Happy Hispanic Heritage Month Taking a moment to reflect, acknowledge, and honor.

Happy Hispanic Heritage month! 


This month, from September 15th to October 15th, we strive to recognize the sundry, laudable cultures stemming from Spain, Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbeans. But first, what exactly makes the 15th so significant? Historically, September 15th marks the anniversary of independence for a multitude of countries from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, to Costa Rica, and is thus a day of significance to many. It is then pivotal to acknowledge that as a country, American culture (as we know it today) has been immensely influenced and shaped by the aforementioned Hispanic cultures and communities. From food to music, we can all think of almost surface-level ways this may be so; however, impacts stem from much deeper roots that we may not acknowledge nearly as often as we should.  In relation, we can foreground a few noteworthy Hispanic Americans that have truly made their marks on American culture. For starters, we honor Sylvia Rivera, a paramount activist for gay and transgender rights who was known for her participation in the Stonewall riots, along with her creation of STAR in 1971. We also honor actress Rita Moreno, best known for her role in West Side Story. Cesar Chavez, a civil rights activist who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association. Big, more contemporary names like Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Shakira, Dolores Huerta, Sofia Vergara, Sylvia Mendez, and Stephanie Beatriz, among others, continue to shape American history and culture.

When speaking to Suzie Beza, a member of the Hispanic Latinx Student Union, they had this to share about the significance of this month to them: “Hispanic Heritage Month is a great opportunity to bring awareness to the variety of cultures and people in the Hispanic community. As one of the smallest demographics of students at UMBC, the Hispanic Latinx Student Union believes celebrating our Hispanic/Latinx population during Hispanic Heritage month is especially important and welcomes all who resonate with this group or have an interest in our culture to join us and find their family away from home!” 

From the SGA, we honor the Hispanic Latinx communities who deserve to be uplifted for the many contributions they have made (and are making) to our world that often goes unnoticed. We are dedicated to lifting up their names and continuing to approach our work in such a way that bleeds beyond this month and flows into the work we do within the UMBC community on a daily basis. 


Yours in service, 

The UMBC Student Government Association

Mehrshad Fahim Devin, SGA President

Joshua Gray, Executive Vice President

Nailah-Bena Chambers, Vice President for Student Organizations

Ayah Aligabi, Treasurer


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This post is a repost of a message sent out to all UMBC community members that have 25Live reservation access by Joel DeWyer, Associate Director for Campus Life Operations. The following procedures will apply to our three i3b reservable spaces (i.e. The Mosaic - The Commons 2B23; The Pride Center - The University Center 201 D; The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being - The Center for Well-Being 103). Please contact us at i3b if you have any particular questions about the i3b reservable spaces. 

"Dear campus partners:

We currently have a 14-day buffer period built into 25Live that universally restricts users from requesting events less than 14 days out.  We have temporarily put this in place, in part, because of the limited inventory of spaces, the risk assessment review that's required, and the advising that is often still needed to coordinate campus services.  

We have been receiving an influx of event requests from users for dates beyond the 14-day window, but with event descriptions in 25Live that request an actual date less than 14 days, sometimes as few as three.  This effort to bypass the buffer has been increasingly difficult and frustrating as we continue to strive to serve all of you fairly and consistently.

We are certain that nobody has been attempting to do this with ill-intent -- we understand that we're all trying to do the best jobs we can each day during this unusual time.  We appreciate your understanding that, going forward, we will not be approving risk assessments or location requests for events and activities that are attempting to circumvent the buffer.  


In partnership,

Joel DeWyer
Associate Director, Campus Life Operations"
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Last Call for Creatives!

For only a few more days, OCA Mocha is accepting submissions for mixed-media art that centers around the past & present for our upcoming October “Mixed Memories” Exhibition!

Whether it be a recreation of memories or a projection into the future, we want to share the timeline that has shaped you.

Submission are due this Friday, Oct. 1, & you can either email your work to atyson2@umbc.edu or submit through our Google form that you can click on below!

Google Form Submissions

Calling All Performers!

Missing our live music performances on stage?

Want a spotlight to express your talents?

Well this is the perfect chance for you to hop back into it! OCA Mocha is looking for musicians, poets, & mand liven it up. We would love to have you here!

If you’re interested, please contact:

manager@ocamocha.com, atran8@umbc.edu, or nkosmas1@umbc.eduany more to bring your energy into our community 

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Members of the Chartwell's Campus Dining team will be hosting an information table to share information with you about on-campus employment opportunities for UMBC students.

At the Commons. Thursday, September 30, 2021 · 10 AM - 2 PM

Several examples of available positions posted in UMBCworks are:

Part-Time Food Service Worker (9330299)
Part-Time Shift Supervisor (9330300)
Marketing Intern - Spring 2022 (9329160)
Sustainability Intern - Spring 2022 (9329165)

Please stop by when you are able!
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The UMBC Student Fee Advisory Committee is looking for NEW student representatives.
  • Represent student interests in the annual fee review process
  • Conduct outreach to determine what recommendations students have with respect to mandatory fees
  • Gain working experience with UMBC's leadership team
  • Have a say in what you pay! 
If you are looking for a leadership position and want to have a say in the budget review process, then, the Student Fee Advisory Committee may be a perfect fit for you! You will conduct outreach to see how Religion and Belief, Social Action, and Cultural Student organization students feel about the proposed budget for next year. You will also work with other students from different student backgrounds to explore funding to meet the needs of all students. 

