Intro to Decolonial/Coloniality Studies Coming in January 2026! Join Dr. Saunders during January's winter semester for a brief introduction to the interrelated fields of Decolonial Studies and Coloniality Studies.  See the attached flyer for details on this seminar-style course.  Registration is now open; classes start January 5. ]]> Join Dr. Saunders during January's winter semester for a brief introduction to the interrelated fields of Decolonial Studies and Coloniality Studies.  See the attached flyer for details on this... Flyer https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/c0583455846eecf974d48831754221b8/69eaf9a1/news/000/153/675/647a924986a26860d4813818f03672f5/Intro to DecolColoniality WI2026.pdf?1760740872 https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/153675/guest@my.umbc.edu/0a42a966933c5438e5551637c1c2db62/api/pixel llc Language, Literacy and Culture Doctoral Program https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/llc https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/537/e594b22cf15b445f7476775aa508e9c3/xsmall.png?1375383725 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/537/e594b22cf15b445f7476775aa508e9c3/original.jpg?1375383725 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/537/e594b22cf15b445f7476775aa508e9c3/xxlarge.png?1375383725 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/537/e594b22cf15b445f7476775aa508e9c3/xlarge.png?1375383725 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/537/e594b22cf15b445f7476775aa508e9c3/large.png?1375383725 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/537/e594b22cf15b445f7476775aa508e9c3/medium.png?1375383725 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/537/e594b22cf15b445f7476775aa508e9c3/small.png?1375383725 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/537/e594b22cf15b445f7476775aa508e9c3/xsmall.png?1375383725 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/537/e594b22cf15b445f7476775aa508e9c3/xxsmall.png?1375383725 Language, Literacy and Culture Doctoral Program 1 0 true Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:46:17 -0400 Movie Night Tonight - 6:30pm Start Time

Hey Grad Students,

It's time to take a break from the labs, books, and endless coding! Join us TONIGHT (Friday, October 17th) at Lecture Hall 1 for a FREE Movie Night hosted by GEARS and OGSL.

]]> Hey Grad Students, It's time to take a break from the labs, books, and endless coding! Join us TONIGHT (Friday, October 17th) at Lecture Hall 1 for a FREE Movie Night hosted by GEARS and OGSL. Flyer https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/84aa3030252a1f655a54eef89255880b/69eaf9a1/news/000/153/671/794467d8317411fd9fa4eb6caaa79155/Image_20251013_131617_521.jpeg?1760727992 https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/153671/guest@my.umbc.edu/7d330e82b0134551a80e4634fcf0b68a/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 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:06:32 -0400 Apply for University System of Maryland Student Regent Represent 170,000+ students on the system's governing board The University System of Maryland encompasses 12 institutions, including UMBC, and three regional higher education centers. It employs more than 17,000 faculty members and 19,000 staff members, and owns almost 1,000 buildings. Its annual operating budget is more than $7 billion. There are more than 170,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at its various institutions.

How would you like to represent all of those students as a member of the Board of Regents, the system's governing body?

Please take a look at this description of the Student Regent position and consider applying. Please also pass the information along to friends who may be interested. The Student Regent will serve from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, including as the voting Student Regent in 2027-2028. All applicants should be planning to graduate in spring 2028 or later.

The application deadline is Monday, November 3 at 5 p.m. Here is the application.

Submit completed applications by email to dhoffman@umbc.edu.  If you need more time to get the required letters of recommendation, let us know and we can arrange a separate due date for them.

We are happy to answer questions about the position and the process, so don't hesitate to contact us (civiclife@umbc.edu) if you'd like to know more.

--Center for Democracy and Civic Life staff
]]> The University System of Maryland encompasses 12 institutions, including UMBC, and three regional higher education centers. It employs more than 17,000 faculty members and 19,000 staff members,... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/153598/guest@my.umbc.edu/62a6cd3f1a89f88c4a7bb938f02b9434/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 1 0 true Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:10:17 -0400 LOCATION UPDATE: GAAC Town Hall Today @ 12–1 pm in Commons 331 Happening now!! New room: Commons 331 (not ITE 456)
Who: Graduate Assistants only (TAs, RAs, graders, peaceworkers)
In-person: Commons 331 • Virtual: [Webex link] (Password: qpJ2dzMZ9z8)

Perks: Free pizza & drinks (veg/halal) + chance to win $50 Retriever Dollars (3 winners) by completing the full Meet & Confer survey shown during the session.

See you at 12:00 PM in Commons 331 or online!
Questions: gsagaac@umbc.edu
]]> New room: Commons 331 (not ITE 456) Who: Graduate Assistants only (TAs, RAs, graders, peaceworkers) In-person: Commons 331 • Virtual: [Webex link] (Password: qpJ2dzMZ9z8) Perks: Free pizza... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/153592/guest@my.umbc.edu/b379a7cdeefdcf026851fd7327ab1568/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, 15 Oct 2025 12:01:30 -0400 TODAY Oct 15 @ 12 PM - GAAC Graduate Assistant Town Hall (Hybrid) Share your voice — 3 GAs win $50 Retriever Dollars

Where: ITE 456 (in-person) + Virtual (Webex): link • Password: qpJ2dzMZ9z8

When: Wednesday, Oct 15th, 12:00 pm –1:00 pm

Who: Graduate Assistants only (TAs, RAs, graders, peaceworkers)

Join GAAC for a campus-wide Town Hall focused on the issues that matter most to GAs. Come meet your GAAC reps, share concerns, and help shape our Meet & Confer agenda with university leadership. Free pizza & drinks (veg/halal options)—grab a slice, share your voice!

