Geography and Environmental Systems Council of Majors
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GBM Minutes - Wed. Sept.11.2013


Meeting Date: Wednesday, Sept. 11th, 2013
Time: 12-1PM
Location: Sondheim 108
Scribe: Mary Anne Dalanon

I. Introductions and Ice Breakers
  • Number of Attendees: 17
  • Officers present:
    Molissa, President
    Shanelle, Vice President
    Mary Anne, Secretary
    Brooke, Public Relations Officer
II. Mission and Goals of GES CoM
  • To provide career and networking opportunities
  • To involve students in service elements and projects relating to GES
  • To provide information about GES academics (class resources, professor contacts, etc.)
  • To encourage GES students to get to know other students in their majors
  • To encourage involvement in on and off-campus social/academic events
III. GES CoM Meeting Expectations and Ideas
  • Survey for events and meetings will be emailed
  • Meeting dates will be changed due to conflicting events at Free Hour
  • Meeting dates determined by majority vote during meeting: biweekly, Tuesdays from 4-5PM or Fridays from 1-2PM
  • Discussed what will occur during meetings
  • Every other meeting will be a "social" meeting
  • Planning committees for events to be organized in later meetings
  • "Doodle Poll" will be used to vote on events and dates of events
IV. Brainstorming Session/Ideas for Events
  • Volunteer opportunities
    • Haley proposed a volunteer opportunity working with kids in an after school program
  • Guest speakers
  • Panel Night(s)
    • GES Dept. members
    • Alumni speakers
    • Grad students
  • "GES Study Parties"
    • Students get together for study sessions for midterm and/or final exams
  • Movie screenings
  • Outdoor/weekend activities
    • Kayaking
    • Hiking
    • Rock climbing
  • Informal socials between professors, graduate and undergrad students
    • Expose students to internship/research opportunities
  • "GES Rate My Classes/Professors"
    • Opportunity for students to discuss classes they have taken or will take
    • Recommendations and advice for courses
  • Collaborations with other UMBC organizations
    • Volunteer clean ups with UMBC SEA
    • Habitat for Humanity
    • UMBC Community Garden
V. Closing Remarks
  • Next meeting: TBA
  • Special thanks to: Brooke and Molissa for providing attendees with meeting snacks