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With the semester really kicking into gear, it’s time to start writing again! If you feel stuck on a writing assignment, are having trouble getting started, or just want to polish up what you already have, then come see me, Ivan “Blue” Perez, GSA’s Writing Advisor! I am available on select hours Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to graduate students of any discipline for virtual tutoring sessions.
A little bit about myself: I earned my Bachelors’s Degree in English Literature, along with a minor in Writing and another in Ancient Studies, here at UMBC in the Spring of 2021. I worked at the UMBC Writing Center for about three years and have been continuing that work with you all. In my free time, I like to play video games, watch TV, read (I particularly enjoy Fantasy), and write. My favorite book is I Am Legend by Richard Matheson, my current favorite TV show is Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, and my favorite color is, unsurprisingly, blue.
You can bring any writing at any stage of the writing process to an appointment. That means you can come to me with a rough draft, a polished draft, an outline, or even just an idea. Are you working on your thesis? Book an appointment early and we can start planning it out, with follow-up meetings throughout the semester. Have another assignment or piece of writing that you want to work on? That’s fine too! Bring it in and I will help you get your writing to where you want it to be.
Appointments are free and function on a first-come, first-serve basis. Appointments are an hour long and can currently be done online either synchronously or asynchronously. Each appointment has a 10-page, double-spaced limit. Visit https://gsa.umbc.edu/writing-advisor/ for more information and to book an appointment. I look forward to meeting and working with all of you!
Today is #UMBC’s #BlackAndGoldRush! To honor Dr. Hrabowski's 30 years of service, the bar is high to reach 3,000 donations. Halfway into the drive, UMBC is under its goal so far. Please consider making a gift to The Shriver Center during our giving days & help support our transformational work bridging campus and community! bit.ly/ShriverCenter.
Nyla Howell is a deeply Shriver Center-connected student who is a thoughtful, humble leader. She will make systems work better. Great things happen when we work together towards a common goal. Here's Nyla - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=652026169452396& ;ref=sharing
Want to support The Shriver Center in other ways? Join us for virtual trivia night on March 14 - details at shrivercenter.umbc.edu/trivia
For more info on our programs and initiatives, visit https://shrivercenter.umbc.edu/
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]]>Microaggressions Survey - Please ParticipateDue Feb 18th, $10 honorarium |
Recently, our Graduate School Dean, Dr. Janet Rutledge, wrote to you as graduate students asking you to participate in a survey about your experience of microaggressions*. The deadline for the anonymous microaggressions survey has been extended to Friday Feb 18th.
*Microaggressions are statements, actions, or incidents regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group on the basis of their racial or ethnic identity (here is a youtube video that has many examples of microaggressions in higher education and a pdf listing some general examples of microaggressions as well).
Please fill out the survey about whether or not you've experienced microaggressions as a graduate student here at UMBC and what you would like to see the Graduate School do to improve the community and climate here. The survey is short and can be completed in a few minutes, although there is an optional space for a narrative or recording to be added for you to share how microaggressions have impacted your graduate experience. Responses to the survey will be used as early as next week in a series of workshops for faculty, staff and administrators.
We understand that revisiting and reflecting on microaggressions is difficult and we thank you, deeply, for being willing to do that in order for us to amplify and learn from your experience.
In appreciation of your participation, there will be a separate link and instructions provided after completion of the survey that enables us to provide a $10 honorarium to you on your Campus Card (the anonymity of your survey responses will be protected). Thank you for helping us create a more responsive and inclusive graduate community.
COVID-19 Booster and Flu Shot Clinic
Volunteers will...
· Register and check people in
· Guide participants through the space with a warm, friendly, masked smile
Location: RAC
Created by: Rh Retriver Intgrated Helalth
Volunteers needed for: 2/17 (THIS THURSDAY). 3/3, 3/17
Available to faculty, staff, and all students
Welcome Back GSOs!
We hope you have had a relaxing and safe winter break! We hope your organization is excited for the Spring 2022 semester as the GSA is here and ready to support you. We have a few reminders for GSOs as we start the semester, so please ensure that you are familiar with the below policies:
The Grants Review Panel (GRP) has changed the submission deadline for requesting funds. You must submit your request at least 1 month prior to the event occurring. Submitting a request less than a month before an event will severely affect your organization’s ability to receive the requested funds.
Space is still severely limited on-campus. If you are planning on having an event or meeting on-campus, please request the space weeks ahead of time. Events and Conference Services cannot guarantee space, but submitting weeks in advance will better your chances of reserving the space
Please have an officer of your GSO fill out the survey linked here. Please fill out one survey per GSO. Completing this survey will enter your GSO into a chance of winning a 50$ bookstore gift card.
If you have any questions or concerns about these updates, please reach out to the GSA (gsa@umbc.edu)