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Minutes from meeting of
February 16th 2004

Call order 7:05pm

Funding Requests

Visitors

Mike Enlge, English Department Graduate Conference
    * Funding for Graduate Conference 'Found in Translation'
    * Motion to fund at $2300. seconded. Passed unanimously

Susan South, co-chair, Graduate Research Exhibition

    * Susan requested funds for the total costs of the Research Exhibition in March
    * Council approved $2000, which allows for an extra $250 for Publicity

Representative from SEAS (Engineering School)

    * Wanted to promote social acitivity between GSASC and SEAS

Committee's progress reports

    Research Exhibition
      * see above
    Speaker Series
      * One slot filled entitled "Understanding the Future through Science Fiction"
      * Ayers and Brunjes - will cost more than projected because of increased Rotunda Fees
      * Total cost will be $2000 for Spring Series
    Envents
      * Feb 12th - Wine and Appetizer Reception ~ $150
      * Feb 25th - Night at Wintergreen ($10/person) ~ $400
      * March 7th Old House Vineyards tasting ~ $0
      * March 20th Paintball ($10/person) ~ $400
      * March 27th Theme Potluck ~ $200
      * April - Ropes Course ($10/person) ~ $200
      * April - Picnic ~ $600
      * April - Theme Reception ~ $300
      * Having a social life while in Grad School = PRICELESS
      * Council Approved $2750 for Spring Social Events

    Research Journal

      * Grad Council should sponsor Jouranl
      * Grad Students could benefit from numerous editorial positions
      * Potential Editors should apply
      * Submissions are due after the Research Exhibition
      * Coucil Approved $1500 seed money

President's Report

    * See Everywhere

2nd Vice Presidents Report

    * We should Approve, unapprove minutes
    * All minutes since last April are approved

Honor Report

    * Elizabeth petitioned to go on ballet for next year

StudCo Report

    * Promote $5000 grant for Undergrad/Grad Projects

New Business

Meeting ended at 8:35pm





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