UMD Graduate Student Gov. demands more support for international students at town hall
International graduate students submitted questions about fees, the overall campus environment and finding community on campus.
UMD GSG passes bill to fight racism and marginalization
The legislation stems from an open letter about the physics department's marginalization of Black students.
President Pines answers questions on international students, child care at GSG meeting
The GSG also passed a resolution calling for better allocation of graduate student fees.
UMD GSG issues rally cry to protect international classmates after ICE announcement
They're calling on local, state and national officials to help.
UMD’s GSG revises bylaws in penultimate meeting of the semester
Members voted to add a Local and Civic Engagement Committee, among other changes.
UMD grads were hopeful about this year’s collective bargaining bill. Then, COVID-19 hit.
The legislation would have allowed graduate student workers to unionize legally.
UMD GSG agrees on changes to constitution, clarifying language and reshuffling exec board
Under the revised constitution, the body would have two vice presidents instead of its current eight.
Tax issues surrounding international student pay prompts GSG to suggest exec board changes
Students who are on F-1 visas can't work more than 20 hours per week when school is in session.
UMD GSG will fund dining hall swipes for students struggling with food insecurity
Each card will hold enough money for 10 swipes.
A GSG measure would push faculty to add language supporting students with kids to syllabi
The resolution was authored by a mother of three.