Come by Commons 308 for Coffee Monday, hosted by OGSL! Grab a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate!Happening every Monday from 10am-2pm
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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!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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Our ThriveFest Breakfast is happening right now until 12 PM in Lower Flat Tuesdays!
Swing by to grab some breakfast, connect with fellow grads, and kick off your Friday with good energy.
Come through before it's gone!
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
★ Friday, 11/14, 11-1pm, Commons 329
Intellectual Property Fundamentals RSVP Here
★ Friday, 11/4, 12-1pm, Online
CAHSS Town Hall (GSA) RSVP here
★ Friday, 11/14, 1:30-2:30pm, Public Policy 438
★ 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
★ Thursday 11/20, 2025, 4:30-6pm, Information Technology Engineering 229
★ 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
NO ACTIVITIES
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:
Here are some FAQ's to guide you as you consider alternate travel arrangements:
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.
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.
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
Stop by the Fireside Lounge for some free coffee, bagels, pastries and more!
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