Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, Upcoming Events, & More!
September 15th to October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout this time, i3b, UMBC and country celebrates the important contributions, heritage, and culture of all Hispanic and Latinos in the United States. 


Honoring our Hispanic/Latin(e/x) community and their influence on our country, we recognize culture and traditions that have shaped all of our communities. We impart to all at UMBC to partake in understanding and uplifting the stories, experiences, passions, love, and history of our Hispanic/Latin(e/x) community. Hispanic Heritage Month further celebrates the traditions, cultures, families, love, and service all Hispanic and Latin(e/x) folks. 


History of Hispanic Heritage Month

Beginning on September 15th, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the anniversary of independence of the Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, dating back to 1968. Additionally, Mexico, Chile, and Belize also celebrate their independence days during this period with Día de la Raza on October 12th.


The term Hispanic, referring to the racial and ethnic groups of folks from hisphanophone (Spanish Speaking) countries, that were historically colonized by Spain. This term is inclusive to those of Spanish origin. The term Latino, excludes Spain, but includes non-Spanish speaking Latin American countries such as Belize, Brazil, Guyana, and Haiti. Some folks may have ethnic roots from Latin America, and may use either, neither, or both Hispanic and/or Latino.

In the month of September and October, i3b is partnering on events in celebration of our Hispanic/Latin(e/x) communities. 
Bachata / Salsa Night
Friday, September 29th in The Commons, Mainstreet in front of the bookstore, join us for Bachata / Salsa Night! Come join all of our partners to learn how to salsa and bachata. Don't know how to dance? That is completely alright! We will have an instructor and a local performance during the event. 


Want to learn more about events, exhibits, and other exciting experiences happening in the greater D.C. area? Click here. 
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Real Talk: Fall 2023 Hopes

Friday, September 22, 2023 · 3 - 4:30 PM
Come chat with UMBC community members about important issues that affect our lives. Real Talk creates opportunities for group reflection and discussion about personal experiences and what they mean for the lives we are building together. UMBC student, faculty, staff, and alumni participants respond to Real Talk prompts by sharing and discussing their reflections.

The September 2023 prompt is: What is your biggest hope for this academic year (for yourself personally, and for UMBC)?

Everyone is welcome. Join us for an enriching conversation.
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See you there!!
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This is a reminder that registration for Writing Accountability Groups (WAGs) closes TONIGHT! This is an opportunity for structured time to meet your writing goals. Each group has a facilitator who helps the group track goals and connects with resources. This is a wonderful chance to build a community! 



HEY GRADUATE STUDENTS!!! 

Do you struggle with setting aside time to write? Do you need to make progress on a paper, thesis, literature review, or anything similar this semester? Do you like prizes and friendship? 

If you answered 'YES' to ANY of these, then a Writing Accountability Group (WAG) is for you! Small groups are made based on everyone's goals and preferences and will meet weekly to write! (Virtual or in-person - it's up to you!) Groups will kick off in 2 weeks! At the end of the semester, prizes are handed out to the group that is the most consistent! (Consistency is key, people!) Sign up using the QR code below or by clicking the link and reach for your writing dreams!

https://forms.gle/2JUGX9obRDePbQxU8



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The Writing Advisor is back for the 2023-2024 academic school year!

GSA's new Writing Advisor for the 2023-2024 academic school year, Ben Marino, is now accepting appointments to review your writing assignments. The Writing Advisor provides a wide range of services, from brainstorming and outlining an assignment to doing a last review for grammatical errors, and everything in between. Please do not hesitate to make an appointment with the Writing Advisor for any assignment that you would like reviewed. You do not need to have any work done on the assignment.

This semester, the writing advisor is accepting appointments on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 am - 12 pm and 12:30 pm - 3:45 pm, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. An appointment can be scheduled using either of the following links:
https://gsa.umbc.edu/writing-advisor/
https://umbcgraduatewritingadvisor.youcanbook.me/


Please do not hesitate to contact Ben with any questions at gsawa@umbc.edu.

