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SPRING GMM THIS WEDNESDAY!
by Erika Stewart 12 May '25

12 May '25

CGE Members and Community, Our Last Spring General Membership Meeting (GMM) will be Wednesday May 14th, 1-3pm in WestM! At the GMM, we will be discussing the Executive Council Nominations for next year, as well as updates from the AFT-Oregon convention (our parent union!). GMMs are an essential part of our continued organizing, and are a great place to meet and organize with both leadership and membership outside of your department. Staying involved and staying informed is how members can keep our union strong. Join us 5/14, 1-3pm at Westminster House (101 NW 23rd St)! Lunch Provided! SANDWICH BAR!! Executive Council Nominations Close on Wednesday! Every year, membership votes in a new Executive Council that does the day-to-day organizing work that helps CGE run smoothly. Nominations for the 2025-2026 year are now open! All roles are available for nomination, and you can check out what each role entails by looking at our website here. <https://www.cge6069.org/executivecouncilstaff/> If you have the time and energy to give back to our union over the next year, or you know someone who you think would be a good fit, nominate yourself or someone else here! <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4KEDyUFv3qZ3_nD8Dh5WKu614ilCqHOq…> CGE Disability Justice Caucus Survey The CGE Disability Justice Caucus is gathering anonymous information about disabled graduate students’ experiences at OSU to inform the direction of the Disability Justice Caucus. We may distribute survey results in an article, flyer, etc., and all answers will remain anonymous unless you opt in to being quoted. The survey is open to all graduate students who identify as disabled, regardless of CGE membership! Click here to take the survey! <https://forms.gle/2gHDPaHM9ndxxCuVA> CGE’s Annual Brew-Off is June 7th at the Odd Fellows Hall! Theme is: CASINO NIGHT! Play blackjack, poker & roulette at our One Eyed Jacks 'casino', watch live music and sing karaoke at The Roadhouse Stage, and try out the home made brews at the Bang Bang Bar. Come dressed up in your best casino night attire (or as your favorite Twin Peaks character) - there will be an Instax photo-op! Your ticket includes a Brew Off pint glass, open bar, hot food, 1 Instax photo, and a $5 chip for use at the 'casino' All ticket proceeds will be donated to the Legal Support Fund for OSU Students Whose Visas Have Been Revoked (GoFundMe Link <https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-osu-students-visa-revoked-legal-funds-nee…>) & Oregon’s independent nonprofit immigration law firm - Immigration Counseling Services <https://www.ics-law.org/about> Casino Night game play: We will be 'gambling' for a good cause. Each Brew Off ticket is good for one game play at the 'casino.' However, you can buy in for more chips. Every $1 gets you $5 worth of chips. All proceeds from chip sales will go to the legal support fund and immigration counseling services. Submit your chip winnings to the cashier to receive a voucher that shows your donation 'winnings'. The link to buy tickets is live! Tickets are only $10! Buy your tickets here. <https://buytickets.at/coalitionofgraduateemployees/1673739> For Brewers: Brew Off competition: Any member can submit a brew (beer, cider, kombucha) for a chance at winning 1st, 2nd or 3rd place cash prizes ($150, $100, $50)! To submit a brew, please fill out this interest form! <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfv4RpfDwjZJSIITAezJPlXECU0zsmmybm…> COMMITTEES AND CAUCUSES THAT NEED YOUR HELP: Join CGE’s Finance Committee! Help set CGE’s budget for the next fiscal year by joining the Finance Committee! This is a great opportunity to have a say in how our union allocates funds and to gain experience with budgeting and financial planning. Meetings will start in April based on the group's availability —no prior experience needed, just an interest in keeping CGE financially strong. Email treasurer(a)cge6069.org to sign up! Contract Action Team (CAT) Meetings every Friday, 12-1pm, in Cordley 4329! We need more CATs! Our CATs do all of our on-the-ground work, including turnout to events, talking to members, planning actions, and so much more. You can commit as much or as little time as you have. If, since the strike, you have wanted to continue to be involved in organizing efforts, but don’t know where to start, come to a CAT meeting in Cordley 4329! Mental Health Caucus every Tuesday at 1pm in the WestM Student Lounge! Mental Health Caucus meetings for the Spring term will be Tuesdays at 1pm in the Westminster House Student Lounge (101 NW 23rd St)! This group aims to create a community for grads, organize campaigns around specific mental health issues, work with community groups, plan direct actions, and anything else that would help support the mental health of grads. Let our Co-VP for Membership, Vic, know if you have any questions by emailing them at vp_membership(a)cge6069.org! Caucuses (with a few exceptions) are open to members and associate members only, so let any other member you think may be interested know! Solidarity forever, Erika, VP for Communications

