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13. LEGAL WORKSHOP AND PIZZA LUNCH: UNDERSTANDING HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND COVERAGE: TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 12:30-2:00PM
How do you select a health insurance policy? Trying to understand what types of services are covered by your policy and what types of claims will be denied? Wondering whom to contact to get more information and help with health insurance issues? Join Graduate Legal Aid staff for lunch and an informal discussion to help you figure out the answers to your questions on Tuesday, April 5 in the Nanticoke Room (1238 Stamp). The Graduate Legal Aid Office is funded by graduate student activities fees and offers free information, resources, referrals, and brief assistance to UMD graduate students with legal questions or disputes involving both University and off-campus matters in Maryland. http://www.thestamp.umd.edu/gradlegalaid
How do you select a health insurance policy? Trying to understand what types of services are covered by your policy and what types of claims will be denied? Wondering whom to contact to get more information and help with health insurance issues? Join Graduate Legal Aid staff for lunch and an informal discussion to help you figure out the answers to your questions on Tuesday, April 5 in the Nanticoke Room (1238 Stamp). The Graduate Legal Aid Office is funded by graduate student activities fees and offers free information, resources, referrals, and brief assistance to UMD graduate students with legal questions or disputes involving both University and off-campus matters in Maryland. http://www.thestamp.umd.edu/gradlegalaid
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From: Julie Choe Kim <UMMa...@megamail.umd.edu>
Date: Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Subject: Graduate Student Service Announcements
To:
1. Graduate Student Appreciation Week: April 4-9
2. Graduate Student Government Assembly Meeting: Friday, April 1, 1:00pm
3. Graduate Student Government Presents Grad Pub and Meet the Candidates at the Alumni Center: Friday, April 1, 3:30-6:30pm
4. Represent Your Program in the Graduate Student Government: Nominations Extended to Sunday, April 3
5. Volunteers Needed for Graduate Research Interaction Day
6. Graduate Student Government Elections: April 4-18
7. Free Income Tax Assistance for Graduate Students: March 28 - April 14
8. Free Access to Online Tax Service for International Graduate Students
9. Free Chair Massages and Snacks for Graduate Students: Monday, April 4, 10:00am–2:00pm
10. Half-Price Bowling and Billiards for Graduate Students at the TerpZone: April 4-8
11. Free Dinner and $30 Gift Cards for Grad Student Participants in Housing Focus Groups: April 4, 6, and 7
12. Midday Meditation Session for Graduate Students: Tuesday, April 5, 12:00-1:00pm
13. Legal Workshop and Pizza Lunch: Understanding Health Insurance Policies and Coverage: Tuesday, April 5, 12:30-2:00pm
14. Structured Groups for the Writing Process for Graduate ESOL Students Beginning Tuesday, April 5
15. Climbing Wall and S’Mores Night at ORC: Tuesday, April 5, 7:00-8:00pm
16. Voices of Social Change Lecture Featuring Jonathan Kozol: Tuesday, April 5, 7:15-8:30pm
17. Free Breakfast at Good Morning, Commuters! Wednesday, April 6, 7:30-10:00am
18. Come to Graduate Research Interaction Day: Wednesday, April 6, 9:00am-6:00pm
19. GRID Interactive Panel Discussions on Graduate Student Research: Wednesday, April 6
20. Graduate Student Social at GRID: Wednesday, April 6, 4:00-6:00pm
21. Free Coffee, Tea, Hot Cocoa, and Snacks in the Graduate Student Suite: Thursday, April 7, 9:00am-4:00pm
22. Graduate Student Appreciation Week Grad Pub: Friday, April 8, 3:30-6:30pm
23. Family Visit to the National Zoo: Saturday, April 9, 10:00am
24. Make an Impact During Terp Service Weekend: April 9 & 10
25. A Workshop on Personal Finance during Graduate School and Beyond: Tuesday, April 19, 3:00-4:30pm
26. Join the GSG-Social Email Listserv!
27. Free Smoking Cessation Program for Graduate Students
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1. GRADUATE STUDENT APPRECIATION WEEK: APRIL 4-9
Thank you to the 10,000+ graduate students at the University of Maryland for your contributions to the Maryland community! Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2011 highlights include free chair massages and snacks on Monday, midday meditation and climbing wall night at the Outdoor Recreation Center on Tuesday, Graduate Research Interaction Day on Wednesday, free coffee and snacks on Thursday in 1121 Stamp, Grad Pub on Friday, a family zoo visit on Saturday, and half-price bowling in the TerpZone all week! View the schedule online for details at www.thestamp.umd.edu/GSL/GSAW.
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2. GRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSEMBLY MEETING: FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1:00PM
The next meeting of the Graduate Student Government Assembly will be held on Friday, April 1 at 1:00pm in the Charles Carroll Room of The Stamp. President Wallace Loh will be the special guest speaker for the meeting. To view the full agenda for the meeting, pending legislation, and minutes from past meetings, please visit http://gsg.umd.edu/assembly/meetings.
