Stay up to date with Council of Universtiy System Staff (CUSS) goings on with the Summer 2026 newsletter. You can read the prettier version on Sway, or download the attached PDF.
July 30, 2026
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Annual Summer Sale (up to 40% off)
The UMBC Bookstore is running their annual summer sale. The in-person sale is active and runs through Friday, June 26. The online sale is active and runs through June 30. The Bookstore is...
June 24, 2026
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11:07 AM
Apply today!
The Exempt Staff Senate (ESS) Mentoring Program is in NEED of more mentors for the FY27 cycle. If you are were on the fence about signing up before the initial deadline expired here is your...
June 2, 2026
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1:27 PM
Check it so you don't miss out!
Let’s be real: your inbox deserves a break from "Reply All" chains and a chance to provide news you can use. Dive into the latest ESS Newsletter to catch up on the campus updates that impact your...
May 8, 2026
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9:27 AM
Apply to be a Mentee or Mentor
The application is LIVE for the 2026-2027 Exempt Staff Mentoring Program with a deadline of Friday, May 8th. The new cohort of the program will kick off in July 2026 and run through June 2027. New...
May 6, 2026
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2:17 PM
Voting ends today!
Voting for ESS and CUSS representatives ends at 11:59 p.m. tonight.
Click Here to Vote! 🎉
Note: only exempt staff are eligible to vote.
April 30, 2026
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3:18 PM
President Valerie Sheares Ashby Invites You to Join Us for the Presidential Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony Wednesday, May 13, 2026 University Center Ballroom 3-5 p.m. Awards Ceremony...
April 30, 2026
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1:34 PM
A new editor, accessibility, scheduling, archiving, more...
If you manage a myUMBC group, you've probably noticed some things look a little different lately. We've been working on a big round of improvements to the editor and groups experience, and I...
April 29, 2026
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11:16 AM
Council of University System Staff Updates
The Council of University System Staff (CUSS) brings your most pressing concerns directly to university presidents, the Chancellor, and the Board of Regents. From budgets, to emerging policy, to...
April 24, 2026
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12:26 PM
Notes from the Staff Town Hall on April 8th
Updates provided by the President Strategic Planning The University Steering Committee (USC) and shared governance leaders are participating. The goal is to offer participation...
April 23, 2026
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10:07 AM