UMD GSG pushes for accommodations for grad students experiencing vaccine side effects The GSG bill calls on the university to issue a statement in support of graduate students with COVID-19 vaccine side effects. Khushboo Rathore April 15, 2021
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. Khushboo Rathore February 16, 2021
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. Khushboo Rathore November 19, 2020
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. Clara Longo de Freitas September 5, 2020
UMD GSG issues rally cry to protect international classmates after ICE announcement They're calling on local, state and national officials to help. Clara Longo de Freitas July 9, 2020
UMD’s GSG revises bylaws in penultimate meeting of the semester Members voted to add a Local and Civic Engagement Committee, among other changes. Clara Longo de Freitas May 12, 2020
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. Clara Longo de Freitas May 3, 2020
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. Clara Longo de Freitas April 28, 2020
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. Angela Roberts April 7, 2020
UMD GSG will fund dining hall swipes for students struggling with food insecurity Each card will hold enough money for 10 swipes. Angela Roberts March 10, 2020