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Together Beyond November: Post-Election Conversation

Our Commitment to Building Community

Dear UMBC Graduate Students, 

This is an unprecedented election year in which all of us are experiencing overlapping crises, including a global pandemic. Though there are many ballots that still need to be counted, our commitment to building inclusive and just communities must continue. 



To honor this commitment, the Graduate Student Association will be hosting a session on Tuesday, November 10th beginning at 12PM and ending at 1PM to come together to reflect on the challenging time leading up to the 2020 election, discuss the outcomes, and envision the path ahead. RSVP required


If you have any questions, please reach out to Meghan Lynch (mlyn1@umbc.edu). 


Together Beyond November: (Re)building Community after Election 2020 is a series of inclusive post-election conversations hosted by UMBC departments and organizations. Their purpose is to help members of the UMBC community renew their connections and support each other in this challenging time. The Center for Democracy and Civic Life, Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion, and Belonging (I3B), the Counseling Center, and leading campus educators in the use of restorative practices have trained student, faculty, and staff facilitators to guide these conversations, as a part of the Cast Your Whole Vote campaign. 

This is an unprecedented election year in which all of us are experiencing overlapping crises, including a global pandemic. Tensions are high even as people crave the feeling of connection. Members of our UMBC community may feel isolated, uncertain, or uncomfortable sharing their honest views. These healing, empowering conversations can help us navigate the post-election period together.

See below for a list of upcoming Together Beyond November conversations that are open to any member of the UMBC community. We will update this list as new conversations are scheduled.


In addition, the following departments and organizations are hosting Together Beyond November gatherings for staff and members:
  • College of Engineering and Information Technology (hosted by the Center for Women in Technology)
  • Grand Challenges Scholars Program
  • Office of Sustainability
  • Residential Life
  • (seb) Student Events Board
  • Sherman Scholars Program
  • Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program

Posted: November 6, 2020, 7:19 PM