GSG: Graduate Student Government

We are completely independent of the university administration, and we report only to the graduate student body. Explore our site!

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You can find a lot of information in our resources section.
- Are you a parent? Check out our families page.
- Trying to find a place to live? Look at housing around the area!
- Have legal questions? Ask Graduate Legal Aid.
Find out who represents your graduate program, and what the Assembly has done recently.
Part of a graduate student organization? You can get funding for your event!

Grad Pub is a fun, social event sponsored by the GSG. All graduate students are welcome; you can also bring your friends and classmates.

Announcements

Alumni Association Scholarships for Graduate Students: DEADLINE JUNE 30, 2012»

posted on: 20 Dec 2011

Source: Graduate Student Life

"The Maryland Alumni Association has multiplied its scholarship offerings and expanded them beyond incoming students. The Alumni Association will provide 5 scholarships of $3,000 to graduate students next fall." More about:Alumni Association Scholarships for Graduate Students: DEADLINE JUNE 30, 2012

post categories: Announcements, Education, Graduate Student Life, Grants & Awards, Alumni

GRID 2012 Announcement»

posted on: 17 Dec 2011

Source: Graduate Student Government

Graduate Research Interaction Day 2012 will take place all day on April 11th 2012. This year session will include exciting presentations and posters from University of Maryland graduate students of diverse disciplines and backgrounds. Students will share their research, obtain valuable faculty and peer feedback, and hone their conference presentation skills within the comfort of their own campus environment. More about:GRID 2012 Announcement

post categories: Announcements, GRID, Research

News

An archive of old news items is available here.

GSG President's Report to the Assembly - December 2011»

posted on: 16 Jan 2012

Source: Graduate Student Government

"Read on for the GSG president Anna Bedford's speech to the Assembly for updates on the GA Advisory Council, potential merger with Baltimore, The Graduate Council and more!" More about:GSG President's Report to the Assembly - December 2011

post categories: Presidents Postings, Assembly, Careers, Classes, Committees, Grad Legal Aid, International

Vision for the University District in 2020 - request for feedback»

posted on: 11 Jan 2012

Source: Graduate Student Government

The University of Maryland, City of College Park, Prince George County and the State of Maryland have embarked on a path to create and implement jointly an integrated community development strategy for the University District around College Park, Maryland. More about:Vision for the University District in 2020 - request for feedback

post categories: Files, University Reports

Events

You can find a full calendar of events here. If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the calendar, please login.

2012 Chinese Spring Festival for Year of the Dragon»

12 Feb 2012 at 6:30 PM

Location: Hoff theatre of Student Stamp Union

2012 Chinese Spring Festival for Year of the Dragon is coming!

event categories: Education, Sponsored Events

Assembly Meeting»

17 Feb 2012 at 1:00 PM

Location: Benjamin Banneker (2212), Stamp Student Union

Please join us for this scheduled Assembly meeting. Listen to the President and Executives give their monthly report, debate resolutions, and voice your concerns. Moreabout:Assembly Meeting

event categories: Assembly, GSG Events

Ph.D. Completion Workshop: Teaching Portfolios»

24 Feb 2012 at 2:00 PM

Location: Ulrich Recital Hall, Tawes Hall

Join Spencer A. Benson, Center for Teaching Excellence, University of Maryland for a workshop on teaching portfolios. Moreabout:Ph.D. Completion Workshop: Teaching Portfolios

event categories: Careers, Ph.D. Completion, Training, Workshop, University Events

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Useful Links

Center for Teaching Excellence: has useful information for TA's, especially the Graduate Teaching Assistant Resource Guide. Roughly 2200 graduate students are Teaching Assistants. Go»

Event Funding Requests: To start the Event Funding Request online process, please make sure to read the funding guide! Go»

Graduate Handbook: has info on resources that are available to you as a graduate student. This is especially useful for new grad students. Go»

Graduate Legal Aid: provides legal services free of charge to currently registered graduate students. They handle a wide range of both University-related and off-campus issues. Go»

Graduate Ombudsperson: is an impartial, independent and confidential resource for resolving conflicts. This can include conflicts with an adviser, committee member, instructor, other faculty member, or any member of the campus community. Go»

Graduate School: Contact the Graduate School if you need a waiver of academic policy. Their site has useful information on assistantships, fellowships, and grants. The Graduate School also hosts a number of very useful workshops Go»

Graduate Student Life: provides programming and advocacy for graduate student needs on campus. GSL provides discounted admissions to events such as professional soccer games, wine festivals, and plays. Go»

Ph.D. Completion Workshops: These workshops are sponsored by the Graduate School and PROMISE: Maryland's Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP). They aim to cover important aspects of finishing a Ph.D. Dissertation and finding that next job. Go»

Resources: Check out the information that the GSG has gathered for you! We have housing, student life, transportation, and legal resources ready to serve you. Go»

Student Pages: Did you know you can submit Event information, a News item, or a helpful Link online? Well, now you can through the student login pages! Go»

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