Executive Council Nominations are Open Be a graduate student leader for A.Y. 2024-25 The Graduate Student Association is opening up nominations for elections to the Executive Council of the GSA which include:


More information about each position can be found at https://gsa.umbc.edu/

Do Submit your nominations in the following form:
https://forms.gle/dZZen7nXyVnJ4JmJA 

Registration will close Saturday, March 30th, 8 pm
The election will be held on April 11th, 2024 during the Senate Meeting.
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What is Meet and Confer (M&C)?
Meet and Confer (M&C) is a policy within the University System of Maryland (USM) that allows Graduate Assistants to participate in formal discussions with the administration regarding employment-related matters, including compensation and benefits. To learn more about M&C, please visit the UMBC website.

M&C Meetings- Spring '24
This year, we have adopted a new approach by organizing separate M&C meetings for each college at UMBC. This strategy is designed to address specific issues facing Graduate Assistants within individual colleges and departments in a more focused manner. Additionally, we have extended invitations to department chairs to ensure that department-level administration actively participates in resolving GA-related concerns, in collaboration with graduate school administration.

The CAHSS M&C Meeting is scheduled for April 15th, and we strongly encourage all GAs from CAHSS Departments to complete the survey. Your input will allow you to voice your concerns and issues to the Graduate Assistant Advisory Committee, who will present them at the M&C meetings for discussion and resolution.

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The faculty have been considering changes to future academic calendars, and there is both need and widespread desire for some change, such as the addition of a fall break. At the same time, for certain course schedules, we are currently out of compliance with the minimum 750 minutes per credit hour students need to be in class for our accreditation.

But what changes would work best for the most stakeholders?

There will be no changes this fall, but if you would like to see particular changes in future, please reach out to your Graduate Program Director (GPD) to share your perspective. The Faculty Senate President will reach out to the GPDs to find out what we want and need so that the faculty may take that into account when making future decisions.

Of course, we cannot simply take away 1-3 days of class during the semester without adding some way(s) to make up for the lost time. Two proposals that the faculty did not choose to institute this fall are discussed in the attached document, to give you an idea of the kinds of possibilities that have been suggested so far. When you reach out to your GPD, be sure to include your answers to the questions below:

Would you like to see any changes to the academic calendar (such as the addition of a fall break, the addition of a day off the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and/or other changes)? Which specific changes are most important to you and why? What would you be most willing & able to accommodate in exchange (e.g., semester starts a few days earlier and/or ends a few days later, time between classes reduced to 10 minutes, addition of 1 makeup session on a Friday evening for classes on certain days of the week)?

Thank you for speaking up!

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Chartwells (UMBC dining contractor) truly values your opinion and have developed a process, “On-site Insights”, to gain your feedback regarding their dining services and to better understand your dining needs.

Chartwells would greatly appreciate your participation in their upcoming focus group session for faculty and staff, Thursday, April 4, 2024, 12:00pm - 12:45pm, so that they may hear your candid feedback regarding your dining experiences.  Your feedback is extremely important and will be used to help Chartwells reinvent your dining experience here on campus.

Staff and Faculty Focus Group Session
Thursday, April 4, 12 - 12:45 PM
Skylight Room, The Commons
Sign up for the focus group session here.

Before you sign up for a focus group session, there are a few important items to note:
  • It’s confidential. Chartwells does not release individual data to anyone; your answers are entirely anonymous.
  • It’s a 45-minute session. Chartwells promises that the session will end within 45 minutes.
  • Free meal.  Enjoy a complimentary food and beverage at the Skylight Room during the session
  • Space is limited. There are only 15 spaces for the focus group session.

Questions? If you have any questions about the focus group process, email megan.gibbs@compass-usa.com or call 443.612.8383.

On behalf of UMBC Dining, we thank you for taking the time to participate in this very important initiative and sharing your valuable insights!
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Located in the link provided below are some go-to guides for essential resources and support networks catering specifically to your unique needs. We understand that graduate life can be demanding, and sometimes additional challenges may arise. You can explore a range of services aimed at providing assistance and fostering a supportive environment for your experience at UMBC.

From helplines like the Stronghearts Native Helpline and the National Teen Dating Helpline to specialized organizations such as Project Sakinah, Muslimat Al-Nisaa Shelter, and the GLBT National Help Center, the focus is on providing assistance tailored to various needs and backgrounds.

Additionally, there is regional support through organizations like TurnAround, the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence, and the Baltimore County Domestic Violence Referral Program, ensuring individuals have access to local resources.

Recognizing the importance of cultural sensitivity, there are resources specifically designed for communities, including the Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project. The resources also address the digital dimension of safety with tools like the Tech Safety Toolkit, Digital Safety Wheel, and the Data Broker Opt-Out List.

This post serves as a one-stop guide for anyone seeking information and assistance related to relationship violence. Whether you're a survivor, friend, or ally, these resources are here to empower and support you on your journey towards safety, healing, and positive relationship dynamics. Your well-being matters, and help is just a call or click away.


https://ecr.umbc.edu/relationship-violence-resources/


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Save the Date!

UMBC Financial Smarts Money Smart Week 2024. Monday, April 8, 2024- Friday, April 12, 2024!

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Here in The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being, we are preparing for a busy Spring Holiday Season. Within the next 4-6 weeks, students and student organizations on our campus will be celebrating a large variety of religious holidays, including (but not limited to) Passover, Ramadan Easter, and Holi.  As we approach this time of feasting, fasting, and holidays with deep significance for many in our community, this (rather long) email shares the ways that The Gathering Space is working to help host, work with, and celebrate students as they live into their spiritual and religious identities.

