TO: BIOMEDICAL GRADUATE STUDENTS
As we begin a new academic year, I would like to remind everyone about a
number of resources available to students here at Georgetown University (many
which you might not even have been aware of!).
Scroll down to read more about:
This comminication is not intended to provide you with all of the information
available on the countless resources available to you as a gradute student at
Georgetown University, but rather to highlight a few of the most asked about.
Should you have any questions, please visit the appropriate websites (as noted
below) -- or, please feel free to contact me directly.
Taylor
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YATES FIELD HOUSE
The Yates Memorial Field House is for the recreational use of Georgetown
University students, faculty, staff, alumni and their families. This
multi-use facility allows members to get fit in any way they choose. Whether
exercising alone using Yates' cardiovascular equipment, extensive weight area,
or heated indoor pool, or in a group atmosphere playing basketball,
volleyball, or participating in aerobics classes, Yates has what it takes to
get you in shape.
Yates membership is mandatory for all pre-thesis students; in most cases, the
membership fee for biomedical pre-thesis doctoral students is covered by your
scholarship award (please refer to your 2003-2004 award letter to find out if
your Yates membership fee is covered by your scholarship). Once students
begin thesis research, Yates membership if optional; in most cases, the
membership fee for biomedical thesis doctoral students is not covered by
scholarship, and must be paid out-of-pocket by the student.
For more information, visit the following website:
http://yates.georgetown.edu/
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OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Interested in backpacking, sea kayaking, orienterring, camping, caving, rock
climbing, winter camping, whitewater rafting, or bicycling? GU Outdoor
Education is the place to go!
For more information, visit the following website:
http://osp.georgetown.edu/outdoored/index.html
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OFFICE OF CAMPUS MINISTRY
Georgetown's campus ministers continue a centuries old tradition of providing
pastoral care for students, faculty, and staff. As the nation's oldest
Catholic and Jesuit University, Georgetown lives out John Carroll's legacy by
ministering not only to Catholic students but also to those of other faiths.
Campus Ministry challenges members of the University community to exercise
their spirit as well as heart, intellect and body.
For more information, visit the following website:
http://www.georgetown.edu/spirit/campmin/
Information is available at this website for the following ministries:
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LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER & QUESTIONING
STUDENT RESOURCE
Georgetown University seeks to provide a student-centered learning community
that fosters educational and personal development. The Office of Student
Affairs is committed to meeting this goal by addressing the emotional,
intellectual and spiritual needs of all of its students within the Catholic
and Jesuit tradition of care for self and others.
The University affirms the dignity and rights of those students who identify
as gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender, and seeks to provide them with the
resources they need to develop successfully as part of the larger University
community. Throughout Georgetown, there are a number of offices and resources
that offer services to LSBTQ students.
For more information, visit the following website:
http://www.georgetown.edu/student-affairs/lgbtq.html
NOTE: The Office of Biomedical Graduate Education is
designated as a "Safe Zone". Regardless of sexual orientation, race,
ethnicity, national origin, gender, religion, age and ability, you will be
treated and respected as a human being. The Safe Zone program aims to
increase understanding and counteract ignorance, bigotry and harassment. The
Safe Zones program identifies allies throughout the University who can provide
resources, referrals, and support on a wide variety of issues realted to LGBTQ
life. Allies are trained to understand the background and potential problems
LGBT students may face and how to handle these concerns in a safe and caring
manner.
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STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
For more information, visit the following website:
http://www.georgetown.edu/student-affairs/health/
Information is available at this website for the following student health
services:
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
The mission of the Office of International Programs (OIP) at
Georgetown University is to foster the international character of the
University by promoting, supporting, and developing a wide range of
international and intercultural educational opportunities for member of the
Georgetown community.
The Division of International Student and Scholar Services (IS) supports
international students and sholars in deriving the maximum advantage from
their educational and research experiences at Georgetown.
For more information, please visit the following website:
http://www.georgetown.edu/programs/oip/
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MBNA CAREER EDUCATION CENTER
The MBNA Career Center's mission, as part of that community, is to provide critical guidance, advice, and support on career planning.
This Center's website details the web based HoyaJobLink system, on-campus Career Fairs, Workshops, Spotlights, and many of our other programs and services, in addition to offering some basic advice on resume, cover letter, curriculum vitae, and other presentation tool construction.
For more information, please visit the following website:
http://careerweb.georgetown.edu/
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MEDICAL CENTER GRADUATE STUDENT
ORGANIZATION (MCGSO)
The MCGSO plays an important role at Georgetown University Medical Center. It
provides a voice for graduate students at the medical center campus; many
standing committees at GU have student representation from the MCGSO. This
organization also oversees the awarding of travel grants and plans regular
social events.
For more information, please contact Ms. Johanna Camara at:
eltzj@georgetown.edu
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