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3. GRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRESENTS GRAD PUB AND MEET THE CANDIDATES AT THE ALUMNI CENTER: FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 3:30-6:30PM
The Graduate Student Government (GSG) invites all graduate students to Grad Pub on Friday, April 1, 3:30-6:30pm at the Maryland Room in Riggs Alumni Center. Grad Pub is a fun social event sponsored by the GSG. Come out to meet graduate students from different departments and mingle over free food and soft drinks. A cash bar will also be available. This Grad Pub will also feature an opportunity to meet candidates running for GSG offices for next year. Just bring your UM graduate student ID and proof of age. We look forward to seeing you then! http://gsg.umd.edu/grad-pub
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4. REPRESENT YOUR PROGRAM IN THE GRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT: NOMINATIONS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SUNDAY, APRIL 3
It's your Graduate Student Government -- make sure you're represented! Program Representatives are voting members of the GSG Assembly, which meets once a month to address important graduate student issues. For more information about the nominations and elections process and about responsibilities, visit www.gsg.umd.edu/about-us/elections. The deadline for nominations has been extended to 5:00pm on Sunday, April 3 -- don't miss your chance to have your voice heard!
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5. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GRADUATE RESEARCH INTERACTION DAY
The Graduate Student Government is looking for both undergraduate and graduate students who would be willing to help out with Graduate Research Interaction Day (GRID) on Wednesday, April 6 in The Stamp. We are looking for volunteers who are willing to help for either a few hours or the whole day. We need many volunteers to help make GRID a success! Volunteers will receive a free GSG t-shirt! Register to volunteer at http://gsg.umd.edu/grid/grid-registration or send your hours of availability to gsg-...@umd.edu.
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6. GRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS: APRIL 4-18
Starting Monday, April 4, you can vote for your program's representative and executive officers for the Graduate Student Government (GSG) by logging into www.gsg.umd.edu/vote. It's simple and easy to vote! Make sure the needs of your program are heard across campus. Your voter participation is needed!
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7. FREE INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS: MARCH 28 - APRIL 14
The Graduate School is pleased to announce that David North and Fred Stollnitz have again volunteered to act as a no-cost resource to graduate students as they complete their federal and state income tax returns. Free tax help will be provided on a walk-in basis on several dates between March 28 and April 14 in 3101 Susquehanna Hall (located behind South Campus Dining Hall). Mr. North, Mr. Stollnitz, and their assistants will act as a resource for graduate students in completing their returns, but will not offer individual tax advice. Students are responsible for obtaining their own professional tax advice, if necessary. Visit http://www.thestamp.umd.edu/GH/finances/tax_assistance_2011.html for the complete schedule, what to bring, and more details.
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8. FREE ACCESS TO ONLINE TAX SERVICE FOR INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS
We are pleased to announce that the Graduate School and the Office of International Services will provide our international graduate students with a free online tax service called CINTAX. This service is for all graduate students classified as Non Resident Aliens for tax purposes. Per our licensing agreement, it will be provided to the first 1,999 students who register on a first come, first serve basis. CINTAX Access can be located on the Graduate School homepage (www.gradschool.umd.edu) under “Quick Links." After clicking the link, the student will be required to enter his/her UM directory id and password. Once authenticated, he student will be directed to CINTAX.
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9. FREE CHAIR MASSAGES AND SNACKS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS: MONDAY, APRIL 4, 10:00AM–2:00PM
Take advantage of a relaxing start to your Monday with a free 10-minute chair massage in the Graduate Student Suite in 1121 Stamp. Be sure to sign up for your massage time in the Graduate Student Suite beginning at 9:30am! Or simply stop by to say hi and enjoy some yummy refreshments. Sponsored by Graduate Student Life for Graduate Student Appreciation Week. www.thestamp.umd.edu/GSL/GSAW
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10. HALF-PRICE BOWLING AND BILLIARDS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS AT THE TERPZONE: APRIL 4-8
In honor of Graduate Student Appreciation Week, graduate students can bowl and play billiards for half the regular price at the TerpZone! Just show your Graduate Student ID. The TerpZone is located in the Basement of The Stamp (www.thestamp.umd.edu/TerpZone). www.thestamp.umd.edu/GSL/GSAW
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11. FREE DINNER AND $30 GIFT CARDS FOR GRAD STUDENT PARTICIPANTS IN HOUSING FOCUS GROUPS: APRIL 4, 6, AND 7
The University has hired a research firm to conduct focus groups with graduate and undergraduate students to learn about housing needs and issues. Participants will receive a $30 VISA gift card. Dinner and dessert will be provided. Three focus groups will be available: international graduate and undergraduate students (Monday, April 4, 4:30-5:30pm); graduate students (Wednesday, April 6, 5:00-6:10pm); and graduate and undergraduate students renting off-campus houses/apartments (Thursday, April 7, 5:00-6:10pm). If you are interested in participating, please send an email to housin...@umd.edu indicating which focus group(s) is most appropriate for you and including your cell phone number, full name, and local address; if interested in the "rental" focus group, also include type of rental property (house/apartment), address, and proximity to campus. If you are selected, you will receive an email confirmation with further details. If you have any questions, please email hous!
ings...@umd.edu or call 301-314-8441. Please note, Department of Resident Life and Residential Facilities student employees and full-time University employees are not eligible to participate.
