Chai Chats with Meghna! Spring Dates!

Are you a South Asian student looking for a place to connect, share stories, and build new friendships? Look no further! Join Meghna and your fellow students at Chai Chats, a welcoming space where you can enjoy a free cup of chai while engaging in meaningful conversations.


Whether you’re sharing your own experiences or listening to others, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a community, celebrate your culture, and make new connections. Don't miss out on this chance to unwind, meet new people, and create memorable moments together.



Date and Time: Drop by on the following days

Find us in Commons 329:

•Friday, February 21, 12-1:30pm

•Monday, March 3, 4-5:30pm

•Tuesday, March 25, 1-2:30pm


Find us in Commons 329:

•Friday, April 11 12-1:30pm

•Monday, April 21 12:30-2pm

•Friday, May 9 12-2pm





This event is 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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Applications for the Spring '25 MLE Cohort can be found HERE. 

In a collaboration with The Mosaic: Center for Cultural Diversity and Campus Life, “The Multicultural Leadership Experience (MLE)” seeks to: 

  • Engage participants in a multicultural development and leadership learning program.

  • Enhance participants' understanding of their social identities, leadership identity, as well as their capacity to lead while navigating systems of power, privilege, and oppression.

  • Enable participants' development through authenticity, self-awareness, relationships, and capitalizing on differences. 


The sessions are as follows:

- Meeting #1: Tuesday, February 11th, 3pm - 4:15pm

- Meeting #2: Tuesday, February 25th,  3pm - 4:15pm

- Meeting #3: Tuesday, March 11th, 3pm - 4:15pm

- Meeting #4: Tuesday, April 1st,  3pm - 4:15pm

- Meeting #5: Tuesday, April 15th,  3pm - 4:15pm

- Meeting #6: Tuesday, April 29th,  3pm - 4:15pm

- Meeting #7 & Celebration: Tuesday, May 6th,  3pm - 5pm 


 

***All sessions will take place in The Commons (room location will be specified in a Google calendar invite)***


Participants will be exploring the concept of Authentic Leadership, Legacy Building, and Breaking Barriers of White Supremacy within Leadership. We will do this in a leadership learning cohort by: 

  • Enhancing participants' leader identity and leadership capacity using an identity-conscious lens and student development theories;

  • Increasing participants' awareness of their personal abilities, identity development, and intersections that shape their story through authenticity, self-reflection, and cultural humility;

  • Exploring the role they play in developing relationships while building intra/intercultural connections; 

  • And capitalizing on their differences, specifically in relation to their racial, ethnic, national, and other salient identity social groups

 

The purpose of all MLE programs is to provide a space for students and student leaders who identify within diverse or marginalized backgrounds to discover their own capacity to lead, while also promoting a better understanding of their experiences, issues, strengths, and outcomes in navigating their own collegiate careers. However, ALL students are welcome to apply!   

 

Registration is due Friday, January 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to participate. In order to be accepted into the program you must commit to all sessions in person. Please answer all of the questions before submitting your registration. Any questions can be sent to i3b@umbc.edu. Again you can find the link to apply here. 


--- Angelina R. Jenkins (Assistant Director, The Mosaic) & Meghna Chandrasekaran (Mosaic Programming Intern)


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New Spring 2025 Course! SOCY 497: Family Research Seminar (Tuesdays, 4:30-7pm)

Gain experience in research for your grad school applications and resume (no previous experience required) while learning about modern families and the latest research methods to study them!  If you have already taken SOCY 353 (Marriage and the Family/Sociology of Families) or SOCY 300/PBHL300 and want to learn more about families, this is the course for you! 

Class topics will include social change in the family, romantic and family relationships, (dating, marriage, cohabitation, divorce), stepfamilies and single parents, race and immigration differences in families, aging, childhood, childbearing and parenthood, abortion, queer and trans families, family caretaking, and family support. We will also question the family, examining people who avoid or cannot form families, exploring critiques of heterosexuality and monogamy, and discussing difficult family ties.

Students will also learn about a variety of different research methods used to study families, and will gain experience in conducting research on families. 

