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WELCOME
Graduate Student CouncilUniversity of Florida
Orientation 2013
NEW GRADUATE GATORS
The UF Experience and Living in Gainesville
Cilia Zayas, MHAPhD Student, HSRMP
Catherine Haase, MSPhD Student, SNRE/WEC
Milton Newberry, M.ALPhD Student, AEC
Sandra Logan, MADoctoral Fellow, HDOSE
Shuying Wang, MS, BMEMS, CISE
Presented By: GSC Members
Outline
Introduce GSCAcademic LifeCampus LifeOff-Campus LifeConcluding RemarksQuestion and Answer Session
GRADUATE STUDENT COUNCIL
What is our Mission?
TO PROVIDEA number of services to graduate students
TO BE A VOICEFor graduate student needs, concerns, and ideas
TO SERVEAs a liaison between UF graduate students, the UF administration, and UF Student Government
How Do We Support You?
• Awards Travel Grants: up to $350
• Conference Attendance
Travel Grants
• Awards Research Grants• Up to $3,500
Research Grants
• Project Based Work: Checklist
• Transportation, Temp. Housing
Transitions: International Students
• Graduate Affairs, International
• Orientation, Grants, Social
Committee focus
General Body Meetings Held once a month in the Fall and Spring First Meeting: Monday August 26th
Time: 7:00 pm
Social Events Join us for our First GSC Mixer Tonight
Location: Sharab Lounge: 109 S. Main Street
Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
How Do We Meet With You?
ACADEMIC LIFE
Academic LifeLibrariesTechnologyResource Centers
LibrariesGeorge A. Smathers Libraries
Hours of Operation: (24/6; others vary) Laptop, Ipad, checkout 6th Floor: Graduate Study Floor with Gator 1 Access Ask a Librarian
Health Science Center LibraryLawton Chiles Legal Information Center
http://www.ufl.edu/academics/libraries/
Technology
Software ServicesHUB 132: http://
helpdesk.ufl.edu/software-services/• Statistical Software • Application Help• Mobile Devices
IntranetISIS: https://www.isis.ufl.edu
MyUFL: https://my.ufl.edu/ps/signon.html
Resource CentersDisability Centers http://www.dso.ufl.edu/drc
Provides quality services to students with physical, learning, sensory or psychological disabilities.
Student Legal Services https
://www.studentlegalservices.ufl.edu/
Student Legal Services is a professional legal office that has been providing legal assistance to the students of the University of Florida.
Baby Gator http://www.babygator.ufl.edu/
Baby Gator Child Development Centers offer high quality care to children ages 6 weeks to five years.
International Center http://www.ufic.ufl.edu/
Handles UF Study Abroad, immigration for students, faculty and scholars, as well as various global programs.
English Language Institute http
://www.eli.ufl.edu/
English language instruction and cultural immersion program designed to help international students attend academic programs successfully.
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus LifeAthleticsFinancesGraduate Student Organizations
Gator Graduate CareStudent Facilities
FLORIDA FOOTBALL! Acquiring tickets Ticket blocks Tailgating TIP: Don’t drive to campus on Saturdays!
Sporting events are FREE for students: Basketball! Baseball! Swimming! Volleyball!
www.gatorzone.com
Athletics
Finances Fellowships
Importance of budgetingGraduate Assistantships
Student fees every termFederal Student Loans
Disbursement after 1st week of class
Financial aid advisers Assigned to students based on the
last 2 digits of their UFIDBanks:
Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Sun Trust, TD Bank, Southern Commerce, Regions, PNC Bank, Florida Credit Union
Student Organizations Graduate Student Council Graduate Assistants United College of Medicine Graduate Student
Organization PhD Moms Student Alliance for Graduates in Education Health Occupations Students of America Women in Science and Engineering Graduate Film Studies Group And Many More! For active organizations please visit: https://www.studentinvolvement.ufl.edu/StudentOrganizations
Gator CareGator Grad Care
Must apply every term. Blue Cross Blue Shield. Discounted Spousal/Child Insurance. Dental Care Starting Fall 2013.
Counseling and Wellness Center Free Counseling. Two different Locations: Peabody & Radio Road. Specific support groups for grad students.
http://www.hr.ufl.edu/benefits/gatorgradcare
Student Facilities Southwest Recreation Center (6AM-1AM)
Equipment Checkout Intramural Team Sports/Co-Ed Reservations for Classes Open Recreational Sports
Outdoor Facilities and Fields Lake Wauburg North (12:00 PM- 8:00 PM) Lake Wauburg South (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
O’Connell Center Pool Gator Nights Phillips Center: Theater and Dance Florida Natural History Museum/Butterfly
Rainforest Natural spaces in Gainesville (La Chua,
Millhopper)
Off – Campus LifeHousingCommunity EngagementLiving in GainesvilleNight Life Transportation
HousingGraduate Student HousingHouses vs. Apartments.Graduate Friendly Communities.Pet Friendly Communities.Pros and Cons of leasing late.
http://housing.offcampus.ufl.edu
Community EngagementBo Didley Plaza• Free Fridays!• Farmer’s Market Wednesday!
Haile PlantationPledge 5 FoundationThe AlligatorCedar KeyGinnie Springs
www.events.gainesville.comwww.scene.gainesville.com
Living in GainesvilleWhere is the DMV?
5830 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL (352) 955-2110
Drug Stores CVS (10) Walgreens (10)
Grocery & Other Stores Publix (10) Earth Origins Trader Joes Walmart (3) Starbucks (10) Hotels (10+) The Oaks Mall Target, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Kohls
Nightlife Midtown:
The Swamp Cantina 101 Sushi Chao
Downtown: Hippodrome Half Cork’d Lillians101
Downtown Restaurants: Dragonfly Vellos Harrys Mochi
Cuisine Over 100 restaurants and fast food establishments
www.nightgator.comwww.chompmenus.com
TransportationRTS Bus Service
Mobile Application: TransLoc Website, Phone Number: 414-11
Parking Decals Commuter Parking/ Color Zones Vs. Street Parking After Hours/Weekend/Specialty Parking lifts Bicycles & Scooter Parking SNAP (Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol) (6:30 PM- 3:00 AM)http://www.parking.ufl.edu
Airports: Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) ~10 Minutes Jacksonville Intl. Airport (JAX) ~90 Minutes North Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) ~90 Minutes South Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) ~90 Minutes South
CONCLUDING REMARKS
Concluding Remarks
Understanding: WeatherTrafficThe Grid: North/South, East/West
Language: Archer, University
QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
Contact InformationEmail:Cilia Zayas: [email protected] Newberry: [email protected] Haase: [email protected]
Websites:GSC http://gsc.sg.ufl.edu/Grants: www.ufgsc.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/groups/UFGSC/
