12:20   Meeting called to order

12:21   The socant website is being finalized by Stacy West with Brianne           recommendations

12:23   Brianne sent attendance to GSA, but we are still waiting to hear an update on the point system.

12:24   Next SAGSA meeting will be on Thursday, March 16th, at noon.

12:25   SAGSA website will be the home page at the computers in the conference room. In  addition Brianne is talking to Castic regarding the password to be set for printer use.

12:26   Connie and Brianne are currently working on a calendar of events to be posted, on SAGSA site with important info.

12:28   Furniture update will be made next meeting when Brianne is present in the session

12:30   Emily will continue researching about plaque for the painting.

12:31   Emily will send thank you cards to the participants of the recent colloquia.

12:32   Jasney’s copy card update pending for next meeting

12:33   Journal name is being discussed by Journal board, Francisco will have an update on the name next meeting. Title will be voted by SAGSA.

12:34   Tekla will inquire – at the next faculty meeting - about what professor would like to hold the spring picnic and the date.

12:37   Discussion about including a faculty mentor for the Grad student journal. Decision and procedure will be carried out by the journal’s board. The board will also discuss the role and title of faculty advisor.

12:55   SUNTA profiles needed. An email will circulate by Brianne to recruit a couple of students who want their profile in that organization. Dateline March 5th.

1:02     Next colloquia will be held March 10 by Lizandro Perez, we are waiting for an update by Dr. Martin. Brianne will meet with Dr. Martin to finalize details.

1:06     The idea of having student presentations, as a colloquia was discussed. All in favor of having student presentations, presenters shall be chosen at next SAGSA meeting. Possible date would be April 7th.

1:14     Francisco updated the GSA activities, calendar posted at the conference room board.

1:15     Meeting is adjourned.