The UMBC Student Events Board (SEB) is currently seeking a dynamic and highly motivated graduate student to fill a Graduate Assistantship position for the upcoming academic year. This role offers a unique opportunity for a graduate student to gain hands-on experience in student affairs, programming, and leadership development while contributing meaningfully to campus life.

Position Highlights:

• Title: Graduate Assistant for the Student Events Board (Please let me know if this link doesn't work)

• Hours: 20 hours per week

• Compensation: Tuition remission for 9 credits (Fall and Spring) and a stipend (in accordance with UMBC GA policies)

• Start Date: As soon as possible

• Duration: 12 month appointment (includes summer work)

On May 29, 2025, Sonya Squires-Caesar of LLC Cohort 13 successfully defended her dissertation and earned the title of Doctor of Philosophy.

Her virtual defense went smoothly and she gave a powerful presentation of her dissertation research, Money Tales: Tangled Financial Socialization of US Immigrants’ Use of Rotating Savings and Credit Association.

The LLC program wishes to acknowledge the guidance and commitment of Sonya's committee:

Co-Chairs:

            Craig Saper, Language, Literacy, and Culture

            Ramon Goings, , Language, Literacy, and Culture

Members:   

            Nicole King, American Studies

            Tamara Bhalla, American Studies

            Yvette Mozie-Ross, Enrollment Management

***reposted from SAPH - please register on the original event post***

AI Literacy for Faculty: Mastering Core Skills for Teaching

Wednesday, June 4th | 9:00-10:30am | ILSB 201 or HyFlex

Faculty everywhere are asking: Is AI a threat or an opportunity? Find your own answers in this workshop led by national expert, author, teacher, and AI specialist Mike Kentz.  This hands-on session translates AI complexity into powerful, classroom-ready insights and skills.  Kentz champions a "teacher-first" approach, positioning educators as central to AI integration as seen in his book, "AI in Education: A Roadmap For Teacher-Led Transformation.”  Move beyond the AI hype into your own practical AI toolkit.  Flexible attendance—in person or online makes participation simple.  We strongly encourage in-person participation to fully engage with your peers and the speaker.  Space is limited, register now for your spot. 

Webex link:  https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=m7bdba96105f1b8214e50173be3e91f6d

The Pride Center for LGBTQIA2+ Diversity at UMBC is officially hiring a Graduate Research Assistant to join our team! We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated graduate student to support our mission of creating a brave, affirming, and celebratory space for LGBTQIA2+ students.

Start Date: June 2025
Duration: 1 year (with potential for renewal)
Application Deadline: Priority consideration by May 26, 2025

Who should apply?

Ideal candidates may have interests in:

• LGBTQIA2S+ Affairs

• Student Affairs / Higher Education

• Public Policy

• Sociology

• Women & Gender Studies
  …or simply a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and student support.

Position Highlights:
As our Graduate Assistant, you’ll gain hands-on experience in:

• Coordinating signature programming like Pride Week, Queerios, and LGBTQIA2+ History Month

• Supporting and co-advising LGBTQIA2+ student organizations

• Managing marketing and communications (including social media & newsletters)

• Supervising and mentoring student interns

• Conducting research and assessment on LGBTQIA2+ best practices and student experiences

Compensation:

• Competitive stipend

• Up to 20 hours/week
  More info on GA positions: UMBC GA Info

• To Apply, please send the following to loraelohve@umbc.edu:

• Cover Letter

• Resume or CV

• Contact info for two professional references

Please share with any current or incoming graduate students who may be a great fit! We’re excited to welcome someone who’s ready to make a meaningful impact at UMBC.

With Pride,
The Pride Center Team
Division of Student Affairs | Student Belonging

The Language, Literacy, and Culture Program is pleased to announce that Chelsea Mays-Williams of LLC Cohort 23 successfully and skillfully presented her dissertation research proposal on May 9, 2025.

Chelsea's project is titled, Black Women Navigating West Baltimore by Homeplace: Methodologies of Homeplace for Resilience.

After her presentation, Chelsea had a substantive discussion with her committee about the next stages of her work.  The committee agreed that the project is worthy of doctoral research and helped Elaine consider some key issues as she moves forward into the research and writing.

Many thanks to Chelsea's committee members:

Chair:   

            Ramon Goings, Language, Literacy, and Culture

Members:   

            Nicole King, American Studies

            Michelle Scott, History

            Rebeca Gamez-Djokic, Vanderbilt University

            Sydney Lewis, University of Maryland, College Park

Please join us in congratulating Chelsea on reaching this significant milestone!

Executive Council:

• President: Aminah Amjad

• Chief of Staff: Saad Khan

• Vice President: Ahmet Kaan Aydin

• Treasurer: Pranit Pramod Patil

• Secretary: Linda Appeynarh

• Speaker of the Senate: Javed Tamboli

• Grants Review Panel Chair: Hima Mansi Nagabhirava

• Graduate Assistants Advisory Committee (GAAC) Chair: Milind Rampure

• Graduate Experience, Achievement, and Research Success Committee (GEARS) Chair: Arya Honraopatil

• Equity of Funds Committee Chair: Xixellonje Nebihu

Senate: