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Intro to Decolonial/Coloniality Studies

Coming in January 2026!

Join Dr. Saunders during January's winter semester for a brief introduction to the interrelated fields of Decolonial Studies and Coloniality Studies.  See the attached flyer for details on this...

Posted: October 17, 2025, 6:46 PM

Movie Night Tonight - 6:30pm Start Time

Hey Grad Students, It's time to take a break from the labs, books, and endless coding! Join us TONIGHT (Friday, October 17th) at Lecture Hall 1 for a FREE Movie Night hosted by GEARS and OGSL.

Posted: October 17, 2025, 3:06 PM

Apply for University System of Maryland Student Regent

Represent 170,000+ students on the system's governing board

The University System of Maryland encompasses 12 institutions, including UMBC, and three regional higher education centers. It employs more than 17,000 faculty members and 19,000 staff members,...

Posted: October 15, 2025, 3:10 PM

TODAY Oct 15 @ 12 PM - GAAC Graduate Assistant Town Hall (Hybrid)

Share your voice — 3 GAs win $50 Retriever Dollars

Where: ITE 456 (in-person) + Virtual (Webex): link • Password: qpJ2dzMZ9z8 When: Wednesday, Oct 15th, 12:00 pm –1:00 pm Who: Graduate Assistants only (TAs, RAs, graders, peaceworkers) Join GAAC...

Posted: October 15, 2025, 11:25 AM

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Sustainability Matters

Climate Action Plan

UMBC's Office of Sustainability (OoS) is seeking input to support campus progress.  The OoS published a draft Sustainability & Climate Action Plan on its website, along with a link for public...

Posted: October 13, 2025, 12:57 PM

Event: Epistemic Dissonance

Trans*lating Across the Black Atlantic

Join Dr. Tanya Saunders and the translators from Brazil for this event.  The program centers around the launch of two books, Bondage: Anti-Blackness and Ancestrality and Epistemic Dissonance: The...

Posted: October 10, 2025, 2:26 PM

Public Health Collaboration Grants 2026

Due November, 17, 2025

Public Health Researcher Meet-Ups Friday, October 10 | 12:00-1:00pm | PUP 204 Thursday, October 23 | 11am - 12pm | Webex To facilitate emerging interdisciplinary faculty research...

Posted: October 9, 2025, 12:15 PM

Public Health Collaboration Grants 2026

Due November 17, 2025

Public Health Researcher Meet-Ups Friday, October 10 | 12:00-1:00pm | PUP 204 Thursday, October 23 | 11am - 12pm | Webex To facilitate emerging interdisciplinary faculty research...

Posted: October 9, 2025, 11:47 AM

Commuter Connections is HIRING!

Shape the commuter experience—join our team!

Commuter Connections is hiring for a Graduate Assistant!  This is a one-year position with consideration for renewal. The GA position (Master's or PhD eligible) starts Jan 12, 2026, working 20...

Posted: October 7, 2025, 12:58 PM