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Katie Morris Successfully Defends her Dissertation

On May 3, 2021 Katherine J. Morris of LLC Cohort 18 successfully defended her dissertation and earned the title of Doctor of Philosophy. Her degree will be conferred in August, 2021. Her...

Posted: May 5, 2021, 9:44 AM

GSA Senator Application (2021-2022)

Make Your Voice Heard! Represent Your Department!

Application Form The GSA is seeking applications for senators who will serve throughout the next academic year. Such senators would have the following general responsibilities as they...

Posted: May 5, 2021, 9:30 AM

GEARS Final Chapter

3 Min Thesis, Gritty Talks, Social Hour, Powerpoint Roulette

Registration Link Here

Posted: May 5, 2021, 9:17 AM

In Remembrance of Alex Rittle

We welcome your memories of the the GSAs late President

The Graduate Student Association regretfully reported the passing of the GSA's President, Alex Rittle near the end of the Fall 2020 semester. Alex was a passionate leader who sought to make a...

Posted: May 5, 2021, 8:50 AM

Zareen Taj shares her perspective on the U.S. Troop

Withdrawal from Afghanistan

On May 3, 2021 Zareen Taj (LLC Cohort 22) published, "The Cost of U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan: 'Get Ready. The Taliban Are Coming'” in Ms. Magazine. Zareen shares her perspective as...

Posted: May 4, 2021, 9:28 AM

MD Task Force for Achieving Academic Equity and

Excellence for Black Boys releases Report

The State of Maryland Task Force for Achieving Academic Equity and Excellence for Black Boys released its report this week and Dr. Ramon Goings, Assistant Professor of Language, Literacy &...

Posted: April 29, 2021, 12:43 PM

Capitalizing the B in Black: the Importance of Race

and Language -- new podcast episode features James Wright

The Intercultural Center at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has a podcast called The Table. This monthly podcast unpacks questions regarding race, ethnicity, culture, norms, and...

Posted: April 28, 2021, 2:44 PM

Reminder: GSA Executive Council election nominations open!

Vote for these electable positions by 4/30. New Category!

Electable Positions for the 2021-2022 GSA Executive Council GSA Executive Council elections are officially open for nominations! Submit a nomination form here  NOTE: An additional category for...

Posted: April 28, 2021, 2:23 PM

URGE virtual seminar hosted by GES

Wednesday, May 5th @noon

Next Wednesday May 5 from 12 noon-1 pm, please join us for the last GES seminar of the year presented by two members of the team that developed the URGE (Unlearning Racism in Geoscience) project....

Posted: April 28, 2021, 10:45 AM

J Inscoe successfully defends

their Dissertation

On April 23, 2021 J Inscoe of LLC Cohort 19 successfully defended their dissertation and earned the title of Doctor of Philosophy. Their virtual defense went very smoothly and they gave an...

Posted: April 27, 2021, 3:44 PM