I can't believe 2025 is almost over! But take a look below because we still have some important opportunities and events before winter break:
TOMORROW - The Provost has invited our group to meet and chat Wednesday 12/3 at 10:30am in ITE 456. Please note, the start time has changed from the original announcement. If you wish to attend, please RSVP today by completing this google form. Here is the link to the event on our myUMBC page.
THURSDAY - 12/4 at 11:59pm is the deadline for submitting self-nominations for our two leadership positions: Faculty Co-Chair and Staff Co-Chair. The interim Co-Chairs (myself and Karen Chen) are prepared to continue leading NDAG but we invite others to enter our 'election.' Voting will occur approximately Friday 12/5 through 12/19. The elected Co-Chairs will lead our group for a two-year term beginning Summer 2026. Here is the Self-Nomination Form Link (must be logged into myUMBC): https://forms.gle/dCcJ3rPfjkj8MoWUA
RSVP by FRIDAY 12/5 - We have an in-person Working Luncheon scheduled for Wednesday December 17th 12-2pm (attendees can stay the whole time or drop in as they are able). Please RSVP on the event page (here) ASAP so we can submit accurate catering information.
FRIDAY 12/12 - All members are welcome to attend our monthly leadership check-in. More information and the WebEx link can be found here.
WEDNESDAY 12/17 - Working Luncheon in the Women's, Gender & Equity Center (Commons 004) 12-2pm.
FRIDAY 12/19 - All members are welcome to attend our monthly virtual Body Doubling Work Session. More information and the WebEx link can be found here.
Last but not least, graduate student Jennifer Posada presented an interesting talk to our group last Monday! She agreed for the talk to be recorded and posted to our myUMBC page. The recording can be accessed via this Box link, or by visiting the NDAG myUMBC page --> Files Tab --> Resources folder.
I will try not to spam you with too many more emails this month, but expect to see notifications of when Co-Chair voting opens on or around this Friday 12/5, a reminder for our Luncheon on 12/17 and to complete voting by 12/19, and then the announcement of election results ideally before winter break! Thanks for reading!