Ready to Lead? GSA Elections Interest Form is Now Open
Not Just a Role — A Responsibility.
The Graduate Student Association is seeking committed, thoughtful, and equity-minded leaders to serve during the 2026–2027 academic year.
Serving in GSA means advocating for graduate student needs, strengthening our collective voice, and helping shape decisions that impact our community. This is more than a title — it's responsibility, collaboration, and real impact.
By completing the interest form, you may nominate yourself or another graduate student for a GSA Executive Council or Senate role.
If you care about graduate student life, this is your opportunity to step forward.
Submit the interest form here:
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Leadership doesn't happen by accident. It happens when someone decides to show up.
Curious about running for GSA? Want to understand the election process or just have questions? This is your chance to learn more, get clarity, and make your voice heard.
Join us for an open town hall to talk all things GSA elections — and yes, there will be pizza.
Monday, February 23
2:00 PM
The Commons – Flat Tuesdays Space
Whether you're considering candidacy or simply want to stay informed, your participation matters. Come grab a slice and be part of the conversation.
Follow @umbc_gsa for updates and visit gsa.umbc.edu for more information.
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Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:37:01 -0500
Save-a-Swipe Donations Are Back
Share a swipe. Strengthen our community.
If you've ever looked at your meal balance and thought, "I probably won't use all of these…" — this is your moment.
Through February 25, you can turn those extra swipes into meals for fellow Retrievers experiencing food insecurity. It's a simple choice that can quietly make someone's week a little easier.
No pressure. Just an opportunity to look out for your own community.
Every swipe shared is one less worry for someone else.
Learn more through the link below.
https://retrieveressentials.umbc.edu/services/save-a-swipe/
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Deadline Extended for Rutledge Well-Being Award!!
Proposals due Feb 27th
Deadline Extended for Proposals: Janet C. Rutledge Graduate Student Well-Being Award
The Graduate School invites UMBC faculty and staff (partnerships welcome) to apply for the inaugural Janet C. Rutledge Graduate Student Well-Being Award, which supports innovative, research-informed projects that promote sustainable graduate student well-being.
One proposal will be selected annually to receive up to $3,500 for programming costs and/or a stipend. Projects may address one or more areas of graduate student well-being, including sense of purpose, financial security, belonging, faculty mentoring, or student-centered academic structures. Priority will be given to projects with impact beyond the award period.
NEW Deadline to apply: February 27
Award announced: April 1
Award presented at the April 10th, 2026 GSA Awards Ceremony
Eligibility, proposal guidelines, and submission details are available through the Graduate School website: https://gradschool.umbc.edu/janet-c-rutledge-graduate-student-well-being-award/.
For questions, contact Dr. Robin Cresiski, rcresisk@umbc.edu.
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FREE BREAKFAST in Commons 308
Egg & cheese english muffins Breakfast potatoes
Fruit salad
While supplies last! To-go containers are available.
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Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:38:03 -0500
Deadline Extended for Rutledge Well-Being Award!!
Proposals due Feb 27th
Deadline Extended for Proposals: Janet C. Rutledge Graduate Student Well-Being Award
The Graduate School invites UMBC faculty and staff (partnerships welcome) to apply for the inaugural Janet C. Rutledge Graduate Student Well-Being Award, which supports innovative, research-informed projects that promote sustainable graduate student well-being.
One proposal will be selected annually to receive up to $3,500 for programming costs and/or a stipend. Projects may address one or more areas of graduate student well-being, including sense of purpose, financial security, belonging, faculty mentoring, or student-centered academic structures. Priority will be given to projects with impact beyond the award period.
NEW Deadline to apply: February 27
Award announced: April 1
Award presented at the April 10th, 2026 GSA Awards Ceremony
Eligibility, proposal guidelines, and submission details are available through the Graduate School website: https://gradschool.umbc.edu/janet-c-rutledge-graduate-student-well-being-award/.
For questions, contact Dr. Robin Cresiski, rcresisk@umbc.edu.
