Update on library laptops
The library's Macbooks will be available again soon. The Dells will be recalled this week and sent for software updates. We expect the Macbooks and some of the Dells to be available in time for the fall semester.

We appreciate your patience during this important update process. Chromebooks remain available for four-hour or seven-day loans at the Check Out desk.

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https://circ.umbc.edu/projects/software-demos/
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https://circ.umbc.edu/projects/software-demos/
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See the message below from the Product Management Club
  ( Click here to see the original post )


"Hello, #UMBC Retrievers and future #product enthusiasts of Fall 2023! As you gear up for the upcoming session, get ready for some exhilarating news that's about to redefine your journey. The UMBC Product Management Club is beyond excited to kickstart its Fall 2023 recruitment drive today.

In the months ahead, our focus will be on invigorating Speaker Sessions, where:
• Industry luminaries share invaluable insights
• Help us stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends.

This is your opportunity to connect with a dynamic community of like-minded individuals and seasoned professionals.

Adding to the excitement is our much-anticipated in-person event, Protothon. Here, you can immerse yourselves in the dynamic realm of product management, weaving together innovation and strategic brilliance.

To make this a huge success, we call upon all the product enthusiasts of UMBC to apply for the following positions:

• Vice President and Business Head
• General Secretary and Operations Head
• Creative Head
• Marketing Head
• Business and Operations Deputy
• Creative and Marketing Deputy

Your path toward becoming a product management expert begins right here.

Apply Now!! Start your journey by filling out our Google Form!

https://lnkd.in/eXVMdUHK

Last date to apply: 25th August 2023

#UMBCProductManagement #productmanagement #product #umbc #business #operations #creative #marketing #applynow
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CLICK HERE TO RSVP

August 24, from 1PM to 4PM Online

This event is mandatory for all NEW Graduate Assistants, this includes teaching assistants, research assistants, graders and peaceworkers. We encourage the additional participation of any graduate student who may be teaching in the future or as a refresher for returning GAs.

Join us for this need-to-know information session (orientation) for new GAs on August 24, from 1PM to 4PM Online. It will include an introduction to key resources on campus that you may need throughout your semester, from back-end technical support, to your benefits and policies governing graduate assistantships at UMBC. We look forward to meeting you and being part of your welcome back to UMBC!
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Chesapeake Arena & Chartwells Hiring Event

Tuesday, August 22, 2023  10 AM - 4 PM
Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
On Tuesday August 22, 2023, the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena and Chartwells Higher Education will be hosting an all day hiring event from 10am-4pm. These on-campus positions are listed below, along with the job ID# associated in Handshake. Please be sure to thoroughly review the companies,  job descriptions, and requirements before signing up. You will see each interview time frame listed in Handshake as separate events. 

Registration for this On-Campus Hiring Event is open- secure your spot today!

BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR ONE INTERVIEW TIME FRAME FOR EACH POSITION OF INTEREST.

Current On-Campus Opportunities at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena

Guest Services Event Staff  #8077104
(4 Interview Time Frames PLEASE ONLY CHOOSE ONE: 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm)
Changeover/Operations Staff #8077134
(4 Interview Time Frames PLEASE ONLY CHOOSE ONE: 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm)
AV Technician #8077200
(4 Interview Time Frames PLEASE ONLY CHOOSE ONE: 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm)
Parking Staff #8077169
(4 Interview Time Frames PLEASE ONLY CHOOSE ONE: 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm)

Current On-Campus Opportunities at Chartwells Higher Education

Food Service Worker #8086138
(4 Interview Time Slots PLEASE ONLY CHOOSE ONE: 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm)

Power Hour
If you are unable to book a time slot because they are already full, you are welcome to attend the Power Hour from 3pm-4pm. The interviewers will work to see as many applicants as possible during this time, however, AN INTERVIEW IS NOT GUARANTEED. There will be an area to drop off your resume if you are not able to meet with someone. 

*YOU SHOULD ONLY SIGN UP FOR ONE SLOT PER JOB TITLE* If you accidentally sign up for more than one time frame under a job title, please remove yourself from your least preferred time. In order to accommodate everyone who is interested, we will be removing duplicate sign ups should we see them come through. 

Haven't claimed your account in Handshake yet?  Get started HERE!

Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations for this event due to a disability, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.

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Join this virtual workshop from UMBC's Instructional Technology team that will offer ideas for developing a strategy to improve course usability and accessibility by getting started with Blackboard Ally. 

RSVP for the August 21st session and learn more at their event post linked below. 

Learn about Ally, a tool available in Blackboard courses that improves the accessibility of your course content. Attend this session to see Ally's remediation capabilities and file conversion tools that generate alternative formats for you and your students. 

This workshop will offer ideas for developing a strategy to improve your course usability and accessibility and how to get started with Blackboard Ally. Ally scans content in Blackboard and provides feedback and tools to identify and fix accessibility issues. 

Leverage Ally's powerful alternative format options yourself, and let students know they can download content in multiple formats that give them choices in how they watch, read, or listen. 

Upon completing this online session, participants will be able to:

This session will be facilitated by Drs. Peter Ariev and Susan Biro, members of the Instructional Technology team.

RSVP details are in the original my UMBCpost, click on the link below



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In response to institutional and educator priorities for making education accessible for all learners, the Quality Matters peer community created the Accessibility and Usability Resource Site (AURS).  (If you would like to access the original content from Instructional Technology, to add these tools to your instructional toolbelt, click the website link below)

Free and open to everyone, AURS provides the online community with important information on addressing key accessibility and usability concerns, including:

  • Universal Design for Learning - Discover what you need to know about UDL and how it can assist you in creating accessible and usable content to meet the needs of diverse learners.
  • Alternative Text - Find out why alternative text is an important principle in accessible web design and how you can use it to help all learners understand the meaning of the image used in your content.
  • Video Captions and Audio Descriptions - Uncover the specific steps that must be taken to make video content accessible.
  • Hyperlinks - Gain an understanding of how to set up links in the most accessible way possible in order to create accessible content.
  • Accessible MS Office products - Explore the basics of Microsoft product accessibility, including alternative text, document best practices and utilizing built-in accessibility checkers.
  • Readability: Color Choice and Contrast - Dive into the topics of readability and discover why color choice and contrast play a major role in creating accessible digital resources.
  • Accessible PDFs - Take your readability skills to the next level and learn more about how you can make PDFs accessible for your learners.
  • Cognitive Accessibility - Increase your understanding of cognitive accessibility and uncover strategies to combat this common barrier to student success.
  • Inclusive Teaching Practices - Discover design and pedagogical practices to help you foster an inclusive and diverse online learning community.

Each topic features different resources to assist you with your accessibility challenges. Videos show you step-by-step changes you can make to increase the accessibility of your course. Examples highlight best practices. Articles provide you with additional information and resources. And forums allow you to connect directly with accessibility experts --peers who have expertise in designing accessible courses. There is also a General Accessibility and Usability Questions' Forum where you can ask any question that is unrelated to the listed topics.

Accessing AURS

Anyone can register for the site for free by logging into MyQM and selecting "Workshop - Register" in the side navigation and choosing "Register for Accessibility & Usability Resource Site." Need a QM account? 

If you've already registered, the AURS link can be found on your Dashboard in the QM Classroom after you log in.

ADDITIONAL ONLINE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY WITH BLACKBOARD ALLY-MORE DETAILS/REGISTER HERE 

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UMB currently has some housing opportunities available. 
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