GSA Writing Advisor Position Graduate Assistant opportunity with GSA The GSA is looking for a writing advisor for the 2023-2024 academic year. Please see the below document that includes a job description, expectations and how to apply. If you have any questions, please email gsa@umbc.edu  ]]> The GSA is looking for a writing advisor for the 2023-2024 academic year. Please see the below document that includes a job description, expectations and how to apply. If you have any questions,... Document https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/06881f5985ca52af96a0fee2682844e4/6abe5192/news/000/126/662/00acdef5b32f4a7089378d3b50b047a3/GSA Writing Advisor Position FY23.docx?1659458906 https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/126662/guest@my.umbc.edu/b953e03b81e61560fb95edb27e4fe159/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 Graduate Student Association 1 0 true Tue, 02 Aug 2022 12:48:47 -0400 Welcoming President Valerie Sheares Ashby On Campus Meet and Greet
Monday, August 1, 2022 · 1 - 2 PM
The Commons : Main Street

All students, faculty, and staff are invited to welcome President Valerie Sheares Ashby to our community on her first day as the sixth leader of UMBC. All are welcome at this informal meet and greet; no RSVP is required.  


Light refreshments will be served. The event is on Commons Main Street (outside of the UMBC Bookstore).


Stay tuned for additional opportunities to meet President Sheares Ashby in the coming weeks and months. 


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Hello Graduate Students!

GAAC (Graduate Assistant Advisory Committee) is looking for committee members. We are seeking graduate students who are dedicated to the service of our beloved graduate student community, who are forward thinkers, and who have good interpersonal skills.

This is not an exhaustive list, but includes some of the responsibilities of GAAC committee members which are to:

1.  Coordinate and help arrange events.

2.   Help gather information through surveys and present survey outcomes through reports. 

3.  Attend bi-weekly meetings and/or meetings with the Graduate School when scheduled.

4.  Help circulate news/announcements in different departments at campus.

Why should you join GAAC? You get a chance to be a part of improvement and change, get to build connections, and you get a stipend every semester. 

Use this form to apply https://forms.gle/hoh4MQcKZNTBjaWy5. The deadline to apply is 11pm on August 5th, 2022.

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Registration Form 
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Retriever Essentials is now accepting perishable donations. Consider picking up a few things next time you're at the grocery store and bring them to us during our open hours.

We are especially in need of:
  • **Eggs**
  • Fruits & Veggies (fresh or frozen)
  • Any dairy (or non-dairy alternatives)
  • Chicken
  • Anything Halal

Our summer hours in The Essential Space in RAC 235 are:
Mondays 1-7
Tuesdays 10-4
Wednesdays 10-4
Thursdays 1-7

Hope to see you there!

-Lydia, Ariel, and the rest of the Team
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Our friends at the registrars office have recently created a new email where all GI Bill related inquiries should be forwarded to ensure that all certifying officials receive them and they can be responded to in a timely fashion.

VACertifying@umbc.edu

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The UMBC Bookstore is hiring for Fall 2022! Don't wait, fill out the application from our website and email bookstore@umbc.edu before the summer ends.

The Bookstore offers a number of employment opportunities for students interested in working on campus in a friendly environment. Students can gain important real-world skills in a number of areas, including customer service, sales, ordering and receiving, and merchandising.

Student employees fulfill the following duties at the Bookstore:

 

  • Handle high volumes of cash, checks, and credit cards; ring up customer purchases; and assist customers on the sales floor.
  • Keep the register areas clean, straighten the sales floor, and assist in other areas of the store when needed.
  • Receive incoming merchandise and verify order accuracy and condition, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective action when necessary.
  • Process documents when receiving shipments and ensure all information is entered accurately into the store's inventory control system.
  • Stock merchandise in a neat and orderly fashion, keeping in mind expiration dates for food/beverages or size availability for clothing.
  • Participate in the social media efforts of the Bookstore.


If you're interested in working at the Bookstore for the Fall 2021 semester in our Team Store or Spring 2022, download the application and e-mail it to Bookstore@umbc.edu. Fill out as much of the application as possible and leave all fields blank that do not apply to you.


The UMBC Bookstore is proudly owned and operated by UMBC. All purchases made here support UMBC students and campus programs. While remaining financially responsible, the UMBC Bookstore is committed to providing all required and recommended course materials and supplies to the UMBC Community at a reasonable price in a timely manner. We offer our knowledge, goods, and services in order to help foster intellectual growth, enhance the quality of life in our community, and broaden the personal, educational, and professional experiences of our customers.

We pride ourselves on offering exceptional, personalized service to the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors of UMBC and to all members of the surrounding communities, with excellence in customer service as the driving force as well as the ultimate goal. ]]> The UMBC Bookstore is hiring for Fall 2022! Don't wait, fill out the application from our website and email bookstore@umbc.edu before the summer ends. The Bookstore offers a number of... https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/126302/guest@my.umbc.edu/370f3ef663d65cb1bb3a02109d98c7a9/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 Graduate Student Association 0 0 true Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:08:12 -0400 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:11:13 -0400 UMBC Bookstore is Hiring! Join this awesome team and work on-campus!

The UMBC Bookstore is hiring for Fall 2022! Don't wait, fill out the application from our website and email bookstore@umbc.edu before the summer ends.

Visit Website


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Summer Housing Bus Fair

Still on the hunt for off-campus housing?

Saturday, July 23, 2022 · 9 AM - 3 PM
Apartment Community Center

Looking for off-campus housing? Not sure where to start?

Join us if you are still in need of securing housing for the upcoming fall semester or just want to tour several off-campus living properties. 

The tour includes free breakfast, lunch, and transportation to Mt. Ridge, The Timbers, St. Agnes, and Walker Ave Apt.

Registration is required. Sign-up here for the event!



OCSS Commuter and Transfer Welcome Day

Calling all incoming Commuter and Transfer students!

Saturday, August 27, 2022 · 1:30 - 7 PM
University Center : Ballroom
Greetings! 

Are you a new commuter or transfer student? Join Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS) for our Commuter and Transfer Welcome Day on Saturday, August 27,1:30 – 7 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom. 


This event is part of UMBC’s Welcome Week, an annual tradition with programs and events that will give you the opportunity to meet and connect with other students, learn how to get engaged on campus, and help you prepare for the upcoming semester.


OCSS offers a range of services, programs, and support and aims to help students thrive during their time at UMBC socially and academically. You’ll learn more about all of our offerings, including the Commuter Assistants and Transfer Student Network Leaders programs, and so much more. 


There’ll be other fun activities like campus tours, games, and Retriever Fest. T-shirts and dinner will be provided. 


Tentative Schedule

1:30 - 2 p.m. | Check- In (Lite Refreshments)

2:15 - 3 :15 p.m | OCSS and Campus Welcome

3:30 - 4:45 p.m | Campus Tours or Visit Retriever Fest (in- groups)

5 p.m | Commuter and Transfer Student Panels (Q & A Session)

6 p.m | Dinner and Group Photos

7 p.m and on | Optional Welcome Week Activities On Erickson Field



RSVP is required. Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us at ocss@umbc.edu. 


We can’t wait to see you!


Off-Campus Student Services

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Bmore Community Food is having a giveaway of perishable and nonperishable foods and household items!


When: Saturday, July 16th from 2-3:30
Where: 300 W 24th St. Baltimore, MD 21211
What: A variety of perishable & non-perishable foods and household supplies
How: Register at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=c4oixhabb&oeidk=a07ejajqr1d613cb237 
$10 donation suggested.
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