University of North Texas
Graduate Students in English Association (GSEA)
Past Events
GSEA has hosted a variety of successful events in the past. These are only a few!
Fall Welcome Back Party 2014
Dr. Jacqueline A. Vanhoutte at our Fall Professionalization Workshop 2014
Fall Welcome Back Party 2014
Regular Events
Graduate Student Writing Group
Every Monday @ 1:00pm-6:00pm (The Whitehouse)
GSEA Open Meeting and Social Hour
Every First Friday @ 3:30pm (Harvest House)
Special Events
Welcome Back Social
Friday, August 21 @ 6:00pm (Harvest House)
Professionalization Workshop with Dr. Alex Pettit
Tuesday, September 15 @ 4:00pm (LANG 318)
Costume Party
Friday, October 30 @ 8:00pm (Harvest House)
Secret Santa Party (+ Open Meeting)
Friday, December 4 @ 3:30pm
2015-2016
2014-2015
Special Events
Meet-and-Greet
Friday, August 22 @ 7:00pm (Oak Street Draft House)
Mingle with UNT English professors and fellow graduate students at the historic Oak Street Draft House, located in the third oldest home in Denton. Appetizers will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase.
Professionalizing the Graduate Experience
Tuesday, September 16 @ 3:30pm (LANG 410)
Prepare to be informed and inspired during this afternoon seminar with Dr. Jacqueline Vanhoutte as she discusses ways graduate students can prepare now for their future. Topics will include the professionalization of the student experience and travel/research funding opportunities.
Mid-Semester Stress Relief: Laser Tag!
Friday, October 10 @ 7:00pm (Main Event, Lewisville)
Sad that there is no spring break during the fall semester? No worries! We may not have spring break, but we can still have a good time! Join GSEA for a night of stress relief.
Seminar Paper Boot Camp
Sunday, November 16 @ 1:00-7:00pm (AUD 103)
Need to write multiple term papers but can't force yourself to sit down long enough to even come up with a title? Seminar Paper Boot Camp is for you. Join other graduate students in a communal, structured environment to work on semester projects. Snacks will be provided.
Welcome Back Social
Wednesday, January 21 @ 7:00pm (Abbey Inn Pub)
Welcome and be welcomed back by fellow graduate students and English Department faculty, including Dr. Kevin Curran, the new Director of Graduate Studies. Appetizers will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase.
Funding Opportunities Seminar
Tuesday, February 3 @ 3:30pm (AUD 103)
Join us for a practical seminar discussing scholarship and funding opportunities for next year. Snacks will be provided.
Critical Voices Conference
Friday, March 27-Saturday, March 28 (Environmental Sciences Building)
Seminar Paper Boot Camp
Sunday, April 19 @ 1:00-7:00pm (AUD 103)
Fall Boot Camp Redux!!!