Happy First Day of Classes!

As the semester begins, know that we are here for you - all our students, faculty, and staff - during this challenging time. 


Fill out this google form if you have unmet basic needs. We can offer free bags of toiletries and non-perishable food items for pick up at the Campus Police Station. If you cannot pick up bags, we may be able to offer home delivery on a case-by-case basis. 


Grit going, Retrievers!

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On-campus of off-campus, synchronous or asynchronous, excited or scared, new or returning... the Women's Center is here for you!

Women's Center Spring 2021 Hours of Operation:
The Women's Center continues to provide support and services virtually Monday through Friday throughout the spring 2021 semester. We encourage campus community members to contact us through email at womenscenter@umbc.edu or via phone at 410-455-2714. Staff will generally be most available between the hours of 10am-4pm. We appreciate your patience in our response to your email or returning your phone call.

The Women's Center lounge space will remain closed until further notice. Just think, our new couches are going to feel even more comfy once we get to use them together again! 

The Women's Center lactation room is available by reservation only. For details on how to make a reservation please visit this post about Spring 2021 reservations. 

Individualized Support Meetings:
Women's Center professional staff are available for individual meetings and support which we can provide via phone or video chat; to schedule an appointment, email womenscenter@umbc.edu or call 410-455-2714. If you are already working with a specific staff member and need to set up additional meetings, feel free to reach out to the staff member you have been working with directly (via email or even g-chat!). 
Visit our website for all the ways we can provide you support during this time. 

Women's Center Spring 2021 Program/Events:
The Women's Center is offering a range of programming and events virtually throughout the spring semester. Discussion-based groups (Spectrum, We Believe You, and Women of Color Collective) will be meeting virtually on a bi-weekly basis. The Brave Space Forum series and programming for Returning Women Students/Adult Learners will be offered on a monthly basis.

For a full list of programming and events, we encourage community members to join our myUMBC page and check out the events page. Access links to our programs or events will either be available through the myUMBC event post or via email to members signed-up for our discussion-based programs list-servs. If you'd like to be added to a specific discussion-based group list-serv, email us at womenscenter@umbc.edu.

We also encourage you to check out our blog for 24/7 learning! 

UMBC Together:
Throughout this time, community building, care, and support remain central to our mission even though the way we deliver those services look different right now. We know that, even though most of us are not learning or working on campus, our students, faculty, and staff will continue needing support and community -- and the Women's Center hopes to continue doing what we do best to strengthen this campus! 
If you haven't already, follow us on social media where we're still sharing resources and communicating with our community!

Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  

Please also feel free to communicate with us through any of these channels with your needs and ideas to help us get through the remainder of the semester! 


Oh, how we miss you! But, whether you're here with us in person or we're meeting in virtual space -- We see you. We believe you. You matter. And, we're here for you. 

The Women's Center Team 


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Other Helpful Resources:

To report and seek services for incidents related to sexual violence, relationship violence, and all other sexual misconduct, complete the online form located on the Office of Equity and Inclusion's website.  TurnAround's 24/7 helpline is 443-279-0379. For a full list of off-campus resources, visit Retriever Courage.

For UMBC community members who need access to healthy food and other essential supplies visit Retriever Essentials or the myUMBC Retriever Essentials group for up-to-date information on how to access food and toiletry items.

For information about Academic Success Center's services and support (tutoring, Writing Center, SI Pass, academic advocates, etc.) visit their website.

For access to health and human services information ,visit 2-1-1 Maryland or dial 2-1-1. 

For UMBC-related COVID-19 updates, visit covid19.umbc.edu or email covid19@umbc.edu
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Dr. Chris Rakes, is a guest editor for a special issue of Education Sciences about Technology in Mathematics Education. 


This upcoming Special Issue of Education Sciences aims to present an overview of the latest research on how technology can be used to promote and measure conceptual understanding. Papers on (but not limited to) the following themes are of interest: 
  • Laying the foundation for the effective use of technology through theoretical and conceptual frameworks; 
  • Using technology to support culturally relevant pedagogy; 
  • Portraying mathematics phenomena through nonlinguistic representations; 
  • Supporting special populations in mathematics; 
  • Building mathematics connections; 
  • Engaging students through cooperative and collaborative learning; 
  • Strengthening meta-cognition in mathematics; 
  • Promoting mathematical thinking and reasoning; 
  • Teaching mathematics through inquiry, discovery, experimentation, and simulation;
  • Connecting technology to curriculum; 
  • Assessing student outcomes of technology in mathematics education. 

This special issue is now open for submissions. Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2021

For more information, please click here
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The Office of Summer & Winter Programs awards a limited number of full and partial scholarships to UMBC degree-seeking students who have a high GPA and are close to graduating. Financial need (based on student’s FAFSA information) is also considered.


Click here for more information. 
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Facilities Management and the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services are hosting a review of recent, current and potential construction projects that enhance accessibility, improve the physical environment of UMBC, and benefit the entire community while supporting accessibility for people with disabilities. 

Come see the progress made during remote work, new projects on the horizon, and share ideas to inform the proposal process for UMBC's continued participation with the AccessMD Program.  We do provide updates beyond the scope of the program as well.

Post event addition: If you missed the event, a recording is available via this link.

Please RSVP via the event website below for any interim communications and save the Webex link. 

Questions about, and ideas for accessibility-enhancing projects may be submitted  prior to the event here. The campus accessible route map is linked here for remote reference. 

Captioning will be provided.  ASL interpretation is available upon request. Contact the host, slazar@umbc.edu  for ASL connection details, event questions, access needs or any accommodation request

Ideas for additional projects may arise at any time, and we would like to hear about them. Contact Celso Guitian in Campus Planning via cguitian@umbc.edu and Stephanie Lazarus, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator via slazar@umbc.edu / 410-455-5745.  Bring UMBC accessibility concerns to our attention via this linked reporting form. Tawny McManus, Assistant Vice Provost for Accessibility & Disability Services will also be on the panel for the event.

