[PRIDE WEEK] Pride Week & Graduate Student Week Kick-off Brunch This Wednesday! With GSA, OGSL & Commuter Connections!

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 · 9 - 11 AM

The Commons : Lower Flat Tuesdays

UMBC's 3rd Annual Pride Week will take place April 7th through April 11th, 2025!

This year's theme: Power in Queer Joy



Join us for a Pride Week & Graduate Student Week Kick-Off Brunch, co-sponsored by The Graduate Student Association, the Office of Graduate Student Life, Commuter Connections and Student Belonging! Show off your favorite brunch outfit, or whatever you happen to wear on a Wednesday morning in April.


For any questions, contact Darcie Adams at dadams4@umbc.edu (Graduate Assistant for the Gathering Space) or Angelina Jenkins at arjenkin@umbc.edu (Assistant Director for the Mosaic).


This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

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GSA Award Descriptions & Eligibility Guidelines 


GSA Award Descriptions

Alex Rittle Outstanding Senator Award

Eligibility: Current GSA Senator serving a full academic year in good standing.

This award recognizes a current GSA Senator who demonstrates exemplary leadership, advocacy, and service throughout the academic year. The recipient consistently enhances the graduate student experience by showing initiative, reliability, and a strong commitment to collaboration and inclusion within the GSA and the broader UMBC community.

 

Jessica Soto Perez Memorial Award

Eligibility: Open to all graduate students EXCEPT E-Council or Senators.
Named in memory of Jessica Soto Perez, this award honors a graduate student who exemplifies mentorship, service, and community building. The recipient supports fellow students’ academic and professional development, fosters a sense of belonging, and contributes meaningfully to the UMBC graduate community.

 

Donald Creighton Outstanding Faculty Award

Eligibility: UMBC faculty who actively mentor and support graduate students.
This award celebrates a faculty member who goes above and beyond in their support of graduate students. Through mentorship, advocacy, and role modeling, the recipient fosters academic excellence, professional growth, and a collaborative environment for graduate student success.

 

Outstanding University Staff Award

Eligibility: UMBC staff members who provide exceptional support to graduate students.
This award acknowledges a university staff member who significantly contributes to the success and well-being of graduate students at UMBC. The recipient demonstrates responsiveness, reliability, and a collaborative spirit while advocating for graduate student needs and building community.

 

Outstanding GSO Award

Graduate Student Organization (GSO) that significantly enhances student experience.

This award recognizes a Graduate Student Organization (GSO) that excels in creating impactful programming, fostering community, and advocating for graduate student interests. The selected GSO demonstrates innovation, consistency, and inclusivity in its engagement efforts.

 

Community Leadership Award

Eligibility: Open to GSA E-Council and Senators with multiple roles.
This award honors a GSA E-Council member or Senator who holds multiple leadership roles and exemplifies a sustained commitment to service and community engagement. The recipient effectively mobilizes diverse stakeholders to address community needs and foster collaboration across campus.

 

Graduate Student Athlete Award

Eligibility: UMBC graduate students participating in competitive athletics with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

This award celebrates a graduate student athlete who maintains academic excellence while demonstrating dedication, leadership, and sportsmanship in their athletic endeavors. The recipient also contributes to community service and fosters a positive and inclusive campus environment.

 

Eligibility and Integrity Guidelines for GSA Awards

To ensure fairness, transparency, and the integrity of the Graduate Student Association (GSA) Awards process, the following guidelines have been established. These criteria apply to all awards unless otherwise stated.

1. Award Frequency Restrictions

Recipients may not receive the same award more than once within a four-year period. This ensures broader recognition and encourages a diverse pool of awardees.

2. Nomination Solicitation Policy

Any individual found to have actively solicited nominations for themselves may be disqualified at the discretion of the Awards Review Committee. This policy upholds the integrity of the nomination process and fosters a culture of peer-driven recognition.

3. General Eligibility Requirements

All nominees must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with UMBC at the time of nomination. Additional eligibility criteria specific to each award (e.g., active GSA membership or Senator status) must also be met. 

4. Review and Selection Process

The Awards Review Committee will evaluate nominations using standardized rubrics and established criteria. The committee will ensure that the selection process is equitable and inclusive.

5. Appeal Process

Individuals may submit a written appeal within seven (7) business days of being notified of disqualification or non-selection. Appeals will be reviewed by an impartial panel designated by the GSA Executive Council, and all decisions will be final.

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We want our graduate students to have the best educational experience possible while supporting their personal and professional development. This is why we have partnered with Etio and the Center for Studies in Higher Education at the University of California, Berkeley, to administer the gradSERU (Graduate Student Experience in the Research University) with the support of our president and provost. Your feedback is critical as we strive to make improvements to our curriculum, climate, and campus. Please consider taking some time to complete the survey today.

Students have multiple chances to be entered into a drawing to win one $500 award in Retriever Dollars over the course of the survey administration. The earlier you respond, the more times you will be entered into drawings. Four winners will be selected by March 28th. Retriever Dollars can be used across campus to pay for tuition, purchase textbooks, postage, event tickets, UMBC apparel, and much more. A listing of off-campus merchants that will accept Retriever Dollars as payment can be found here.

Your responses are confidential. The survey takes about 30 minutes to complete, and can be completed in more than one sitting. Your responses will help improve the graduate education experience for all.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to reflect on your experiences and help us strengthen graduate education at UMBC!

