Happy Monday! Take a look at the events that will take place at The Mosaic Center this week: 

Monday, 2/23/2026 | Chai Chats 11:30 AM  - 12:30 PM (Cancleed, will be rescheduled) 

Wednesday,  2/25/2026 | Donuts & Dialogue 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 

Thursday, 2/26/2026 | SistaCare (Center for Social Justice Dialogue): 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 

We hope to see you at our upcoming events and sponsorships! Questions regarding Mosaic programming can be sent to our email: themosaic@umbc.edu. 

The Mosaic Center and all events 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.

The Neurodiversity Alliance offers over 50 paid national internship opportunities for neurodivergent students and recent graduates ages 18 to 26. Interns get the opportunity to work alongside national staff mentors and peers from across the country to advance our mission in meaningful ways, while developing core leadership and professional skills for life.

Intern roles are available in various functional areas of our organization and will include everything from marketing and social media to developing resources for our online community, to helping grow our community, or serving on our national advisory council.

What's Included

• All-expense paid trip to our National Neurodiversity Leadership Summit in Denver, CO on August 4-9, 2026.

• Internship stipend of $3,000 for Academic Year roles ($300 a month for 10 months)

• Personalized leadership toolkit with exclusive ND Alliance branded apparel and promotional items.

• Opportunity to gain professional skills, build your resume, and meet new people.

How to Apply:

• Visit https://thendalliance.org/paid-internships/

• Priority consideration is given to students who are actively involved in The Neurodiversity Alliance community. Don't have a local chapter in your area? Join our online community today to get involved through virtual activities and events.

• Visit thendalliance.org/register to register and get involved.

Deadline: April 15th, 2026

Curious about running for GSA? Want to understand the election process or just have questions? This is your chance to learn more, get clarity, and make your voice heard.

Join us for an open town hall to talk all things GSA elections — and yes, there will be pizza.

Monday, February 23
2:00 PM
The Commons – Flat Tuesdays Space

Whether you're considering candidacy or simply want to stay informed, your participation matters. Come grab a slice and be part of the conversation.

Follow @umbc_gsa for updates and visit gsa.umbc.edu for more information.

Apply to present your research or creative work at URCAD by Monday!

Come celebrate URCAD's 30th anniversary on April 22, 2026! 

The event will be moving to a bigger space in the RAC… how do you see your work being presented there? 

Posters, oral talks, films, exhibits, and performances are welcome. URCAD is open to all majors and group projects are accepted. You can present your capstone, Honors thesis, REU research, or you can be unaffiliated with a scholars program. 

Applications to present mentored research or creative work are due by February 23rd and require a 200-word abstract and mentor approval. See you at the RAC as we showcase UMBC student research and art and throwback to where it all began in the 90s!

Questions? Email: aprilh@umbc.edu

If you've ever looked at your meal balance and thought, "I probably won't use all of these…" — this is your moment.

Through February 25, you can turn those extra swipes into meals for fellow Retrievers experiencing food insecurity. It's a simple choice that can quietly make someone's week a little easier.

No pressure. Just an opportunity to look out for your own community.

Every swipe shared is one less worry for someone else.

Learn more through the link below.

https://retrieveressentials.umbc.edu/services/save-a-swipe/