Thursday, August 27, 2026

Ricky Blissett published in Center for Democracy and Civic Life · 12:30 PM

[REPOST] Become a COEIT Focus Group Peer Dialogue Lead!

Gain Skills and Earn Retriever Dollars

Reposted from CWIT Affiliates. This project was funded in part by the BreakingGround grant program. For more information and to apply, visit the BreakingGround website. Want to make a real...
Ricky Blissett published in Center for Democracy and Civic Life · 9:00 AM

Navigating Political Conversations in the Classroom

Part of the Faculty Development Center Collaboratory Series

Reposted from the Faculty Development Center As a faculty member, are you concerned about the possibility that a political discussion could arise in your classroom this election season? Are you...

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Tess McRae published in Center for Democracy and Civic Life · 3:01 PM

[REPOST] Develop Skills to Successfully Navigate Dialogues in a Diverse Society

Register for Interact Fall 2026!

A message from our colleagues in the Center for Social Justice Dialogue. Original post here. This fall, the Center for Social Justice Dialogue is hosting Interact, a series designed to help...

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Important Tess McRae created an event in Center for Democracy and Civic Life · 1:40 PM

SEP

14

UMBC Student Empowerment Tour

Honoring student legacies on UMBC's 60th Anniversary

5:00 PM · The Commons : Skylight Room

On September 19, 1966, UMBC opened its doors to its first class of students. Join the Center for Democracy and Civic Life on September 14, 2026 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. for a special 60th anniversary...

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Trentqual Rhone published in Center for Democracy and Civic Life · 4:40 PM

The 2026 Election: What’s Coming This Fall

Key dates, events, and resources for UMBC students

On November 3, voters across the country will participate in the 2026 general election. In Maryland, we will choose our representatives in Congress, as well as state officials, including the next...

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Monday, August 24, 2026

Ricky Blissett created an event in Center for Democracy and Civic Life · 2:51 PM

SEP

4

BreakingGround Information Session

Apply now for up to $2,500!

12:00 PM · Online

Do you have an idea for a project, class, program, or initiative to help UMBC community members (including students) engage in social change? Need some funding to make it real? The...
Ricky Blissett published in Center for Democracy and Civic Life · 2:44 PM

BreakingGround Story: The UMBC Expungement Clinic

Having a criminal record can present significant obstacles to employment, housing, scholarships, financial aid, and more. This is true even with an arrest record where charges were dropped, the...
Important Trentqual Rhone created an event in Center for Democracy and Civic Life · 10:47 AM

AUG

31

Democracy in the Making

Create art. Share stories. Meet new friends.

5:30 PM · University Center : 312

On Monday, August 31, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in University Center 312, UMBC’s Center for Democracy and Civic Life is hosting Democracy in the Making, a community art event where we’ll reflect on the...

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Thursday, August 20, 2026

Ricky Blissett created an event in Center for Democracy and Civic Life · 2:26 PM

MAR

15

ASB 2027

12:00 AM · Off Campus

Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is a five-day immersive learning experience for UMBC undergraduate and graduate students to explore the systemic and human dimensions of complex social issues in...
Ricky Blissett created an event in Center for Democracy and Civic Life · 12:47 PM

SEP

22

Making a Difference: Finding Our Roles in Social Change

A workshop with Deepa Iyer

3:30 PM · The Commons : 331

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure about how to make a difference in today’s world, this workshop is for you. Deepa Iyer — writer, activist, and author of the Social Change Ecosystem...
Tess McRae created an event in Center for Democracy and Civic Life · 12:17 PM

JAN

11

STRiVE 2027

A transformative UMBC retreat for undergraduate students

12:00 AM · Off Campus

UMBC's STRiVE program has inspired hundreds of undergraduate students since 2009. Now it's your turn. Spend five days building community and developing skills while exploring leadership for public...

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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Important Trentqual Rhone published in Center for Democracy and Civic Life · 3:29 PM

[IMPORTANT] Deadline to Register to Vote in Maryland's Primary Election

Today, June 2nd, is your last day to do it online or by mail

The Maryland Primary Election is June 23, 2026, and if you're not registered to vote, you have until midnight tonight to register online or by mail. While general elections get most of the...

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Trentqual Rhone published in Center for Democracy and Civic Life · 10:26 AM

[IMPORTANT] What You Need to Know About the Maryland Ballot Mix-Up

Replacement ballots are being mailed. Return by June 23.

The Maryland State Board of Elections recently sent out a notice regarding the upcoming Maryland primary election on June 23, 2026. If you are a Maryland voter who requested a mail-in ballot,...

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Monday, April 27, 2026

Trentqual Rhone published in Center for Democracy and Civic Life · 4:43 PM

Reminder! Dinner with Friends this Wednesday, April 29th

RSVP Today!

On Wednesday, April 29, UMBC's Center for Democracy and Civic Life in collaboration with the Graduate Student Association will host Dinner with Friends, an engaging, facilitated conversation that...

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Ricky Blissett published in Center for Democracy and Civic Life · 5:20 PM

[REPOST] Global Asias Symposium & Celebration: Welcome & Belonging and Community Luncheon

Luncheon & Conversation on Asian experiences at UMBC

This event is part of the daylong Global Asias Symposium & Celebration on Monday, May 4! Full information is available on myUMBC and the event website. Join us on Monday, May 4 for a...

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Tess McRae published in Center for Democracy and Civic Life · 1:15 PM

[REPOST] UMBC Students: the Division of Student Affairs Needs Your Input!

Have a free breakfast while providing your feedback

A message on behalf of Mary Ellen Wade, Director of Assessment and Planning in the Division of Student Affairs. Original post here. Calling all undergraduate and graduate students! The Division...

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Tess McRae published in Center for Democracy and Civic Life · 1:13 PM

[REPOST] UMBC BookFest '26: Freedom to Read

April 23, 2026 from 5 - 6:30 p.m.

A message on behalf of our colleagues in the Department of English, the Dresher Center for the Humanities, and the Albin O. Kuhn Library and Gallery. View the original post to register for this...

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Tess McRae published in Center for Democracy and Civic Life · 1:12 PM

[REPOST] UMBC BookFest '26: Lunch-and-Learn on Library Advocacy

April 23, 2026 from noon - 1 p.m.

A message on behalf of our colleagues in the Department of English, the Dresher Center for the Humanities, and the Albin O. Kuhn Library and Gallery. View the original post to register for this...

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Monday, April 13, 2026

Trentqual Rhone created an event in Center for Democracy and Civic Life · 1:10 PM

APR

29

Dinner with Friends | April 2026

Join us for dinner and good conversation

5:30 PM · University Center : 312

On Wednesday, April 29, UMBC’s Center for Democracy and Civic Life in collaboration with the Graduate Student Association will host Dinner with Friends, an engaging, facilitated conversation that...
Important David Hoffman published in Center for Democracy and Civic Life · 11:44 AM

[REPOST] UMBC Talks: Inclusive Excellence

Dinner and conversation. April 15, 5:30 - 7:30 p. m., UC 312

Reposted from the Center for Social Justice Dialogue. Sign up for the April 15 UMBC Talks dinner program (5:30 - 7:30 p.m., UC 312) here. ----- Inclusive excellence has long been a cultural...

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