Education Support Grant

At the end of each semester the GSA awards grants in the form of bookstore gift certificates or copy cards to students with the highest GPA. For more information or an application, log on to the GSA website at www.gsa.umb.edu.

Professional Development Grant

The GSA allocates funds to reimburse matriculated graduate students who attend or present their research at conferences, conventions, and professional meetings related to their field. Applications must be submitted at least one month prior to travel. For more information refer to the GSA website at http://www.gsa.umb.edu/programs.htm.

The GSA Supports The Watermark

GSA members voted to donate $2,000 in response to a funding request by the editors of The Watermark, UMass Boston’s student arts and literary publication. The GSA is proud to support The Watermark in their efforts to showcase the talented works of our students.

Pre-release Screening of Cold Mountain

Courtesy of Miramax Films, Graduate Studies has obtained special pre-release screening for UMass Boston of “Cold Mountain.” Coinciding with the New York premiere, the movie will be shown on December 9, 7-10pm at Loews Boston Common Theatre, 175 Tremont Street, Boston. Although seating is limited, tickets for graduate students and faculty will be available a first come, first served basis at the Office of Graduate Studies on the second floor of the Quinn Administration building, Room 080. For more information, call Rita Nethersole at 617-287-5718 or email [email protected].

Good Luck & Happy Holidays

The GSA would like to wish all students good luck on their finals. As the holiday season kicks into full swing, we would like to wish everyone safe and happy holidays!