Thriving in Graduate Education A panel discussion with some of UMBC's leaders!
Thriving in Graduate Education: Empowerment, Equity, and Influence
A Panel Discussion with the VP for Student Affairs and Vice Provost/Dean of the Graduate School and VP for Institutional Equity/Chief Diversity Officer!

🗓️ Tuesday, 04/07

🕓 12-1 PM

📍 University Center Ballroom

Event flyer for GEARS' moderated panel discussion, 'Thriving in Graduate Education: Empowerment, Equity, and Influence at UMBC,' featuring speakers Dr. Renique Kersh, Vice President for Student Affairs, and Dr. Christa Porter, Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School. Event takes place April 7, 12–1PM in the University Center Ballroom. All UMBC students welcome. Scan the QR code to submit questions in advance.

As a part of the annual UMBC GEARS Research Symposium, we will be sponsoring a panel discussion, titled "Thriving in Graduate Education: Empowerment, Equity, and Influence at UMBC". It is open to all UMBC undergraduate and graduate students.

Our featured panelists:
The following four themes will be discussed:

Have a question for the panelists? Submit it in advance via the QR code on the flyer - OR - via the link here. We want to hear from you!

Don't miss this engaging conversation on thriving in graduate education. We'll see you there!


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