The Technology Support Center (previously known as the Help Desk) began receiving reports around 1:15pm today that UMBC's Gmail system was not working. This does not appear to be affecting all Gmail users. Google has confirmed there is an issue. The status can be monitored at:
http://www.google.com/appsstatus#hl=en&v=issue&ts=1334721599000&iid=a88855ea3653b5d2f71d98b0b8906f84