The
Biology
Graduate Student Organization
at USF
Facts and FAQS
Who Are We?
We are USF students representing our interests to our fellow students, the
biology department and USF.
Where and When are the meetings?
The second Friday of each month in SCA 201
Who can join?
All USF students may become a member regardless of your year in school or your
intended major.
Why should I join?
The more official members we have, the more money the university will give
us to fund events such as workshops with invited speakers, seminars and community
activities. You will also be given access to the Darwin list-serve.
How do I join?
Show up for a meeting and write your name on the roll sheet. You will then
be on probation for the first month until you attend two functions . After
that, you'll need to attend two functions a semester to keep active membership.
What events are considered "functions"?
Functions include, but may not be limited to the following:
weekly seminars, brown bag luncheons, monthly meeting, designated social and
philanthropic events.
BGSO Officers
President - Maranda Holley
Vice President - Anna Deyle
Secretary - Sarah B
Treasurer - Chris Anderson
Historian - Samantha Mulvany
Biology Department/ Faculty Committees
Falculty Committees-
1. Graduate Admissions and policy - Laura Bedinger
2. Awards and Credentialing – TBA
3. Honors Committee - TBA
4. Cirriculum Committee - Sarah Smiley
5. IB Seminar/Website Committee - Heather Jezorek
6. Library Rep - Laura Bedinger
7. Safety Committee – TBA
8. Eco-Area - Maranda Holley
9. Search committee - (TBA)
10. IB Faculty meetings - Nick Osman, Kyle Mara, Anna Deyle
11. Undergraduate Committee - Lisa Whitenack
12. IB Seminate Reception Committee - Heather Jezorek
Other Committees/Reps-
1. GPSC - Nick Osman
2. Brown Bag - Gabe Herrick and Bill Ryerson
3. GAU - TBA
4. Volunteer - David Karlen
5. Social - Maranda Holley
Travel Money 2007-2008 (You must be registered and NOT presenting)
| Conference | Location | Name | Registration Fees | Travel Fees |
| ASIH | St. Louis | Dave Jennings | $230 | $150 |
| ASIH | St. Louis | Nick Osman | $230 | $150 |
| ASIH | St. Louis | Alicia Fox | $230 | $150 |
| ASIH | St. Louis | Samantha Mulvany | $230 | $150 |
| ASIH | St. Louis | Bill Ryerson | $230 | $150 |
| ASIH | St. Louis | Anna Deyle | $230 | $150 |
| SICB | Texas | Maranda Holley | $70 | $300 |
| SICB | Texas | Chris Anderson | $70 | $300 |
| Cactoblastis Thang | Phoenix? | Heather Jezorek? | ?? | ?? |
| FEES | Archbold | Pilar Blair | $90 | $100 |
| FCPMAM | Italy | Haydn Rubelmann | 85 euros... | many dollars |
| SICB | Texas |
Joshua Kuhlman | $70 | $300 |
Benthic Eco |
RI | Stacy Villanueva | $235 | $250 |
BGSO Constitution
Read about our purpose, membership qualifications, duties, etc.