GSA Announcement: Election Committee Co-Chair Results
Dear Graduate Students,
Thank you to everyone who showed interest in serving on the GSA Elections Committee. We received an incredible response from students committed to strengthening transparency, accountability, and representation within our graduate community.
We are excited to announce the selected Election Committee Co-Chairs:
✨ Reena Kale — GSA Co-Chair
✨ Neil Kpamegan — Non-GSA Co-Chair
Please join us in congratulating both Reena and Neil!
We look forward to working with them as they help lead the upcoming GSA election cycle.
We also want to extend our appreciation to all other candidates who applied. Your dedication to graduate student governance is deeply valued, and you will be considered for Election Committee member positions. We hope you continue to stay involved and support ongoing GSA initiatives throughout the year.
Thank you for your continued engagement and commitment to our community.
—Team GSA
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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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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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Come by Commons 308 for Coffee Monday, hosted by OGSL! Grab a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate!
Join us NOW for an open discussion with GSA representatives and COEIT senators!.jpg)
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