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2022 Postdoctoral Research Symposium
On September 23, 2022 the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) in the Graduate School invited postdoctoral students to an in-person research symposium during National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week.
Join us on 5/27 for the International Student Community Meeting
We invite all UMD international undergraduate and graduate students to join us on May 27th 2020 at 4pm for a virtual International Student Community Meeting with Senior Vice President and Provost Mary Ann Rankin, Associate Provost and Graduate School Dean Steve Fetter, and Associate Vice President for International Affairs Ross Lewin. We will discuss concerns specific to the international student community, and share updates about resources and support the University is providing for students at this time.
Advice for Remote Dissertation/Thesis Defenses
The University’s current guidelines instructing all employees to telework and avoid coming to campus directly impacts thesis and dissertation defenses. The Graduate School has provided emergency policy for remote defenses. In addition to these policies, we offer some advice for all defense participants.
Policy on Remote Dissertation/Thesis Defense in a Public Health Emergency
The Graduate Council approved a new policy on Remote Dissertation or Thesis Defense in a Public Health Emergency. Read the full policy here. President Loh has suspended on-campus instruction from March 16 until April 10. Please follow the guidance below for dissertation/thesis defenses scheduled from now until the end of the semester: