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.
Moreabout:Calls for Student Regent
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
