Thursday, April 27, 2017
All Day
Illustrations of Imaginative Literature ·
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn
All Day
4/25/17: IMET/Columbus Center Town Hall ·
Off Campus : MPR
All Day
The Global STEM Talent Summit at the National Press Club ·
Off Campus : National Press Club
7:05 AM
to 8 AM
with Jasmine
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio
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Dynamic, flowing yoga practice that connects movement and breath in a fluid sequence including: dynamic stretching, sun salutations, balancing/standing postures, arm balance preparation and breath...
8:30 AM
to 5 PM
Bookstore
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In celebration of Take Your Child to Work Day, we have two great deals! 1. Receive 20% OFF youth clothing, and/or 2. Buy any adult clothing at full price & receive a youth 50th tee FREE!...
10 AM
to 2 PM
Career Corner Teach for America
The Commons : Main Street
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Stop by and say hello to recruiters from Teach for America. Our mission is to enlist, develop, and mobilize as many as possible of our nation's most promising future leaders to grow and...
10 AM
to 12 PM
Advisor: Dr. James Lo
Mathematics/Psychology : 401
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Title: Developing a computational model of neural networks into a learning machine Abstract The purpose of this dissertation work is to contribute to the development of a biologically plausible...
10 AM
to 5 PM
2017 Intermedia and Digital Arts MFA Thesis Exhibition
Center for Art Design and Visual Culture
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UMBC’s Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture (CADVC) and the Department of Visual Arts present the 2017 Intermedia and Digital Arts Masters of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition "Glass, Oil and...
12 PM
to 2 PM
Presented by Dr. Mahzarin Banaji
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : 7th Floor
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Please join us for “Blindspot: The Hidden Biases of Good People,” an interactive workshop facilitated by Dr. Mahzarin Banaji, Senior Advisor to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and...
12 PM
to 1 PM
with Kathleen
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio
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Bring
awareness & strengthening to your core (abdomen, low back, thighs, glutes
while providing improved stability, strength & stamina through standing,
reclined & flowing postures.
12 PM
to 1 PM
with Joshua
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track
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Do you have any health goals you are trying to achieve? A better build for the summer? Have you been working out consistently but feel like you have hit a plateau? Come to Fitness Basics for help...
12 PM
to 1:30 PM
Come and take a picture with our new Grads and join lunch!
On Campus
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Dear BDs, LSAMP BD students, past and present, who are still at UMBC, are asked to join us on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, for our semi-annual picture and lunch with our new graduates. The...
12 PM
to 1 PM
Road Warriors
The Commons : 331
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Come hear perspectives from a panel of UMBC alumni who are in the working world! These graduates will share what they've learned from their own experiences and how to best position yourself NOW...
2 PM
to 3 PM
Center for Art Design and Visual Culture
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RTKL Award recipient and M.F.A. candidate, Ghazaleh Keshavarz, will discuss her thesis project Naftoon, a multimedia art installation poetically integrating the essential role of oil in Iranian...
2 PM
to 3 PM
Center for Art Design and Visual Culture
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RTKL Award recipient and IMDA M.F.A. candidate, Ghazaleh Keshavarz, will discuss her thesis project Naftoon, on Thursday, April 27 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m in the CADVC. Naftoon is Keshavarz's...
2 PM
to 3 PM
An art installation about the role of oil in Iranian society
Center for Art Design and Visual Culture
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RTKL Award recipient and IMDA M.F.A. candidate, Ghazaleh Keshavarz, will discuss her thesis project Naftoon, on Thursday, April 27 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m in the CADVC. Naftoon is Keshavarz's...
3 PM
to 4 PM
Faculty training for managing & using digital textbooks
Engineering : 102
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Faculty participating or interested in the Course Materials Initiative are invited to attend an orientation and training session about the Vital Source Bookshelf. Students enrolled in CMI...
3 PM
to 4:30 PM
Free Stata Seminar for students
Public Policy : 440
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Dear Public Policy, Fear not! The Stata Seminar sponsored by PPGSO has been rescheduled. Please join us for the rescheduled Stata Seminar in Regression Analysis, with Dr. Jane Lincove, on...
4 PM
to 9 PM
Learn some fun and healthy ways to manage stress!
The Commons : Gameroom
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NAMI's You Are Not Alone campaign will be brought to life! We will have games and activities, including DIY stressballs, posters, giveaways, and more! This is our biggest event of the semester,...
4 PM
to 5 PM
Women students identifying on LGBTQIAP+ spectrum
On Campus : The Women's Center
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Between Women is a discussion-based program that centers the experience of women students who identify themselves on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. Sponsored by the Women’s Center and Mosaic Center,...
4 PM
to 6 PM
Mahzarin Banaji, Harvard University
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn
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How deep are the bounds on human thinking and feeling and how do they shape social interactions and decisions? For the past 25 years, Dr. Banaji has studied mental processes that appear to...
