Posted on: 05 November 2009
"Graduate school administrators are in the process of reevaluating the size of dozens of doctoral programs, but Graduate Student Government leaders fear the initiative could harm graduate students." Read the full story here
Posted on: 04 November 2009
The Joseph M. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Award provides one-time awards of up to $1,000 to undergraduate or graduate students whose ability to succeed at our institution may be challenged by some personal or family circumstance.
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Posted on: 04 November 2009
Each year the President's Commission on Women's Issues (PCWI) honors outstanding women on our campus
for their exemplary contributions to women and women's issues in higher education. Nomination material for the 2010 Celebration of Women is now available.
Moreabout:PCWI Award Nominations Now Open!
Posted on: 04 November 2009
"When the university unveiled its strategic plan two years ago, it was a strong sign it was finally acknowledging that compensation -- including stipends, salaries and benefits -- was too low for graduate students. A report issued by an 18-member committee examining the treatment of graduate assistants at public universities in the state essentially came to the same conclusion, a strong indicator change is needed in how graduate assistants are treated at this university. We believe that change is unionization." Read the full story at the Diamondback
Posted on: 04 November 2009
"Residents of College Park's District 4 resoundingly voted to throw out their two city council members in yesterday's election, but other incumbents held their seats in races marked by unusually high numbers of contestants and voters." Read the full article at the Diamondback.
Posted on: 04 November 2009
"A report intended to create consensus on the tricky topic of unionization for graduate students and adjunct faculty instead revealed some deep divides between transient educators and state and university officials when it was released this week." Click here for the full story from the Diamondback.
Posted on: 04 November 2009
"Seeking stability within an uncertain economic future, officials from African American studies, American studies, women's studies and LGBT studies are considering consolidating their four programs into a new academic unit, three faculty members said." Read the full story at the Diamondback here.
Posted on: 02 November 2009
"Elections in College Park are legally non-partisan, but this year's city council candidates in District 4 have informally divided themselves into two slates: incumbents and challengers." For the full article, head to the Diamondback.
Posted on: 29 October 2009
Along with the launch of the online Event Funding Request system are several other improvements. Most importantly is the full introduction of the student login and suggestion pages. There are also plans to improve the ability to share links, show Graduate Student Spotlights, and improve the GRID interface in preparation for GRID 2010.
Moreabout:New website features
Posted on: 29 October 2009
The GSG Webmaster, in coordination with the Budget & Finance Committee and the Chief of Staff, has developed an online Event Funding Request (EFR) system to help streamline the EFR funding process and to maintain a better record of funding decisions.
Moreabout:Online EFR System Running!
Posted on: 28 October 2009
"Students, faculty and staff came to the diversity town hall meeting in droves yesterday to make one point very clear: The language of the diversity plan's draft is flawed, and they're not satisfied." Visit the Diamondback here for the full story.
Posted on: 27 October 2009
"The first draft of the university's new Diversity Strategic Plan is far from perfect, university officials admitted.
After an initial draft was released Thursday, students charged the plan with being too vague, lofty and dismissive of certain underrepresented populations, including graduate students, international students and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, among others." Read the full article at the Diamondback
Posted on: 26 October 2009
The Stamp Advisory Board is accepting applications for new members. The SAB advises The Stamp's Director on all matters affecting the Adele H. Stamp Student Union - Center for Campus Life. Meetings are every other week. Applications and more information are available online. Applications are due Friday, Nov. 20, no later than 4:00pm.
Posted on: 26 October 2009
Tell us what you think! The Stamp is seeking your input on our services, programs, and facilities. Take about 5 minutes to complete our survey at SurveyMonkey. Hurry, the survey closes on Monday, Nov. 2. We appreciate your feedback!
Posted on: 26 October 2009
The USM is looking for a new Student Regent to serve in the 2010-2011 academic year. The Student Regent serves as a full member of the Board of Regents. Click 'more' for a fuller description and the application.
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Posted on: 20 October 2009
At the last meeting, the Assembly heard from Gene Ferrick, a member of the Diversity Plan Steering Committee, and Joanna Calabrese and Bob Hayes, representing the Student Government Association and the campaign to 'Save the Wooded Hillock.'
Moreabout:Assembly Considers Diversity Plan and Wooded Hillock
Posted on: 19 October 2009
The Diversity Plan will be presented at the "Moving Diversity Forward" Town Hall meeting on October 27, 2009. To prepare for the event the Diversity Committee of the GSG is soliciting feedback on the draft (which should be available here on the 20th), and your opinions regarding the role graduate students should play.
Moreabout:Diversity Plan: We need your comments!
Posted on: 18 October 2009
The Graduate Student Affairs Committee (GSAC) of the GSG is gathering your tax questions about the special situation that graduate students are in. If you have had trouble filling out your state or federal tax returns, or just have general questions, the GSG will try to help! Once some questions are gathered, the Committee will attempt to compile a list of answers and post them online. To submit your question, please contact Anne Jorstad, member of the GSAC, at jorstad [at] math [dot] umd [dot] edu by the end of October.
Posted on: 18 October 2009
"After several part-time graduate students expressed interest in running for University Senate positions last year, a committee will investigate whether these students should be allowed to hold positions in the school's most powerful legislative body." For the full story, head to the Diamondback
