Unlock Your Potential at USM's Professional Development Week 2025! Resilience in Action: Hear from USM Presidents at PD Week


Join colleagues across the University System of Maryland for a transformative week focused on leadership, resilience, and workplace well-being. This free event is designed for all USM faculty and staff, offering actionable insights to thrive in today's dynamic work environment.

Dates: September 15–19, 2025
Location: Virtual (via vFairs)

Why Attend?

  • Keynote Conversations: Engage with thought leaders on change and resilience.
  • Interactive Workshops: Participate in live Q&A sessions and gain practical skills.
  • Flexible Access: All sessions are recorded for on-demand viewing.

Conference Learning Tracks:

  • Positive Workplace Culture: Build trust, inclusion, and collaboration.
  • Leadership Development: Enhance decision-making, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking.
  • High-Impact Productivity: Optimize workflows for hybrid and onsite teams.
  • Work-Life Harmony: Implement practical well-being strategies for sustainable performance.
Registration link

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your professional growth and connect with peers across the system. Register now to secure your spot!

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To join a group, a student should schedule a brief initial conversation by calling 410-455-2542 or booking through the RetrieverCare portal. 

Check out the attached flyers for all the information on the different programs, there's something for everyone!

Questions? Contact Aminah Wells at amwells@umbc.edu
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Kind reminder,

If you are interested in pursuing your teaching certification, we are hosting an information session today (Sep 8, 2025) at Noon (12PM) online. Please join us!

information session on Monday, September 8th at Noon (12 PM) online. 


2025-2026 Call for applications for the SEA CIRTL program

The call for applications will open on August 29 and close on September 19, 2025

Calling ALL current graduate students at UMBC interested in obtaining teaching experience to apply to be a SEA CIRTL Fellow for the Summer Enrichment Academy (SEA) and the CIRTL programs at UMBC. SEA provides one-week class for middle and high school students on UMBC Campus. These classes help kids to stay engaged, have fun learning new skills, and get excited about higher education at UMBC. This is a win-win opportunity, if you are considering pursuing a teaching career or gaining extra certifications before graduating UMBC, this could be a great fit for you.

These SEA CIRTL Fellows will develop a SEA one (1) week course in a topic of their choice with guided mentorship in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 and implement the course with SEA in Summer 2026. 

Fellows will be required to attend professional development sessions hosted every 2 weeks, on Wednesday’s at 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM in person (ITE 238), starting October 1st, 2025 and ending in June 2026 that help them solidify their course ideas, learn about teaching approaches that are accessible and engaging for high school and middle school students, and plan their courses. Fellows obtain an Associate CIRTL certificate for developing their course and attending the Professional Development sessions, and the Practitioner CIRTL certificate after teaching the class in summer. CIRTL is a nationally recognized teaching certificate! Upon teaching the course in Summer 2026, Fellows will be paid $1000/week if the course runs, for their time and effort. 

Note: Courses are run as half-day camps for a week (5 days), and Fellows will be able to choose two weeks of these five options: June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27 – 31.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete this form by September 19, 2025.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at seacirtl@umbc.edu or join our information session on Monday, September 8th at Noon (12 PM) online. 

Photo by Kenny Eliason on Unsplash
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Stop by the Office of Graduate Student Life (Commons 308) from 10am - 2pm!

Come hang out, grab a cup, and connect with your fellow grad students. We can't wait to see you there!

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1) Ayokunnumi Ogunsanya
2)Tori LaChapelle-Sproat
3)Bethel G. Beyene
4)Vaibhavkumar Ginoya

Thank you for participating, and we look forward to a fantastic year with these incredible leaders!
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Calling all inventors, makers, and entrepreneurs! The USPTO is proud to host Invention‑Con 2025, a free, virtual learning opportunity happening September 9–10 from 1–3:30 p.m. ET each day.

The full announcement, registration and meeting agenda are accessible here

At this flagship event, you'll gain exclusive access to:

  • Inspiring stories and guidance from innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
  • Strategic insights from IP and business experts to take your idea from concept to market.
  • Valuable resources to elevate your journey at every stage.

Plus, explore these dynamic sessions:

  • From Pitch to Powerhouse: Transform big ideas into bold brands.
  • Ask the Experts: Build strong protection for your innovation.
  • A Spark of Creativity: Master key strategies for innovation success.

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your IP knowledge and make vital connections. Register today and start your journey toward innovation success!

For questions, email: inventioncon@uspto.gov

Photo by ameenfahmy on Unsplash
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2025-2026 Call for applications for the SEA CIRTL program

The call for applications will open on August 29 and close on September 19, 2025

Calling ALL current graduate students at UMBC interested in obtaining teaching experience to apply to be a SEA CIRTL Fellow for the Summer Enrichment Academy (SEA) and the CIRTL programs at UMBC. SEA provides one-week class for middle and high school students on UMBC Campus. These classes help kids to stay engaged, have fun learning new skills, and get excited about higher education at UMBC. This is a win-win opportunity, if you are considering pursuing a teaching career or gaining extra certifications before graduating UMBC, this could be a great fit for you.

These SEA CIRTL Fellows will develop a SEA one (1) week course in a topic of their choice with guided mentorship in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 and implement the course with SEA in Summer 2026. 

Fellows will be required to attend professional development sessions hosted every 2 weeks, on Wednesday’s at 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM in person (ITE 238), starting October 1st, 2025 and ending in June 2026 that help them solidify their course ideas, learn about teaching approaches that are accessible and engaging for high school and middle school students, and plan their courses. Fellows obtain an Associate CIRTL certificate for developing their course and attending the Professional Development sessions, and the Practitioner CIRTL certificate after teaching the class in summer. CIRTL is a nationally recognized teaching certificate! Upon teaching the course in Summer 2026, Fellows will be paid $1000/week if the course runs, for their time and effort. 

Note: Courses are run as half-day camps for a week (5 days), and Fellows will be able to choose two weeks of these five options: June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27 – 31.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete this form by September 19, 2025.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at seacirtl@umbc.edu or join our information session on Monday, September 8th at Noon (12 PM) online. 

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Involvement Fest is the perfect place to get started and to get connected to the active Graduate Student Organizations on campus.

Involvement Fest will feature the following categories of organizations:
  • Academic and Departmental
  • Arts and Performance
  • Career and Professional
  • Club Sports
  • Cultural and Ethnic
  • Fraternities and Sororities
  • Governance
  • Hobbies
  • Honors Societies
  • Intellectual Sports 
  • Media
  • Political
  • Religious and Spiritual
  • Service

Retriever Activities Center (RAC)

Noon – 2 p.m.


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Are you preparing to apply for faculty positions? Wondering how to stand out in a competitive academic job market? 

Please join us for an upcoming Future Faculty Series! All sessions are online 10am-11am. RSVPs appreciated but not required, join us this fall for four sessions:

Session 1: Faculty Life at Different Types of Institutions, Sept 3

Session 2: Faculty Job Market Process and Materials Overview, Sept 10

Session 3: Faculty Application Materials Workshop, Sept 24

Session 4: Preparing for Faculty Job Interviews, October 1

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Voting ends at 11:59 PM tonight.

To vote: Vote for your GSA CNMS Senators for 2025-26! · UMBC Graduate Student Association · myUMBC
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