DOIE NOVEMBER 2026 Highlights

This November, the Division of Institutional Equity has a full lineup of events and opportunities for the UMBC community. All events and opportunities across the division are open to full participation by all community members. 

Here’s how you can get involved!

November 2, 4, 11 & 13 | Various Times | Virtual

Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities Under Title IX: Employee Training

Join the Office of Equity and Civil Rights (ECR) for a virtual training on employees' rights and responsibilities under Title IX. The session will cover prohibited conduct under university policy, responding to disclosures, reporting procedures, trauma-informed care, confidentiality, and other applicable university policies and procedures. Each training session will last approximately 50 minutes.

November 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Mathematics/Psychology: 222

Retrievers Unmasked: Learn, Connect, and Grow Together

Join Retrievers Unmasked, a discussion group centered on the experiences of autistic students and the unique challenges they may encounter in everyday life and on UMBC's campus. The group provides a welcoming space for students to connect, learn from one another, and build community. Discussion topics may include executive dysfunction, masking, life skills, and self-advocacy.

November 4 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn: 105

Standing Together: Immigration Rights, Resources, and Community Support

The Women's, Gender & Equity Center invites the UMBC community to an immigration town hall focused on rights, resources, and community support. This event will provide a welcoming space for students, families, faculty, staff, and community members to ask questions, share concerns, and learn from campus and community professionals about navigating immigration enforcement or detention. Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with reliable resources and receive information emphasizing safety and community support. The event will be bilingual, and everyone is welcome.

November 5, 12, 19 & 26 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | The Commons: 004

TurnAround Drop-in Hour: A Confidential Resource for Survivors

UMBC community members are invited to connect with TurnAround, a confidential off-campus resource supporting individuals impacted by intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and stalking. Representatives will offer weekly walk-in hours at the Women's, Gender & Equity Center, providing access to information about advocacy, case management, trauma therapy, shelter, and counseling services. No appointment is necessary.

November 6 | 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm | The Commons: 329

Crafting Our Stories: Pieces of Us – An Interactive Linocut Art and Dialogue Experience

Join the Center for Social Justice Dialogues for Pieces of Us, an interactive art and dialogue experience exploring personal identity, cultural storytelling, and community. Participants will create their own linocut stamps representing their cultural upbringing, identities, values, and life experiences. Through guided reflection and meaningful dialogue, participants will share their stories and learn from others. Individual designs will come together in a collective poster celebrating the community's diverse identities and shared humanity. No artistic experience is necessary.

November 10 | 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm | The Commons: 329

Culture Conversations Fall '26: Rethinking the College Student

Who do we picture when we imagine a college student? Join Culture Conversations for an engaging discussion with Dr. Griselda Flores and Dennis Walker as they explore the diverse experiences of today's college learners. The conversation will challenge traditional assumptions about the college experience and consider how being a commuter, first-generation student, returning learner, veteran, or caregiver can shape one's relationship with campus. Explore how shifting our perspectives can help create a more inclusive campus where all students feel seen, supported, and able to thrive.

November 12 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | The Commons: 329

The 80/20 Principle: Restorative Practices Knowledge, Capacity, and Community Building – Voice. Trust. Decide.: Fair Process & Inclusive Design

Join Dr. Whitney Howarth, Instructor and Implementation Coach at the International Institute for Restorative Practices, for an interactive session exploring fair process and inclusive design as tools for building trust, participation, and belonging. Participants will examine the importance of engagement, explanation, and clarity of expectations in decision-making and explore how community voices can be incorporated into policies, committees, classrooms, and other campus structures. The session will also consider how restorative decision-making can strengthen relationships and create more inclusive communities.

November 17 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Virtual

Inclusive Excellence in Action Series: Managing Myself

Join the Inclusive Excellence in Action Series for an opportunity to explore key areas of equity, inclusion, and social justice through practical learning and engagement. 

November 18 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Retriever Activities Center (RAC): 106

Circles for Beloved Community: Belonging After Change

Join Circles for Beloved Community for a facilitated conversation exploring belonging and connection in a time of change. As the UMBC community navigates an evolving social and political landscape, participants will have an opportunity to pause, reflect, and consider what community means in the present moment. Facilitated by Mary Rose Madden and Dr. Jasmine Lee, this session invites participants to reflect on how they can support one another and move forward together as a campus community.

Cultural Heritage Month Celebrations

November is Native American Heritage Month. Stay tuned for our Read, Watch, Listen, & Participate post.

Discussion Group Meetings

Join the Women’s, Gender, and Equity Center this month for weekly discussion group meetings! Connect, share, and grow through spaces such as Grad Connect, We Believe You, Rebuilding Manhood, Spectrum, Women of Color Collective, Women and Gender Minorities in STEM, Returning Adult Learners, Athletics Group, Between Femmes, and Head Space. Visit https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/womenscenter/events?mode=upcoming&page=1 for more information and schedules for each group.

 

UMBC Affinity Groups are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy.