Statement Regarding Earthquake

The Graduate Students’ Association wishes to express its condolences to those impacted by the devastating earthquake affecting Syria and Turkey. We encourage all those able to consider supporting the survivors and ongoing rescue efforts through any of the mutual fund or fundraising avenues available to Canadians.

We encourage graduate students who require support to consider the following resources:

• The team of Registered Social Workers at the University’s Wellness Supports, who work with students to strengthen mental health and wellbeing, appropriately share resources, make relevant referrals, and engage in robust coordination with on- and off-campus services;
• The University’s Counselling and Clinical Services, which aims to provide accessible and compassionate psychological and psychiatric services;
• The Graduate Student Assistance Program, which offers confidential counselling services to graduate students, their partners, and their dependents;
• The GSA Emergency Bursary, the application process for which is facilitated through our partners at the Office of the Registrar. Other emergency funding and supplementary bursary opportunities are also made available through the Office of the Registrar;
• Academic accommodations or program supports offered by the Faculty of Graduate Students and Research. The office of Dr. Roger Epp, Interim Dean can be reached directly at graddean@ualberta.ca; and
• Other supports such as the specialized ones provided by the Interfaith Chaplains’ Association.

The GSA continues to engage in conversations with various University stakeholders, including the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, to discuss means of support that would best serve our community at this critical time. We encourage graduate students to contact us at gsa.frontdesk@ualberta.ca, or visit us virtually or in-person at our office in Triffo Hall as appropriate to help address any questions or concerns.