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"Leading with Purpose: Dr. Ashby’s Journey"

Graduate Student Appreciation Week Event

Location

University Center

Date & Time

April 8, 2025, 1:00 pm2:00 pm

Description

Update February 7, 2025: The event has been moved to UC Ballroom, from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, to join the 3MT and Research Symposium events for graduate students at UMBC! 

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Valerie Ashby, President of UMBC, as she shares her journey to academic leadership in "Leading with Purpose: Dr. Ashby’s Journey." A distinguished chemist and educational leader, Dr. Ashby previously served as Dean of Trinity College of Arts & Sciences at Duke University and Chair of the Department of Chemistry at UNC-Chapel Hill. Through personal stories, she will discuss her career path, the mentors who shaped her, key moments of growth, and the ideas that drive her leadership. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with her and gain valuable perspectives on building a meaningful career!

Don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any needs we need to accommodate. Reach out to us at gspd@umbc.edu

This event is part of our 2025 Graduate Student Appreciation Week, and we hope you can join us!