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

Nov
21

Game-A-Holics

Come join OCSS for a night of games and snacks!

Location

The Commons : Gameroom

Date & Time

November 21, 2019, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Description

Join OCSS in the Commons Gameroom Thursday, November 22, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. FREE games like pool, table tennis, board games, and so much more will be provided! We'll also have an array of...

Nov
20

Self Defense Class

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC)

Date & Time

November 20, 2019, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Description

University Health Services, in partnership with the RAC, welcome students participate in a self-defense class.  This short course is  primarily designed for beginners interested...

Nov
19

Thankful Transfers Night

Get crafty with your TSN Leaders!

Location

On Campus : Lower Flat Tuesdays

Date & Time

November 19, 2019, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Come prepare for Fall and the Thanksgiving holiday by painting placemats and other fall decor! This event is targeted to transfer students, but commuter students are also welcome! Free supplies,...

Nov
19

Good Morning Commuters

Start your day off right with OCSS!

Location

The Commons : Mainstreet

Date & Time

November 19, 2019, 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Description

Enjoy breakfast with other UMBC commuters and get connected with on-campus resources! There isn't a better way to start your day! FREE with the one-time purchase of a Commuter Gold Card; you...

Nov
18

Presentation: Performing Relationships with Archived Objects

American Indian Objects in Archives

Location

Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : Gallery

Date & Time

November 18, 2019, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Despite years of activism, many archives and archivists still fail to understand Indigenous ways of knowing and being in the world. Many Indigenous worldviews feature "persons" in the form of...