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10AM TODAY - Grad Retriever Breakfast
Fuel Your Morning. Build Your Community.
Take a break and start your morning with OGSL at our Grad Retriever Breakfast!
Stop by to connect with fellow grad students, enjoy a warm meal, and recharge before the rest of your day.
To-go containers will be available for anyone observing Ramadan or anyone who prefers to take their food to-go.
Thursday, February 19
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Commons 308
Come through, grab what you need, and don't miss it.
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Writing Accountability Groups (WAGs) - Spring 2026
Turn 'I should be writing' into 'I just finished a chapter!
Want to turn your 'To-Do' list into a 'Done' list this Friday?
Join us to learn more about WAGs and how we can help you achieve your writing goals!
Date: 02/20/2026 (Friday)
Time: 11 A.M.–12 P.M.
Virtual (Meeting Link)
GEARS and AOK Library presents Writing Accountability Groups for Spring 2026!
What are Writing Accountability Group, or WAGs at UMBC?
- What: Writing Accountability Groups (WAGs) are voluntary and facilitated by fellow UMBC graduate students.
- Who: WAGs are composed of a group of graduate students (usually 4–8 participants per group) interested in developing writing habits and accountability.
- Why: Develop habits of writing every day for a short, manageable period of time by setting goals and being accountable to WAG peers.
- When: WAG groups meet once a week for 60–90 minutes for 10–12 weeks. The group finds a weekly time mutually convenient to all group members.
- Where: The group decides on a mutually convenient location to meet, whether in person or online via WebEx or another videoconferencing platform.
Sign up to join WAGs with this link.
No need to sign up to attend the meeting! Learn more about WAGs in the kickoff meeting and then sign up! Last day to sign up is March 06.
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It's Coffee Monday!
Coffee, Community, and Conversation.
Join us for Coffee Monday and connect with fellow grad students in a relaxed, welcoming space. Whether you're juggling research, classes, work (because let's be honest, most of us are), or just need a Monday reset — this is your moment to pause and recharge.
No pressure. No agenda. Just good vibes and good people.
Bring a friend or come solo — either way, you belong here.
EVERY MONDAY | 10am-2pm
Office of Graduate Student Life, Commons 308
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Biology Department Career Panel
All graduate students and Postdocs on campus are invited
Friday, February 20th 3-4:30 PM BIOL 120
The Graduate Student Association of Biological Sciences invites the entire campus graduate and postdoc community to an upcoming Career Panel.
While the UMBC alumni guest panelists currently lead the way in the Bio Sciences sector, their career pathways are diverse and might resonate with you. Whether you are developing algorithms, engineering new materials, analyzing complex datasets, or creating/revising policies, you will find that your skill set is in high demand.
Join the event to see how your specific expertise, regardless of your field of expertise, translates into a high-impact career.
Panelists:
- Matthew Fabian, Ph.D., FDA Biologist
- Joe Blasic, Ph.D., Senior Manager at Meso Scale Discovery
- Sarah Luttrell, Ph.D., Research Assistant at the Smithsonian Institution Feather Identification Lab, based in the National Museum of Natural History
- Lucy Brown, Ph.D., Research Division, PinnacleCare/SunLife, Medical Writer and Technical editor
- Chong Zhang, Ph.D., Data and Analytics Manager/Tech, Freddie Mac
- Jong Park, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Research Associate Training (PRAT) fellow in the laboratory of Dr. Brant Weinstein at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human, Development (NICHD)
- James T. Melton III, Ph.D., SEA Program Officer, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
- Max Bangs, Ph.D., Technical Application Scientist | Next Generation, Sequencing, GENEWIZ Multiomics & Synthesis Solutions
- Linda Huynh, Ph.D., Lead Research Editor, The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research
- Ryan Weeks-Rutan, Ph.D., Sr. Sustainability Specialist, Green Labs & Zero Waste, Office of Climate & Sustainability, Johns Hopkins University
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