The purpose of the General Studies Student Council (GSSC) of Columbia University is to represent the
11/29/2021
Join the Senior Class Councils for the first Pub Event at Ancell Plaza on Columbia University Campus! Take the chance to meet up with friends new and old all while enjoying some food from Famiglia! Space will be limited to 100 people so be sure to pick up your ticket!
Ticket link for bio/facebook: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/senior-class-pub-tickets-215820223097
When: December 4 @ 7 p.m.
Where: Ancell Plaza
Beginning Monday, November 29th, until the end of the week, schedule your appointment for your Senior Shot at www.ouryear.com (link in bio), using school code 87186 or call 1-800-OUR-YEAR™(687-9327), Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4pm.
Portraits will be taken in your business attire and cap & gown. Academic attire will be provided.
Please be prepared to provide the photographer with your major at the time of your sitting.
Don’t forget that you can use these portraits for your Professional Networking and Job Search sites!
Hello GS!
As we approach our first in-person finals season since 2019, GSSC is proud to reintroduce our MetroCard program! This program is meant to assist commuting students with the cost of transportation.
This semester, we are offering a small number of 16-trip MetroCards to GS commuter students. We hope that this will provide students with the flexibility to come to campus on the days they need, make museum and other field-trips, or any other finals related business.
You can review the GS subsidized ticket policy here. To apply, please fill out the GS subsidy form using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeb896qk9xrTFSgPsd3SeENVTvkcVRiPmSgiJWy_qYRtlRpIQ/viewform (for Instagram, put this link in the linktree)
Deadline to apply is Friday, December 3rd, 2021
11/22/2021
Hello GS! Spread the word and join us on Thursday, December 2nd, when a beloved campus tradition returns — the Columbia Treelighting! Starting at 5 PM, you’ll be able grab a holiday mug with a sweet treat inside, listen to carols sung by our magnificent acapella groups from 6PM on, and most notably, enjoy the beauty of College Walk lit up with holiday lights at 7 pm! This is the first time we’ve been able to host this event in person since 2019, so come and enjoy the tradition and our community!
When: 12/2 ET
Where: College Walk
Don’t forget to follow our new page to stay updated on all meetings, events, workshops, dates and deadlines, and more! Link in bio!
https://www.facebook.com/Columbia-University-General-Studies-Student-Council-101384362363078
If you are in town, come and enjoy a grab and go Friendsgiving Meal from GSSC! There will be some festive lunches available in the GS Lounge at noon on thanksgiving. Have some food, socialize with some friends, and we are looking forward to seeing you there!
When: 11/25 @12 pm ET
Where: GS Lounge
11/19/2021
Get to know our Finance Committee!
The Finance Committee administers and monitors the budget of the GSSC, according to the provisions outlined in the GSSC Constitution. The Committee maintains and makes accessible detailed records of revenues, expenditures, and encumbrances of the GSSC, and submits a clear financial summary to the GSSC each week. The team also advises student organizations about GSSC financial procedures and allocations, upholds inter-group relations concerning budgetary and funding issues with the other councils and governing boards, and maintains a presence on the appropriate governing boards as outlined in the bylaws, keeping the GSSC abreast of relevant issues.
To check out more, read about our member directory on our website: https://gssc.gs.columbia.edu/directory
11/11/2021
Hey First Years and Seniors!
Are you interested in learning more about planning your career and building a network? Come join us on Friday, November 12th at 1 pm for the “Art of Networking” workshop! You’ll learn to connect with employers and alumni and have an opportunity to meet other first years and seniors! Register through link in bio!
When: Friday, November 12th
1PM-2PM EST
11/11/2021
Hey GSers!
Let’s introduce you to our Student Body President, Serengeti Timungwa!
Serengeti (GS’22) first joined GSSC in the fall of 2019 as First Year President, and then served as Vice President of Policy on the GSSC during the 2020-2021 academic year.
Throughout her time on GSSC, Serengeti has been incredibly passionate about furthering policy that helps GS students.Some of the initiatives she worked on in the past two years have been freezing tuition during the 2020-2021 academic year, increasing Covid-19 emergency grants for impacted students, amending our Constitution and By-Laws to make them more inclusive, and advocating for more flexible grading policies during remote learning. Her goal is to constantly increase student representation in various spaces on campus to ensure student voices are always weighed into crucial decisions.
At Columbia, Serengeti hopes to implement policies that tackle inequity and inefficiency, and promote transparency and collaboration. Her virtual door is always open for any questions or a quick coffee chat!
11/11/2021
Meet the Policy Committee!
The Policy Committee coordinates and implements policy initiatives related to academic services, student services, financial aid, and housing, and other concerns of the Student Body.
You can check out more about the Policy Committee members on our website: https://gssc.gs.columbia.edu/directory
IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING GSSC SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow our new page to stay updated on all meetings, events, workshops, dates and deadlines, and more! Link in bio!
https://www.facebook.com/Columbia-University-General-Studies-Student-Council-101384362363078
10/27/2021
IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING TO-GO CONTAINERS!
Columbia Dining is offering each student their own eco-container or a token which can be exchanged for a container at a later date for free until October 29th! After that, joining the program will cost $5. To learn more about it, click here: https://dining.columbia.edu/news/reintroducing-reusable-go-containers
Or go to the link in our Instagram bio!