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Executive Council Nominations OPEN! And More!
by Erika Stewart 06 May '25

06 May '25

CGE Members and Community, Executive Council Nominations are now OPEN! Every year, membership votes in a new Executive Council that does the day-to-day organizing work that helps CGE run smoothly. Nominations for the 2025-2026 year are now open! All roles are available for nomination, and you can check out what each role entails by looking at our website here. <https://www.cge6069.org/executivecouncilstaff/> If you have the time and energy to give back to our union over the next year, or you know someone who you think would be a good fit, nominate yourself or someone else here! <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4KEDyUFv3qZ3_nD8Dh5WKu614ilCqHOq…> CGE Disability Justice Caucus Survey The CGE Disability Justice Caucus is gathering anonymous information about disabled graduate students’ experiences at OSU to inform the direction of the Disability Justice Caucus. We may distribute survey results in an article, flyer, etc., and all answers will remain anonymous unless you opt in to being quoted. The survey is open to all graduate students who identify as disabled, regardless of CGE membership! Click here to take the survey! <https://forms.gle/2gHDPaHM9ndxxCuVA> CGE’s Annual Brew-Off is June 7th at the Odd Fellows Hall! Theme is: CASINO NIGHT! Play blackjack, poker & roulette at our One Eyed Jacks 'casino', watch live music and sing karaoke at The Roadhouse Stage, and try out the home made brews at the Bang Bang Bar. Come dressed up in your best casino night attire (or as your favorite Twin Peaks character) - there will be an Instax photo-op! Your ticket includes a Brew Off pint glass, open bar, hot food, 1 Instax photo, and a $5 chip for use at the 'casino' All ticket proceeds will be donated to the Legal Support Fund for OSU Students Whose Visas Have Been Revoked (GoFundMe Link <https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-osu-students-visa-revoked-legal-funds-nee…>) & Oregon’s independent nonprofit immigration law firm - Immigration Counseling Services <https://www.ics-law.org/about> Casino Night game play: We will be 'gambling' for a good cause. Each Brew Off ticket is good for one game play at the 'casino.' However, you can buy in for more chips. Every $1 gets you $5 worth of chips. All proceeds from chip sales will go to the legal support fund and immigration counseling services. Submit your chip winnings to the cashier to receive a voucher that shows your donation 'winnings'. The link to buy tickets is live! Tickets are only $10! Buy your tickets here. <https://buytickets.at/coalitionofgraduateemployees/1673739> For Brewers: Brew Off competition: Any member can submit a brew (beer, cider, kombucha) for a chance at winning 1st, 2nd or 3rd place cash prizes ($150, $100, $50)! To submit a brew, please fill out this interest form! <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfv4RpfDwjZJSIITAezJPlXECU0zsmmybm…> COMMITTEES AND CAUCUSES THAT NEED YOUR HELP: Join CGE’s Finance Committee! Help set CGE’s budget for the next fiscal year by joining the Finance Committee! This is a great opportunity to have a say in how our union allocates funds and to gain experience with budgeting and financial planning. Meetings will start in April based on the group's availability —no prior experience needed, just an interest in keeping CGE financially strong. Email treasurer(a)cge6069.org to sign up! Contract Action Team (CAT) Meetings every Friday, 12-1pm, in Cordley 4329! We need more CATs! Our CATs do all of our on-the-ground work, including turnout to events, talking to members, planning actions, and so much more. You can commit as much or as little time as you have. If, since the strike, you have wanted to continue to be involved in organizing efforts, but don’t know where to start, come to a CAT meeting in Cordley 4329! Mental Health Caucus every Tuesday at 1pm in the WestM Student Lounge! Mental Health Caucus meetings for the Spring term will be Tuesdays at 1pm in the Westminster House Student Lounge (101 NW 23rd St)! This group aims to create a community for grads, organize campaigns around specific mental health issues, work with community groups, plan direct actions, and anything else that would help support the mental health of grads. Let our Co-VP for Membership, Vic, know if you have any questions by emailing them at vp_membership(a)cge6069.org! Caucuses (with a few exceptions) are open to members and associate members only, so let any other member you think may be interested know! Solidarity forever, Erika, VP for Communications