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12. MIDDAY MEDITATION SESSION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS: TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 12:00-1:00PM
De-stress your way through Tuesday with a midday meditation session with fellow graduate students. This session will be held in the Thurgood Marshall Room in The Stamp and will be led by Edie Anderson, Smoking Cessation Counselor and Meditation Instructor at the University Health Center (www.health.umd.edu). A part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week (www.thestamp.umd.edu/GSL/GSAW).
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13. LEGAL WORKSHOP AND PIZZA LUNCH: UNDERSTANDING HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND COVERAGE: TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 12:30-2:00PM
How do you select a health insurance policy? Trying to understand what types of services are covered by your policy and what types of claims will be denied? Wondering whom to contact to get more information and help with health insurance issues? Join Graduate Legal Aid staff for lunch and an informal discussion to help you figure out the answers to your questions on Tuesday, April 5 in the Nanticoke Room (1238 Stamp). The Graduate Legal Aid Office is funded by graduate student activities fees and offers free information, resources, referrals, and brief assistance to UMD graduate students with legal questions or disputes involving both University and off-campus matters in Maryland. http://www.thestamp.umd.edu/gradlegalaid
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14. STRUCTURED GROUPS FOR THE WRITING PROCESS FOR GRADUATE ESOL STUDENTS BEGINNING TUESDAY, APRIL 5
The Learning Assistance Service is offering a Structured Writing Group for international graduate students interested in improving their writing skills. A basic model for evaluating writing will be presented, as well as steps in the writing process. With these structures in place, participants will assess their own writing needs, including grammar; will review rules; and will strengthen their own specific writing skills. You can start this group on April 5 for six sessions; it will meet meet every Tuesday through May 10, 2:00-3:00pm in Susquehanna Hall, Room 1123. For more details and to register online, visit http://counseling.umd.edu/LAS/html/criticalrws.html. Contact Shirley Browner at 301-314-7702 or sbro...@umd.edu or the LAS Main Desk at 301-314-7693 for more information.
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15. CLIMBING WALL AND S’MORES NIGHT AT ORC: TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 7:00-8:00PM
Come out to the Outdoor Recreation for a night of climbing and s’mores by the fire. Our staff will be available to help you climb our rock climbing wall, and we will be hosting a campfire with marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers. Families welcome! Presented by the Outdoor Recreation Center (www.orc.umd.edu). A part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week (www.thestamp.umd.edu/GSL/GSAW).
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16. VOICES OF SOCIAL CHANGE LECTURE FEATURING JONATHAN KOZOL: TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 7:15-8:30PM
Voices of Social Change, a speaker series of engaging storytellers of social change, is proud to present Mr. Jonathan Kozol, who will speak on "Joy and Justice: An Educator's Approach to Social Change" on Tuesday, April 5, 7:15-8:30pm in the Colony Ballroom of The Stamp. Sponsored by Leadership and Community Service-Learning, Stamp Special Events, and the College of Education.
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17. FREE BREAKFAST AT GOOD MORNING, COMMUTERS! WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 7:30-10:00AM
Wake up with Graduate Student Life and Off-Campus Student Involvement at the April Good Morning Commuters Breakfast! Start hump-day with bagels and other breakfast foods and mingling with other fellow off-campus students and Graduate Student Life staff in the Prince George's Room in The Stamp. You will also have an opportunity to vote in the Graduate Student Government elections while you're there. Co-sponsored by Graduate Student Life as a part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week (www.thestamp.umd.edu/GSL/GSAW).
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18. COME TO GRADUATE RESEARCH INTERACTION DAY: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 9:00AM-6:00PM
Join us at Graduate Research Interaction Day (GRID) on Wednesday, April 6, on the second floor of The Stamp. GRID is an on-campus conference in which graduate students from all academic backgrounds come together to present their research. All members of the University community are invited to attend GRID and learn about the exciting research graduate students conduct on campus every day. Sit in on panel talks, visit poster sessions, and take part in interactive panels designed to help students doing research explore the opportunities available to them at UM. Attendees have the chance to win great door prizes, including Barnes & Noble Nooks, iPod Nanos and Shuffles, gift baskets, and more! Attendees are encouraged to register in advance at http://gsg.umd.edu/grid/grid-registration.