Survey Incentive (QR shared at the event)


Complete Our Meet & Confer input survey (QR will be shown in-person and on the virtual screen). 
3 Lucky winners who complete the full survey will each receive $50 in Retriever Dollars.
One entry per GA; winners notified via UMBC email

Why Attend? 
Discussion highlights

  • Health insurance clarity — plain-language FAQs & who to contact

  • Fair, transparent performance reviews — expectations, timelines, feedback

  • GA Handbook fixes — workload/hours, leave, grievance steps

  • Stipend & payroll transparency — timelines & escalation paths

  • Faster communication — monthly GAAC report + weekly myUMBC updates

How to participate

  • RSVP on this myUMBC event (so we plan food & seating)

  • Register via the GAAC form (share topics/questions in advance): [form link]

  • Prefer to stay anonymous? Use the Submit Concerns form: [anonymous link]
Questions? Email gsagaac@umbc.edu or visit us at Commons 308.
Follow GAAC on myUMBC for weekly benefit/policy tips.

Photo by Ali Shah Lakhani on Unsplash
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UMBC's Office of Sustainability (OoS) is seeking input to support campus progress.  The OoS published a draft Sustainability & Climate Action Plan on its website, along with a link for public comments.  We hope you will take the chance to review and comment!

Don't have time to read the plan, Click here to take the 5-minute Sustainability Survey.  This annual survey helps the OoS assess sustainability knowledge, attitudes, and practices. This is your opportunity to comment on our performance, identify priorities, and sign-up for future news. Thank you for contributing!
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Public Health Researcher Meet-Ups

Friday, October 10 | 12:00-1:00pm | PUP 204

Thursday, October 23 | 11am - 12pm | Webex

To facilitate emerging interdisciplinary faculty research collaborations/teams we are sponsoring meet up events for all CAHSS faculty to gather and share interests/expertise in the broad area of health research. Attendance is encouraged, but not required, for submission to the Public Health Collaborative Grant program.   

RSVP to John Schumacher, Ph.D.    jschuma@umbc.edu

What happens when faculty from different disciplines/fields come together to explore public health? The Public Health Collaboration Grants 2026 are designed toanswer this question!This opportunity invites all full-timeCAHSS faculty from the social sciences, humanities, and artsdisciplines to explore unexpected connections in their interdisciplinary expertise with the aim of developing novel public health research questions. Faculty with ongoing health research projects, as well as those with absolutely no prior health research experience, are welcome to participate.

 Proposal Link:  https://tinyurl.com/ywpfb3x2

The PHRC Collaboration Grants 2026 program offers a supportive cohort model to help interdisciplinary teams of faculty develop and submit competitive proposals for external funding. The five selected faculty teams will meet as a cohort monthly from January through April 2026 for facilitated workshops, writing time, and peer feedback. Team members will receive salary support for summer 2026 and present a project update in a mini symposium to cohort members, PHRC staff, and CAHSS dean's office staff in August 2026. By the end of the program, faculty teams will have both a well-prepared submission ready application and a community of colleagues for future success.

 As part of this initiative, applicants will propose a team of two to four CAHSS faculty who will collaboratively submit a future externally funded public health grant. Need help identifying collaborator(s) for a faculty team? Participate in our October Research Meet-Ups or just contact us.   

For Questions: John G. Schumacher, PHRC Director, jschuma@umbc.edu 

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Public Health Researcher Meet-Ups

Friday, October 10 | 12:00-1:00pm | PUP 204

Thursday, October 23 | 11am - 12pm | Webex

To facilitate emerging interdisciplinary faculty research collaborations/teams we are sponsoring meet up events for all CAHSS faculty to gather and share interests/expertise in the broad area of health research. Attendance is encouraged, but not required, for submission to the Public Health Collaborative Grant program.   

RSVP to John Schumacher, Ph.D.    jschuma@umbc.edu

What happens when faculty from different disciplines/fields come together to explore public health? The Public Health Collaboration Grants 2026 are designed toanswer this question!This opportunity invites all full-timeCAHSS faculty from the social sciences, humanities, and artsdisciplines to explore unexpected connections in their interdisciplinary expertise with the aim of developing novel public health research questions. Faculty with ongoing health research projects, as well as those with absolutely no prior health research experience, are welcome to participate.

 Proposal Link:  https://tinyurl.com/ywpfb3x2

The PHRC Collaboration Grants 2026 program offers a supportive cohort model to help interdisciplinary teams of faculty develop and submit competitive proposals for external funding. The five selected faculty teams will meet as a cohort monthly from January through April 2026 for facilitated workshops, writing time, and peer feedback. Team members will receive salary support for summer 2026 and present a project update in a mini symposium to cohort members, PHRC staff, and CAHSS dean's office staff in August 2026. By the end of the program, faculty teams will have both a well-prepared submission ready application and a community of colleagues for future success.

 As part of this initiative, applicants will propose a team of two to four CAHSS faculty who will collaboratively submit a future externally funded public health grant. Need help identifying collaborator(s) for a faculty team? Participate in our October Research Meet-Ups or just contact us.   

For Questions: John G. Schumacher, PHRC Director, jschuma@umbc.edu 

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Commuter Connections is hiring for a Graduate Assistant!  This is a one-year position with consideration for renewal. The GA position (Master's or PhD eligible) starts Jan 12, 2026, working 20 hrs/week. Must be available Tuesdays 7:30–11:30 am. 

The ideal candidate for this Graduate Assistant position has experience supporting student events and/or is familiar with the commuter student programming experience at UMBC. They are creative, able to generate programming ideas, and proficient with design and communication tools such as Canva, and social media platforms. They possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build meaningful relationships across diverse student populations. 

To review the job description, click here. To apply, click here.

Apply by Friday, Oct 17, 2025! Any questions, contact commuters@umbc.edu

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