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

Mar
17

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Professionally file your taxes for free, on-campus

Location

Apartment Community Center

Date & Time

March 17, 2017, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is an IRS sponsored program that provides free, on-campus tax return assistance to eligible individuals and families each Spring semester. UMBC students,...

Mar
17

Commuters Go Green!

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with OCSS and (seb)!

Location

On Campus : Commons Mainstreet

Date & Time

March 17, 2017, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Description

Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day while learning about ways to "go green" at home.  (seb) will also be offering fun St. Patrick's Day activities.  Lunch is included!

Mar
16

Pub Trivia

Trivia, snacks, and giveaways!

Location

On Campus : Lower Flat Tuesdays

Date & Time

March 16, 2017, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Test your trivia skills with your fellow Commuter Explorers!  Snacks, smoothies, and lots of prizes are included!

Mar
16

Zotero Workshop

Learn to use Citation Management Software!

Location

Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : 259

Date & Time

March 16, 2017, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Zotero is a freely available citation management software that allows you to save citation information while searching and browsing the Web. With a single click, Zotero saves citations and enables...

Mar
15

Safe Spring Break

Location

True Grit's

Date & Time

March 15, 2017, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Description

Join Residential Life and The Health Promotions Office for pre-Spring Break fun in True Grits dining hall!  Wednesday, March 15th during dinner hours (4:30-7:30pm). Play games, win prizes,...

Mar
14

Arbutus Adventure! (CANCELED)

Join OCSS for dinner and a movie in Arbutus, MD.

Location

Off Campus

Date & Time

March 14, 2017, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Come experience all that Arbutus has to offer!  This free bus trip includes a stop at Sorrento's for discounted food and a FREE movie ticket!  Space is limited - reserve your spot at the OCSS...