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The Writing Advisor is back for the 2023-2024 academic school year!

GSA's new Writing Advisor for the 2023-2024 academic school year, Ben Marino, is now accepting appointments to review your writing assignments. The Writing Advisor provides a wide range of services, from brainstorming and outlining an assignment to doing a last review for grammatical errors, and everything in between. Please do not hesitate to make an appointment with the Writing Advisor for any assignment that you would like reviewed. You do not need to have any work done on the assignment.

This semester, the writing advisor is accepting appointments on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 am - 12 pm and 12:30 pm - 3:45 pm, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. An appointment can be scheduled using either of the following links:
https://gsa.umbc.edu/writing-advisor/
https://umbcgraduatewritingadvisor.youcanbook.me/


Please do not hesitate to contact Ben with any questions at gsawa@umbc.edu.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month has begun - celebrating those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.  September 15, 16 and 18 celebrate independence for at least six of these countries - which is valued and celebrated especially by community members and luminaries with disabilities.  Respect Ability shares their robust list of luminaries here - and while it does mention the artist Frida Kahlo, who contracted polio at age 6  and survived a horrific bus accident at 18, (painting began during her recovery) - other luminaries include:

Mexican writer and activist Gabriela Brimmer whose life is chronicled in the 1987 film, Gaby: A True Story

Maria Soledad Cisternas - Chilean lawyer and disability activist who was involved with drafting the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and chaired that UN Committee, and served as Special Envoy.

Tony Coelho Congressman from California and primary author and sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and celebrated its 32nd Anniversary this past summer.

Eva Middleton of Belize brought disability awareness and justice to her home country of Belize.

Vik Pineda brings activism and advocacy and awareness from his work on the west coast.

Annie Segerra (also known as Annie Elainey) cites Frida Kahlo as a huge influence and has her YouTube channel here 

Lizzie Velasquez 's Dare to Be Kind anti-bullying campaign was informed by her lived experience with her peers and online.

ADS closes this invitation to celebrate Hispanic/Latine heritage with Elizabeth Acevedo's powerful poetry, calling forth beauty within the reach of her words.


For campus resources and to request accommodations please reach out to Student Disability Services (for undergraduate and graduate students) or Accessibility & Disability Services.  

Photo of Artistic Human archway gate from Tulun Mexico accompanies this post.  Credit: Helen Ngoc N. via unsplash.com
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UMBC continues to show its strengths in undergraduate research, innovation, value, teaching programs, and several other areas highlighted in the 2023–24 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges undergraduate rankings. This year, the university moved up in the national rankings in numerous categories, showcasing UMBC’s growth in several key areas. 

The 2023–24 U.S. News college rankings, released today, were calculated using 19 key measures of academic quality, evaluating nearly 1,500 four-year bachelor’s degree-granting institutions in the country. For the second consecutive year, UMBC has moved up several slots on the list of Best National Universities (tied at #133). UMBC also climbed 38 slots in the category of best value schools, coming in at #69 nationally. 

The university remains a leader in undergraduate teaching programs, ranking #12 nationally. UMBC also maintains its longstanding position as one of the nation’s most innovative universities, ranking #15 this year. 

Since receiving a Research 1 Carnegie designation in 2022, UMBC has advanced nearly 20 slots in the undergraduate research and creative projects rankings, now nationally ranked at #27. Those research efforts culminated in UMBC students receiving prestigious Goldwater and Gates Cambridge scholarship awards within the last year. 

“This impressive jump shows that internal and external stakeholders have really taken notice of the incredible work that our undergraduates are engaged in,” says April Householder ’95, visual and performing arts, UMBC’s director of undergraduate research and prestigious scholarships. “The faculty and staff at UMBC nurture a culture of research across all disciplines, supporting academic excellence from the humanities to the sciences.”

See the full UMBC News story here: https://umbc.edu/stories/us-news-best-colleges-2023-24/

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