Your Concerns, Our Advocacy — Here's What GAAC Has Been Working On GAAC Fall 2025 Update | Spring 2026 Progress Report

Graduate Assistants here's a quick update on what your GAAC committee has been doing and where things stand on the issues you raised.

What We Heard From You Through our Fall 2025 Town Hall and the Meet & Confer Input Survey, GAs across COEIT, CNMS, CAHSS, and other programs raised concerns around funding continuity and late contract renewals, health insurance coverage during breaks and contract gaps, rising mandatory fees with flat stipends, payroll delays and pay interruptions, and unclear grievance and retaliation reporting pathways.

What We Did GAAC escalated these concerns directly to campus leadership — including the Provost, Vice Provost Dr. Porter, and VP of Student Affairs Dr. Kersh — at the Fall 2025 Meet & Confer on December 12, 2025. We also joined the GA Lifecycle Working Group to map end-to-end appointment and payroll processes, and engaged Student Affairs and RIH on insurance eligibility guidance.

Where Things Stand Some issues are actively in progress the Working Group is mapping GA contract and payroll workflows, and insurance eligibility discussions are ongoing. Others, including fee relief, stipend review, and standardized grievance procedures, remain open and will be on the agenda for the Spring 2026 Meet & Confer in April.

Want the Full Details? We have attached the Fall 2025 GAAC Report  It includes a detailed breakdown of every topic discussed, actions taken, current status, and next steps for each issue. We encourage you to give it a read — this is your roadmap for what's being worked on on your behalf.

What's Coming Next

💬 Questions or Concerns? If anything in the report resonates with your experience, or if you have questions about a specific topic, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can contact us through the GAAC contact page on MyUMBC or send us a message at our shared email gsagaac@umbc.edu

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Come join us in this week's meeting on this very topic! We will be looking at the influence anthropology has made on many pieces of media/pop culture with a focus on movies and television series. You may already know some and others might be new! 

We will watch clips and scenes from these movies/television series. We will discuss the influence of anthropology in how media is developed and your own takes on movies that may have an element of anthropology in them. Free snacks and drinks will be provided. 

All majors are welcome!
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Here's a reminder that the French Area's screening of Dahomey will be today at 7pm in PAHB132!
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The International Faculty Association is pleased to invite you to a specialized webinar on Monday, March 30, at 11:30-1:00pm for international travel.

As global travel becomes more complex, staying informed on safety and regulatory requirements is essential. Experts from OPRC, DoIT, and the Center for Global Engagement will join us to discuss:

  • Travel Safety: Personal security best practices while abroad.

  • Cyber Security: Protecting your devices and data in transit.

  • Export Controls: The "do's and don'ts" of traveling with sensitive technology.

Click here to join the Webinar: https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=m63e7ce8d6e4423c51774f7e89ab4cd13


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Passport Information

Are you thinking about studying abroad, but don't have your passport yet? Apply for one now, it will be valid for 10 years! Do you have a passport, but it's set to expire within 6 months after your study abroad? Then you should renew it now! You can apply for or renew your passport through the Department of State website.

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

  • [TOMORROW!] March 10th, 2026: Summer (non-faculty led), Fall, and Academic Year 2026-2027 Applications due

  • [NOW OPEN!] April 7th, 2026: Freeman Awards for Study in Asia Application due 

  • Study Abroad Orientations
    Have you confirmed your participation in a Study Abroad program for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, or Academic Year 2026-2027? If so, please make sure that you have marked your calendar for your Orientation!

    • Summer 2026 Faculty-Led Program Orientation: April 10th, 1:00-5:00pm, ILSB116

    • General Program Orientation: May 1st, 1:30-4-30pm, ILSB118

If you are unable to make it to your assigned orientation, please contact our office by emailing educationabroad@umbc.edu.

  • Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Academic Year 2026-2027 advising is available now! Contact educationabroad@umbc.edu to schedule an advising appointment.

