Western SOGS

📣 The SOGS Board of Directors nomination period has been extended to 📆 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH at 4 PM. 👥 We are in need of 4 (or more) nominations from SOGS members. ➡️ Learn more 🌐 sogs.ca/elections

Interested in presenting your research to the public? Retiring with Strong Minds 💪🧠 is recruiting graduate students from ALL faculties to share their research with retirement home residents! For more information and to sign up, visit: forms.gle/G4VqMF2JYtTD3D…

📣 WE'RE HIRING a Chief Returning Officer (CRO) to oversee our elections in the Winter Term! The CRO oversees and maintains the Society’s Presidential and Board elections and referenda. ⚠️ Deadline: TODAY at 11:59 PM Learn more ➡️ sogs.ca/jobs

📣 Attention members: Our Fall 2025 FINANCIAL SUPPORT SUBSIDY PROGRAM application portal is now OPEN! Successful applicants can receive up to $500. Applications are due by 📆 December 31st at 11:59 PM. Learn more about this financial aid program: 🌐 sogs.ca/subsidies

Are you a TA or #WesternU Professor who wants the skills and tools to learn how to respond to disclosures that may come from students, peers, and colleagues in the classroom, during office hours, and in their broader professional settings? Register: ow.ly/OQXq50Xx1oB

📣 Attention grad students: The SOGS Academic Committee is now accepting abstract submissions for the 2026 Western Research Forum! This year, the theme is RESEARCH ON THE EDGE OF CHANGE. ➡️ Submit abstracts by DECEMBER 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM. 🤔 sogs.ca/wrf.

🚀 Ready to unlock your full potential? Join us at the Western CliftonStrengths Conference on January 10, 2026! Early bird registration is open now - save your spot before prices go up December 6! Visit strengths.uwo.ca/conference to register 🔗 #CliftonStrengths #WesternU

A monthly movie night, the last Wednesday of the month at 7pm! November 26th: SINGLE ALL THE WAY Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Get to know your health and dental plan ✔️ You’re covered for vision, dental, prescriptions, travel, and more ✔️ There’s a provider search tool to find clinics that offer student discounts ✔️ A drug eligibility checker helps you know what meds are covered studentvip.ca/sogs

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🧘 Self-care isn't selfish! SOGS members get a discount at &asanas. Use discount code SOGS20 for 20% off drop-in classes (yoga, pilates, meditation, and breathwork) as well as 20% off their 10-class passes.

📣 Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday, October 30th at 6 PM in BGSB, Room 0153. All SOGS members are welcome to attend. Registration is required! ➡️ ow.ly/9LKI50X8ESW #AGM #GradLife #WesternU

⚠️ Due to low ticket sales, the Go Haunt Yourself drag show at the Grad Club on Sat. Oct. 25 has been cancelled. ➡️ The show has moved to Honey Dip Bar (621 Dundas Street in the OEV) and will move forward as pay-what-you-can. ⚠️ All ticket holders have been fully refunded.

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A $100 grocery gift card is up for grabs! Simply transfer your prescription to Sobeys or FreschCo. and be entered to win. *Must be registered on the student health plan.

Looking to include your family on your health & dental plan? You have until October 1st, 2025 to opt-in eligible dependents for an additional fee. Make sure your loved ones are covered too: studentvip.ca/sogs

Give your Halloween decorations a second life! The SOGS Sustainability Committee is collecting Halloween decorations to reuse and share with others in our community. Drop off at the SOGS Office any weekday from October 20-29th between 10am-4pm.

Heading out for Reading Week? Whether you're hopping on a flight or just road-tripping to relax, your student benefits plan has you covered. It works across Canada and even abroad. Get the details at: studentvip.ca/sogs

📣 ATTENTION GRADS: We're running a mandatory orientation event for new councillors! 📆 Thursday, October 16th | 🕰️ 6-10 PM | 📍BGSB, Room 0153 🧐 Training session (6-8 PM) | 🍽️ Social (8-10 PM) ✍️ Register: forms.gle/E6XzKRAWKCYaam… ⁉️ Reach out to speaker[at]sogs[dot]ca

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