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Welcome to the website of the Graduate Planning Student Association (GPSA) The organization for students enrolled in the Masters of Regional Planning program at the University at Albany, where...
 
...Planning = Our Future
 
"Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward;
they may be beaten but they may start a winning game."
   -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe  
Announcements 


 Keep Up-to-Date with Emails
Incoming Fall 2010 MRP students, we want to hear from you! Sign-up for listserv emails to keep in touch with upcoming pre-semester events.



 New Pictures Page!
A new page with links to pictures from past events have been added. The page is located under the Events tab above.



The City of Albany, NY is currently in the process of developing its first comprehensive plan and MRP students are getting involved! Check the City's Albany 2030 webpage. Also check out MRP's involvement in the process with a UAlbany Charrette.



Check out the Internship page under Resources for internship notices as they are being advertised from the Department.


 
 Make your "People" page!
We would like all MRP students to have a profile on the website so that you can get exposure on the web, be associated with an impressive accredited graduate program, and have a place to exhibit your credentials and interests to future employers. Use this form to add get your page on the web.



 APA Awards
Win a national award for your work and the UAlbany Planning program by applying for various APA student awards:
AICP Student Project Awards
AICP Outstanding Student Awards
  Click here to apply!
Outstanding Planning Student Organization Awards
  Click here for more info.

Meetings & Events

 

 

 Burlington, VT Trip
GPSA goes to Burlington for a weekend trip! (flyer) - Postponed to August.



 Graduate Student Orientation 2010
New Graduate Students majoring in Geography and/or Planning are strongly encouraged to attend orientation on  Mon, Aug 30th at 9:30AM in AS121 (see flyer).

 GPSA Meetings                                         

Upcoming Meetings

Fall 2010 Schedule TBA

 
Past Meetings

April 2010 Notes

March 2010 Notes

February 2010 Notes

January 2010 Notes




 Other Upcoming Events
Check out the Events Page and Calendar for details on upcoming events that are being organized for the Spring 2010 semester. 

 


 

 CDPA Luncheons
The Capital District Planners Association holds monthly luncheons on a variety of planning topics. All luncheons begin promptly at 12pm and there is a $5 fee for students. Lunch is included. Make sure to reserve your spot in advance!
The schedule of CDPA events can be found at here. 
 
 
 
 National & Upstate APA Events
In 2010, planners traveled downriver to New Orleans where the National Conference focused on the region's recovery from the 2005 hurricanes. The 2011 National Conference coming to the Northeast in Boston.

Here are some photos from the 2010 Conference and others from the 2009 conference in Minneapolis.
 
The Upstate NY Chapter conference will be held in Niagara Falls Sept 22nd to 24th (register now).