Workshops to fuel your grad school success
The AOK Library is hosting a wide range of workshops all semester long to support your research, writing, and academic success! From learning how to manage citations with Zotero & EndNote, to preparing literature reviews, creating research posters, and sharpening your technical writing—there’s something for every grad student.
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Workshops to fuel your grad school success
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Kick off the semester with the OGSL
Join the
Office of Graduate Student Life (OGSL) for our
Office Social tomorrow,
Wednesday, August 27th from 10 AM – 1 PM in
Commons 308!
We’ll have free coffee, donuts, and karaoke, plus the chance to meet OGSL staff and Graduate Student Association (GSA) officers. It’s the perfect way to connect with fellow graduate students, learn about resources, and kick off the semester with fun and community.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Date: September 3, 2025
Retriever Activities Center (RAC)
Noon – 2 p.m.
Involvement Fest is the perfect place to get started and to get connected to the active Graduate Student Organizations on campus.
Involvement Fest will feature the following categories of organizations:
- Academic and Departmental
- Arts and Performance
- Career and Professional
- Club Sports
- Cultural and Ethnic
- Fraternities and Sororities
- Governance
- Hobbies
- Honors Societies
- Intellectual Sports
- Media
- Political
- Religious and Spiritual
- Service
Date: Wednesday, August 27th
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Commons 308
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Timeline Update: Vote for your GSA CNMS Senators for 2025-26!
Cast Your Vote -- Voting closes Thursday Night!
Dear CNMS Students,Please note the updated election timeline. Apologies for the consecutive emails.
Voting Period:
Opens Monday, August 25 at 10:30 AM
Closes Thursday, August 28 at 11:59 PM
Dear CNMS Graduate Students,
It’s time to elect your representatives for the Graduate Student Association FY 2025-2026! The CNMS Senator elections are now open, and we invite you to cast your vote for your top four candidate choices.
Voting Period:
Opens Monday, August 25 at 10:30 AM
Closes Thursday, August 28 at 11:59 PM
Important Links:
Your vote helps shape the graduate student leadership in CNMS, ensuring your voice and concerns are represented. Don’t miss this chance to make an impact—take a few minutes to read about the candidates and vote for the ones you feel will best serve our community.
Thank you for participating in this important process. Let’s work together to make our graduate student experience even stronger!
—
Aminah Amjad
President, Graduate Student Association
Dear Graduate Students,
Welcome (or welcome back!) to UMBC. Whether you’re just beginning your graduate journey or returning to continue your work, I’m so glad you’re here. A new year means new challenges, new opportunities, and new chances to grow—and we in the Graduate Student Association (GSA) are excited to support you every step of the way.
My name is Aminah, and I have the privilege of serving as your GSA President this year. The GSA is your voice on campus, working to advocate for your needs, create opportunities for community, and make sure you have the resources and support to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Graduate school can sometimes feel overwhelming, but you’re not in it alone. I want you to know that I’m available to listen, answer questions, and help connect you with the right resources whenever you need. Think of GSA as your hub—a place to share your ideas, concerns, or even just to get involved and meet other amazing graduate students.
This year, I encourage you to take advantage of the events, opportunities, and networks we’re building. Come out, get connected, and let’s make this year one of progress, collaboration, and fun.
I’m looking forward to meeting many of you and working together to make our graduate community stronger than ever.
Warmly,
Aminah Amjad
President, Graduate Student Association
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Graduate Assistants Orientation (GAs, TAs, RAs, graders)
Only New Graduate Assistants must attend - Resources for GAs
Join us for this need-to-know information session (orientation) for new GAs on August 20, from 10 AM to 1:30 PM Online. It will include an introduction to key resources on campus that you may need throughout your semester, from back-end technical support, to your benefits and policies governing graduate assistantships at UMBC. We look forward to meeting you and being part of your welcome back to UMBC!
This event is mandatory for all NEW Graduate Assistants, this includes teaching assistants, research assistants, graders and peaceworkers. We encourage the additional participation of any graduate student who may be teaching in the future or as a refresher for returning GAs.
Agenda:
10:00 - 10:10 PM Welcome
10:10 - 10:20 PM What is GAAC
10:20 - 11:30 PM GA Handbook & ISSS FAQs
11:30 - 12:00 PM CIRTL certification opportunity
12:00 - 1:00 PM Panel of students (topics include: time management skills,
uncomfortable conversations, deadlines, additional resources and support)
1:00 - 1:30 Wrap up
Invited Speakers:
- Graduate Assistant Advisory Committee (GAAC), Graduate Student Association (GSA)
- Interim Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School, UMBC
- Assistant Dean of the Graduate School, UMBC
- Representative from International Student and Scholar Advisor, Center for Global Engagement, UMBC.
- CIRTL Director at UMBC
- Graduate Student Panel
For questions or concerns please contact office of Graduate Students and PostDoc at
GSPD@umbc.eduWhat is SSI (Summer Success Institute)?
The PROMISE Summer Success Institute (SSI) is a signature one-day professional development conference designed to support graduate students and postdocs and prepare them to thrive in the upcoming academic year. Whether you’re preparing to begin your graduate journey, navigating your current program, or planning your next career move, SSI has something to offer you!
This year's theme is "Rooted in Grit, Reaching for Greatness: The Retriever Graduate Experience”. Expect powerful keynotes, interactive workshops, and meaningful conversations focused on thriving in your academic work, developing your career trajectory, and building a lasting support community to sustain you during challenge and change. The event is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive community for all scholars, especially those from backgrounds historically underrepresented in STEM. PROMISE enthusiastically welcomes participants from all backgrounds and disciplines. For over 20 years, PROMISE has provided professional development, encouragement, motivation, career advice, peer support, and camaraderie, and we invite you to be a part of our community and legacy.
Event Details:
Saturday, August 16, 2025
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Performing Arts and Humanities Building (PAHB), UMBC
Parking: Free – follow signage with the conference logo to Lot 8
Dress Code: Business casual
Let’s build impactful careers and strengthen an inclusive academic community—together!
SSI is funded by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Graduate School Department and partially by the National Science Foundation (NSF) PROMISE Engineering Institute (PEI).