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Hello BGSO family, We hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday! Feeling burnt out? You’re not alone. Join us today at noon in Commons 318 for a conversation about managing stress...
Free food & good company!
Thursday, November 21, 2024 · 5 - 7 PM Apartment Community Center : Gold Room Hello BGSO family, Come through Thursday, November 21st from 5-7pm in the Apartment Community Center Gold...
NOV
21
5:00 PM
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Apartment Community Center : Gold Room
Hello BGSO family, Come through Thursday, November 21st from 5-7pm in the Apartment Community Center Gold Room, for some good food and good company! This is a great opportunity to unwind from...
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Join us today in Commons 318 at 12!
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 · 12 - 12:50 PM The Commons : 318 (in person) https://umbc.webex.com/meet/j178 (virtual) I know many of us are feeling disheartened by the outcome of the US...
NOV
12
12:00 PM
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The Commons : 318
Hello BGSO family! I know many of us are feeling disheartened by the outcome of the US presidential election and are worried about what this means for our future. Join us for a debriefing session...
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OCT
29
12:00 PM
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The Commons : 318
We're excited to invite you to our first BGSO General Body Meeting of Fall 2024! This meeting is a great opportunity to: Meet the members of the Executive Board (E-Board) Learn more about our...
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OCT
15
12:00 PM
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Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : 767
Hello BGSO family, We hope everyone has had a great start to this semester so far! We are pleased to announce our "Tacos and Talk" event with President Sheares Ashby on Tuesday, October 15th,...
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APR
20
Tickets are now on sale!
TICKETED
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5:00 PM
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University Center : Ballroom
Hello Everyone! Tickets for the 5th annual Ebony Sneaker Ball are now on sale! Tickets are $15 for students (this includes young children in grade school) and $20 for the general public (this...
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APR
20
5:00 PM
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University Center : Ballroom
Happy First Week of the Spring Semester and Happy Black History Month! Save the date for our Sneaker Ball on Saturday, April 20th! More details coming soon. Stay tuned!
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DEC
13
1:00 PM
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The Commons : 331
Hello everyone, Are you preparing for finals and need a place to study and co-work with other students? Come "Study and Chill" with your fellow BGSO members and receive reference help from...
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NOV
14
12:00 PM
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Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : 767
Hello BGSO Members, Join us for "Taco Tuesday with President Sheares Ashby" on Tuesday, November 14th from 12pm-1pm in AOK Library, room 767. Bring your questions and your appetite! Spots...
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OCT
20
5:00 PM
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Off Campus
Hello fellow BGSO members! Join us next Friday, October 20th at R House from 5-7pm. First 10 BGSO members to arrive will get $10 towards their meal. Fill out the link to reserve your spot!...
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AUG
30
Co-hosted with LHGSO & NGSO
2:00 PM
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The Commons : Terrace
This event is a repost from PROMISE: Grad Student & Postdoc Development Please go to the original event page to RSVP: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/119748 PROMISE in...
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AUG
30
Co-hosted with LHGSO & NGSO
2:00 PM
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The Commons : Terrace
This event is a repost from PROMISE: Grad Student & Postdoc Development Please go to the original event page to RSVP: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/119748 PROMISE in...
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MAY
17
Supercharge yourself for finals!
12:00 PM
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The Commons : Breezeway
Hello everyone! The end of the semester is near and we understand how stressful it is this time of year. Remember to relax and take time for yourself. On Wednesday, May 17th, the Black...
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MAR
4
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6:00 PM
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University Center : 312
Hello everyone! The Black Graduate Student Organization is happy to announce the 4th Annual Ebony Ball and Award Ceremony on Saturday, March 4th at 6 PM in the University Ballroom 312. Join...
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LATEST UPDATES
Wednesday,
January 8, 2025
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Writing accountability with a coach! In person event @ UMBCWednesday, January 15, 2025 · 9 AM - 4:30 PM The Commons : 329 Dissertation House is a program hosted for UMBC grad students only. Students who participate in this program will spend each day...
Monday,
December 23, 2024
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As was the case last year, students nominate themselves for this scholarship. The application portal will open on Tuesday, January 14th. Applications are due Friday, February 7th. You will...
Thursday,
December 19, 2024
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Recently, we have gotten some questions that were largely answered in the below email that went out to all UMBC international students on 6 Dec 2024. In case you missed it, we wanted to share it...