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CGE Disability Justice Survey and BREW OFF TICKETS!
by Erika Stewart 01 May '25

01 May '25

CGE Members and Community, CGE Disability Justice Caucus Survey The CGE Disability Justice Caucus is gathering anonymous information about disabled graduate students’ experiences at OSU to inform the direction of the Disability Justice Caucus. We may distribute survey results in an article, flyer, etc., and all answers will remain anonymous unless you opt in to being quoted. The survey is open to all graduate students who identify as disabled, regardless of CGE membership! Click here to take the survey! <https://forms.gle/2gHDPaHM9ndxxCuVA> CGE’s Annual Brew-Off is June 7th at the Odd Fellows Hall! Theme is: CASINO NIGHT! Play blackjack, poker & roulette at our One Eyed Jacks 'casino', watch live music and sing karaoke at The Roadhouse Stage, and try out the home made brews at the Bang Bang Bar. Come dressed up in your best casino night attire (or as your favorite Twin Peaks character) - there will be an Instax photo-op! Your ticket includes a Brew Off pint glass, open bar, hot food, 1 Instax photo, and a $5 chip for use at the 'casino' All ticket proceeds will be donated to the Legal Support Fund for OSU Students Whose Visas Have Been Revoked (GoFundMe Link <https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-osu-students-visa-revoked-legal-funds-nee…>) & Oregon’s independent nonprofit immigration law firm - Immigration Counseling Services <https://www.ics-law.org/about> Casino Night game play: We will be 'gambling' for a good cause. Each Brew Off ticket is good for one game play at the 'casino.' However, you can buy in for more chips. Every $1 gets you $5 worth of chips. All proceeds from chip sales will go to the legal support fund and immigration counseling services. Submit your chip winnings to the cashier to receive a voucher that shows your donation 'winnings'. The link to buy tickets is live! Tickets are only $10! Buy your tickets here. <https://buytickets.at/coalitionofgraduateemployees/1673739> For Brewers: Brew Off competition: Any member can submit a brew (beer, cider, kombucha) for a chance at winning 1st, 2nd or 3rd place cash prizes ($150, $100, $50)! To submit a brew, please fill out this interest form! <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfv4RpfDwjZJSIITAezJPlXECU0zsmmybm…> COMMITTEES AND CAUCUSES THAT NEED YOUR HELP: Join CGE’s Finance Committee! Help set CGE’s budget for the next fiscal year by joining the Finance Committee! This is a great opportunity to have a say in how our union allocates funds and to gain experience with budgeting and financial planning. Meetings will start in April based on the group's availability —no prior experience needed, just an interest in keeping CGE financially strong. Email treasurer(a)cge6069.org to sign up! Contract Action Team (CAT) Meetings every Friday, 12-1pm, in Cordley 4329! We need more CATs! Our CATs do all of our on-the-ground work, including turnout to events, talking to members, planning actions, and so much more. You can commit as much or as little time as you have. If, since the strike, you have wanted to continue to be involved in organizing efforts, but don’t know where to start, come to a CAT meeting in Cordley 4329! Mental Health Caucus every Tuesday at 1pm in the WestM Student Lounge! Mental Health Caucus meetings for the Spring term will be Tuesdays at 1pm in the Westminster House Student Lounge (101 NW 23rd St)! This group aims to create a community for grads, organize campaigns around specific mental health issues, work with community groups, plan direct actions, and anything else that would help support the mental health of grads. Let our Co-VP for Membership, Vic, know if you have any questions by emailing them at vp_membership(a)cge6069.org! Caucuses (with a few exceptions) are open to members and associate members only, so let any other member you think may be interested know! Solidarity forever, Erika, VP for Communications

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Join the AFSP Campus Walk, our Finance Committee, and Other News!
by Erika Stewart 22 Apr '25

22 Apr '25

CGE Members and Community, CGE Participates in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Campus Walk! In the SEC Plaza on April 26th We are joining thousands of students, parents, teachers, administrators and communities across the country who are walking in the Out of the Darkness Campus Walks to prevent suicide and support AFSP's mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Graduate students and employees are especially at risk, with more than 6 times higher rates of depression and anxiety compared to the general average, and especially for those graduate students who are studying biosciences, trans and non-gender conforming students, women, working parents, and students of color. To support us, join the team or donate by clicking here! <https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamI…> Join CGE’s Finance Committee! Help set CGE’s budget for the next fiscal year by joining the Finance Committee! This is a great opportunity to have a say in how our union allocates funds and to gain experience with budgeting and financial planning. Meetings will start in April based on the group's availability —no prior experience needed, just an interest in keeping CGE financially strong. Email treasurer(a)cge6069.org to sign up! Our First Spring General Membership Meeting (GMM) will be Tuesday April 29th, 4-6pm in WestM! At the GMM, we’ll have the usual officer updates from our Executive Council, as well as time for members to meet each other and make organizing plans together. We will also be discussing making changes to our Constitution and Bylaws and our Executive Council Nominations for next year! GMMs are an essential part of our continued organizing, and are a great place to meet and organize with both leadership and membership outside of your department. Staying involved and staying informed is how members can keep our union strong. Join us 4/29, 4-6pm at Westminster House (101 NW 23rd St)! Dinner Provided! Hardship Fund NOW OPEN The CGE Hardship Fund is now open for the spring term! Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 25. The Hardship Fund is open to all CGE members and associate members. There are no strings attached to the hardship fund and you will never be asked to pay back any funds you receive. Information about the Hardship Fund and the link to apply can be found here <https://www.cge6069.org/connect/hardship/>. CGE’s hardship fund is intended to help OSU graduate students with unplanned or irregular expenses. These include moving costs, medical emergencies, funerals, travel, childcare, legal services, and many other expenses. If you are unsure whether or not your expense qualifies for the hardship fund, please apply anyway – the application process is fast and there is no downside to applying. COMMITTEES AND CAUCUSES: Contract Action Team (CAT) Meetings every Friday, 12-1pm, in Cordley 4329! We need more CATs! Our CATs do all of our on-the-ground work, including turnout to events, talking to members, planning actions, and so much more. You can commit as much or as little time as you have. If, since the strike, you have wanted to continue to be involved in organizing efforts, but don’t know where to start, come to a CAT meeting in Cordley 4329! Mental Health Caucus every Tuesday at 1pm in the WestM Student Lounge! Mental Health Caucus meetings for the Spring term will be Tuesdays at 1pm in the Westminster House Student Lounge (101 NW 23rd St)! This group aims to create a community for grads, organize campaigns around specific mental health issues, work with community groups, plan direct actions, and anything else that would help support the mental health of grads. Let our Co-VP for Membership, Vic, know if you have any questions by emailing them at vp_membership(a)cge6069.org! Caucuses (with a few exceptions) are open to members and associate members only, so let any other member you think may be interested know! UPCOMING EVENTS: CGE’s Annual Brew-Off is June 7th! On June 7th, CGE and GTFF (UofO’s graduate worker union) will be hosting our annual Brew-Off! If you are a home brewer (of beer, cider, wine, mead, kombucha, or anything brew-able), it’s time to get brewing! Compete with us against GTFF and show off your brews to CGE membership and community. IF you are interested in brewing for the Brew Off, please fill out this form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfv4RpfDwjZJSIITAezJPlXECU0zsmmybm…>! If you are interested in volunteering (for free entry!) please fill out this form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPEsCpndg7wf0buO1Dh6SxqCr2mffEeA5…>! If you have any questions about the event, contact Rachael, our VP for Social Activities, at activities(a)cge6069.org. Solidarity forever, Erika, VP for Communications

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Justice for Women in Ag Rally TOMORROW! Plus GMM and Other Announcements
by Erika Stewart 14 Apr '25

