Graduate Student Events in November!
From breakfasts to town halls — your November lineup is here
Hello Graduate Retrievers!
Check out what's happening around campus and online over the next few weeks — opportunities to connect, learn, and engage with your grad community:
Week of 11/10
★ Wednesday, 11/12, 12-1pm, Online:
Exploring the Gadgets & Gizmos In Your AI Toolkit: Examples from the Social Sciences (UMBC Library) RSVP here
★ Wednesday, 11/12, 12-1pm, Commons 308
GSA President Office Hour
★ Wednesday, 11/12, 2:30-3:45pm, PAHB 456
RCR Microcredential Series Session 10: Safe Laboratory Practices RSVP Here
★ Thursday, 11/13, 10am-12pm, Commons Lower Flat Tuesdays
Grad Retriever Breakfast with ThriveFest
★ Friday 11/14, 11am-1pm, Commons 329
COEIT Town Hall (GSA) RSVP here
★ Friday, 11/14, 11-1pm, Commons 329
Intellectual Property Fundamentals RSVP Here
★ Friday, 11/4, 12-1pm, Online
Students Conducting Human Subjects Research RSVP Here
CAHSS Town Hall (GSA) RSVP here
★ Friday, 11/14, 1:30-2:30pm, Public Policy 438
Week of 11/17
★ Monday, 11/17, 10am-2pm, Commons 308
OGSL Coffee Mondays
★ Tuesday, 11/18, 4-5pm, Online:
Skills for Graduate Students: Managing and Organizing Your Research (UMBC Library) RSVP here
★ Wednesday, 11/19, 12-1pm, Commons 308
GSA President Office Hour
★ Wednesday, 11/19, 2:30-3:45pm, PAHB 456
RCR Microcredential Series Session 6: Collaborative Research and Intellectual Property RSVP here
★ Thursday, 11/20, 2-3:30pm, Online:
Leveraging Strengths of Neurodiverse Students in the Classroom (CIRTL). Counts towards a CIRTL certification. RSVP here
★ Thursday 11/20, 4-5pm, University Center 115
G-RISE Career Talk: Dr. Thomas: a public health researcher and biobehavioral scientist RSVP here
★ Thursday 11/20, 2025, 4:30-6pm, Information Technology Engineering 229
Decoding Graduate School series- Decoding the Discourse: When Faculty Say X, They Really Mean Y (GSPD) RSVP here
★ Friday, 11/21, 12-1pm, UC 204
Intercultural Connection Games (International Education Week) RSVP here
★ Friday 11/21, 1-2pm, ILSB 233:
Effective Teaching series for TAs: Overcoming End of Semester Overwhelm (GSPD) RSVP here. Counts towards a CIRTL certification. Open to all!
★ Friday 11/21, 6-8pm, Skylight Room
Fall Harvest Dinner (GSPD & PROMISE) RSVP here
Week of 11/24
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Veterans Day: Honoring All Who Served
Proud to Support Our UMBC Veterans
Veterans Day is observed each year on November 11 to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The date marks the armistice that ended World War I on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918. Originally known as Armistice Day, it was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all who have served, past and present. This day reminds us to reflect with gratitude on their courage, sacrifice, and love of country, and to continue striving for the peace and freedom they fought to protect.
At UMBC, the Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) program offers dedicated support to student veterans. A partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, VITAL connects student veterans with VA mental health professionals and essential resources to help them thrive academically and personally.
VITAL can assist with:
Enrollment in VA healthcare
Navigating VA and non-VA resources
Academic accommodations
Advocacy for student veterans
Clinical services for challenges such as stress, sleep problems, attention issues, anxiety, depression, and PTSD
The Student Disability Services (SDS) office proudly supports our student veterans by ensuring equitable access to education. Whether you are navigating service-connected disabilities or seeking classroom and testing accommodations, SDS is here to help. Our team is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every veteran can thrive, succeed, and feel supported throughout their time at UMBC.
In addition, UMBC's Retriever Integrated Health (RIH) is here to support all students' mental health needs, offering a range of counseling, wellness, and psychiatric services in a safe and inclusive environment.
Support is here. You are not alone.
To learn more or connect with VITAL, visit veterans.umbc.edu. Resources – Veteran and Military Affiliated Services – UMBC
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How to support Retriever Essentials - 10 for 10!
Together, we can eliminate basic needs insecurity on campus.
For the past 10 years, Retriever Essentials has been dedicated to nourishing our ever growing UMBC community by fighting food insecurity, and providing essential resources to students, staff, and faculty. If you'd like to contribute to this important work please consider participating in our 10 for 10 campaign! As we celebrate a decade of service, we are encouraging folks to donate a recurring $10 per month (or as much as you're able) in honor of our 10 years.
