UMBC Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA)

Tell Us About Your UMBC Experience! Are you a student, faculty, or staff member at UMBC? We want to hear from YOU! From April 1 – May 1, 2025, take a few minutes to complete the Assessment of...

We are excited to announce our membership into the Honors Society for First-Generation Student Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha). As the Nu Chapter we are working toward creating moments to celebrate...

It is with a very heavy heart that the UMBC Police Dept. must announce that PFC Michael Williams passed away suddenly and unexpectedly yesterday afternoon. Mike joined the UMBC PD in June of 2022....

Come out to DePaola's Pub & Grill, located at 1401 Sulphur Spring Rd. Halethorpe MD 21227 (five minutes off campus) Wednesday Oct 9th from 4:30 pm until for a BFSA Happy Hour. Let's kick off...

The BFSA is having our first meeting of the new semester on Sept 25th  at 2:30 pm via Webex (link posted below). If you're new or even not so new to UMBC, join us and meet the board members along...

Come out to the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena on Thursday Feb 15th to support the UMBC women's basketball team as they take on Binghamton. The team and coaching staff will be wearing Black...

Come join the BFSA during Black History Month for lunch and little known Black history facts on Wednesday Feb 21, 2024 from noon to 1 pm in the ACC (apartment community center). Bring your own...

Come join your BFSA at NOLA Seafood and Spirits after work on Tuesday February 27, 2024 from 4:30 pm til 7:30 pm. Let's end Black History Month on a positive note and with a bang at NOLA. Anyone...

Come join the BFSA at El Guapo Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar located at 729 Frederick Rd Catonsville , MD 21228 on Tuesday Sept. 26th at 4 pm. Meet up and socialize with colleagues to kick...

It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Wanda Soares Nottingham on her award as Emerita Staff. Wanda retired from the University on January 1, 2023, after 26 years of service. During the...

The BFSA's Executive Board invites you to join the monthly WebEx meeting on Wed. May 17th at 4 pm.  Please use the link below to join the meeting....

Congratulations to Head Coach Johnetta Hayes and the UMBC Women's basketball team for beating NJIT in the first round of the America East tournament 82-71 on Wednesday March 1st at UMBC. The...

I would like to thank everyone who came out yesterday to NOLA's restaurant for the BFSA Happy Hour. It was a fantastic time and great to see so many Black and non Black UMBC faculty and staff...

Come join your BFSA at NOLS's restaurant after work on Tuesday February 28, 2023 at 5 pm. Let's end Black History Month on a positive note and with bang at NOLA's. Anyone interested in attending...

Former BFSA President Wanda Soares Nottingham will be retiring after 25 years of service at UMBC. Wanda, also a union board member, will retire on January 1, 2023.  Wanda has been the...

Please click on the link below to register. https://forms.gle/rExYan9M8iJEZCyd6

Bruce Perry Jr. has officially been appointed to the Chief of Police for the UMBC Police Dept. Bruce has been serving in the role of Acting Chief of Police since February of 2022. Bruce has been...

The BFSA Tailgate Social is happening tomorrow Saturday April 16th from 12p-3p in parking lot #8 (in front of the police station). Tell a friend to tell a friend and we'll see you there!!! Email...

The UMBC BFSA will be having a tailgate style social event on Saturday April 16, 2022 from noon to 3pm in parking lot #8 on campus (close to the police station). Please join us and meet other...

The BFSA needs your help and involvement. This is an election year for all the positions on the BFSA Executive Board (President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary) and we need volunteers...

Dear UMBC Community, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Kimberly R. Moffitt as the permanent Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) effective March...

The BFSA needs your help and involvement. This is an election year for all positions on the BFSA Executive Board (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary) and we need volunteers to be...

With the retirement of UMBC Police Chief Paul Dillon, current Deputy Chief, Major Bruce Perry will become the Interim UMBC Police Chief until the position is filled permanently.  Bruce graduated...

Tailgate Social (originally scheduled for November 13, 2021. Rain date November 20, 2021) has been postponed until Spring 2022. We will announce the date and time in the near future.  Thank you! 

Join the BFSA on Saturday November 13th from 2p-5p in Lot #8 on campus for a tailgate party. Come out to connect and socialize with members of the UMBC BFSA as well as other BFSA's in the...

Join the BFSA on Saturday November 13th from 2p-5p in Lot #8 on campus for a tailgate party. Come out to connect and socialize with members of the UMBC BFSA as well as other BFSA's in the...

