NYIT - Graduate Student Association of Vancouver

Dear Bears,

We hope this email finds you well.

We are excited to invite you to the upcoming Graduate Student Association’s Townhall for Fall 2023. Your presence and participation at this event are highly valued, as we believe it will be an excellent opportunity for
us to come together, exchange ideas, and strengthen our NYIT community.

Event Details:

Date: October 25th, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Room 1821, Suite 180, Building 2985, Broadway Tech Centre

Agenda:

Welcome Address
Introduction of GSA Board Members
Updates on University Initiatives
Open Forum for Addressing Student Queries raised using the Voice Portal
Networking Session with Refreshments

The Graduate Student Association’s Townhall is a platform for all members of our NYIT community to engage in constructive dialogue. During this event, we will address queries raised by students regarding the university
environment, academics, and personal concerns. We encourage you to bring forward any questions, concerns, or ideas you may have regarding graduate student experiences, campus life, or any other matters related to our university.


Your participation is essential in making this event a success.

We look forward to your presence and insights at the Townhall Meeting. Your feedback and collaboration are crucial in helping us enhance the graduate student experience at NYIT.

Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see you on October 25th!

🧥🌟 Join us in spreading the warmth and love! From September 25th to October 6th, NYIT is hosting a Clothing Drive in suite 310 and 180. Let's make a difference together by donating any clothing you no longer need. Your small act of kindness can bring a big change. 💙❤️

Hello Bears 🐻

Balloon Blitz is popping out!! Our very FIRST event is on its way next Wednesday‼️

Balloon Blitz - A super fun & exciting brain-freezing event to develop your creative & analytical thinking with other bears. Get a chance to showcase your pitch in limited resources, and the best idea comes first!

Tag your friends along or solo - We have your back. 🧠🐻.

Register using: https://forms.gle/CH3hcunogADGdVnPA

IMAGINE, CREATE & $ELL ‼️🧠🐻 . . .

ThinkTank

Hello Bears 🐻
Balloon Blitz is popping out!!
Our FIRST event is on its way next Wednesday.

Balloon Blitz - A super fun & exciting brain-freezing event to develop your creative & analytical thinking with other bears.
Get a chance to showcase your pitch under limited resources, and the best idea comes first!
Tag your friends along or solo - We have your back. 🧠🐻

Register using: https://forms.gle/CH3hcunogADGdVnPA

Date: 15th March 2023
Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
Location: 2955, Suite 450, Room 4501

Follow up on our Instagram & put your thinking caps!!! 🧢
then you won't miss any information and event
https://instagram.com/nyit_greymatters?igshid=OGQ2MjdiOTE=

We are Grey Matters !!! - A Think Tank for NYIT💡🧠
We make you " THINK, BELIEVE and REALIZE."

Hello New York Tech, 👋🏻

Meet your GSA Team! 🔥🎉

Rishabh Neb : President

Mihir Naik : Executive Vice President

Maninder Saini : General Secretary


Who are we: The Graduate Student Association is a Student Body who is responsible to the best of it's ability to respond and resolve student issues and concerns addressed by the students of New York Tech Vancouver. 👨🏻‍💻

We are ready with some amazing plans for the upcoming semesters, stay tuned for more information 🔥🎉

Feel free to reach out to us for any issues, concerns or conflicts and we will work with you to find a suitable resolution ✊

We are coming closer to the "longest and darkest night of the year." On this day, we want to invite you to Celebrate the Festival of Yalda! Yaldā Night or Chelle Night is an Iranian winter solstice festival. It is celebrated for the triumph of light over darkness!

Although, officially Yalda is on 21st Dec, but due to campus closure we look forward to celebrating it together early.

Join us on 5th December, Monday, at the Downtown Campus to enjoy Iranian Snacks and Food!

*Event Details*

1. Date: Monday, 5th December 2022

2. Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

3. Location: Downtown Campus

Registration Form Link: https://forms.gle/5UU9knDBkQxV8RR7A

Canyon Lights, Capilano Suspension Bridge

From November to January, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is utterly transformed into a magical world of festive splendor for Canyon Lights. Cross the world-famous bridge, lit end-to-end with a changing multi-colour display, and gaze at the illuminated Capilano River below. Journey into a glowing rainforest and walk high above the forest floor on Treetops Adventure’s seven suspended bridges, twinkling from treetop to forest floor. Wind your way through the mesmerizing “Arc de Lumina” light tunnel, which wraps along a portion of Cliff walk.

Date: Thursday, 1st December
Time: 4:45 PM - 8:30 PM, (Meeting 4:45 at Downtown Campus)
Location: Capilano Suspension Bridge

Registration Link in Bio

Many students at New York Tech Vancouver have been affected by the ongoing conflicts in Iran.

The GSA team is hosting an event to provide students with a safe space where a professional Farsi speaking counsellor will be hosting a *Support Group Session*. We invite everyone to join the event and participate to show support for the Iranian community and to the people who are suffering in the country.

