This is a presentation to the board of trustees by the Graduate Student Association (2009-2010).

1. Graduate Student Association Bentley University

2. Our Mission To create a professional and social environment that promotes personal and professional growth for all graduate students To influence a sense of pride and unity amongst the graduate students To unify students in the commitment to build relationships that establish a strong network in the business world

4. Toastmaster Chapter

7. New Developments Sister Organization Development GTFPA : worked to develop NetImpact Chapter Indian Graduate Student Organization (IGSO) Utilized the redesigned GSA website and Facebook to promote events, and get student feedback Current graduate students to mentor incoming class

9. Workshops Organized Career Connections workshop for international students (Dec 2009) Organized Excel Workshops for incoming students looking to sharpen Excel skills (May 2009) Various speakers on a number of issues. Eg., Making Green Economy Real: Life beyond the Meltdown where you Reinvent Yourself (Oct 2009) Professor Emeritus Ed Wondolowski provided workshops on Stress Free Living and Mind Management (Aug 2009) Helped GWLO organize Careers in Technology Consulting: Deloitte Women’s Initiative (Jan 2010)

10. Capstone Social Events GSA Gala at the Westin (Nov 09) 200+, Student, faculty, staff, guests Sold-out event Spirit of Boston Cruise (April 2010) 200+ Student, faculty, staff, guests

11. Outdoor Events Cricket and soccer matches (Sept 2009) Mini-golfing at Kimball Farms (Oct 2009) Kayaking on Charles River (Aug 2009) Ice skating and cross country skiing (Jan 2010) Celtics, Red Sox, Revolutions and Bruins games (2009-2010) Golf Lessons (Aug 2009) Six Flags (Sept 2009) Broadway shows (March 2010) Sky Diving!(Sept 2010)

12. Cultural Events Chinese New Year: Over 100+ students and faculty attended (Feb 2010) Indian Festival Garbha Night(Nov 2009) 75+ students and faculty

13. Graduate students (videos)

14. Thank You! Questions..