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Applications for the Stamp Advisory Board Available

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.

Stamp Seeks Graduate Student Feedback

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!

Calls for Student Regent

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. Moreabout:Calls for Student Regent

Assembly Considers Diversity Plan and Wooded Hillock
Source: Graduate Student Government

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

Diversity Plan: We need your comments!

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!

Have a tax question?

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.

U. Senate explores adding part-time graduate student representation
Source: Diamondback

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

Save the Date: GRID 2010 Scheduled

Posted on: 18 October 2009

Graduate Research Interaction Day (GRID) 2010 has been scheduled for April 7, 2010. It will be held in the Stamp on the top floor, with specific rooms to be announced. For more information on what GRID is, how you can participate, and past participants, click here.

Graduate Assistant Opening in Undergraduate Legal Aid Office
Source: Graduate Student Life

Posted on: 14 October 2009

The Graduate Assistant in the Undergraduate Student Legal Aid Office serves as the supervisor of the Student Defender Program. The position is a 12-month assistantship, and requires 20 hours/week. Moreabout:Graduate Assistant Opening in Undergraduate Legal Aid Office

Thanksgiving Break Shuttle Service to/from BWI Airport
Source: Graduate Student Life

Posted on: 14 October 2009

The Department of Transportation Services will operate a shuttle service to the Baltimore/Washington International Airport on Wednesday, Nov. 25 and Sunday, Nov. 29 for Thanksgiving Break. Registration for this shuttle is not required. This shuttle will operate strictly on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, please visit DOTSl.

Thanksgiving Break Bus Service to/from New York and New Jersey
Source: Graduate Student Life

Posted on: 14 October 2009

The Department of Transportation Services provides transportation to Metropark, NJ and New York City for the Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks. Our bus(es) departs from the Stamp Student Union and drops off passengers at Port Authority in New York City. Moreabout:Thanksgiving Break Bus Service to/from New York and New Jersey

Job Opportunity with Graduate Student Government: Application Deadline 10/23, 5pm

Posted on: 14 October 2009

The Graduate Student Government (GSG) is seeking to hire a graduate student to assist in the Event Funding Request (EFR) process. Deadline is Friday, Oct. 23 at 5:00pm. Click "More" for further information. Moreabout:Job Opportunity with Graduate Student Government: Application Deadline 10/23, 5pm

New council aims to help univ. reach green goals
Source: Diamondback

Posted on: 14 October 2009

"In the wake of the University Senate's decision to endorse the climate action plan, the administration unveiled the university sustainability council last week to oversee efforts to reduce the university's carbon footprint." Click here for the full article from the Diamondback.

DOTS ridership increases for fourth straight year
Source: Diamondback

Posted on: 14 October 2009

"DOTS officials announced an increase in Shuttle-UM bus ridership for the fourth straight year due to what officials said was the development of more affordable housing along Route 1." Head to the Diamondback to read the full article

Graduate students seldom cash in on discounts
Source: Diamondback

Posted on: 14 October 2009

"As part of an ongoing effort to make the campus more graduate student friendly, the university is offering discounts at the Stamp Student Union, but many graduate students aren't getting the message." To read the full article, head to the Diamondback.

Tenured faculty will face more scrutiny
Source: Diamondback

Posted on: 24 September 2009

"University officials are looking to widely apply a sporadically enforced policy to hold tenured professors accountable in place of stronger measures the University Senate failed to pass last year." Click here to read the full story from the Diamondback.

Graduate students continue push for separate writing center
Source: Diamondback

Posted on: 24 September 2009

"Graduate students have collectively lobbied for more than a year for the creation of a separate writing center entity. This issue remains a salient issue on the the Graduate Student Government's agenda this year, GSG president Anupama Kothari said." For more from the Diamondback, click here.

University Health Center Resumes Normal Operating Hours
Source: Graduate Student Service Announcements

Posted on: 24 September 2009

Please be advised that the University Health Center has resumed its normal hours of operation as of Monday, Sept. 21. Sunday hours of operation are discontinued. The University Health Center will be open Monday through Friday, 8:00am-7:00pm; Saturday, 11:00am-3:00pm; and closed on Sunday. When the University Health Center is closed, please call the After Hours NurseLine at 301-314-9386. A University Identification number is required. This service is free of charge. If there is a medical emergency, call 911.

Student Discounts at Stamp

Posted on: 23 September 2009

The Stamp Student Union has specials for graduate students. They are different for each day of the week and involve discounts both at the food court and the bookstore. Head over to www.union.umd.edu/GSL/ID/ for more information!

Committee to reevaluate $165 in student fee hikes
Source: Diamondback

Posted on: 23 September 2009

"The committee charged with reviewing student fees will reconvene after a 'misunderstanding' led SGA President Steve Glickman to leave a meeting early, said Ann Wylie, vice president of administrative affairs." For the full story, please go to the Diamondback.