This event is open to all students who wish to join show solidarity for your Iranian Classmates.

GSA is hosting a Halloween Get-Together to celebrate the upcoming spooky Halloween. We can’t wait to see everyone get dressed up in their spooky costumes and rock the event! It was believed that on Halloween, the souls of the dead returned to their homes, so people dressed in costumes and lit bonfires to ward off spirits. Let’s rejoice in this old tradition and have an amazing evening.

Highlight’s of the event:

Dress up in your favourite Halloween Costume
Participate in a Dress Up Competition (Best Costume Wins Exciting Prices)
Dance with your Classmates

Details of the event:

Date: 31st October, 2022

Day: Monday

Time: 6:00 PM Onwards

Location: New York Room, Downtown Campus

*We've got a surprise for ya'll!* 🥷🏻💃🏻
(Registration Link in Bio)

We are back with the Town Hall series, the Fall Town Hall is aimed to encourage students and admins to get together and have a conversation about different topics, concerns, and changes students would like to see on campus. 💪🏻

*You are cordially invited to join the Town Hall and make questions, suggestions, or comments* 💯

Come join us for this event and get ready to enjoy some delicious food, drinks and snacks while discussing different topics, concerns, and changes you'd like to see on campus. 🌯😋

The GSA Team wants to invite you to wish a very Happy Teachers Day to all your mentors and professors! ⚡🔥

We have some really exciting gifts prepared for you to hand out to your teachers 💪🏻💯

Join us at both campuses and wish your teachers on this beautiful day ‼️🔥

Enjoy an amazing time with your friends at the GSA Drop-In Lunch Period tomorrow! 💯🎉

We have for you some snacks and drinks! 💪🏻💯

See ya tomorrow, the event will be held at both campuses 😎🥙

Congratulations to the new members of Graduate Student Association (GSA) Vancouver.

Share your ideas and opinions. Make your voice heard.

Welcome aboard!!

Voting period is open NOW!
Vote for your favourite candidate for the GSA 2022-2023. 🤩
Link in bio ✨

“Everyone looks good in black and white” ~He said 🤗

🚨ATTENTION!! 🚨

We are looking for volunteers to participate in food sorting and distribution activities at the Greater Vancouver Good Bank!

Date: Wednesday, April 13th, 2022.
Address: 295 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C1
Time: 12pm to 3pm or 3pm to 6pm

To register, click the link in bio! 🤗

Experience a night full of magic 🪄 The most talented magicians showing their best tricks to us. 🤩

This event is on Tuesday, April 12th 2022.

For registration and more info, please click the link in bio!!

**Limited spots** 😱

GSA loves you all too! 🤗

Join us for the Mexican Themed Town Hall event!!

Have an interactive session with our speakers at the Downtown Campus on Tuesday, April 5th 2022.

We will have food 🌯🌮 and games with exciting prizes!!

Hurry up and register for the event.
**limited seats**

For more info click the link in bio.

Thank you all the participants for your pictures.

Voting period is now open!! Vote for your favorite photo in the back to school contest.

VOTING PERIOD
24th SEP - 30th SEP

Click the link below: 👇🏾

https://forms.gle/us6g5Ajf4kaLzESc7

Participant our photo contest and win some EXCITING PRICES!!

*CRITERIA*
• All NYIT Vancouver graduates students can participate
• Take a picture of yourself at a place in Canada you like the most
• Provide the name of the place and why you like it
• Upload your photo on our GSA website

One lucky VOTER will win a surprise gift in a lucky draw!!

Click the link below to access the GSA website and for more info about the contest!!

http://bit.ly/nyitgsa21-22

Meet your GSA team members 2021-2022.

Got a question or concern? Please reach us out; we are here for you.

More info: Link in the bio 🙌🏾

GSA election 2021 has begun, vote for your favourite candidate. Go to the link posted below and vote!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRjXzr_EbBeRjUkflMdrz23-D46N3vHYSqz6fKrIiEnGdWMQ/viewform

********Deadline Extended******** IMPORTANT: Please only apply if you have been enrolled at NYIT for three semesters — Summer 2021, Fall 2021, and Spring 2022 and must maintain 3.0 CGPA in all semesters before nominating and after electing. Applications that do NOT meet this requirement will be disregarded.


Application Process:To apply, please email a cover letter and resume including your cgpa outlining your skills and qualifications to the NYIT Graduate Student Association ([email protected]) by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday , March 31, 2021.

To be considered, please ensure “GSA Member” is listed in the Subject Line of your email

Cheers- Team GSA

IMPORTANT: Please only apply if you have been enrolled at NYIT for three semesters — Summer 2021, Fall 2021, and Spring 2022 and must maintain 3.0 CGPA in all semesters before nominating and after electing. Applications that do NOT meet this requirement will be disregarded. Application Process To apply, please email a cover letter and resume including your cgpa outlining your skills and qualifications to the NYIT Graduate Student Association ([email protected]) by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 22, 2021. To be considered, please ensure “GSA Member” is listed in the Subject Line of your email.