4 PM
to 6 PM
Mahzarin Banaji, Harvard University
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn
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How deep are the bounds on human thinking and feeling and how do they shape social interactions and decisions? For the past 25 years, Dr. Banaji has studied mental processes that appear to...
4 PM
to 7 PM
Off Campus : Our Lady of Victory
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UMBC Transit: Arbutus/ Irvington line runs from Commons/Park Rd (near Commons Parking Garage) to the Maiden Choice La. & Grouse Ct. stop. Walk across Giant parking lot along Wilkens Ave. Bus...
4 PM
to 5 PM
Don't know what the Fulbright program is? Come find out!
Administration : 218
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Have you heard about the Fulbright Scholarship program, but were hazy as to what it's all about? Can you use it to teach English overseas, or is it just for a research project? Have your...
4 PM
to 5:30 PM
April Topic: What does it mean to be a refugee?
The Commons : The Mosaic, Rm. 2B23
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What's the (T)ea? A Social Justice Dialogue Series We all talk about how diverse UMBC is. But, what does that mean in reality? How and when does our diversity become inclusion? Spring...
4 PM
to 5:30 PM
April Topic: What does it mean to be a refugee?
The Commons : The Mosaic, Rm. 2B23
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What's the (T)ea? A Social Justice Dialogue Series We all talk about how diverse UMBC is. But, what does that mean in reality? How and when does our diversity become inclusion? Spring...
4 PM
to 5:30 PM
April Topic: What does it mean to be a refugee?
The Commons : The Mosaic, Rm. 2B23
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What's the (T)ea? A Social Justice Dialogue Series We all talk about how diverse UMBC is. But what does that mean in reality? How and when does our diversity become inclusion? Spring 2017...
4 PM
to 5 PM
with Summer
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio
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Is
a Latin-inspired class involving dance and aerobic movements performed to
energetic music. The choreography can incorporate hip-hop, African, salsa,
merengue, Dancehall and Bollywood.
5 PM
to 6 PM
with Yvonne
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio
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Kickboxing
combines martial art inspired moves and athletic conditioning moves to sculpt,
tone and challenge your body from head to toe.
6 PM
to 7 PM
with Yvonne
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio
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Provides
attendees with the opportunity to learn forms and styles of lifting to get more
comfortable with weights while building strength, gaining muscle mass and
pushing yourself to the next level.
6 PM
to 7 PM
Online
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Did you know that #UMBC students have a podcast on WMBC radio called "Eco-Hour: A discussion of sustainability, in relation to our campus and on a global scale." Tune in tonight, every Thursday at...
7 PM
to 9 PM
Volunteers needed!
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : 7th Floor
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Are you proud to be a Retriever? Share your love of UMBC with prospective students at upcoming admissions receptions in spring 2017. Alumni are invited to mix, mingle, and chat with future...
7 PM
to 8 PM
7 PM
to 9 PM
The Commons : Sports Zone
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Come out to socialize, learn about NSCS, and sing your heart out this THURSDAY (April 27, 2017) from 7-9 pm in the Commons Sports Zone! This event is open to all UMBC students and tickets are...
7:30 PM
to 8:30 PM
Receiving the Essentials of Christianity together!
The Commons : 328
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This semester, we'll be going through the "Essentials" series. Each week, we'll be covering one of the essentials of the Christian faith: worship, Word, prayer, and church community. There will be...
7:30 PM
to 9:30 PM
a Christian Perspective by Guest Speaker, Shannon Lamb.
Harbor Hall : Multipurpose Room
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Come join InterVarsity Christian Fellowship as we hear guest speaker Shannon Lamb talk about "Are All Gods the Same?" from a Christian perspective! People from ALL walks of faith are welcome to...
7:30 PM
to 9:30 PM
Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall
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The UMBC Collegium Musicum is dedicated to exploring and performing vocal and instrumental music from the European Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods; sampling musical repertoires created...
7:30 PM
to 9 PM
Mathematics/Psychology : 104
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Pizza provided! Aimee Murphy, executive director of Rehumanize International (also known as Life Matters Journal), will be discussing the scientific, ethical, and practical need for...
8 PM
to 10 PM
Student Organizations teaching various cultural dances.
The Commons : Lower Flat Tuesdays
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Come enjoy a night of cultural immersion. Several of UMBC's Cultural and Ethnic Student Organizations have come together to throw a cultural dance party. Come listen to great music and learn...
8 PM
to 10 PM
Proscenium Theatre
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The Mail Order Bride By Charles Mee Directed by Eve Munson. Inspired by Molière's School for Wives, The Mail Order Bride is an outrageous comedy-with-music set in contemporary New York City. A...
8:30 PM
to 10 PM
Engineering : 027
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Come on out and enjoy great fellowship with other students on UMBC! We will have a rock'in live band and be hearing from Dr. Turnquist, a Christian counselor, speaking on depression and anxiety!...
9 PM
to 10 PM
Lecture Hall 1: Biological Sciences
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This week's Movie is A Dog's Purpose. Free admittance and popcorn, no ticket needed.