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Graduate Student Orientation 2017
The Graduate School hosted Orientation on August 21, for about 1650 graduate students, 200 more than in previous years. In attendance was President Wallace D. Loh, who gave a heartfelt and inspiring message to a large crowd gathered in Stamp Union while also mingling with students throughout the day.
Statement from Interim Dean Jeffrey Franke on DACA
In response to President Trump’s decision to rescind DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), the Graduate School echoes what President Loh stated in his statement last week. The decision strikes at the heart of the values espoused by the students, faculty and staff of the Graduate School to ensure a welcoming, inclusive and just environment for all members of the University of Maryland graduate community.
New Graduate Student Orientation Information on August 21
New Graduate Student Orientation Monday, August 21, 2017, 9:30 - noon Grand and Colony Ballrooms, Stamp Student Union Orientation for Spouses and Partners of Doctoral Students, 10:30 am - noon Prince George's Room, Stamp Student Union Both programs followed by BBQ on McKeldin Mall from 12 - 1 pm Transportation and maps:
Continuous Funding Critical to Doctoral Success
Two women, one story. Marisa Franco, doctorate in hand from the Counseling Psychology program, is off to a tenure-track faculty position at Georgia State University this month.