14 Apr '25

CGE Members and Community, Justice for Women in Agriculture Rally TOMORROW 1:30-3pm in front of Strand Hall A recent incident in the Horticulture Department has highlighted broader concerns about sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and bullying that continue to affect women in our community and across academia. This rally, held during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, is about more than responding to a single event, it’s about building a culture of visibility, care, and accountability. We want to bring attention to the harm that often goes unseen or unacknowledged, and create space for healing, truth-telling, and solidarity. Even as efforts have been made to discourage us from organizing and speaking publicly, we are moving forward. We believe that silencing helps no one. Together, we can create a more just and supportive environment, not just in Horticulture, but across OSU. Our First Spring General Membership Meeting (GMM) will be Tuesday April 29th, 4-6pm in WestM! At the GMM, we’ll have the usual officer updates from our Executive Council, as well as time for members to meet each other and make organizing plans together. We will also be discussing making changes to our Constitution and Bylaws and our Executive Council Nominations for next year! GMMs are an essential part of our continued organizing, and are a great place to meet and organize with both leadership and membership outside of your department. Staying involved and staying informed is how members can keep our union strong. Join us 4/29, 4-6pm at Westminster House (101 NW 23rd St)! **Dinner Provided!** Hardship Fund NOW OPEN The CGE Hardship Fund is now open for the spring term! Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 25. The Hardship Fund is open to all CGE members and associate members. There are no strings attached to the hardship fund and you will never be asked to pay back any funds you receive. Information about the Hardship Fund and the link to apply can be found here <https://www.cge6069.org/connect/hardship/>. CGE’s hardship fund is intended to help OSU graduate students with unplanned or irregular expenses. These include moving costs, medical emergencies, funerals, travel, childcare, legal services, and many other expenses. If you are unsure whether or not your expense qualifies for the hardship fund, please apply anyway – the application process is fast and there is no downside to applying. COMMITTEES AND CAUCUSES: Contract Action Team (CAT) Meetings every Friday, 12-1pm, in Cordley 4329! We need more CATs! Our CATs do all of our on-the-ground work, including turnout to events, talking to members, planning actions, and so much more. You can commit as much or as little time as you have. If, since the strike, you have wanted to continue to be involved in organizing efforts, but don’t know where to start, come to a CAT meeting in Cordley 4329! Mental Health Caucus every Tuesday at 1pm in the WestM Student Lounge! Mental Health Caucus meetings for the Spring term will be Tuesdays at 1pm in the Westminster House Student Lounge (101 NW 23rd St)! This group aims to create a community for grads, organize campaigns around specific mental health issues, work with community groups, plan direct actions, and anything else that would help support the mental health of grads. Let our Co-VP for Membership, Vic, know if you have any questions by emailing them at vp_membership(a)cge6069.org! Caucuses (with a few exceptions) are open to members and associate members only, so let any other member you think may be interested know! UPCOMING EVENTS: CGE’s Annual Brew-Off is June 7th! On June 7th, CGE and GTFF (UofO’s graduate worker union) will be hosting our annual Brew-Off! If you are a home brewer (of beer, cider, wine, mead, kombucha, or anything brew-able), it’s time to get brewing! Compete with us against GTFF and show off your brews to CGE membership and community. IF you are interested in brewing for the Brew Off, please fill out this form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfv4RpfDwjZJSIITAezJPlXECU0zsmmybm…>! If you are interested in volunteering (for free entry!) please fill out this form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPEsCpndg7wf0buO1Dh6SxqCr2mffEeA5…>! If you have any questions about the event, contact Rachael, our VP for Social Activities, at activities(a)cge6069.org. Solidarity forever, Erika, VP for Communications

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Constitution and Bylaws Meeting TOMORROW! And Other Reminders...
by Erika Stewart 08 Apr '25