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Tuesday, April 1, 2025 · 2 - 5 PM
The Commons : 004

What is Green Dot:
Green Dot is a program for violence prevention and bystander intervention training. The goal is to engage a critical mass of our community in a behavior change where violence will not be tolerated and the end result will be a reduction in violence. 
This event will be hosted by Jeff Cullen. 

If you are planning to come, please click 'attending' here

For questions, please contact womenscenter@umbc.edu 


This event and is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.
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Tuesday, April 1, 2025 · 3 - 4 PM


Publishing your work is considered one of the primary pillars of a research project, graduate students are often hunted by policies and recommendations to publish several papers as part of their graduate experience, some use their publications as part of their thesis or dissertation and some programs even require students to be a first author in order to be considered for graduation from a PhD program. 


How do you even start the process of writing a publication? What are impact factors and how do you decide if your data is impactful enough to be submitted to a particular publication or journal? We have invited a panel of productive and avid publishing faculty at UMBC from our CAHSS college to talk about these and other topics, the intention of this event is to demystify the publishing hardship, learn how to overcome perfectionism (when is my paper ready to be submitted for publication?), learn how to process criticism, how to manage your time to be more productive (when am I supposed to find the time to sit down and write?), how to overcome writers block, and more.


Join for a discussion with our panelists:

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WAGs are small, voluntary groups of graduate students (3-8 participants) who commit to writing regularly by setting goals and holding each other accountable. Join us today for lunch to kickoff your accountability groups, or join virtually here! 

]]> WAGs are small, voluntary groups of graduate students (3-8 participants) who commit to writing regularly by setting goals and holding each other accountable. Join us today for lunch to kickoff... https://meet.google.com/boi-frjm-evi Flyer https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/48157550be267e059f4ac54e29a40b97/69e7c4e9/news/000/148/333/b1b47cd8c3895e3f3ab0eb04ea485af0/WAGs Flyer.pdf?1743002671 https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/148333/guest@my.umbc.edu/d7850500c681dde2d59260a0c3b3734f/api/pixel UMBC Graduate Student Association https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xsmall.png?1688588974 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/original.png?1688588974 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xxlarge.png?1688588974 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xlarge.png?1688588974 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/large.png?1688588974 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/medium.png?1688588974 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/small.png?1688588974 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xsmall.png?1688588974 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xxsmall.png?1688588974 UMBC Graduate Student Association 0 0 true Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:34:44 -0400 Shady Grove: MEET YOUR GSA Pizzas, Board Games, Prizes and SWAG! Join us on March 27th from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM at Shady Grove for an exciting and casual opportunity to connect with your Graduate Student Association (GSA) leadership. 
This is your chance to meet the team, share your thoughts, voice your concerns, and learn how GSA supports graduate students like you. 
AND MOST OF ALL HAVE FUN!
What to Expect:
  • Food and Refreshments will be provided.
  • SWAG Giveaways for attendees.
  • Board Games and Prizes—compete, relax, and have fun with fellow graduate students.
Whether you want to engage with your GSA leaders, meet new people, or unwind, this event is a great way to be part of the graduate student community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Venue: The Universities at Shady Grove Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Building (IV), Room 5308
 Is a hybrid event (WebEx details will be communicated)

RSVP Today
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UMBC is exploring adding a Student Legal Service that would provide our students with information about a selection of legal matters to enable them to address their own personal concerns. Typically, when universities offer these resources, they are funded out of student fees; accordingly, your Graduate Student Association, as fee holder for the graduate student fee, has been participating in discussions this year about potentially creating such an office at UMBC.

See, for instance, the website for the new Student Legal Aid office that UMD, College Park, has recently added for its students:
https://gradlegalaid.umd.edu/.

If the GSA Senate decides to help fund such an office this spring, it might be able to start operation this fall.

As part of the preliminary research and planning process, we'd like to know what day(s) and time(s) would work for the most students for services to be available--that way we can ensure that any attorneys or agencies we work with could accommodate those times.

To share your answer with us, please submit this survey by 3 PM EDT this Friday, 28 Mar 2025:

https://forms.gle/7YmMz2gK96R2UNq6A


This survey is anonymous; we will not know who has submitted a response or what they have indicated. You do have to be logged into just your UMBC email account to access the survey.
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Calling For the Integrated Training Program in Vaccinology (ITP-Vax) applications!


ITP-Vax Program Overview:

The Integrated Training Program in Vaccinology (ITP-Vax) is a novel training program that will give college graduates and master’s level graduate students a 9-month research experience with mentorship from Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) investigators. Trainees will learn concepts in vaccinology and receive professional development skills.
Trainees will also receive hands-on experience to help equip them for future success in a career in vaccinology.

The ITP-Vax is looking to enroll college graduates and master’s level graduate students for this coming Fall 2025.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Undergraduate degree (or anticipated degree) in a vaccinology related field, e.g., microbiology, immunology, genetics, epidemiology, public health
• Seeking admission to a PhD or MD program within two years

How to Apply:

Email your application to Lauryn.Butler@som.umaryland.edu and be sure to include the following:

• CV or Resume
• College Transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
• Personal statement describing your interest in the program
• 1-2 letters of recommendation

Please check the attached program overview for complete details.

Application deadline is May 30, 2025
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