesday from 5-6PM (PST) - No pre-registration required - Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97749057888 - Taught by Cali Strong Fitness - No equipment needed, all levels are welcome, come to one class or come to all! - Free :) | |
Special grad student virtual workouts with WORK - Class 1: Thursday Feb 4 @ 5:30 PM (PST) - Reach & Lift: Upper body & glutes - Free, sign-ups open on Sunday: bit.ly/StayActiveGSG - Class 2: Saturday Feb 6 @10 AM (PST) - Overtime: Full body strength & cardio - Free, sign-ups open on Sunday: bit.ly/StayActiveGSG | |
Virtual Candle Making Workshop - Sunday, February 7th from 4-6PM (PST) - Signup at bit.ly/gsgcandle - 40 spots available - FREE for graduate students - Supplies will be mailed to you - *SIGN-UPS ARE CLOSED* | |
Virtual DIY Boba Tea Night - Thursday, February 18 from 6-7PM (PST) - Make boba tea (3 different types) at home - 20 spots available - Supplies will be mailed to you - Free :) - Sign-ups: bit.ly/uscboba - Only sign-up if you can attend the event!! | |
Virtual Cooking Class - Tuesday, February 23 from 5-6:30PM (PST) - Recipe: Fish tacos - Taught by Chef Brandon Kaufman - Free :) - Sign-ups: bit.ly/uscgsgtaco | |
Virtual DIY Herb Garden Night - Tuesday, March 2 from 6-7PM (PST) - Make an indoor herb garden (basil, cilantro, parsley, sage, thyme) - 20 spots available - Supplies will be mailed to you - Free :) - Sign-ups: bit.ly/uscgarden - Only sign-up if you can attend the event!! | |
Virtual Cooking Class - Monday, March 8 from 5-6:30PM (PST) - Recipe: TBA - Taught by Chef Brandon Kaufman - Free :) - Sign-ups TBA | |
Virtual Blanket Knitting Workshop - Sunday, March 21 from 4-6PM (PST) - Knit a beautiful blanket, hosted by Brico Craft Studio - 20 spots available - Supplies will be mailed to you - Free :) - Sign-ups TBA | |
Graduate Research Symposium - Saturday, April 3rd from 10AM-2PM (PST) - Signups and additional info TBD | |
Non-GSG Events | |
Trivia Night for Skid Row Housing Covid Relief Fund - Friday 5th, 7:00 PM - Groups with max of 5 people, $5 per person - PA, PT, OT, Pharm and Med programs - Email castro3@usc.edu if any questions - Sign up here: - https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0AF5vC1mKV-AqIzYERwM-EeQVuIKSLtwOM8jQYfLvWvCj4w/viewform | |