08 Apr '25

CGE Members and Community, Our First Spring General Membership Meeting (GMM) will be Tuesday April 29th! At the GMM, we’ll have the usual officer updates from our Executive Council, as well as time for members to meet each other and make organizing plans together. We will also be discussing making changes to our Constitution and Bylaws and our Executive Council Nominations for next year! GMMs are an essential part of our continued organizing, and are a great place to meet and organize with both leadership and membership outside of your department. Staying involved and staying informed is how members can keep our union strong! Dues/Changing Status Reminder As a reminder of CGE policies, Associate Members who have signed a Dues Authorization Form (a Blue Card!) will become full members automatically if they join the bargaining unit as a Graduate Employee. However, members that leave the bargaining unit (for example, those that move to hourly work or get a fellowship) must set up regular payment in order to retain member status as an associate member (instructions here <https://www.cge6069.org/members/join/>)! Reminder: Full members contribute %2 of their monthly salary to CGE while Associate members contribute $10 per month! COMMITTEES AND CAUCUSES: Mental Health Caucus every Tuesday at 1pm in the WestM Student Lounge! Mental Health Caucus meetings for the Spring term will be Tuesdays at 1pm in the Westminster House Student Lounge (101 NW 23rd St)! This group aims to create a community for grads, organize campaigns around specific mental health issues, work with community groups, plan direct actions, and anything else that would help support the mental health of grads. Let our Co-VP for Membership, Vic, know if you have any questions by emailing them at vp_membership(a)cge6069.org! Caucuses (with a few exceptions) are open to members and associate members only, so let any other member you think may be interested know! Constitution and Bylaws Committee Meeting Wednesday (TOMORROW), 5-8pm in the CGE Office! The constitution and bylaws committee will be having their second two meetings TOMORROW at 5-8pm in the CGE Office (the basement office of Westminster House!). This committee will be creating amendments to the CGE constitution, which will then be voted on by membership at the spring GMM. Anyone is welcome to join the committee. We met once in March to get trained on our constitution, how to make an amendment, and get started creating them. We are meeting again to finalize our amendments and send them off to get voted on! UPCOMING EVENTS: CGE’s Annual Brew-Off is June 7th! On June 7th, CGE and GTFF (UofO’s graduate worker union) will be hosting our annual Brew-Off! If you are a home brewer (of beer, cider, wine, mead, kombucha, or anything brew-able), it’s time to get brewing! Compete with us against GTFF and show off your brews to CGE membership and community. If you are interested in brewing for the Brew Off, please fill out this form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfv4RpfDwjZJSIITAezJPlXECU0zsmmybm…>! If you are interested in volunteering (for free entry!) please fill out this form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPEsCpndg7wf0buO1Dh6SxqCr2mffEeA5…>! If you have any questions about the event, contact Rachael, our VP for Social Activities, at activities(a)cge6069.org. Solidarity forever, Erika, VP for Communications

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Are You Using Federal Datasets? And Other Reminders!
by Erika Stewart 24 Feb '25

24 Feb '25

CGE Members and Community, A Message to Grads using Public or Federal Datasets in their Research Much of our research as graduate workers at OSU relies on resources provided by the federal government, a reality that is highlighted now more than ever given the current ongoing federal administrative changes. On top of that, information availability is always shifting on the internet, so if you use publicly available datasets or datasets made available, managed, or hosted through federal agencies (i.e. NOAA, CDC, USFWS, USGS, USDA, NIH, etc.), we highly recommend that you download and back up the datasets that you rely heavily on for your research. If your data requires formal requests from outside agencies, start those requests as early in your process as possible. These strategies follow best research practices and can help secure the longevity of your datasets independently from any structural changes to hosting agencies. For some more information on data storage and backup, you can reference OSU’s Research Data Services pages here: https://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/research-data-services/data-manageme… https://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/research-data-services/data-manageme… COMMITEES AND CAUCUSES: Mental Health Caucus Revival If you're interested in joining/reviving the mental health caucus, please fill out this form <https://forms.gle/FmwXbynQysXpp24s7> so we can set up meeting times, get a listserv going, and plan what we want to do. We can create a community for grads, organize campaigns around specific issues, work with community groups, plan direct actions, or anything else that would help support the mental health of grads. Let our Co-VP for Membership, Vic, know if you have any questions by emailing them at vp_membership(a)cge6069.org! Caucuses (with a few exceptions) are open to members and associate members only, so let any other member you think may be interested know! Constitution and Bylaws Committee Meeting Monday, March 3, 4-7pm! The constitution and bylaws committee will be having their first of two meetings on Monday, March 3 from 4-7pm. This committee will be creating amendments to the CGE constitution, which will then be voted on by membership at the spring GMM. Anyone is welcome to join the committee. We will meet once in March to get trained on our constitution, how to make an amendment, and get started creating them. We'll then meet again in April to finalize our amendments and send them off to get voted on. If you're interested please fill out this form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei5Q_zZvk8tg9MCN8jaljw4jiGQULLqnn…> to get a reminder email! More info on the location and zoom link for the meeting will be in a future newsletter. Contract Action Team (CAT) Meetings every Wednesday, 4-5pm in the WestM Student Lounge! We need more CATs! Our CATs do all of our on-the-ground work, including turnout to events, talking to members, planning actions, and so much more. You can commit as much or as little time as you have. If, since the strike, you have wanted to continue to be involved in organizing efforts, but don’t know where to start, come to a CAT meeting in the Westminster House Student Lounge (101 NW 23rd St)! UPCOMING EVENTS: (TONIGHT!!) WGSS Reel Life: Film Series and Conversation: Monday, February 24th, 5-8pm in the WestM McLean Room! Join OSU;s Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; Queer Studies; Graduate Student Association; and CGE for a screening of Matthew Warchus’ 2014 film Pride! Come meet your fellow workers and watch the true story of the queer activists who helped raise money for the families of strikers in the British miner’s strike of 1984! (TOMORROW) Community Defender Training: Tuesday, Feb 25th, 11:45am at WestM! Join CGE and WestM on Tuesday, February 25th from 12-1:30 pm for a free community defense training. We'll be watching the National Immigration Project's webinar "Community Defender Training: Unmasking Expedited Removal: What You Need to Know to Fight Back" and having a community discussion. Meet in the McLean room at WestM (101 NW 23rd St) and bring a friend! No need to register, but for more information check out their website <https://nipnlg.org/events/community-trainings>. CGE’s Annual Brew-Off is coming up! In early June, CGE and GTFF (UofO’s graduate worker union) will be hosting our annual Brew-Off! If you are a home brewer (of beer, cider, wine, mead, kombucha, or anything brew-able), it’s time to get brewing! Compete with us against GTFF and show off your brews to CGE membership and community. If you have any questions about the event, contact Rachael, our VP for Social Activities, at activities(a)cge6069.org. Solidarity forever, Erika, VP for Communications

