Apologies for cross-listing!
Dear colleagues,
I hope you had a relaxing holiday with plenty of time to recharge.
The University Steering Committee is focusing on ways in which we can foster a sense of community and wellbeing in and amongst all students, faculty, and staff in the upcoming spring semester. To this end we are interested in sponsoring a series of virtual opportunities around their shared passions and enthusiasms.
Do you know someone at UMBC who is an opera buff or an expert knitter or loves to bake or has the best cat ever? Do you think they would enjoy meeting virtually with others who share their interest? The University Steering Committee welcomes any and all recommendations of interested hobbyists, including self-recommendations!
Please send me (osmith@umbc.edu) the names of individuals who might want to be involved in this fun community-building exercise by Friday, January 22. The steering committee will make its selections and provide information to the community about how to join these groups in the first few weeks of the semester.
Thank you!
Orianne Smith
Chair, University Steering Committee
President, Faculty Senate