1) Gathering Space Hours will be adjusted during this Spring Holiday Season to accommodate student needs. During these increased hours, students will have access to CWB 103 (The Gathering Space), CWB 101, CWB 109, and the Lounge in the CWB. Here are the hours from Sunday, March 26th through Saturday, April 22. During this time, please do your best to share space, help clean after celebrations, and engage each other with generous questions and listening. 
Space Hours
Sunday, Mar 10th: 12:00pm to Friday, Mar 15, 11:59pm
                       CWB is open 24 Hours

      *Space Closed for Spring Break (March 16-23)

Sunday, Mar 25th: 12:00pm to Thurs, Apr 11, 10:00pm
                       CWB is open 24 Hours
*Regular M-F, 8:00am-10:00pm & Su, 12:00pm-10:00pm hours will resume on Friday, April 12.

2) Upcoming Holiday Celebrations & Ways to Connect
   *Please Note: more information about Easter & Passover/Pesach will be coming in a later email as these holidays approach (and more details get worked out!).

    A) Ramadan
Ramadan begins today, Sunday, March 10th and will end Thursday, April 11th. To meet the needs of students breaking their fast and evening taraweeh prayers, CWB 103 (The Gathering Space) will be open during the times below. Campus Dining Services has made increased halal and suhoor food options available. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Food will also be available for suhoor in the kitchenette in The Gathering Space: Please reserve this food for community members wishing to eat before fasting.
Gathering Space Open for Ramadan Usage
Sunday: 7:30pm onwards
 Monday: 10:00pm onwards
Tuesday: 7:00pm onwards
Wednesday: 7:30pm onwards
Thursday: 7:00pm onwards
Friday: 7:00pm onwards
Saturday: 7:00pm onwards
     i) For more information about iftars, events, please check out information and events posted on Instagram and/or MyUMBC hosted by the Muslim Student Association, Ahlul-Bayt Student Association, or the Ahmadiyya Muslim Students Association for Women.
     ii) Taraweeh on Campus in The Gathering Space after Isha each night 
     iii) Open Iftar on Monday, May 25th @ 7:00pm in the Skylight Room
        
B) Holi 
Holi will take place on Monday, March 25th, but is being celebrated on campus by the Hindu Students Council on Saturday, Mar 30th on Erickson Field at 1:00pm. From HSC's advertisement: Join UMBC HSC in celebrating Holi - the festival of colors. There will be free food, colors, and music! The event is open to everyone, we hope to see you there!" Check out HSC's instagram for more information!

3) Shared Events/Open Invitation (MARK THESE ON YOUR CALENDAR!)
Though many events during this holiday season are open to UMBC community members, two events are specifically aimed at bringing students, staff, and faculty together to learn, share food, and celebrate these Spring Holidays. Centering the values of Radial Love & Belonging and Energetic Pluralism that underlie the community that we are building in the Gathering Space, you are invited to:
     
 I) Open Iftar in the Commons Skylight Room on Monday, March 25th @7:00pm; Come join UMBC's Muslim students by breaking the fast together! (Co-sponsored by i3b)

II) Join HSC for Holi on Saturday, March 30th from 1:00-6:00pm on Erickson Field! (with support by The Gathering Space)

4) Lastly, keep your eyes tuned to i3b's Instagram Account (@umbci3b) and our MyUMBC page for a series showcasing how students at UMBC are engaging with these Spring Holidays called "This is How I [Holiday]."

May this sacred time bring moments of rejuvenation, rebirth, charity, connection and hope as we welcome warmer weather, learn from one another, and embrace the energy of our shared, interfaith community.

See you around The Gathering Space!

-Matt Hoffman

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Feel Good Foods
Tuesday, March 12, 10 AM - 12 PM
The Commons: Mainstreet

Join the Campus Dietitian and the Office of Health Promotion as we explore feel good foods. Free samples, activities, and prizes provided.

Wellness Wednesdays
Wednesday, March 13, 12 - 1 PM
The Commons: Mainstreet

Join the Peer Health Educators as we provide resources to help you stay healthy. 



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Accessibility and Disability Services and Student Disability Services celebrates Women's History Month, calling to mind all women who have contributed to pivotal moments and events in history and contemporary society. Today is also International Women's Day with the theme of Inspiring Inclusion, and even with disabilities have always been an essential part of history.  Here are some women who have made history recently:


These two articles showcase some of these women trailblazers, with links for more in-depth information:

Disabled Women from History You Should Know About
  • Sarah Bernhardt
  • Adelaide Knight
  • Raganhild Kata
  • Rosa May Billinghurst
  • Annette Kellerman
  • Dorothea Lange
Disabled Women of Color from History You Should Know About
Take a moment, connect with the linked material, and learn more about these trail-blazers.  


Disability-related resources at UMBC include:

Happy Women's History Month!

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Student Conduct and Community Standards has a Building Campus Community two-day, face-to-face restorative practices workshop (our 15th iteration!) coming up over Spring Break. We are purposeful in terms of trying to offer the training during times in the academic calendar that would permit undergraduate students to participate. The workshop is Thursday, March 21 and Friday, March 22 in the Apartment Community Center

There is no charge for UMBC affiliates, but we ask that non-UMBC folks purchase tickets that cover the cost of their meals and training supplies. More information is available here. While information is on myumbc, you register by going to the Google Form linked here.

Since 2015, we have trained over 500 faculty, staff, and students in restorative practices. These techniques are useful to managing conflict and repairing harm in classrooms, workplaces, residence halls, and family systems. You won't regret the investment of two days to participate in this workshop. We hope to see you in a couple weeks! Even if you can't attend, please pass the word to a colleague. There are about 15 seats remaining. 

If you have questions, please reach out to Jeff Cullen, Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

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