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UMBC's SGA is not an ordinary student government.  For one thing, it's much larger and more inclusive than most, so students with a variety of interests and passions find a home.  Last year more...

Full Title: Two Opportunities to Represent Students to Maryland Policy MakersThe Maryland Higher Education Commission sets policies that affect every college student in the state.  Its Student...

Once in a decade, the government of the United States undertakes the great counting process upon which hinges your political representation and funding for government programs.  If you are a...

I believe many things are best learned through experience, including how to change the world. You can’t fully explore and develop your ability to make a difference without actually giving it a...

Full Title: What Does an SGA Executive Branch Officer Do? (Apply Now for 2010-2011) In earlier posts I’ve described the roles of the SGA Senate and Finance Board.  This post describes the role...

Full Title: What Does an SGA Finance Board Representative Do? (Apply Now for 2010-2011) In an earlier post I described what an SGA Senator does.  Below I explain the role of an SGA Finance Board...

SGA candidate applications for 2010-2011 are due on Friday, March 12th.  This is the first of a few items I'll post to provide some background information about the 20 available elected positions...

Students serving in UMBC's SGA have opportunities to accomplish some amazing things, learn a lot and have fun.  For some, it's a life-changing experience.  Read more about SGA here, and consider...

The Student Activity Fee paid to UMBC by every undergraduate funds student organization events and operations, the Student Events Board, SGA and The Retriever Weekly.  The total amount collected...