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Free Community Defense Training and Other Events!
by Erika Stewart 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

CGE Members and Community, Community Defender Training: Tuesday, Feb 25th, 11:45am at WestM! Join CGE and WestM on Tuesday, February 25th from 12-1:30 pm for a free community defense training. We'll be watching the National Immigration Project's webinar "Community Defender Training: Unmasking Expedited Removal: What You Need to Know to Fight Back" and having a community discussion. Meet in the McLean room at WestM (101 NW 23rd St) and bring a friend! No need to register, but for more information check out their website <https://nipnlg.org/events/community-trainings>. Steward Council Nominations have gone LIVE! Our union's Steward Council is an elected body of field organizers who represent our coworkers in the workplace, make high-level decisions on behalf of our Union, and shape our collective identity as Graduate Employees at Oregon State University. Stewards are not just conduits of information, we are leaders in our departments and are responsible for organizing our fellow workers at OSU. We strive to have one (1) steward per every ten (10) graduate students (who are eligible for membership or associate membership) in each department at OSU. Click here <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14GJKeif3hKU-xIJfTsPPMWuVUUfUBncDn7P…> to check how many seats are allotted for your employing unit. Nominate coworkers to represent their department using this form <https://forms.gle/FKwzrjJYKk4r56rMA>! Nominations will remain open until Sunday, February 23rd at 11:59 pm. Steward election ballots will be sent through OpaVote on Wednesday, February 26th! Note: You may nominate yourself, you may nominate multiple stewards, and you may nominate stewards outside your department. The only requirement for nominations is that you are a dues paying member of CGE. While we encourage folks to reach out to those they'd like to nominate to discuss the role, it is not required. We will confirm with all nominees that they in fact want to be stewards before carrying them over to elections. IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY A STEWARD AND PLAN TO SERVE AGAIN NEXT YEAR, YOU MUST NOMINATE YOURSELF TO RUN AGAIN! :) If you have any questions related to steward nominations or elections, please reach out to vp_organizing(a)cge6069.org. Contract Action Team (CAT) Meetings every Wednesday, 4-5pm in the WestM Student Lounge! We need more CATs! Our CATs do all of our on-the-ground work, including turnout to events, talking to members, planning actions, and so much more. You can commit as much or as little time as you have. If, since the strike, you have wanted to continue to be involved in organizing efforts, but don’t know where to start, come to a CAT meeting in the Westminster House Student Lounge (101 NW 23rd St)! UPCOMING EVENTS: WGSS Reel Life: Film Series and Conversation: Monday, February 24th, 5-8pm in the WestM McLean Room! Join OSU;s Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; Queer Studies; Graduate Student Association; and CGE for a screening of Matthew Warchus’ 2014 film Pride! Come meet your fellow workers and watch the true story of the queer activists who helped raise money for the families of strikers in the British miner’s strike of 1984! CGE’s Annual Brew-Off is coming up! In early June, CGE and GTFF (UofO’s graduate worker union) will be hosting our annual Brew-Off! If you are a home brewer (of beer, cider, wine, mead, kombucha, or anything brew-able), it’s time to get brewing! Compete with us against GTFF and show off your brews to CGE membership and community. If you have any questions about the event, contact Rachael, our VP for Social Activities, at activities(a)cge6069.org. Solidarity forever, Erika, VP for Communications