Currently, we're experiencing high demand and seeking ways to keep the shelves of The Essential Space, our campus free grocery store, stocked. In light of the national focus on food insecurity, we've received numerous inquiries asking how to help support our work. This is a testimony to the incredibly caring and supportive community at UMBC, which we are so thankful for.
How to make financial contributions: Any amount is helpful and appreciated! You may make a secure credit card donation through
the university's giving site. Be sure to type "Retriever Essentials" under designation and consider opting into a recurring gift. For staff and faculty interested in pre-tax payroll deduction you can sign up for recurring gifts through
USM's giving site. After logging in with your UMBC credentials you can select Retriever Essentials as the fund to donate to.
If you prefer to donate items directly, here's a list of the primary needs:
- Quick grab and go items like protein bars/shakes and fresh fruit (apples and bananas)
- Prepackaged Rice Bags
- Cereal/oatmeal
- Ready-to-eat meals that can be microwaved
- Canned or packet meats (tuna, chicken) ideally with pop-top lids
- Coats, gloves, and blankets (we're stocked on hats and scarves)
- Can openers
- Diapers and wipes
- Basic toiletries (toothpaste, brushes, etc..)
- Menstrual products
We also have an
Amazon Wishlist to make this process more convenient for you. All donations can be sent to or dropped off in The Essential Space during operating hours. The Commons room 1A10. Monday-Wednesday, and Friday 11am-5:30pm.
Furthermore, please share that UMBC is now using an app to instantaneously share about leftover food after campus events. Please download "Share Meals" and login using your UMBC credentials. You snap a pic, add in the time, location, and servings, and hungry students will come.
The Essential Space is available to all UMBC students, faculty, staff, and contractors in need. Thank you so much for your support.
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Save the Date: URCAD 30
Research Rocks the RAC on April 22, 2026!
Registration for URCAD will open on the 2nd of January, 2026 and applications are due by Feb. 15. This year URCAD moves to a new space in the RAC!
Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day- 30th Anniversary!
Comes celebrate 30 years of grit, grunge, and groundbreaking research!
On Wednesday April 22, 2026, Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD) will feature research, scholarship, and creative work carried out by UMBC undergraduates. Student work will be shared through oral presentations, posters, artistic exhibits, performances, and film. Over 400 presenters participate annually. Researchers work with faculty mentors on independent research, or research that is part of the mentor's on-going projects. They are from all disciplines, and can be working on a thesis, capstone project, part of a scholars or honors program, or they can be unaffiliated. This campus-wide celebration of achievement affirms UMBC's commitment to the twin goals of research and a distinctive undergraduate experience.
All current undergraduates who have conducted research, scholarship or creative work in the last year may apply to present their results at URCAD. Mentors, fellow students, friends, family members, high school teachers and students, and the general public are invited to attend.
For information on how to prepare your 200-word abstract for the URCAD application please visit our guidelines page.
URCAD Abstract Guidelines
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Travel Disruptions
Dear Campus Community,
As a result of the government shutdown, the FAA has determined that it will begin reducing air traffic at select airports. Airlines will phase in the cuts at the direction of the FAA, eliminating 4% of flights at 40 airports as of today and working up to 10%, BWI is one of those airports.
Many community members have reached out to Business Services to ask, if they make other travel arrangements, due to the disruption in air service, will this be reimbursed even though this may not be the least expensive mode of transportation?
The circumstances causing our community members to choose alternate, and in many cases more expensive, modes of transportation are beyond our control. As you are making your alternate plans, be assured that as long as your Division leadership approves the changes and the increase in expense, we will support you in getting them reimbursed.
The leadership team will continue to monitor travel expenses during this period of uncertainty and disruption. If the increased cost of travel becomes unsustainable, additional guidance and/or restrictions may be necessary.
We would advise you to consider:
- Is the travel necessary, although not preferred, can the business purpose be accomplished from campus?
- Can the business purpose be postponed?
- Has the business meeting or event schedule changed due to the travel disruptions?
- Does the cost/benefit of the travel still make sense?
Here are some FAQ's to guide you as you consider alternate travel arrangements:
- Do I need to get a new pre approval if I change my mode of transportation?
If time permits it would be best practice to get a new pre approval. However, in many cases time is of the essence and processing a new pre approval may not be practical. In these cases, we advise that the traveler send an email to their approver advising them of the change and the additional cost, prior to booking. A simple one word "approved" email response, will be sufficient as a pre approval.
- Can I upgrade my seating if it's the only option available to me in order to facilitate my travel?
If upgrades that would normally be outside of policy are the only options available, discuss it with your travel approver and make sure they are aware of the financial impact. Follow the above guidance regarding preapprovals in this case.
- What if I'm away from campus trying to get home and I can't reasonably contact my approver?
If you are away from campus and trying to get home, feel confident that we are going to support your efforts to get home. If you booked your travel through Altour our travel management partner, we suggest you contact them and they can assist you in your alternate arrangements. Phone: 800-333-2115