January 12-16, 2026
STRiVE 2026, the leadership for public purpose program hosted by the Center for Democracy and Civic Life, took place from January 12-16, 2026 at the Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center...
February 5, 2026
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11:08 AM
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Join us for an evening of connection and thriving
Welcome back to campus, UMBC! Tonight, the Center for Democracy and Civic Life is collaborating with Student Belonging to host Thrive On, a dinner and conversation program focused on how we can...
February 2, 2026
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11:50 AM
Program Agenda [5:30 - 5:55 p.m.] Program Start, Welcome, and Introductions [5:55 - 6:10 p.m.] What's On Your Plate? [6:10 - 6:20 p.m.] Two Dimensions of Thriving [6:20 - 7:15 p.m.] Values...
February 2, 2026
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10:56 AM
Join us for dinner and good conversation
On Monday, February 2, we will host Dinner with Friends, an engaging, facilitated conversation that will connect you with other members of the UMBC community. Our conversations will be focused...
January 26, 2026
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10:56 AM
Preparing aspiring and practicing leaders
The Community Leadership program has openings in the following Spring 2026 courses. Taught by subject matter experts, the Community Leadership Skills Courses emphasize practical skills, deep...
January 9, 2026
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11:38 AM
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An empowering exploration of systemic change in Baltimore
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...
December 19, 2025
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4:19 PM
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An empowering exploration of systemic change in Baltimore
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...
November 20, 2025
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1:30 PM
Seven years ago today, UMBC announced the launch of the Center for Democracy and Civic Life. Then as now, we were in a critical national moment full of division and uncertainty. The Center for...
November 5, 2025
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1:23 PM
An Evening of Cultural Storytelling and Crafting
Join the Center for Social Justice Dialogue for a fun and reflective evening of storytelling, dialogue, and community! We'll be learning about the importance of storytelling and how stories can...
November 4, 2025
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12:34 PM
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STRiVE 2026 application deadline is November 7
A message from Roza Zareidoodeji ’27, a participant in STRiVE 2025, and the Division of Information Technology (DoIT). Original post here. UMBC's STRiVE program has inspired hundreds of...
November 4, 2025
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9:38 AM