We are looking for students who are
  • Residential students
  • Commuter students
  • Undergraduate students
  • Graduate students
  • Student athletes
  • Out-of-state students
...we are looking for YOU!

For more information about this opportunity please contact
  • Kristy Michel, Assistant Vice President, Budget and Resource Analysis, kmichel@umbc.edu
  • Melinda Massey, Budget Analyst, Budget and Resource Analysis, mmasse1@umbc.edu
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This event will be taking place on Wednesday October 20th, 2021
10/11
The Commons COMM 328

It's been too long since we at PROMISE have had the opportunity to host
an in-person event for graduate students and we miss seeing you! 
(You know, in person and not on a tiny screen on Webex!). 

We've decided to host an informal gathering at Commons 328 and 
hope you will join us. 

WE will provide some coffee and donuts to share and invite you to stop to say hi and catch up with us and other graduate students.

We (Dr. Robin Cresiski and Yarazeth Medina) will be available to talk
 about the Grad Student and Postdoc Development Office (GSPD), 
PROMISE, the calendar of professional development events,
our latest Netflix Binges, and hopefully, create an opportunity 
for you to meet fellow grad students in other departments. 
We would love to help you develop
 a deeper sense of community here on campus.
If you just feel like stopping for free coffee and a donut, you are more 
than welcome to do so as well! 

Please click on "Going" on the event page here so we can be sure
 to have enough coffee and donuts for all who plan to attend.
Please remember: Facemasks are required inside the building.

If you need any special accommodations or have questions, 
please contact Yarazeth Medina at yarazeth@umbc.edu 
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During this time of continued uncertainty and change we are faced with many stressors that impact the way we live & work affect our ability to take care of ourselves and others.  We need tools, frameworks, resources and support from our community to steady our individual and collective boats so that we may bring the best version of ourselves to our life and our work in supporting students.

Join us for a series of Caring For Yourself & Supporting Students Connections Group sessions. This is a time to share, support, and learn from each other. Each session will explore a shared resource, tool, or practice to explore in advance and/or during our session, encourage open discussion space to engage, learn, and support each other, and formulate self-care and/or other-care strategies to help support resilience & well-being for ourselves and the students we serve.

See October's article and we hope to see you there! Conversations will be facilitated by  Bruce Herman, Director of UMBC Retriever Integrated Health, and Jill Wardell, Director of UMBC's Workplace Learning, OD & Wellness department. We welcome you to join us for these exploratory, productive, and hopefully meaningful conversations!

Participants will receive a link with the credentials for the session 24 hours beforehand.

For more information on COVID-19 resources for faculty and staff, visit https://covid19.umbc.edu/employees/.

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UMBC’s On-Campus Disability Resources

Critical Social Justice: Disability Justice + Access Matters has begun! As such, we wanted to share a round up of UMBC’s on-campus disability resources.* Below are several key offices that UMBC students, faculty, staff, and community members can work with to explore accommodations, report ADA compliance issues, and/or seek assistance in combatting discrimination against people with disabilities.

Office of Student Disability Services

https://sds.umbc.edu/

8:30 – 4:30 Monday – Friday

Phone: 410-455-2459

myUMBC: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/sss

Email: disAbility(@)umbc.edu

UMBC’s Office of Student Disability Services (SDS) provides resources to students with disabilities, as well as those with temporarily disabling conditions and injuries, that may require accommodations in order to have equal access and full participation in all of UMBC’s programs, services, and activities. 

More on upcoming events from SDS: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/sss/events

Office of Accessibility and Disability Services 

accessibility.umbc.edu

9 – 5 Monday – Friday

Phone: 410-455-5745

myUMBC: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility

Email: Stephanie Lazarus, Accessibility Manager and ADA Coordinator, slazar(@)umbc.edu  

Report Campus Accessibility Concerns (email/name required): https://accessibility.umbc.edu/report-campus-accessibility-concern/

UMBC’s Office of Accessibility and Disability Services (ADS) coordinatesemployeeaccommodation requests,provides for visitor access needs, and manages other ADA compliance issues (including campus accessibility concerns and digital accessibility) at UMBC.

More on upcoming events from ADS: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events

Office of Equity and Inclusion

https://oei.umbc.edu/

Phone: 410-455-1717

Email: OEI@umbc.edu

UMBC Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) Confidential Online Reporting/Referral Form (Anonymous):

https://umbc-advocate.symplicity.com/titleix_report/index.php

UMBC’s Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) is responsible for promoting and coordinating the University’s core values of inclusive excellence, equity, diversity. OEI has primary responsibility for managing UMBC’s efforts related to Title IX as well as other civil rights issues, including discrimination, harassment, hate and bias related to protected identity classes like disability. 

OEI Anti-Discrimination Resources
https://oei.umbc.edu/non-discrimination-resources/
Includes accessibility and student academic support resources.

Other Resources:

UMBC Access Routes Map:
https://about.umbc.edu/files/2012/08/2014-2015-Accessible-Map.pdf

A Progressive’s Style Guide (includes best practice style for writing about disability and the disabled community):
https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.sumofus.org/images/SUMOFUS_PROGRESSIVE-STYLEGUIDE.pdf

All gender restroom map:
https://about.umbc.edu/files/2019/02/ALL-GENDER-RESTROOM-MAP-2019.pdf

*This is a working list of resources; if you don’t see an office or particular program named and you believe it should be included, please email us at womenscenter@umbc.edu

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