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19. GRID INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSIONS ON GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6
This year’s Graduate Research Interaction Day will feature interactive panels which are designed to provide a forum for discussions of topics important to the promotion and advancement of graduate research. Attendees can ask the panelists questions and participate in open discussions on issues relevant to the panel theme. The 3 panels are: GRIDuates – Making the Transition from Graduate School to a Career (9:00-10:30am); Communicating Research: The Value of Conferences and Research Travel (10:45am-12:15pm); and Capital Collaboration: Resources and Opportunities in the DC Area (2:15-3:45pm). These panels will take place in the Juan Ramon Jimenez Room on the second floor of The Stamp. For descriptions of each panel, visit http://gsg.umd.edu/grid.
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20. GRADUATE STUDENT SOCIAL AT GRID: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 4:00-6:00PM
The Graduate Student Government invites all graduate students to a social at the end of Graduate Research Interaction Day on Wednesday, April 6, 4:00-6:00pm in the Colony Ballroom of The Stamp. The GRID Social provides an opportunity for GRID participants and the graduate student community to come together to interact with one another, share ideas, and celebrate the accomplishments of University graduate students. The GRID Social will feature door prizes including Barnes & Noble Nooks, iPod Nanos and Shuffles, gift baskets, and more! Light refreshments and drinks will be available.
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21. FREE COFFEE, TEA, HOT COCOA, AND SNACKS IN THE GRADUATE STUDENT SUITE: THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 9:00AM-4:00PM
Come by the Graduate Student Suite in 1121 Stamp for a free cup of coffee, hot chocolate, or tea, as well as snacks to keep up your energy all day long. Sponsored by Graduate Student Life as a part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week (www.thestamp.umd.edu/GSL/GSAW).
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22. GRADUATE STUDENT APPRECIATION WEEK GRAD PUB: FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 3:30-6:30PM
Come to a special Grad Pub in honor of Graduate Student Appreciation Week, sponsored by Graduate Student Life, at the Riggs Alumni Center! Grad Pub is a happy hour for graduate students and their guests to unwind, relax, and socialize with new people. This Grad Pub will feature a special bingo game designed to help you meet fellow grads and give you an opportunity to win prizes! As always, Grad Pub features free food and drink specials. Remember to bring your Graduate Student ID and proof of age. Presented by the Graduate Student Government (www.gsg.umd.edu/grad-pub). For more information about Graduate Student Appreciation Week, visit www.thestamp.umd.edu/GSL/GSAW.
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23. FAMILY VISIT TO THE NATIONAL ZOO: SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 10:00AM
Join Graduate Student Life, Students as Parents, and other grad students with children on a visit to the National Zoo in DC! We will meet at 10:00am at the Panda Cafe. This event is FREE! A free zoo pack (including a souvenir button, animal crackers, and a beverage) will be given to the first 15 children whose parents sign up (must be present to accept them). Take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy the spring weather with your family, meet other graduate student parents, and see all the animals! Visit http://tinyurl.com/6yy875w to register. For more information, please contact Julie Choe Kim at yck...@umd.edu. For more information about the National Zoo, including directions, visit http://nationalzoo.si.edu/. A part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week (www.thestamp.umd.edu/GSL/GSAW).
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24. MAKE AN IMPACT DURING TERP SERVICE WEEKEND: APRIL 9 & 10
Two Days. One Goal. Come out to Terp Service Weekend on April 9 and 10, and be one of over 400 students and alumni volunteering to help improve our community! Choose from a variety of service projects, such as environmental beautification of the Anacostia River or playing sports with special needs children. This is a great way to get involved in community service and meet other Terps passionate about creating change in their local communities. Participants will receive a free t-shirt, breakfast, and lunch. Grab a few friends and come make a difference! http://csl.umd.edu/terp_service_weekend/registration.asp
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25. A WORKSHOP ON PERSONAL FINANCE DURING GRADUATE SCHOOL AND BEYOND: TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 3:00-4:30PM
Join Graduate Student Life for a workshop addressing personal finance issues for students during graduate school and beyond, on Tuesday, April 19, in the Thurgood Marshall Room in The Stamp. This will be the third workshop in the Living Well series. Bill Varettoni, founder and president of Community Ladders and fellow graduate student, will discuss financial wellness, empowering you to take control of your finances as a graduate student. Learn how to build credit as a graduate student, manage debt and student loans, and save money while in school. Participants will also understand the difference between debit and credit, the impact of your student status on your taxes, and the options you have to start saving for the future now. This event is free and open to all UM graduate students. Online registration will begin at 9:00am on Wednesday, April 6 at http://www.thestamp.umd.edu/GSL/social/livingwell.html. Healthy refreshments and snacks will be provided. Please contact Jacque!
line Mac at jma...@umd.edu or at 301-405-0839 with questions.
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26. JOIN THE GSG-SOCIAL EMAIL LISTSERV!
If you are always asking yourself why you never know about all the cool and amazing events that other graduate students attend, sign up for the GSG-Social Listserv! This weekly email (no more, no less) highlights graduate-oriented social events occurring on and off campus. Every subscriber will also be automatically entered in monthly raffle drawings for cool giveaways. Best of all, you can opt out at any time! To sign up, visit http://gsg.umd.edu/news/2011/03/21/gsg-social-a-weekly-newsletter-of-fun-stuff-for-grads.
