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Fuel Your Week: Coffee Mondays with OGSL!

Commons 308 | 10AM-2PM

Power through your week with the Office of Graduate Student Life! Whether you need a quick caffeine boost before class or want to take a break from the lab, stop by for a free hot cup of coffee,...

Posted: September 21, 2026, 9:56 AM

[TODAY] NGSA Welcome Event!

The Nigerian Graduate Student Association (NGSA) here at UMBC is excited to welcome you to the new semester! Whether you’re a new student joining the UMBC community or a returning member, this...

Posted: September 18, 2026, 11:39 AM

Graduate Student Game Night by GEARS!

Game On, Stress Gone—Compete, Connect, and Win!

Looking for a relaxed evening with friends? Join us to play games, connect with fellow graduate students, and enjoy food! Date: October 2 Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m. Venue: UC 310 We have an exciting...

Posted: September 18, 2026, 10:44 AM

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Student Belonging Week Kickoff: Community Values Event

Belonging Week starts here!

Come celebrate the start of Belonging Week with a community values event on the Quad. September 21, 11am-2pm! We'll see you there! RSVP Here! Student Belonging events are open for full...

Posted: September 18, 2026, 10:40 AM

[Event] Bachata Salsa Night

A keynote on building culture and community

Come learn some moves and celebrate community through dance. September 25, 5-8pm in the UC Ballroom. We'll see you there!!  RSVP HERE! Student Belonging events are open for full...

Posted: September 18, 2026, 10:39 AM

[Event] Culture Builders Keynote: Valerie Kaur

A keynote on building culture and community

Hear from Valerie Kaur in this keynote presented in collaboration with the Division of Institutional Equity. September 24, 4:30-5:30pm in Fine Arts, Room 118. We'll see you there!!  RSVP HERE!...

Posted: September 18, 2026, 10:38 AM

[Event] Queering Latinidad

The Poetics of Lineage, Inheritance, & Belonging with Xochi

Join Xochi Cartland for a reflection on lineage, inheritance, and belonging through poetry. September 23, 5-6:30pm at the AOK Library Gallery. We'll see you there!!  RSVP HERE! Student...

Posted: September 18, 2026, 10:37 AM

[Event] Queerios: Machismo, Jesucristo, y Tradición

Exploring faith, culture, and masculinity!

Join this conversation exploring machismo, faith, and tradition. September 23, 3-4:30pm in UC 310.  We'll see you there! RSVP HERE! Student Belonging events are open for full participation by...

Posted: September 18, 2026, 10:36 AM

[HAPPENING NOW] Grad Retriever Breakfast with PROMISE

Fuel Your Focus: Free Breakfast for Grad Retrievers!

Start your day with the Office of Graduate Student Life at our first Grad Retriever Breakfast! This monthly gathering is a chance to enjoy breakfast, connect with fellow graduate students, and...

Posted: September 17, 2026, 10:00 AM