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<Title>Potential GA Position with SEB</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p><span>The UMBC Student Events Board (SEB) is currently seeking a dynamic and highly motivated graduate student to fill a </span><strong>Graduate Assistantship position</strong><span> for the upcoming academic year. This role offers a unique opportunity for a graduate student to gain hands-on experience in student affairs, programming, and leadership development while contributing meaningfully to campus life.</span></p><p><strong>Position Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Title:</strong> <a href="https://app.joinhandshake.com/job-search/9950513?page=1&amp;per_page=25" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Graduate Assistant for the Student Events Board</a><span> (Please let me know if this link doesn't work)</span></p></li><li><p><strong>Hours:</strong> 20 hours per week</p></li><li><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> Tuition remission<span> for 9 credits</span><span> (Fall and Spring)</span> and a stipend (in accordance with UMBC GA policies)</p></li><li><p><strong>Start Date:</strong> A<span>s soon as possible</span></p></li><li><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 1<span>2 month appointment (includes summer work)</span></p></li></ul>Please go to handshake and search the following job number<strong> 990513<span>.</span></strong></div>
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<Summary>The UMBC Student Events Board (SEB) is currently seeking a dynamic and highly motivated graduate student to fill a Graduate Assistantship position for the upcoming academic year. This role offers...</Summary>
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<Title>**Reminder** UMBC BGSO E-Board Officer Elections</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p><strong>Passionate about Black graduate student success? Join the BGSO E-Board and lead the change!</strong></p><p>This is a reminder that BGGO officer elections  E-Board positions for the 2025-2026 academic year are now open for the Black Graduate Student Organization (BGSO) at UMB/UMBC! Thank you to those who have already submitted applications. The available positions include:</p><ul>
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    </ul><p>If you're a graduate student looking for leadership experience, meaningful connections, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we’d love to have you join us! <strong>Deadline is June 14th. </strong></p><ol><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UOE6dzdMlHgRJcMFj7_JpKDxTo1y5Jsi/edit#heading=h.gu6y2bo4lium" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Link to BGSO E-Board Positions</a> </li><li>Submit your application to run for a position by filling out the <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSLSROBUyYyy0tKVOBgmq3AnfFvkSQNYP_DagfradPyIt3QA/viewform?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Application Form</a>. </li></ol><p>We look forward to hearing from you!</p><p>Thank you,</p><p>BGSO E-Board</p></div>
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<Title>Graduate Assistant for The Pride Center</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p>The Pride Center for LGBTQIA2+ Diversity at UMBC is officially hiring a <strong>Graduate Research Assistant</strong> to join our team! We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated graduate student to support our mission of creating a brave, affirming, and celebratory space for LGBTQIA2+ students.</p><p><strong>Start Date:</strong> June 2025<br><strong>Duration:</strong> 1 year (with potential for renewal)<br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> <em>Priority consideration by May 26, 2025</em></p><p><strong>Who should apply?</strong></p><p>
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    More info on GA positions: <a href="https://gradschool.umbc.edu/funding/assistantships/stipends/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">UMBC GA Info</a></p></li><li><p><strong>To Apply, please send the following to <a rel="nofollow external" class="bo">loraelohve@umbc.edu</a>:</strong></p></li></ul>
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    <p>Please share with any current or incoming graduate students who may be a great fit! We’re excited to welcome someone who’s ready to make a meaningful impact at UMBC.</p>
    <p>With Pride,<br>
    <strong>The Pride Center Team</strong><br>
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<Title>TODAY! Grad Retriever Breakfast: Graduation Celebration!</Title>
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<Title>Congratulations and introduction to your GSA leadership for 2025-26!</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div><strong>We are thrilled to announce the newly elected and appointed leadership of the Graduate Student Association for the next academic year! </strong>Their term will start 1 July 2025.</div><div><br></div><h3>Executive Council:</h3><ul><li><p><strong>President:</strong> Aminah Amjad</p></li><li><p><strong>Chief of Staff:</strong> Saad Khan</p></li><li><p><strong>Vice President:</strong> Ahmet Kaan Aydin</p></li><li><p><strong>Treasurer:</strong> Pranit Pramod Patil</p></li><li><p><strong>Secretary:</strong> Linda Appeynarh</p></li><li><p><strong>Speaker of the Senate:</strong> Javed Tamboli</p></li><li><p><strong>Grants Review Panel Chair:</strong> Hima Mansi Nagabhirava</p></li><li><p><strong>Graduate Assistants Advisory Committee (GAAC) Chair: </strong><span>Milind Rampure</span></p></li><li><p><span><strong>Graduate Experience, Achievement, and Research Success Committee (GEARS) Chair:</strong> </span><span>Arya Honraopatil</span></p></li><li><p><span><strong>Equity of Funds Committee Chair:</strong> </span>Xixellonje Nebihu</p></li></ul><div><br></div><h3>Senate:</h3><div><ul><li><p><strong>Student Affairs Senators (who represent the entire graduate student population):</strong> Kaushik Chinthala and Javed Tamboli <span>from COEIT, </span><span>Kennedy Davis from CNMS, and </span><span>Taylor West from CAHSS</span></p></li><li><p><strong>COEIT Senators:</strong> <span>Reena Kale, </span><span>Sri Kavya Narravula, </span>Sri Lakshmi Bhavya Sowjanya, and <span>Divya Sri Sreeram</span></p></li><li><p><span><strong>CAHSS Senators:</strong> </span>Yannick Bopda, Nia Hampton, <span>Diane Placide, and </span><span>Ridwan Islam Sifat</span></p></li><li><div><strong>CNMS Senators:</strong> None yet! There was not enough student support to elect any Senators from CNMS besides Kennedy yet. There will be another opportunity to run for the 4 positions for Senators representing CNMS at the beginning of the fall semester!</div></li></ul></div><div><br></div><div><span><strong>Also, congratulations to Harshal Chauhan, UMBC PhD student, the new Vice President for Graduate Affairs for the University System of Maryland Student Council for 2025-26!</strong></span></div><div><span><strong><br></strong></span></div><div><span><strong>Thank you for participating, and we look forward to a fantastic year with these incredible leaders!</strong></span></div></div>
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