Concordia Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduate Student Association - CBGSA

09/30/2026

Let’s talk about well-being in grad school.

Research stress, pressure, financial and social challenges — it adds up. That’s why CBGSA is hosting a wellness workshop to help you navigate it.

Your Graduate School Well-Being Toolkit: Practical strategies for managing academic stress and building healthy habitsLearn how to maintain healthy habits during stressful periods and discover the support services available at Concordia.

Speaker: Gaby Szabo, Health Promotion Specialist, Concordia Health Services
When: Today Wednesday, September 30, 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
Where: SP 265.29
Cost: Free, no registration required
All grad students welcome. We’d love to see you there 🌿

09/09/2026

🍕 GRAD STUDENTS - YOU'RE ALL INVITED!

🍕New to the department or been here for years? Come hang with us!The CBGSA is hosting an Info Session + Pizza Party for ALL Chem/Biochem grads.Perfect if you want to:

✨ Get a refresher on resources & procedures
✨ Meet the CBGSA + learn how we support you
✨ Find out about upcoming social & academic events
✨ Connect with fellow grads

Info session followed by free pizza lunch! A great chance to catch up with grads & faculty.📅 September 11th, 2026
⏰ 11 AM - 2 PM
📍 SP 265.29 (across from the kitchen)

New or old, come for the info, stay for the pizza! 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬

08/18/2026

Good news! CBGRC registration is now open!

Clock's ticking!

Let's secure our spots now!

🎉 Registration is now open!

🎟️ Reduced registration until October 6
📝 Abstract submission deadline: November 6

Register now at cbgrc.com!

08/03/2026

Science meets art! 🎨🔬

Here’s a photo dump of the awesome customized lab coats and t-shirts created during our recent event. Our grad students definitely know how to add some color to the lab! 🥼✨

Swipe through to see the incredible talent in our department! Which design is your favorite? 👇

07/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the T-Shirt & Lab Coat Customization event today!
The vibe was unreal.
The creativity was everywhere.
The room was so full we ran out of seats 😂
Huge love from the Exco team 💙
Swipe to see the energy in the room 👉
Design reveals coming in our next post... stay tuned 👀

07/15/2026

CBGSA Presents: T-Shirt & Lab Coat Customization Event! 🎨

Personalize your own gear with colors, designs + embroidery.

📅 July 24th 2026 | ⏰ 10AM-1PM | 📍SP265.29
Pizza and snacks provided. Don’t forget to bring your item!

07/09/2026

🎉 Exciting news, Chem & Biochem graduate students!

We're thrilled to share that CBGSA is now featured on the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry website under the Student Life section! 🎉

This is an important milestone for our graduate student community and a great step toward increasing our visibility and keeping everyone connected.

You can also find a direct link to the official CBGSA page, where we'll be sharing:
📢 Event announcements
🎓 Workshops and professional development opportunities
🤝 Community activities
📸 Photos and updates from CBGSA events

A special thank you to Dr. Melissa Passarelli and Dr. Xavier Ottenwaelder for facilitating this, and to everyone who has supported CBGSA and helped strengthen our graduate student community. We look forward to making this an exciting year together!

🔗 Visit the Student Life page:
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👍 Follow our page to stay up to date with upcoming events, opportunities, and everything happening in the CBGSA community!

Get involved with the student experience in the department with resources and opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.

06/30/2026

Huge thanks to everyone who showed up at our annual Intro Session yesterday! ✌🏾😊

It was great meeting so many new and returning Chem-Bio grad students. We loved the energy, the chats, and the coffee ☕

📌 Save the date: July 24
We’re back with another fun one — a T-shirt customization event. More details coming soon!

06/29/2026

Get to know your 2026/2027 CBGSA Executive Team 👋

We’re your fellow Chem-Bio grad students, here to plan events, share resources, and build community all year. Meet the team:

President: Jordan Kache - Vuckovic Lab
VP Social: Laura Mailloux - Forgione Lab
VP Internal: Itebi Oghenovo - Passarelli Lab
VP Finance: Radina Koleva - Forgione Lab
VP Academic: Mahsa Mehranfar - Sacher Lab
International Student Rep: Mariana Oliveira de Paula - Forgione Lab

06/22/2026

CBGSA Presents: Intro Session ☕

Come meet the new CBGSA Executive members and learn about upcoming events and initiatives for the year ahead.

Light snacks and coffee will be provided!

When: June 29th, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: SP265.29

See you there!