Join the Center for Social Science Scholarship for an important conversation on Food Justice!

 Monday, April 20, 2026 · 4 - 5:30 PM In-Person · Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : Gallery

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Hanna Garth, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Princeton University

Food justice activists have worked to increase access to healthy food in low-income communities of color across the United States. Yet despite their best intentions, they often perpetuate food access inequalities and racial stereotypes. Hanna Garth shows how the movement has been affected by misconceptions and assumptions about residents, as well as by unclear definitions of justice and what it means to be healthy. Focusing on broad structures and microlevel processes, Garth reveals how power dynamics shape social justice movements in particular ways.

Drawing on twelve years of ethnographic research, Garth examines what motivates people from more affluent, majority-white areas of the city to intervene in South Central Los Angeles. She argues that the concepts of “food justice” and “healthy food” operate as racially coded language, reinforcing the idea that health problems in low-income Black and Brown communities can be solved through individual behavior rather than structural change. Food Justice Undone explores the stakes of social justice and the possibility of multiracial coalitions working toward a better future.

Special Offer and Giveaway:

Dr. Garth’s book is available from UC Press at a 40% discount using code: EVENT40.
In-person attendees of the lecutre will have the opportunity to enter a raffle to win one of five free copies of the book!

Hosted by the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health.  Co-sponsored by the Center for Social Science Scholarship, the Department of American Studies, the Department of Africana Studies, and the Department of Biological Sciences.

CS3 sponsored 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.

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Join us as we continue our Grad Student Appreciation Week and celebrate the incredible tapestry of traditions and backgrounds that make UMBC so unique. It’s Grad Cultural Day, a time to come together, share our stories, and honor the diverse cultures that enrich our community every day!

Today in UC Ballroom from 12-4pm!

What’s Happening?

Global Vibes: Enjoy an afternoon of music and interactive games.

Test Your Knowledge: Challenge your friends to cultural trivia.

Community Spirit: Meet new people and celebrate what makes us "us".

Join the BGSO for the 6th Annual Honors & Awards Ebony Sneaker Ball—an unforgettable night celebrating Black excellence, culture, and 90s/2000s vibes. Enjoy a keynote from Dr. Christa Porter, great music, dinner, and a full experience with community and style. Secure your spot now! Ebony Ball Tickets

🚨BINGO IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW 🚨

🗓️ Tonight
⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 UC Ballroom

We’re not talking about small prizes either… we’re giving away BIG wins like:
☕ Espresso machine
📺 TV
🎮 PS5… yes, a PS5 WHATTTT

If you’re not there, you’re honestly missing out.

Graduate Student Appreciation Week is coming to a close, and this is your moment to take it all in. The late nights, the stress, the wins, the growth — it all led here.

Get a ticket to Grad Prom & Awards and come celebrate yourself and the people who made this journey what it was. Whether that’s your friends, classmates, or the ones who kept you going behind the scenes — this night is for all of you. 🎓

No pressure, no expectations — just good music, good food, and a space to actually enjoy the moment together.

🗓️ Friday, April 10
⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 UC Ballroom

You made it this far. Take the night to celebrate that

🚨 LAST CALL — IT’S TONIGHT 🚨

Take a break from the midweek grind and pull up to Bingo Night 🎉

We’re not talking about small prizes either… we’re giving away BIG wins like:
☕ Espresso machine
📺 TV
🎮 PS5… yes, a PS5 WHATTTT

If you’re not there, you’re honestly missing out.

🗓️ Tonight
⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 UC Ballroom

Grab your ticket, bring your friends, and come win something worth showing off. Don’t overthink it — just show up.

Hello Everyone!

For this week only (April 6th - 10th), Retriever Essentials and Parking Services is having a mini food for fines!

Food For Fines is a donation program where donating any 5 non-perishable food items and/or five toiletry items to parking services, and they will reduce one citation (up to a $50 violation) to a warning. The citation must be from the current semester, and one citation per student.
Items include:

• Healthy Snacks
• Protein Drinks & Bars
• Instant Noodles
• Pre-Packaged Rice Bags
• Boxes of Cereal
• Peanut Butter & Jelly
• Shelf-Safe Microwaveable Meals (Macaroni & Cheese, Rice, Etc.)
• Menstrual Pads/Tampons*Diapers/Wipes
• Household Essentials Like Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Dental Floss, Deodorant, Etc.

Please note, we cannot accept Toilet paper and Paper Towels

All items should be donated to Parking Services (900 Walker Avenue, Suite 107). Donations must be new and unopened. Donations will be accepted from 8 AM to 4PM, Monday to Friday, and must be donated in their offices to receive the citation reduction. They are closed for lunch from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.

If you have any questions, please contact Parking Services at parking@umbc.edu

Join the Black Graduate Student Organization (BGSO) for the 6th Annual Honors and Awards Ebony Sneaker Ball, a vibrant celebration inspired by the iconic fashion, music, and culture of the 1990s and 2000s. This year's event brings together students, faculty, and community members for an evening of recognition, connection, and fun.

The night will feature keynote speaker Dr. Christa Porter, Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School at UMBC, alongside host Serena Studivant, Assistant Director of Commuter Student Success. Guests can enjoy a full experience, including a live DJ, dinner, and a professional photoshoot station.

Whether you come dressed in retro streetwear or classic throwback style, the Ebony Sneaker Ball is your chance to celebrate excellence, honor achievements, and relive the energy of two unforgettable decades. Join us on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, from 5:00–8:00 PM at the Skylight Room for a night you won't want to miss.

Ebony Ball 2026 is quickly approaching! As BGSO gets ready for this weekend, we can use some helping hands! If you would like to volunteer this Saturday, please fill out the following Google form, and we will get back to you. Come have a blast this weekend!

https://forms.gle/N2ACjRZ7iNXUuEnw7

As part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW), OGSL and Library Services invite you to take a well-deserved break and connect with your graduate community at our Grad Lounge Open House.

📍 Location: Graduate Student Study Lounge, AOK Library 765
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 8
⏰ Time: 1–3 PM (drop in anytime!)

Stop by to:

• Enjoy free snacks
• Pick up library swag
• Grab a mini “Grad School Survival Kit”
• Add a note to our gratitude wall
• Create a card for a peer who is defending or graduating

This pop-up is designed to create a moment of pause, appreciation, and connection during a busy point in the semester—centering care, community, and recognition for all that our graduate students contribute to UMBC.

Whether you stay for a few minutes or the full time, we hope you’ll join us in celebrating our rhythm, our way.