BFSA Fall Social Friday, October 1, 2021 4:30 pm  748 Frederick Rd. Catonsville, MD 21228 Each guest is responsible for their meal and or beverage of choice. There are no reservations or...

A very special and sincere "Thank you" to all who came out and please check out the article in the Retriever by clicking the link below....

Town Hall and Listening Session with Chancellor Jay A. Perman Friday, October 1, 2021 Noon. ﹘ 1 p.m. University System of Maryland Chancellor Jay A. Perman will host a town hall on...

Our very own BFSA Vice President, Derrick Johns, of the Police Dept. is the proud recipient of UMBC's Exempt Employee of the Quarter for July-September 2021. Derrick was nominated by BFSA board...

Please join the BFSA on Friday August 20, 2021 from 3:30-4pm for a general members meeting via WebEx. The executive board will meet from 3-3:30pm with the general meeting following. Please use...

Since January, 48 states have introduced 389 bills that amount to shameful, outright voter suppression, and many have already become law. These laws suppress voting methods that enrich our...

Hurry, hurry, hurry and get your authentic limited edition UMBC BFSA tee shirts while they last. Once these shirts are gone, they're gone and we may not be able to order more. Please help support...

Congratulations to Shawn Bediako for receiving Honorable Mention by the Baltimore Sun's Best: Readers' Choice Contest 2021 for College Professor. Way to go Shawn!!!      

What are your thoughts about returning to work in-person? Click on the link below to take the survey.  This is 100% voluntary and your responses will be kept confidential. Thank you....

We have a short supply of the UMBC BFSA tee shirts left in stock. These shirts have quickly become a hot ticket item so please help support your BFSA by purchasing a shirt for only $25. ...

Help support the Black Faculty and Staff by purchasing an authentic  one-of-a-kind, one-time offer BFSA T-Shirt. The T-Shirts are on sale now for $25 with limited quantities available in L, XL...

Please join the BFSA on Friday May 21, 2021 from 3:30-4pm for a general members meeting via WebEx. Mark your calendars and save this date to join the BFSA for this event. The executive board...

The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture is presenting the following:  Do You See Me: The Injustice of Breonna Taylor and Black Women Wednesday, March 17...

Hello All, Come out and tell us how you feel about these issues and hear what the UNION is working on for YOU! ~Vaccination before returning to work ~Telework after the Pandemic is over...

A heart felt THANK YOU goes out to all the people who attended the BFSA Happy Hour today. The turnout was great and the conversation was enjoyable as well as informative. As always it was great to...

Once again it's on and time for the best Happy Hour around (during COVID). Please join the BFSA for another Happy Hour on Thursday Feb. 25th at 4:30pm until. With February being Black History...

Please join the BFSA on Friday February 19, 2021 from 3:30-4pm for a general members meeting via WebEx. Mark your calendars and save this date to join the BFSA for this event. The executive...

Join us to reconnect, fellowship and just check in on coworkers and colleagues during the UMBC BFSA’s Happy Hour It’s NFL playoff time so rep your team by wearing your gear and colors When:...

BFSA Happy Hour Thursday, December 10, 2020 4:30 pm        Cut and paste the link below  ...

    Brandy Harris-Wallace Associate Professor of Sociology, Faculty Affiliate in the Gender and Women’s Studies Program and Doctoral Program in Gerontology; and, Research Associate with...

Department of Africana Studies Presents The Third Annual Taste of Africa With Africana Studies Alumni Roundtable 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm March 25, 2019 Commons Skylight...

University of Maryland Baltimore County Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) Elections Results  Congratulations to the newly elected board for the UMBC Black Faculty and Staff...

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, UMBC is fortunate to have so many talented and dedicated Exempt and Non-Exempt staff working in support of our mission. We encourage administrators, faculty,...

UMBC Important information about Open Enrollment It’s that time of year, and the annual Open Enrollment period for faculty and staff health benefits is fast approaching. This year, Open...

Black Girl, Brown Bag Lunch Series  What: Pack your lunch and join us for a glimpse into a unique academic organization  The #SistaScholarsof UMBC!  When: Thursday, October 18,  12-1 pm...

Thank you all for attending the first Black Faculty and Staff Association reception. It was so inspiring to see new and old faces.  The turnout was overwhelming.   Please join the myumbc BFSA...