Asian Studies September News

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:53:15 -0400
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Campus is lively and classes have started. Welcome back - whether you're in-person, hybrid, or fully online, we're excited you're here.

Gilman Scholarship Applications Open

Interested in study abroad? The Benjamin A. Gilman Foundation awards up to $8,000 to support students pursuing study abroad opportunities. The deadline to apply is October 5! For more information, see the news item on Study Abroad's myUMBC page.

Shirt Design Contest

The Asian Studies program celebrates its 10th anniversary this academic year, and we're marking the occasion with a shirt design contest! The contest is open to all UMBC students; the top three designs, as chosen by our celebrity judge Dr. Jacob (Associate Dean, CAHSS, and ASIA affiliate faculty), will win fabulous prizes, and the first-place design will become our new shirt! See the attached flier for more information. The deadline to submit your entry is Sunday, Sept 26.

Asian Studies Welcome Week Reception - Sept 2

Join us for our 2021 Welcome Week Reception this Thursday, in the Fine Arts Amphitheatre and Recital Hall Lobby! We'll have sushi, drinks, snacks, and other giveaways. We can't wait to see you! For more information, check out the event page on our myUMBC.

Involvement Fest - September 9

Stop by involvement fest, in person or virtually, to meet and learn about the more than 200 student organizations who are active on campus. From honor societies to ultimate frisbee, there's something for everyone! For more information about who will be there and when, visit the Involvement Fest page!

On-Campus Job Opportunities

Are you looking for a way to earn some extra cash this academic year? The Career Center's UMBCworks webpage has listings of jobs available on and near campus - visit their website and set up a profile to get started!

Approaching Events and Deadlines

Sept 2 - Welcome Week Reception (see above)

Sept 9 - Involvement Fest

Sept 14 - last day to drop a class without a "W"

Sept 15 - last day to sign up for graduation for Fall 2021