Congratulations and introduction to your GSA leadership for 2025-26! Look for more opportunities to participate soon
We are thrilled to announce the newly elected and appointed leadership of the Graduate Student Association for the next academic year! Their term will start 1 July 2025.

Executive Council:


Senate:

  • Student Affairs Senators (who represent the entire graduate student population): Kaushik Chinthala and Javed Tamboli from COEIT, Kennedy Davis from CNMS, and Taylor West from CAHSS

  • COEIT Senators: Reena Kale, Sri Kavya Narravula, Sri Lakshmi Bhavya Sowjanya, and Divya Sri Sreeram

  • CAHSS Senators: Yannick Bopda, Nia Hampton, Diane Placide, and Ridwan Islam Sifat

  • CNMS Senators: None yet! There was not enough student support to elect any Senators from CNMS besides Kennedy yet. There will be another opportunity to run for the 4 positions for Senators representing CNMS at the beginning of the fall semester!

Also, congratulations to Harshal Chauhan, UMBC PhD student, the new Vice President for Graduate Affairs for the University System of Maryland Student Council for 2025-26!

Thank you for participating, and we look forward to a fantastic year with these incredible leaders!
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Hosted by EKTA – Indian Graduate Student Organization at UMBC. Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with vibrant cultural performances, an open dance floor to show off your moves, a mind-blowing magic show, and of course, delicious food that’ll make you feel right at home!

THIS EVENT IS FREE - All you need to do is show up!

Tomorrow - UC Ballroom - May 17th, 2025 - 4PM

See you there!



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Join SDS’s Assistive Technology and Accessibility Specialist, Tori Jakpa, for "Tea Time with Tori" on May 27 at 12:00 PM in Math/Psychology 222! Enjoy tea, light snacks, and engaging conversations about disability, accessibility, and assistive technology. This welcoming space is open to students, faculty, and staff looking to connect and explore how assistive technology can enhance learning and the classroom experience. Curious to learn more? Let’s chat! Open to all UMBC community members.

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.

UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all.  The film has open captioning, ASL and audio description are available upon request.  A range of accessible seating options are available.  For additional inquiries about access or accommodation, please email tjakpa@umbc.edu with "Tea Time with Tori" in the subject line.


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Many of the common accessibility errors within websites are simple to fix-it takes building a habit of clicking that "add alt text" button after uploading an image or double-checking that a link has more than one descriptive word as link text.  These are two of the most common errors found one websites according to WebAIM.  Today, at UMBC, take a moment to familiarize yourself with web accessibility at UMBC and review your, and your department's digital presence.

Some ways to honor/make progress on Digital Accessibility:

UMBC Staff that manage websites can work with Acquio Optimize (formerly Monsido) tools to support their department's website accessibility.
 
Staff Summer Camp for Digital Accessibility is on June 5 and is currently full.  Contact the organizers to be put on the waitlist. Additional options are:

Revisit DoIT's Creating Accessible Content Series 

UMBC Faculty can attend Digital Accessibility Summer Camp on June 4 to review and remediate their course content.  heck their online course materials and learn more via Instructional Technology's link on Course Accessibility to Support All Learners (pawing IT's helpful posts raises awareness too).



 Image credit: Elisabeth Woolner via unsplash.com.
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Infographic titled “6 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health.” It includes six gold and tan boxes arranged around the title, each with a black icon and tip: Talk to someone you trust. Stay connected—reach out to friends, faculty, or a therapist. You’re not a burden. Look after your physical health. Prioritize sleep, movement, and regular meals. Do what brings you joy. Whether it’s art, sports, or time with friends, doing what you love boosts your mood and reduces stress. Steer away from harmful substances. Avoid using alcohol or drugs to cope. Establish a routine. Consistency brings stability, especially during stressful times. Seek professional help. Retriever Integrated Health offers counseling, peer support groups, workshops, and skill-building. Decorative elements and plant illustrations frame the design. The visual style is clean, warm, and student-friendly.