  • Study Abroad 101 Sessions
    Monday | 2pm-3pm | Virtual
    Tuesday | 1pm-2pm | Virtual
    Friday | 11am-12pm | Virtual

Abroad Ambassador Spotlight

This semester, Maranna, Tafat, Lucy, Victoria, Ileana, and Shruthe are sharing their experiences studying abroad through Abroad Blogs! They are across the UK, in France, in South Korea, and in Japan. They have been sharing great stories about their travels, adventures with new friends, and fun in the kitchen! Catch up on their blogs on our website, and stay tuned for their weekly posts!

Can't get enough of education abroad at UMBC? Follow along on the @UMBCLife and @UMBCeducationabroad!


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Join us for the UMBC Annual Research Symposium 2026, featuring poster presentations showcasing research from all colleges at UMBC. Whether you are presenting or attending, this is a great opportunity to share ideas, engage with research from across campus, and connect with fellow scholars. There will also be a Panel Discussion afterward with the VP for Student Affairs and Vice Provost/Dean of the Graduate School and VP for Institutional Equity/Chief Diversity Officer!

Date: April 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: UC Ballroom

Colorful event flyer for the UMBC Annual Research Symposium 2026, hosted by GSA and GEARS. Large teal block text reads "Annual Research Symposium 2026" on a white background with yellow and pink decorative shapes. A pink starburst graphic highlights a $2,500 prize pool. Body text invites all undergraduate and graduate students to present research posters, with bullet points noting cross-college visibility, prizes, free buffet lunch, and limited free poster printing. Event details: April 7, 2026, 10am–12pm, UC Ballroom. Includes a QR code linking to more details and the sign-up form.

Who You Are:

What to Expect:

Whether you are presenting your research or just want to explore the exciting projects happening across UMBC, we welcome you to participate in this celebration of academic excellence.

Click the link here to register today, or scan the QR code in the flyer! Full URL below:

https://forms.gle/AYC5NiG917QULX8NA

Follow our Instagram @gears_umbc for other updates on events and things! 

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Saturday, March 14: CLOSED
Sunday, March 15: CLOSED
Monday, March 16: CLOSED
Tuesday, March 17: CLOSED
Wednesday, March 18: CLOSED
Thursday, March 19: 8 AM - 10 PM
Friday, March 20: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday, March 21: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, March 22: 12 PM - 10 PM

No library materials are due during Spring Break. All weekly loans checked out this week will be due the week of March 22. 

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Hello everyone! 

UMBC is full of such wonderful cultures, traditions, and flavors, so we're launching a special initiative to learn more about the ingredients that are meaningful to you!

For the month of April, we're highlighting West African and East Asian cuisines and will expand on different regions in the later months. 

From 3/9 - 3/23, students, staff, and faculty are invited to submit common ingredients used in dishes from those cultures using our interest form linked below. Your suggestions will help us expand our offerings so more people can cook meals that feel familiar, comforting, and connected to home.

Together, we can make the pantry even more inclusive, diverse, and reflective of the many cultures in the UMBC community!

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at retrieveressentials@umbc.edu at anytime!

Sincerely,


The Retriever Essentials Team

Forum Link: 

https://forms.gle/gFS9mSWcoszfJ88R9

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Our first range trip of the semester will be on Sunday, March 29th at Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore in Marriottsville. Range opens at 9:00 and we will be there until the early afternoon.

The range is located at 11518 Marriottsville Road, with the entrance located just past a turn onto Wards Chapel Road. See here for directions from UMBC.

We will have access to two-three lanes, with one person in each at a time. Guests must check in at the range house, provide a photo ID, and pay a $15 fee.
Range rules can be found here. Make sure to give them a look and reach out if you have any questions. We will have a few extra sets of ear and eye protection if you need it.

Finally, make sure dress appropriately. No open-toed shoes and check the weather beforehand.

Thanks, we hope to see you there!

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