Prereq: Intro to Sociology and at least 3 courses in SOCY/ANTH with a C or higher 

Permission will also be granted to enroll for students who have completed SOCY 353, SOCY 332, SOCY 300, or PBHL 300 with a grade of B or higher but who have not completed Intro + 3 courses yet - If this applies to you, email Dr. Kuperberg at akuperbe@umbc.edu with your name and student ID to get permission to register for the course. Other students will be admitted on a case-by-case basis. 


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Course description: This course explores how European communities are facing critical challenges such as migration, human rights, climate change and globalization. Students will use anthropological concepts and ethnographic accounts of European countries to learn about our interconnected and globalized world. Students will view countries with the lens of intersectionality to understand how race, class, sexuality, age, sex, ethnicity, origin, ability and gender impact contemporary coexistence. These accounts will allow students to reflect on how the region's diversity of gender systems, histories, nationalities, languages, religious, ethnic identities and urban or rural origins are articulated in everyday life, as well as to help bridge cultural gaps and foster mutual understanding.
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Course description: This course examines the complex interplay between environmental issues and societal structures through a sociological lens. Students will explore how health, justice, consumption, markets, science, and population dynamics shape and are shaped by environmental challenges. Topics include environmental ideologies, the concept of a just ecological society, and the social consequences of environmental domination. Through readings, discussions, assignments, and multimedia resources, students will develop a deeper understanding of how to mobilize change for an equitable and sustainable future.
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Jennifer Artis, senior director of student belonging, and Dr. Samantha Smith, director, Office of Health Promotion (OHP), were selected for the 2024 Ujima Institute Cohort, held in October. The institute, part of NASPA, offers an intensive, challenging, and collegial learning environment for student affairs professionals as they develop culturally relevant leadership skills that leverage their unique ethnic heritages and histories and prepare to lead increasingly diverse institutions.

Ujima is the third principle of Kwanzaa and embodies an active commitment to the collective and to shared liberation. Inherent to the principle of Ujima is sharing in one another's achievements and hardships. Ujima, as a practice, assumes that the reconstruction of the history and humanity of the African diaspora is a fundamental part of the struggle for human liberation. The principle of Ujima serves as the foundation for this institute, which has been envisioned and developed by senior level leaders committed to investing in building successive generations of student affairs leaders with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to build vibrant, diverse, global, and socially just higher education environments. 

“I am thrilled that both Jennifer and Samantha were selected for the Ujima Institute,” said Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Renique Kersh. “The principles of Ujima are exactly the principles that I hope all leaders across the division will embody in our work and as we engage with partners across the University. I look forward to seeing how the lessons learned through this experience show up both in Jennifer and Samantha’s work and throughout the division.”

Dr. Smith shared, “The Ujima Institute was a well-timed pause from the hussle of the campus to re-discover and begin to uncover the leader that I am destined to be. This transformative experience allowed me to better understand the nuances of student affairs practice and cultivate strategies to better infuse health and wellbeing into those strategies. I believe this experience will allow me to better co-create with students and provide robust support for each team member within OHP and the greater UMBC community.”

Cohort members chart a plan for professional growth that addresses key competencies, career discernment, and personal values; experience safe space to share and strategize about navigating institutional challenges and politics with integrity and cultural alignment; and develop mentoring relationships with senior student affairs leaders invested in their success.

Artis explains, “The Ujima Institute came at exactly the right moment! Unlike many conferences where I focus solely on gathering resources for the communities I serve, this experience allowed me to invest in myself and refill my own cup, which was running low. Though I wasn’t sure what to expect initially, I quickly realized I was exactly where I needed to be. Surrounded by inspiring Black student affairs professionals and leaders, I gained invaluable insights, built lasting connections, and reignited my passion. This transformative experience will shape both my personal and professional journey, and I am deeply grateful to the Ujima Institute for offering such an empowering space for growth and reflection.”
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Celebrating Suliyat Adewuyi, a Best Friend of McNair, on her first co-authored publication! Suliyat is a Public Health major graduating in Dec 2024 who has been a Best Friend of the McNair community since Fall 2023. She’s taken on leadership roles like Torch Committee Member and 2024 Conference Ambassador, always shining brightly.

Special thanks to Dr. Sameera Nayak, first author and 2024 McNair Mentor of the Year, for her outstanding support of our students.

