About the Graduate Student Success Committee (GSSC)

Mission Statement

The Graduate Student Success Committee (GSSC) aims to promote holistic well-being for graduate students. Specifically, our job is to act as resources and advocates for anything related to academics and mental and physical well-being.

This committee highlights the interconnectedness of these aspects, as they are necessary for graduate student success. GSSC facilitates events that are of use for graduate students’ well-being, as well as helps disseminate information about resources available on campus.

What we do:

    • Serve as liaisons to graduate student resources.
    • Graduate Student Fest (every Fall)
    • Headshot events for graduate students
    • Campus partnerships with AOK Library, PROMISE, etc.
    • …and so much more!

If you have an idea for an event? Let us know!

 

Show Upcoming

Jan
11

STRiVE 2021 [Full]

UMBC’s student leadership for social impact retreat

Location

Online

Date & Time

January 11, 2021, 10:00 am – Jan 15, 2021 4:00 pm

Description

All spots for STRiVE 2021 are filled. We will release applications for STRiVE 2022 in October 2021. STRiVE is an intensive and engaging leadership for social impact retreat that helps inspire and...

Jan
1

Keep It Moving Challenge

Join us!

Location

Online

Date

January 1, 2021 – Apr 11, 2021 (All Day Event)

Description

Evidence shows that consistent physical activity helps prevent chronic disease, improve quality of life, maintain mental health and promote healthy aging. The COVID-19 pandemic has kept most of...

Dec
12

Mindfulness Session

Supporting UMBC Students Through Care & Connection

Location

Online

Date & Time

December 12, 2020, 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm

Description

Phillip McKnight, Shriver Peaceworker Fellow and UMBC alum, will host a session to support the practices of mindfulness with UMBC student participants to build resiliency, reduce stress, and lead...

Dec
11

Draw with Peers

Relax and Refuel

Location

Online

Date & Time

December 11, 2020, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

Need a study break? Join the Peer Health Educators for a game of Pictionary! The rules are simple: Every round, one person gets to choose a word and draw it to their best ability. The rest of...

Dec
10

Flow & Focus

Yoga w/ Joella

Location

Online

Date & Time

December 10, 2020, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

What better way to relieve stress and improve memory and focus than yoga? Join the Peer Health Educators and Joella for a 60 minute session that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and stress-free...

Dec
9

Movie Night

KEVIN!

Location

Online

Date & Time

December 9, 2020, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Description

Looking for a study break? Bring your own popcorn and watch Home Alone with the Peer Health Educators!

Dec
4

Holiday Card Making

Join us in creating cards for essential workers!

Location

Online

Date & Time

December 4, 2020, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Join OCSS in our last event of the semester - Holiday Card Making! We will be creating cards for our friends, family, and essential workers. Feel free to bring paper, markers, and stamps...or we...