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27. FREE SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
"On My Way to a Tobacco-Free Master’s Degree or Ph.D." is a free smoking cessation program from the University Health Center for UM graduate students. This smoking/tobacco cessation program includes: FREE counseling sessions & support; FREE nicotine replacement therapy products; and FREE acupuncture treatments (optional, up to 5 treatments). Get on your way--enroll today! This program runs through May 2011 and while supplies last. For more information, contact Edie Anderson, Smoking Cessation Counselor, at eand...@health.umd.edu or 301-314-9629. www.health.umd.edu
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From: Julie Choe Kim <UMMa...@megamail.umd.edu>
Date: Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Subject: Graduate Student Service Announcements
To:
1. Graduate Student Appreciation Week: April 4-9
2. Graduate Student Government Assembly Meeting: Friday, April 1, 1:00pm
3. Graduate Student Government Presents Grad Pub and Meet the Candidates at the Alumni Center: Friday, April 1, 3:30-6:30pm
4. Represent Your Program in the Graduate Student Government: Nominations Extended to Sunday, April 3
5. Volunteers Needed for Graduate Research Interaction Day
6. Graduate Student Government Elections: April 4-18
7. Free Income Tax Assistance for Graduate Students: March 28 - April 14
8. Free Access to Online Tax Service for International Graduate Students
9. Free Chair Massages and Snacks for Graduate Students: Monday, April 4, 10:00am–2:00pm
10. Half-Price Bowling and Billiards for Graduate Students at the TerpZone: April 4-8
11. Free Dinner and $30 Gift Cards for Grad Student Participants in Housing Focus Groups: April 4, 6, and 7
12. Midday Meditation Session for Graduate Students: Tuesday, April 5, 12:00-1:00pm
13. Legal Workshop and Pizza Lunch: Understanding Health Insurance Policies and Coverage: Tuesday, April 5, 12:30-2:00pm
14. Structured Groups for the Writing Process for Graduate ESOL Students Beginning Tuesday, April 5
15. Climbing Wall and S’Mores Night at ORC: Tuesday, April 5, 7:00-8:00pm
16. Voices of Social Change Lecture Featuring Jonathan Kozol: Tuesday, April 5, 7:15-8:30pm
17. Free Breakfast at Good Morning, Commuters! Wednesday, April 6, 7:30-10:00am
18. Come to Graduate Research Interaction Day: Wednesday, April 6, 9:00am-6:00pm
19. GRID Interactive Panel Discussions on Graduate Student Research: Wednesday, April 6
20. Graduate Student Social at GRID: Wednesday, April 6, 4:00-6:00pm
21. Free Coffee, Tea, Hot Cocoa, and Snacks in the Graduate Student Suite: Thursday, April 7, 9:00am-4:00pm
22. Graduate Student Appreciation Week Grad Pub: Friday, April 8, 3:30-6:30pm
23. Family Visit to the National Zoo: Saturday, April 9, 10:00am
24. Make an Impact During Terp Service Weekend: April 9 & 10
25. A Workshop on Personal Finance during Graduate School and Beyond: Tuesday, April 19, 3:00-4:30pm
26. Join the GSG-Social Email Listserv!
27. Free Smoking Cessation Program for Graduate Students
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1. GRADUATE STUDENT APPRECIATION WEEK: APRIL 4-9
Thank you to the 10,000+ graduate students at the University of Maryland for your contributions to the Maryland community! Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2011 highlights include free chair massages and snacks on Monday, midday meditation and climbing wall night at the Outdoor Recreation Center on Tuesday, Graduate Research Interaction Day on Wednesday, free coffee and snacks on Thursday in 1121 Stamp, Grad Pub on Friday, a family zoo visit on Saturday, and half-price bowling in the TerpZone all week! View the schedule online for details at www.thestamp.umd.edu/GSL/GSAW.
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2. GRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSEMBLY MEETING: FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1:00PM
The next meeting of the Graduate Student Government Assembly will be held on Friday, April 1 at 1:00pm in the Charles Carroll Room of The Stamp. President Wallace Loh will be the special guest speaker for the meeting. To view the full agenda for the meeting, pending legislation, and minutes from past meetings, please visit http://gsg.umd.edu/assembly/meetings.
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3. GRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRESENTS GRAD PUB AND MEET THE CANDIDATES AT THE ALUMNI CENTER: FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 3:30-6:30PM
The Graduate Student Government (GSG) invites all graduate students to Grad Pub on Friday, April 1, 3:30-6:30pm at the Maryland Room in Riggs Alumni Center. Grad Pub is a fun social event sponsored by the GSG. Come out to meet graduate students from different departments and mingle over free food and soft drinks. A cash bar will also be available. This Grad Pub will also feature an opportunity to meet candidates running for GSG offices for next year. Just bring your UM graduate student ID and proof of age. We look forward to seeing you then! http://gsg.umd.edu/grad-pub
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4. REPRESENT YOUR PROGRAM IN THE GRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT: NOMINATIONS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SUNDAY, APRIL 3
It's your Graduate Student Government -- make sure you're represented! Program Representatives are voting members of the GSG Assembly, which meets once a month to address important graduate student issues. For more information about the nominations and elections process and about responsibilities, visit www.gsg.umd.edu/about-us/elections. The deadline for nominations has been extended to 5:00pm on Sunday, April 3 -- don't miss your chance to have your voice heard!