A photo of a UMBC accessible route way-finding sign with two directional arrows above a white-on-dark brown wheelchair/step-free accessibility icon illustrates the post.

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As we prepare for your URCAD presentations online, we'd like to get a gage on how familiar you are with the VoiceThread platform.  Maybe you've used it in a class or for another presentation, or maybe you haven't used it at all...  Let us know by filling out this short questionnaire:
https://forms.gle/b6uS9cwRR97KH4F49

This will help us plan the upcoming workshops on using VT for your URCAD presentation in April.
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Making Connections, Saying Connected
Get informed and inspired about optimizing learning and engagement by connecting the arts to your teaching.

Our Kickoff event is on Thursday, March 4, 2021 4:30 - 6p 
Keynote Speaker, Alysia Lee

To attend this virtual event, please click here to register.


We are recruiting a broad spectrum of experts to lead workshops on a variety of arts integration topics.  Each workshop will be held online from 4:30-6 pm.  In addition, each workshop will have a follow-up session to create opportunities to share implementation stories and to strengthen the outcomes of each workshop.   

The workshops will be offered online on the following Thursday afternoons:



Workshop Date                            Follow-Up Session

March 11, 2021                                May  8, 2021

March 18, 2021                                May  15, 2021

March 25, 2021                                May  22, 2021  



We are also planning an online community event on Thursday, April 1, 2021 celebrating the arts.

       Stay tune to our blog for more information about these events.
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Martin Luther King Jr. day is this Monday, an important day to remember MLK and the many heroes of the civil rights movement. Below are some wonderful ideas from Dr. Shapiro and the Civic Engagement Leadership Group! 

Dear Student Leaders,


As you know, Monday, January 18, is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which is not only intended to commemorate the accomplishments of a national hero but also to mark a day of service. MLK Day is a day to connect to our communities and to give back.


It would be hard to imagine a more challenging and difficult moment in our history.  We are taking this opportunity to offer some ways you might honor Dr. King’s memory and legacy.


  1. Reviewing and/or participating in Americans of Conscience activities


  1. Social Justice Volunteer Opportunities in the area


  1.  Joining the Inauguration Day of Dialogue


We stand at a most critical and significant moment in American history.  What we do, what we say, what we think and believe matters.  It is particularly appropriate for all of us to appreciate and reflect on the best role models our American history has to offer.


More information below
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This is a repost on behalf of our colleagues at Office of Equity & Inclusion. Original post here.

Balancing Inclusion and Free Speech
Wednesday, January 27
4pm, via Webex

What is our role in protecting free speech as a public university?
What should I do if I see or hear content that does not align with my values?
What is the difference between free speech and hate speech?
Is hate speech protected?
Can I be disciplined for my speech online? What about in a classroom?

Help us start a community discussion about the challenges of balancing our shared commitments to free speech and equity and inclusion. 

Please share your thoughts and questions when you register for the event.

Register Here

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Fridays 2-2:50PM
Starting February 12th 2021
WebEX Virtual Meetings
Support for Transgender, Non-Binary, & Gender Questioning Students
The trans support group is a closed group for transgender, non-binary, and gender questioning students. We will meet weekly; students who register will hope to commit to the weekly meetings through the end of the semester. Topics of discussion will revolve around supporting one another in an online, virtual space.
Contact Roshan Javadian roshanja@umbc.edu or Ethan "Sunny" Swift (he/him/they/them) eswift@umbc.edu to register. ]]> TRANS SUPPORT GROUP UMBC COUNSELING CENTER Fridays 2-2:50PM Starting February 12th 2021 WebEX Virtual Meetings Support for Transgender, Non-Binary, & Gender Questioning Students The trans... https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/98481/guest@my.umbc.edu/869fdd7a7c0e6cb441a9a315dccaa0a5/api/pixel Counseling Center https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/ucs https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/124/efd2af1e8c77adeed83c6acbc9eb341d/xsmall.png?1585835257 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/124/efd2af1e8c77adeed83c6acbc9eb341d/original.png?1585835257 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/124/efd2af1e8c77adeed83c6acbc9eb341d/xxlarge.png?1585835257 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/124/efd2af1e8c77adeed83c6acbc9eb341d/xlarge.png?1585835257 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/124/efd2af1e8c77adeed83c6acbc9eb341d/large.png?1585835257 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/124/efd2af1e8c77adeed83c6acbc9eb341d/medium.png?1585835257 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/124/efd2af1e8c77adeed83c6acbc9eb341d/small.png?1585835257 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/124/efd2af1e8c77adeed83c6acbc9eb341d/xsmall.png?1585835257 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/124/efd2af1e8c77adeed83c6acbc9eb341d/xxsmall.png?1585835257 Counseling Center https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/098/481/5e06319eb5d400da040fba5d775dad4b/xxlarge.jpg?1610720700 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/098/481/5e06319eb5d400da040fba5d775dad4b/xlarge.jpg?1610720700 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/098/481/5e06319eb5d400da040fba5d775dad4b/large.jpg?1610720700 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/098/481/5e06319eb5d400da040fba5d775dad4b/medium.jpg?1610720700 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/098/481/5e06319eb5d400da040fba5d775dad4b/small.jpg?1610720700 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/098/481/5e06319eb5d400da040fba5d775dad4b/xsmall.jpg?1610720700 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/098/481/5e06319eb5d400da040fba5d775dad4b/xxsmall.jpg?1610720700 5 0 true Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:25:46 -0500