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Winter GMM this WEDNESDAY! Talk to your coworkers!
by Erika Stewart 10 Feb '25

10 Feb '25

CGE Members and Community, Our Winter General Membership Meeting (GMM) is this Wednesday, February 12th, at 5-7pm in LINC 128! At the GMM, we’ll have the usual officer updates from our Executive Council, as well as time for members to meet each other and make organizing plans together. We will also be discussing Steward Nominations for next year! GMMs are an essential part of our continued organizing, and are a great place to meet and organize with both leadership and membership outside of your department. Staying involved and staying informed is how members can keep our union strong. Talk to your friends and coworkers about coming together! Steward Council Nominations have gone LIVE! Our union's Steward Council is an elected body of field organizers who represent our coworkers in the workplace, make high-level decisions on behalf of our Union, and shape our collective identity as Graduate Employees at Oregon State University. Stewards are not just conduits of information, we are leaders in our departments and are responsible for organizing our fellow workers at OSU. We strive to have one (1) steward per every ten (10) graduate students (who are eligible for membership or associate membership) in each department at OSU. Click here <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14GJKeif3hKU-xIJfTsPPMWuVUUfUBncDn7P…> to check how many seats are allotted for your employing unit. Nominate coworkers to represent their department using this form <https://forms.gle/FKwzrjJYKk4r56rMA>! Nominations will remain open until Sunday, February 23rd at 11:59 pm. Steward election ballots will be sent through OpaVote on Wednesday, February 26th! Note: You may nominate yourself, you may nominate multiple stewards, and you may nominate stewards outside your department. The only requirement for nominations is that you are a dues paying member of CGE. While we encourage folks to reach out to those they'd like to nominate to discuss the role, it is not required. We will confirm with all nominees that they in fact want to be stewards before carrying them over to elections. IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY A STEWARD AND PLAN TO SERVE AGAIN NEXT YEAR, YOU MUST NOMINATE YOURSELF TO RUN AGAIN! :) If you have any questions related to steward nominations or elections, please reach out to vp_organizing(a)cge6069.org. Contract Action Team (CAT) Meetings every Wednesday, 4-5pm in the WestM Student Lounge! We need more CATs! Our CATs do all of our on-the-ground work, including turnout to events, talking to members, planning actions, and so much more. You can commit as much or as little time as you have. If, since the strike, you have wanted to continue to be involved in organizing efforts, but don’t know where to start, come to a CAT meeting in the Westminster House Student Lounge (101 NW 23rd St)! UPCOMING EVENTS: WGSS Reel Life: Film Series and Conversation: Monday, February 24th, 5-8pm in the WestM McLean Room! Join OSU;s Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; Queer Studies; Graduate Student Association; and CGE for a screening of Matthew Warchus’ 2014 film Pride! Come meet your fellow workers and watch the true story of the queer activists who helped raise money for the families of strikers in the British miner’s strike of 1984! CGE’s Annual Brew-Off is coming up! In early June, CGE and GTFF (UofO’s graduate worker union) will be hosting our annual Brew-Off! If you are a home brewer (of beer, cider, wine, mead, kombucha, or anything brew-able), it’s time to get brewing! Compete with us against GTFF and show off your brews to CGE membership and community. If you have any questions about the event, contact Rachael, our VP for Social Activities, at activities(a)cge6069.org. Solidarity forever, Erika, VP for Communications

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CORRECTION: GMM is 2/12!
by Erika Stewart 03 Feb '25

03 Feb '25

Our Winter General Membership Meeting (GMM) is NEXT WEDNESDAY, February 12th at 5-7pm in LINC 128! It is NOT this Friday! Sorry for the correction; please put it in your calendar! Solidarity, Erika (VP for Communications)

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