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5. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GRADUATE RESEARCH INTERACTION DAY
The Graduate Student Government is looking for both undergraduate and graduate students who would be willing to help out with Graduate Research Interaction Day (GRID) on Wednesday, April 6 in The Stamp. We are looking for volunteers who are willing to help for either a few hours or the whole day. We need many volunteers to help make GRID a success! Volunteers will receive a free GSG t-shirt! Register to volunteer at http://gsg.umd.edu/grid/grid-registration or send your hours of availability to gsg-...@umd.edu.
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6. GRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS: APRIL 4-18
Starting Monday, April 4, you can vote for your program's representative and executive officers for the Graduate Student Government (GSG) by logging into www.gsg.umd.edu/vote. It's simple and easy to vote! Make sure the needs of your program are heard across campus. Your voter participation is needed!
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7. FREE INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS: MARCH 28 - APRIL 14
The Graduate School is pleased to announce that David North and Fred Stollnitz have again volunteered to act as a no-cost resource to graduate students as they complete their federal and state income tax returns. Free tax help will be provided on a walk-in basis on several dates between March 28 and April 14 in 3101 Susquehanna Hall (located behind South Campus Dining Hall). Mr. North, Mr. Stollnitz, and their assistants will act as a resource for graduate students in completing their returns, but will not offer individual tax advice. Students are responsible for obtaining their own professional tax advice, if necessary. Visit http://www.thestamp.umd.edu/GH/finances/tax_assistance_2011.html for the complete schedule, what to bring, and more details.
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8. FREE ACCESS TO ONLINE TAX SERVICE FOR INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS
We are pleased to announce that the Graduate School and the Office of International Services will provide our international graduate students with a free online tax service called CINTAX. This service is for all graduate students classified as Non Resident Aliens for tax purposes. Per our licensing agreement, it will be provided to the first 1,999 students who register on a first come, first serve basis. CINTAX Access can be located on the Graduate School homepage (www.gradschool.umd.edu) under “Quick Links." After clicking the link, the student will be required to enter his/her UM directory id and password. Once authenticated, he student will be directed to CINTAX.
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9. FREE CHAIR MASSAGES AND SNACKS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS: MONDAY, APRIL 4, 10:00AM–2:00PM
Take advantage of a relaxing start to your Monday with a free 10-minute chair massage in the Graduate Student Suite in 1121 Stamp. Be sure to sign up for your massage time in the Graduate Student Suite beginning at 9:30am! Or simply stop by to say hi and enjoy some yummy refreshments. Sponsored by Graduate Student Life for Graduate Student Appreciation Week. www.thestamp.umd.edu/GSL/GSAW
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10. HALF-PRICE BOWLING AND BILLIARDS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS AT THE TERPZONE: APRIL 4-8
In honor of Graduate Student Appreciation Week, graduate students can bowl and play billiards for half the regular price at the TerpZone! Just show your Graduate Student ID. The TerpZone is located in the Basement of The Stamp (www.thestamp.umd.edu/TerpZone). www.thestamp.umd.edu/GSL/GSAW
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11. FREE DINNER AND $30 GIFT CARDS FOR GRAD STUDENT PARTICIPANTS IN HOUSING FOCUS GROUPS: APRIL 4, 6, AND 7
The University has hired a research firm to conduct focus groups with graduate and undergraduate students to learn about housing needs and issues. Participants will receive a $30 VISA gift card. Dinner and dessert will be provided. Three focus groups will be available: international graduate and undergraduate students (Monday, April 4, 4:30-5:30pm); graduate students (Wednesday, April 6, 5:00-6:10pm); and graduate and undergraduate students renting off-campus houses/apartments (Thursday, April 7, 5:00-6:10pm). If you are interested in participating, please send an email to housin...@umd.edu indicating which focus group(s) is most appropriate for you and including your cell phone number, full name, and local address; if interested in the "rental" focus group, also include type of rental property (house/apartment), address, and proximity to campus. If you are selected, you will receive an email confirmation with further details. If you have any questions, please email hous!
ings...@umd.edu or call 301-314-8441. Please note, Department of Resident Life and Residential Facilities student employees and full-time University employees are not eligible to participate.
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12. MIDDAY MEDITATION SESSION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS: TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 12:00-1:00PM
De-stress your way through Tuesday with a midday meditation session with fellow graduate students. This session will be held in the Thurgood Marshall Room in The Stamp and will be led by Edie Anderson, Smoking Cessation Counselor and Meditation Instructor at the University Health Center (www.health.umd.edu). A part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week (www.thestamp.umd.edu/GSL/GSAW).
