Dear UMBC Student Body,
On Sunday October 4th, the Speaker of the SGA Senate, Andres Garcia, officially forwarded the evidence compiled by trial manager Belawoe Akwakoku, along with the official charges for impeachment, to SGA President Anthony Jankoski and Executive Vice President Daniel Amsini.
The President and Executive Vice President, as per the SGA Bylaws, will now be given at least 10 business days to prepare their defense. This sets the trial to take place on Monday, October 19th. The trial will be conducted according to the protocol laid out in Article 7, titled ‘Impeachment Proceedings,’ of the SGA Bylaws. The trial shall be held in executive session with ex-officio members of the Senate permitted to be present. According to the Senate Procedural Rules, ex-officio members include: the UMBC President, UMBC Vice President of Student Affairs, UMBC Director of Student Life, SGA President, SGA Executive Vice President, SGA Advisor(s). Other ex-officio members include: SGA Treasurer, SGA Vice President of Student Organizations, and a representative from each of the following organizations: Residential Student Association, Commuter Relations Board, Student Events Board, and the Retriever Weekly. In addition, up to three first-year ambassadors to the who will serve as ex-officios to the SGA Senate. The trial shall be handled in a discrete and just manner with detailed minutes kept throughout. For further clarification, please refer to the SGA Constitution and Bylaws.
In order to make this an open and democratic process, with full disclosure and transparency, the Senate will be sharing the evidence of the trial with the general public.
All evidence can be seen clicking on "Download Document" below
Thank you,
The SGA Senate
NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH, 2015
- - - - - - -
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION
A quarter century ago, our country took a major step toward fulfilling the fundamental American promises of equal access, equal opportunity, and equal respect for all when the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was made the law of the land. While we have continued to make advancements that help uphold this basic belief, we must address the injustices that remain. During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we celebrate the ways individuals with disabilities strengthen our workforce, our communities, and our country, and we recommit to cultivating an America where all people are able to build vibrant futures for themselves and for their families.
Americans with disabilities make up almost one-fifth of our population, but are unemployed at a rate that is twice that of people without disabilities; and for women and minorities with disabilities, the rates are even higher. Despite all they contribute to our society, people with disabilities still face discrimination by employers, limited access to skills training, and, too often, unfairly low expectations. As a Nation, we must continue to promote inclusion in the workplace and to tear down the barriers that remain -- in hearts, in minds, and in policies -- to the security and prosperity that stable jobs provide and that all our people deserve. And we must actively foster a culture in which individuals are supported and accepted for who they are and in which it is okay to disclose one's disability without fear of discrimination.
My Administration is working to make sure our country does not let the incredible talents of Americans with disabilities go to waste. We are working to strengthen protections against disability-based discrimination in the workplace and to expand employment possibilities for people with disabilities -- and the Federal Government is leading by example. I have taken action to require agencies and Federal contractors to hire more people with disabilities -- and thanks to these efforts, more Americans with disabilities are in Federal service than at any point in the last three decades.
I will continue fighting to widen pathways to opportunity for individuals with disabilities and supporting employers in their efforts to increase disability inclusion. The White House hosted a Summit on Disability and Employment earlier this year to provide businesses, philanthropies, and advocates with information on Federal resources for hiring disabled individuals. Last year, I was proud to sign the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which encourages greater coordination across Federal, State, and local programs to expand access to high-quality workforce, education, and rehabilitation services. WIOA also helps youth with disabilities to receive extensive pre-employment transition services so they can find positions alongside people without disabilities and get paid above minimum wage. Additionally, last year I signed the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, which allows eligible people with disabilities to establish tax-free savings accounts.
America is at its strongest when we harness the talents and celebrate the distinct gifts of all our people. This October, as we observe the 70th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, let us pay tribute to all who fought for better laws, demanded better treatment, and overcame ignorance and indifference to make our Nation more perfect. In their honor, and for the betterment of generations of Americans to come, let us continue the work of removing obstacles to employment so every American has the chance to develop their skills and make their unique mark on the world we share.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2015 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. I urge all Americans to embrace the talents and skills that individuals with disabilities bring to our workplaces and communities and to promote the right to equal employment opportunity for all people.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fortieth.
Saturday,
October 17, 2015 from 5:30 PM
1550 Scaggsville Rd, Fulton, MD 20759
Rahul Deshpande: Grandson of Pt. Vasantrao Deshpande, and disciple of Pt. Kumar Gandharv. Rahul got his early training from Pt. Gangadharbuva Pimpalkhare. Rahul has performed all over India and internationally. Along with singing, Rahul recreated treasure of Marathi Plays like Manapman, Katyar Kaljat Ghusali, and sang in movie Balgandharv. Rahul has performed in prestigious Savai Gandhar festival and with Shankar Mahadevan on Zee TV.
Nikhil Phatak: Tabla. Received his training from Pt. Suresh Sawant., Pt. Yogesh Samsi. He has accompanied Pt. Birju Maharaj, Rohini Bhate, Kishori Amonkar, Malini Rajurkar, Ajay Pohankar, Shaunak Abhisheki, Jayatirth Mehundi, Raghunandan Panshikar and Rahul Deshpande. He has performed in many cities in India and internationally in US, Canada, Singapore, UK, Japan, Shrilanka, and various concerts like Savai Gandharv.
Chaitanya Kunte: Harmonium. He received his training from Dr. Arawind Thatte, Pt. Mohanrao Karve, and Ashok Ranade. He has accompanied Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, Kishori Amonkar, Prabha Atre, Birju Maharaj, Pt. Rajan Sajan Mishra, Ustad Rashid Khan. He is a composer with more than 400 scores in classical Raga and dance background, title songs, documentaries, and TV serials
For more information and tickets email : info@baltimoremarathimandal.org
Call:
Sameer Ahirrao: 240 466 1726
Vivek Patil: 410 746 8659
]]>Do you want to learn more about U.S. American and global holidays?
Are you interested in learning more about different customs, events, and heritage months?
Do you like to try ethnic-specific recipes?
If your answer is ‘yes’ to any of the above questions, here is a great resource for you!
Check out our online Diversity Resource Calendar accessible through your myUMBC login that provides detailed information on U.S. American and global holidays, customs, events, heritage months and ethnic-specific recipes.
The calendar is also available on Student Life's website:
http://osl.umbc.edu/diversity/mosaic
]]>The 2015-2016 Finance Board is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fulfill the position of Finance Board Representative.
The Finance Board is the branch of SGA that provides funds to support student organization activities: nearly $250,000 this year. Most of the Finance Board's work is done at weekly meetings, where student organization leaders present requests and Finance Board members ask questions and make decisions. These meetings, which take place Tuesdays starting at 5:30 p.m., can be both long and intense. But they have a lot of fun too, partly because it's so interactive and engaging.
There is a rolling application. This means that whenever an application is submitted, the Chair or Vice-Chair will get in contact ASAP for an interview. A candidate is likely to be chosen by the end of the month.
You can complete and submit the applicaiton at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nLzCpeQIcv9TmGD6udbV7JltvRMauArprAoVT2cG6cI/viewform?c=0&w=1&edit_requested=true
If you have any questions, please contact:
Trent Bae, Chair of the Finance Board (tbae1@umbc.edu)
Meghna Bhatt, Vice Chair of the Finance Board (meghna2@umbc.edu)
]]>