Event Calendar

Download a PDF of our upcoming programming here: GSPD Spring 2026 Calendar

See our events that specifically count toward CIRTL certification here: CIRTL Spring 2026 Calendar

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Teaching Generation ‘Why?’: Helping Students Find Meaning and Purpose in Your Course √ § Ͼ

Help students discover how your course matters.

Location

Online

Date & Time

November 10, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Reposting! Please click here for original post and registration. More than any previous generation, we hear today’s students asking, "When will I ever use this?" As a group, today’s...
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TA Skills Series: Designing & Grading Assignments

Read this if you are a TA! Get CIRTL certifications!

Location

Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building (ILSB) : 233

Date & Time

November 7, 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Description

Are you a Teaching Assistant wanting to improve your skills? Or are you a Postdoc aspiring to become a faculty member? We are here for you with this Effective Teaching series this fall! This...
students

Games and Gamification: Activating Student Learning Through Play √ § Ͼ

Learn how your colleagues are using games to engage students

Location

Online

Date & Time

November 6, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Reposting! Please note that participation in this event is eligible for credit toward the CIRTL certificate. How can playing games and gamifying learning activities enhance student...
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RCR Microcredential Series Session 9: Socially Responsible Science

Responsible Conduct of Research

Location

Performing Arts & Humanities Building : 456

Date & Time

November 5, 2025, 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm

Description

Workshop Overview: This workshop covers the topic of the scientist as a responsible member of society, contemporary ethical issues in biomedical research, and the environmental and societal...

GSA President Office Hours

Drop In. Speak Up. Be Heard.

Location

The Commons : 308

Date & Time

November 5, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Have questions, ideas, or concerns about graduate student life at UMBC? Want to learn more about upcoming initiatives or share your feedback directly with GSA leadership? Join the GSA President...

Effective Teaching for TAs and Postdocs: Improving your teaching through Feedback and Classroom Management

TA Skills Series: earn certifications at the same time!

Location

Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building (ILSB) : 233

Date & Time

October 31, 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Description

Are you a Teaching Assistant wanting to improve your skills? Or are you a Postdoc aspiring to become a faculty member? We are here for you with this Effective Teaching series this fall! This...