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13. LEGAL WORKSHOP AND PIZZA LUNCH: UNDERSTANDING HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND COVERAGE: TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 12:30-2:00PM
How do you select a health insurance policy? Trying to understand what types of services are covered by your policy and what types of claims will be denied? Wondering whom to contact to get more information and help with health insurance issues? Join Graduate Legal Aid staff for lunch and an informal discussion to help you figure out the answers to your questions on Tuesday, April 5 in the Nanticoke Room (1238 Stamp). The Graduate Legal Aid Office is funded by graduate student activities fees and offers free information, resources, referrals, and brief assistance to UMD graduate students with legal questions or disputes involving both University and off-campus matters in Maryland. http://www.thestamp.umd.edu/gradlegalaid
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14. STRUCTURED GROUPS FOR THE WRITING PROCESS FOR GRADUATE ESOL STUDENTS BEGINNING TUESDAY, APRIL 5
The Learning Assistance Service is offering a Structured Writing Group for international graduate students interested in improving their writing skills. A basic model for evaluating writing will be presented, as well as steps in the writing process. With these structures in place, participants will assess their own writing needs, including grammar; will review rules; and will strengthen their own specific writing skills. You can start this group on April 5 for six sessions; it will meet meet every Tuesday through May 10, 2:00-3:00pm in Susquehanna Hall, Room 1123. For more details and to register online, visit http://counseling.umd.edu/LAS/html/criticalrws.html. Contact Shirley Browner at 301-314-7702 or sbro...@umd.edu or the LAS Main Desk at 301-314-7693 for more information.
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15. CLIMBING WALL AND S’MORES NIGHT AT ORC: TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 7:00-8:00PM
Come out to the Outdoor Recreation for a night of climbing and s’mores by the fire. Our staff will be available to help you climb our rock climbing wall, and we will be hosting a campfire with marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers. Families welcome! Presented by the Outdoor Recreation Center (www.orc.umd.edu). A part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week (www.thestamp.umd.edu/GSL/GSAW).
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16. VOICES OF SOCIAL CHANGE LECTURE FEATURING JONATHAN KOZOL: TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 7:15-8:30PM
Voices of Social Change, a speaker series of engaging storytellers of social change, is proud to present Mr. Jonathan Kozol, who will speak on "Joy and Justice: An Educator's Approach to Social Change" on Tuesday, April 5, 7:15-8:30pm in the Colony Ballroom of The Stamp. Sponsored by Leadership and Community Service-Learning, Stamp Special Events, and the College of Education.
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17. FREE BREAKFAST AT GOOD MORNING, COMMUTERS! WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 7:30-10:00AM
Wake up with Graduate Student Life and Off-Campus Student Involvement at the April Good Morning Commuters Breakfast! Start hump-day with bagels and other breakfast foods and mingling with other fellow off-campus students and Graduate Student Life staff in the Prince George's Room in The Stamp. You will also have an opportunity to vote in the Graduate Student Government elections while you're there. Co-sponsored by Graduate Student Life as a part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week (www.thestamp.umd.edu/GSL/GSAW).
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18. COME TO GRADUATE RESEARCH INTERACTION DAY: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 9:00AM-6:00PM
Join us at Graduate Research Interaction Day (GRID) on Wednesday, April 6, on the second floor of The Stamp. GRID is an on-campus conference in which graduate students from all academic backgrounds come together to present their research. All members of the University community are invited to attend GRID and learn about the exciting research graduate students conduct on campus every day. Sit in on panel talks, visit poster sessions, and take part in interactive panels designed to help students doing research explore the opportunities available to them at UM. Attendees have the chance to win great door prizes, including Barnes & Noble Nooks, iPod Nanos and Shuffles, gift baskets, and more! Attendees are encouraged to register in advance at http://gsg.umd.edu/grid/grid-registration.
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19. GRID INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSIONS ON GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6
This year’s Graduate Research Interaction Day will feature interactive panels which are designed to provide a forum for discussions of topics important to the promotion and advancement of graduate research. Attendees can ask the panelists questions and participate in open discussions on issues relevant to the panel theme. The 3 panels are: GRIDuates – Making the Transition from Graduate School to a Career (9:00-10:30am); Communicating Research: The Value of Conferences and Research Travel (10:45am-12:15pm); and Capital Collaboration: Resources and Opportunities in the DC Area (2:15-3:45pm). These panels will take place in the Juan Ramon Jimenez Room on the second floor of The Stamp. For descriptions of each panel, visit http://gsg.umd.edu/grid.