Thursday,
December 12, 2024
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Important UMBC Graduate Student Association re-posted to UMBC Black Graduate Student Organization · 3:56 PMHeads up, we're changing our hours for winter break!Starting next week OGSL will operate with the new hours below: Dec 16 - Dec 20: 10am - 3pm Dec 21 - Jan 5th: CLOSED Jan 6 - Jan 24: 10am - 3pm Enjoy your break! Hope to see you around (:
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DEC12Graduate students are welcome to join us for free food!10:00 AM · The Commons : 308Graduate students, start your day off right! Enjoy FREE breakfast and coffee with your fellow Grad Retrievers every second Thursday of the Month. Join us for good food and good company! Location:...0 comments
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Important UMBC Graduate Student Association re-posted to UMBC Black Graduate Student Organization · 9:57 AMDEC12Come join GSA & Athletics in the Commons - Food provided!12:00 PM · The Commons : 329Join us for another Chat N Chew, a conversation series where GSA connects with various campus resources. Our next conversation is with Tiffany D. Tucker, Director of Athletics, Physical Education...8 Going · 0 comments
Wednesday,
December 11, 2024
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Two opportunities for food tomorrowStop by OGSL tomorrow morning in Commons 308 for a quick grab & go style breakfast to help get you through finals! GSA is also hosting another Chat n Chew tomorrow from 1201 in Commons...
Monday,
December 9, 2024
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Important UMBC Graduate Student Association re-posted to UMBC Black Graduate Student Organization · 2:19 PMEnsure your perspective is taken into account!UMBC is considering making changes to the academic calendar, including some that would take effect as early as Fall 2025. We want to learn your opinions of those proposed changes. To reduce the...
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Take a break from studying!Wednesday, December 11, 2024 · 11 AM - 2 PM Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : Atrium It’s Study Day! Make the library your one-stop shop during crunch time this semester-- and make sure...
Thursday,
December 5, 2024
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Important UMBC Graduate Student Association re-posted to UMBC Black Graduate Student Organization · 10:36 AMDEC5Come join GSA at the Library - Food provided!12:00 PM · Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : 258Join us for another Chat N Chew, a conversation series where GSA connects with various campus resources. Our next conversation is with Brianna E. Hughes, MLIS, STEM Reference & Instruction...4 Going · 1 comment
Tuesday,
December 3, 2024
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Check out what's new with UMBC's Institutional Review Board (IRB) in their two-page quarterly newsletter, attached here.
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Hello BGSO family, We hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday! Feeling burnt out? You’re not alone. Join us today at noon in Commons 318 for a conversation about managing stress...
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Important UMBC Graduate Student Association re-posted to UMBC Black Graduate Student Organization · 12:54 AMEnsure your perspective is taken into account!UMBC is considering making changes to the academic calendar, including some that would take effect as early as Fall 2025. We want to learn your opinions of those proposed changes. To reduce the...
Monday,
November 25, 2024
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Enjoy your holiday weekend!OGSL will be closed from Tuesday Nov 26th - Friday Nov 29th. Enjoy your holiday break!
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Important UMBC Graduate Student Association re-posted to UMBC Black Graduate Student Organization · 12:19 PMDEC12Come join GSA & Athletics in the Commons - Food provided!12:00 PM · The Commons : 329Join us for another Chat N Chew, a conversation series where GSA connects with various campus resources. Our next conversation is with Tiffany D. Tucker, Director of Athletics, Physical Education...5 Going · 0 comments
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Important UMBC Graduate Student Association re-posted to UMBC Black Graduate Student Organization · 12:16 PMDEC5Come join GSA at the Library - Food provided!12:00 PM · Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : 258Join us for another Chat N Chew, a conversation series where GSA connects with various campus resources. Our next conversation is with Brianna E. Hughes, MLIS, STEM Reference & Instruction...6 Going · 0 comments
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Come eat, study, and learn!Tuesday, November 26, 2024 · 4 - 6 PM The Commons : 329 Looking to polish your resume? Join us for a focused session on resume building and a study session for group accountability. This...
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Application deadline is December 20Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is a five-day immersive learning experience in which UMBC undergraduate and graduate students explore the systemic and human dimensions of complex social issues in...
Friday,
November 22, 2024
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Grad retrievers Coffee Monday on 11/25 will be cancelled. We look forward to resuming Free Coffee Mondays on 12/2!
Thursday,
November 21, 2024
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Let your voice be heard and grab some food!Thursday, November 21, 2024 · 6 - 7 PM Fine Arts : 459 Join us for our CAHSS Graduate Student Fall Forum (aka Town Hall aka Community Event)!! Meet other CAHSS graduate students, hear...