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Grad Students May Be Eligible for Fuel Assistance

Posted on August 25, 2010 by geo

The Massachusetts Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is currently accepting applications for fuel assistance this winter.  If heating costs (oil, gas, electricity, etc seem daunting this winter, consider applying for help.  With the rise in prescription copays, insurance deductibles and our still un-funded contract, GEO members can use all the help they can get.

Go to their website for more information, how to apply or to take an eligibility questionaire.

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Health and Dental Insurance Meetings–Need Your Input

Posted on July 26, 2010 by geo

In light of the unilateral changes to our SHIP co-payments and the proposed changes to our dental insurance, GEO will be hosting a series of informational meetings.

We’ll have information on the changes and will be soliciting feedback, giving surveys and discussing the impacts of these policies on different populations of graduate students. We’ll also be discussing how to organize GEO around these issues and our next steps as a union.

Join us:
Tuesday, July 27 at 4:30 pm in the Campus Center room 803.  We’ll have coffee and snacks.

Tuesday, August 3 at 7 pm in the North Village Community Room

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World Cup Parties Bring Grad Students to The Harp

Posted on July 21, 2010 by geo

Over one hundred GEO members came out to the two World Cup parties held June 28 and July 7, 2010 held at The Harp Irish Pub.

Harp owner and former GEO co-president, Harpo, generously donated his venue and labor for the parties.  The games brought together graduate employees from many different departments for the opportunity to watch soccer, win in a t-shirt raffle and get to know other grad students in town for the summer.

Thanks to Harpo again for his good food, great bar and support of GEO!

Check back regularly for other upcoming social events and meetings from the union this summer.

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GEO in the Summer: Soccer, Coffee and more

Posted on July 2, 2010 by geo

It’s hard to go back to work after a long holiday weekend, but free meals and camaraderie over soccer games certainly helps.  Join us next week for these free and fun events!

Coffee Cart for GEO members-Tuesday, July 6th

Find us outside the Marston Engineering Building next Tuesday for FREE coffee, donuts and croissants.  Come with questions or comments, or just for free breakfast.  10 am until supplies run out.

World Cup Soccer at the Harp – Wednesday, July 7th

Don’t miss the concluding games of the world’s most popular sporting event.
GEO is hosting ANOTHER World Cup party at The Harp in Amherst, MA on Wed. July 7th for members and their families. Join us for a hearty lunch provided by GEO and the Harp starting at 2pm, and stay for the game at 2:30.

Watch Argentina or Germany play either Paraguay or Spain.

The Harp is located at 163 Sunderland Road, Amherst MA, and directions are available on its website. Post-docs are welcome as well.

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