This summer is a good time to revisit recordings from AOK Library’s spring workshops. Recordings are available for students who want support with research strategies, scholarly writing, citation tools, AI tools, and more.

Watch the recordings here: https://www.youtube.com/@umbclibrary/videos 

Need one-on-one research help this summer? Make a research appointment with a subject librarian. 

The Center for Democracy and Civic Life and the Division of Institutional Equity are seeking feedback on  UMBC’s Draft Framework for Inclusive Excellence.

Over the past semester, members of the UMBC community have participated in UMBC Talks forums to share experiences, perspectives, and ideas that can help shape the university’s approach to inclusive excellence.

If you were unable to attend one of these sessions, you are encouraged to review the draft framework and provide your input.

Your feedback can help inform how UMBC advances equity, belonging, access, and community engagement across campus.

📄 Review the Draft Framework for Inclusive Excellence
📝 Submit Feedback via the Online Form
📅 Feedback Deadline: Friday, June 5

Graduate students are encouraged to participate and share their perspectives to help ensure that the experiences and needs of graduate learners are reflected in future planning and implementation efforts.

Thank you for taking the time to contribute to this important campus conversation. Your voice matters.

Warm Regards,
Aminah

Even though AOK Library is not offering live workshops this summer, you can still build your research, writing, and information skills by watching recordings from our spring workshops.

Recordings cover topics designed to support students at different stages of the research process, from getting organized to using research tools more effectively.

View the workshop recordings here: https://www.youtube.com/@umbclibrary/videos 

Need one-on-one research help this summer? Make a research appointment with a subject librarian.

The library will be open the following schedule during summer session:

Monday–Thursday        8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday                            8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday                       Closed

Sunday                          12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

The RLC and atrium are open 24/7 with Retriever Card swipe.

The finish line is in sight! It's the last day of the Grad Finals Reset, and the OGSL Office is still open and ready to be your sanctuary from the exam crunch.

If your brain needs a break from the laptops and textbooks, swing by today. Whether you have 5 minutes to spare or want to stay and hang out longer, we’ve got exactly what you need to recharge:

• 🧩 Teamwork Puzzles: Help us finish up the community puzzles!

• 🖍️ Mindful Coloring: Grab some crayons or colored pencils and just zone out.

• 🛋️ Cozy Chill Space: No deadlines, no pressure—just a quiet, comfortable space to relax and breathe.

Take care of your mental well-being as you wrap up the semester. You’re almost there, grads—come take a well-deserved breather with us before it ends!

The finish line is in sight! We are down to the last two days of the Grad Finals Reset, and the OGSL Office is still open and ready to be your sanctuary from the exam crunch.

If your brain needs a break from the laptops and textbooks, swing by today or tomorrow. Whether you have 5 minutes to spare or want to stay and hang out longer, we’ve got exactly what you need to recharge:

• 🧩 Teamwork Puzzles: Help us finish up the community puzzles!

• 🖍️ Mindful Coloring: Grab some crayons or colored pencils and just zone out.

• 🛋️ Cozy Chill Space: No deadlines, no pressure—just a quiet, comfortable space to relax and breathe.

Take care of your mental well-being as you wrap up the semester. You’re almost there, grads—come take a well-deserved breather with us before it ends!

FREE FOOD IN COMMONS 331 HURRY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

Finals season can be a lot, so the Office of Graduate Student Life is opening our doors for a Grad Finals Reset for the remainder of the week. Whether you need a quick pause between study sessions or a quiet place to recharge, feel free to stop by the OGSL office anytime.

We’ll have:

☕ Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate
🧩 Puzzles & brain teasers
🖍️ Relaxing coloring activities
🤫 A dedicated quiet space to decompress

No registration needed — just drop in, reset, and take a breather before getting back to finals. You’ve got this, Retrievers!

Come by Commons 308 for Breakfast Burritos & more!

Hurry before it runs out!!

Fuel up for finals! Our Grad Finals Reset kickoff is officially underway, and we want to see you there.

Stop by The Commons 308. Limited food is left.

Don't forget: Our daily drop-in reset space is also open in the OGSL office starting today. Swing by all week for puzzles, coloring, and a quiet place to decompress.