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Whether you’re navigating daily stress, big life transitions, or just trying to stay balanced during a busy semester, these six strategies can help support your emotional well-being:

  1. Talk to someone you trust: Staying connected is key. Reach out to a friend, professor, or mental health professional. You’re never a burden.

  2. Look after your physical health: Prioritize sleep, movement, hydration, and balanced meals. Small habits can make a big impact.

  3. Do things that bring you joy: Whether it's creating art, playing sports, or spending time with loved ones, engaging in meaningful activities can improve your mood and reduce stress.

  4. Steer away from harmful substances:  Avoid using drugs or alcohol to cope. They often worsen mental health in the long run.

  5. Establish a routine: Structure and consistency can provide stability, especially during uncertain or high-stress times.

  6. Seek professional help:  At UMBC, Retriever Integrated Health (RIH) offers individual therapy, group counseling, workshops, and peer-based skill-building to help students navigate life and mental health challenges.

Mental health care is not one-size-fits-all. What matters most is finding what works for you and knowing support is available.

Learn more about mental health services at UMBC: https://health.umbc.edu/counseling-services/counseling/

National mental health resources: nami.org/mham

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Heads up! OGSL hours are going to be a bit different next week:


Adjusted Office Hours (May 19 - 23, 2025) 
  • Monday, May 19: open 9 AM - 5 PM 
  • Tuesday, May 20: open 9 AM - 5 PM 
  • Wednesday, May 21: closed for graduation commencement (congratulations graduates!)
  • Thursday, May 22: open 9 AM - 5 PM 
  • Friday, May 23: closed 

Need assistance while we’re away? Email ogsl@umbc.edu and we’ll respond as soon as possible. 
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What an exciting time on campus as we close out another successful and busy academic year.  I want to first thank you for the contributions you have made to our community and the partnership in creating such a vibrant campus for all students. I am writing today as a reminder to consider joining the Black and Gold Student Advisory Board! This group is made up of students from across the institution that serve in a pivotal advisory and consultative role to the leadership within the Division of Student Affairs. Your voice and experiences deeply inform our work. This is an amazing opportunity to learn and grow as a leader, and advocate and support our UMBC community. 

Please apply here by May 16 for best consideration. 

Renique Kersh, Ph.D. 
Vice President for Student Affairs
]]> Dear Student Leaders,  What an exciting time on campus as we close out another successful and busy academic year.  I want to first thank you for the contributions you have made to our community... https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScC8kwKPypIDsp2MdHcJqg4ddALEGcOY3iZQ6O_mAy3Ck1wmA/viewform https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/150160/guest@my.umbc.edu/2644c8d6d6361a61f8ea3e0651d35d0d/api/pixel UMBC Graduate Student Association https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xsmall.png?1688588974 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/original.png?1688588974 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xxlarge.png?1688588974 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xlarge.png?1688588974 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/large.png?1688588974 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/medium.png?1688588974 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/small.png?1688588974 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xsmall.png?1688588974 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xxsmall.png?1688588974 UMBC Student Affairs 0 0 true Wed, 14 May 2025 15:14:48 -0400 Celebration Cord Pick-Up Cultural & Affinity Celebration and Awards
Congratulations to all of our graduates!

From everyone in Student Belonging and at The Mosaic, we’re excited to celebrate your achievements and wish you all the best as you begin this next chapter.

Cord Pick-Up Information – Cultural Celebration & Awards

For those who RSVP’d to our Cultural Celebration & Awards but are unable to attend, we are offering an option to pick up your cord next week in The Mosaic (Room 2B23, The Commons, Second Floor).

Pick-Up Times:

  • Monday, May 19: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  • Tuesday, May 20: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  • Wednesday, May 21: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Cords will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis for those who did not RSVP ahead of time. If you did not RSVP, you will be asked to provide your name and email at the time of pick-up.

The Mosaic has adjusted hours for finals week, to learn more please see our myUMBC post. 

The Mosaic 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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