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Seeking Graduate Senators for 2019-2020

Apply to become a graduate senator today!

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 represent either their...

Posted: April 24, 2019, 3:22 PM

GSA is recruiting for the Communications Manager Position

Apply now for 2019-2020 academic year.

GSA is hiring for the Communications Manager Position. This is a Graduate Assistant position - The student is required to commit for AY 2019-2020. *The successful candidate MUST be eligible for...

Posted: April 24, 2019, 10:06 AM

Sri Lankan Student Association Candlelight Vigil Tonight

This evening, 8-10 p.m., on Erickson Field

The Sri Lankan Student Association will be hosting a candlelight vigil tonight, April 23, 8-10 p.m. on Erickson Field to remember the lives lost due to the terror attacks in Sri Lanka. All...

Posted: April 23, 2019, 11:53 AM

Call for Faculty Working Groups

The Center for Social Science Scholarship invites applications for Faculty Working Groups to promote intellectual exchange in the social sciences and across campus. These collaborative scholarly...

Posted: April 22, 2019, 10:09 AM

Evan Avila Wins Prestigious Truman Scholarship!

Congratulations to Evan Avila (Economics, Political Science, 2020), winner of the prestigious Truman Scholarship for 2019!   Established in 1975, the Truman Foundation is the nation’s official...

Posted: April 11, 2019, 4:57 PM

Funding Opportunities

for Social Science Faculty & Graduate Students

Please see below for a curated list of upcoming funding opportunities. The Center for Social Science Scholarship and the Maryland Institute for Policy, Analysis, and Research (MIPAR) assist...

Posted: April 11, 2019, 1:25 PM

Missing your family? write a (free) postcard home!

Yes international postcards as well!!**

UMBC Residential Life is hosting an event Home Sweet Home where you will have the opportunity to send a (free) postcard home, including international destinations!! When: Monday, April 15th,...

Posted: April 11, 2019, 11:22 AM

Of Note: Social Science Faculty, Students, and Alumns

Congratulations to the following faculty, students, and alumni for their recent accomplishments! John Borrero, Psychology, will be represented #UMBC for an invited address at the Heartland...

Posted: April 10, 2019, 11:43 AM

Congratulations to Susan Sterett!

Congratulations to Susan Sterett for her recent award from the National Science Foundation. Professor Sterett intends to use the award to hold  a workshop to be held at the beginning of the 2019...

Posted: April 9, 2019, 3:18 PM

3MT and The Gritty Talks Competition Winners!!

Congratulations!!

Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) and The Gritty Talks Competition Winners!!  (GEARS, March 27th, 2019) We are very pleased to announce the winners of the Three Minute Thesis and The Gritty Talks...

Posted: April 9, 2019, 9:49 AM