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OISS Immigration Update for F-1, H-1B and J-1 visa holders

Discussion on immigration policy changes

Join the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) for an update on immigration policy changes affecting F-1, H-1B, and J-1 visa holders. As part of International Education Week, this...

Posted: October 30, 2026, 3:04 PM

Coffee Mondays w/ UMBC Athletics

Every Monday from 10-2pm in Commons 308

Calling all Grad Retrievers! This Coffee Monday is co-hosted by the Office of Graduate Student Life and UMBC Athletics. Stop by for free coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and snacks while connecting with...

Posted: October 29, 2026, 4:46 PM

3 Minute Thesis Scott Morgan Information Session

Learn how to present your research clearly in just 3 minutes

3-Minute Thesis Competition Information Session and Training by Scott Morgan! Are you ready to showcase your research in just 3 minutes? This is your chance to captivate an audience, enhance...

Posted: October 29, 2026, 8:40 AM

National Take Back the Night

On November 1, campuses across the country will stand together. Take Back The Night is calling on students, survivors, advocates, and campus communities nationwide to join the National Campus...

Posted: October 29, 2026, 8:00 AM

HAPPENING NOW: OGSL @ Night w/LHGSA

5 - 7:30PM! | Free food, fun games, & good company!

Can't make it to OGSL events during the day? We've got you covered! 🌙 Join the Office of Graduate Student Life (OGSL) and LHGSA for an evening of fun, relaxation, and good company! 🍕 Free Food...

Posted: October 28, 2026, 4:50 PM

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[TODAY] GSA President Office Hour

Connect directly with GSA leadership!

Graduate school comes with a lot of moving parts, and your GSA is here to support you. Have a question about resources, an idea for campus, or simply want to touch base? Come hang out during the...

Posted: October 28, 2026, 1:09 PM

Today is OGSL @ Night w/ LHGSA

Commons 308 | 5-7:30PM

Can't make it to OGSL events during the day? We've got you covered! Join the Office of Graduate Student Life (OGSL) and LHGSA for an evening of relaxation, games, and good company! Whether...

Posted: October 28, 2026, 1:02 PM

Illustrated flyer for “OGSL @ Night w/ LHGSA” featuring a cozy nighttime lounge with a dark blue, starry sky, crescent moon, and warm string lights. Five diverse graduate students are gathered on couches, laughing, playing cards, and enjoying snacks. A coffee table displays board games, drinks, and craft supplies, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The flyer includes the tagline “Unwind. Connect. Belong.” Event details: Wednesday, October 28, from 5:00–7:30 PM in The Commons, Room 308.

What is Liberation?: Socialist Feminisms in Baltimore 1968-1988

On view in Albin O. Kuhn Library Rotunda, Nov 3-30, 2026

What is Liberation?: Socialist Feminisms in Baltimore 1968-1988 The Albin O. Kuhn Library Rotunda exhibit What is Liberation? brings together ephemera collected from a wide range of feminist...

Posted: October 28, 2026, 9:45 AM

Graduate Spotlight

Honoring UMBC’s standout grads

Have a story to share? An achievement you are proud of? Or a way you have made a positive impact this month. This is your chance to be recognized in the Grad Spotlight of the Month by the Graduate...

Posted: October 28, 2026, 9:40 AM

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6th Annual UMBC Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) Workshop

November 12-13, 2026

The 6th Annual UMBC Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) Workshop will be held at UMBC from November 12–13, 2026. Through demonstrations, discussions, networking, and potential partnerships, the...

Posted: October 27, 2026, 10:45 AM