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20. GRADUATE STUDENT SOCIAL AT GRID: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 4:00-6:00PM
The Graduate Student Government invites all graduate students to a social at the end of Graduate Research Interaction Day on Wednesday, April 6, 4:00-6:00pm in the Colony Ballroom of The Stamp. The GRID Social provides an opportunity for GRID participants and the graduate student community to come together to interact with one another, share ideas, and celebrate the accomplishments of University graduate students. The GRID Social will feature door prizes including Barnes & Noble Nooks, iPod Nanos and Shuffles, gift baskets, and more! Light refreshments and drinks will be available.
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21. FREE COFFEE, TEA, HOT COCOA, AND SNACKS IN THE GRADUATE STUDENT SUITE: THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 9:00AM-4:00PM
Come by the Graduate Student Suite in 1121 Stamp for a free cup of coffee, hot chocolate, or tea, as well as snacks to keep up your energy all day long. Sponsored by Graduate Student Life as a part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week (www.thestamp.umd.edu/GSL/GSAW).
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22. GRADUATE STUDENT APPRECIATION WEEK GRAD PUB: FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 3:30-6:30PM
Come to a special Grad Pub in honor of Graduate Student Appreciation Week, sponsored by Graduate Student Life, at the Riggs Alumni Center! Grad Pub is a happy hour for graduate students and their guests to unwind, relax, and socialize with new people. This Grad Pub will feature a special bingo game designed to help you meet fellow grads and give you an opportunity to win prizes! As always, Grad Pub features free food and drink specials. Remember to bring your Graduate Student ID and proof of age. Presented by the Graduate Student Government (www.gsg.umd.edu/grad-pub). For more information about Graduate Student Appreciation Week, visit www.thestamp.umd.edu/GSL/GSAW.
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23. FAMILY VISIT TO THE NATIONAL ZOO: SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 10:00AM
Join Graduate Student Life, Students as Parents, and other grad students with children on a visit to the National Zoo in DC! We will meet at 10:00am at the Panda Cafe. This event is FREE! A free zoo pack (including a souvenir button, animal crackers, and a beverage) will be given to the first 15 children whose parents sign up (must be present to accept them). Take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy the spring weather with your family, meet other graduate student parents, and see all the animals! Visit http://tinyurl.com/6yy875w to register. For more information, please contact Julie Choe Kim at yck...@umd.edu. For more information about the National Zoo, including directions, visit http://nationalzoo.si.edu/. A part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week (www.thestamp.umd.edu/GSL/GSAW).
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24. MAKE AN IMPACT DURING TERP SERVICE WEEKEND: APRIL 9 & 10
Two Days. One Goal. Come out to Terp Service Weekend on April 9 and 10, and be one of over 400 students and alumni volunteering to help improve our community! Choose from a variety of service projects, such as environmental beautification of the Anacostia River or playing sports with special needs children. This is a great way to get involved in community service and meet other Terps passionate about creating change in their local communities. Participants will receive a free t-shirt, breakfast, and lunch. Grab a few friends and come make a difference! http://csl.umd.edu/terp_service_weekend/registration.asp
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25. A WORKSHOP ON PERSONAL FINANCE DURING GRADUATE SCHOOL AND BEYOND: TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 3:00-4:30PM
Join Graduate Student Life for a workshop addressing personal finance issues for students during graduate school and beyond, on Tuesday, April 19, in the Thurgood Marshall Room in The Stamp. This will be the third workshop in the Living Well series. Bill Varettoni, founder and president of Community Ladders and fellow graduate student, will discuss financial wellness, empowering you to take control of your finances as a graduate student. Learn how to build credit as a graduate student, manage debt and student loans, and save money while in school. Participants will also understand the difference between debit and credit, the impact of your student status on your taxes, and the options you have to start saving for the future now. This event is free and open to all UM graduate students. Online registration will begin at 9:00am on Wednesday, April 6 at http://www.thestamp.umd.edu/GSL/social/livingwell.html. Healthy refreshments and snacks will be provided. Please contact Jacque!
line Mac at jma...@umd.edu or at 301-405-0839 with questions.
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26. JOIN THE GSG-SOCIAL EMAIL LISTSERV!
If you are always asking yourself why you never know about all the cool and amazing events that other graduate students attend, sign up for the GSG-Social Listserv! This weekly email (no more, no less) highlights graduate-oriented social events occurring on and off campus. Every subscriber will also be automatically entered in monthly raffle drawings for cool giveaways. Best of all, you can opt out at any time! To sign up, visit http://gsg.umd.edu/news/2011/03/21/gsg-social-a-weekly-newsletter-of-fun-stuff-for-grads.
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27. FREE SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
"On My Way to a Tobacco-Free Master’s Degree or Ph.D." is a free smoking cessation program from the University Health Center for UM graduate students. This smoking/tobacco cessation program includes: FREE counseling sessions & support; FREE nicotine replacement therapy products; and FREE acupuncture treatments (optional, up to 5 treatments). Get on your way--enroll today! This program runs through May 2011 and while supplies last. For more information, contact Edie Anderson, Smoking Cessation Counselor, at eand...@health.umd.edu or 301-314-9629. www.health.umd.edu
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