Suliyat reflects: “I learned how to make smart goals and not suffer in silence. I love how we talked about asking for help whenever we need it and not feel like a burden.”
]]> Celebrating Suliyat Adewuyi, a Best Friend of McNair, on her first co-authored publication! Suliyat is a Public Health major graduating in Dec 2024 who has been a Best Friend of the McNair... Flyer https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/d24010dd9bf83f7e06b93b4b252f355c/6a9f4dfc/news/000/146/192/9ca63c9e73a047353e17845c6f4cfe5b/unnamed.png?1733851719 https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/146192/guest@my.umbc.edu/20db682191b109e4512e6c0d4eb03458/api/pixel Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/socy https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/942/b31b6920f096faf37f1e50abdb0c0448/xsmall.png?1700597336 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/942/b31b6920f096faf37f1e50abdb0c0448/original.png?1700597336 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/942/b31b6920f096faf37f1e50abdb0c0448/xxlarge.png?1700597336 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/942/b31b6920f096faf37f1e50abdb0c0448/xlarge.png?1700597336 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/942/b31b6920f096faf37f1e50abdb0c0448/large.png?1700597336 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/942/b31b6920f096faf37f1e50abdb0c0448/medium.png?1700597336 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/942/b31b6920f096faf37f1e50abdb0c0448/small.png?1700597336 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/942/b31b6920f096faf37f1e50abdb0c0448/xsmall.png?1700597336 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/942/b31b6920f096faf37f1e50abdb0c0448/xxsmall.png?1700597336 Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/146/192/743638f324811a7fec094a10c1d30969/xxlarge.jpg?1733851699 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/146/192/743638f324811a7fec094a10c1d30969/xlarge.jpg?1733851699 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/146/192/743638f324811a7fec094a10c1d30969/large.jpg?1733851699 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/146/192/743638f324811a7fec094a10c1d30969/medium.jpg?1733851699 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/146/192/743638f324811a7fec094a10c1d30969/small.jpg?1733851699 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/146/192/743638f324811a7fec094a10c1d30969/xsmall.jpg?1733851699 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/146/192/743638f324811a7fec094a10c1d30969/xxsmall.jpg?1733851699 2 0 true Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:29:05 -0500 Winter 2025 Course Highlight Register for your GEP credit now!

Course description: Sociological analysis of the types of minority-majority group relations and the effects of these relationships on society and the groups and the individuals involved.
]]> Course description: Sociological analysis of the types of minority-majority group relations and the effects of these relationships on society and the groups and the individuals involved. Flyer https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/7e16e73b433cf5f5849314502b9a8e96/6a9f4dfc/news/000/146/158/6bc8dda92266aa4bca9b151993726438/SOCY 321 Summer - Session II Flyer (2).png?1733761164 https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/146158/guest@my.umbc.edu/56f95616cab07b4dc8c6d981da8042e5/api/pixel Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/socy https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/942/b31b6920f096faf37f1e50abdb0c0448/xsmall.png?1700597336 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/942/b31b6920f096faf37f1e50abdb0c0448/original.png?1700597336 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/942/b31b6920f096faf37f1e50abdb0c0448/xxlarge.png?1700597336 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/942/b31b6920f096faf37f1e50abdb0c0448/xlarge.png?1700597336 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/942/b31b6920f096faf37f1e50abdb0c0448/large.png?1700597336 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/942/b31b6920f096faf37f1e50abdb0c0448/medium.png?1700597336 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/942/b31b6920f096faf37f1e50abdb0c0448/small.png?1700597336 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/942/b31b6920f096faf37f1e50abdb0c0448/xsmall.png?1700597336 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/942/b31b6920f096faf37f1e50abdb0c0448/xxsmall.png?1700597336 Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health 0 0 true Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:22:44 -0500 Spring 2025 Multicultural Leadership Experience (MLE) Spring Registration Now Open!

Applications for the Spring '25 MLE Cohort can be found HERE. 

In a collaboration with The Mosaic: Center for Cultural Diversity and Campus Life, “The Multicultural Leadership Experience (MLE)” seeks to: 

  • Engage participants in a multicultural development and leadership learning program.

  • Enhance participants' understanding of their social identities, leadership identity, as well as their capacity to lead while navigating systems of power, privilege, and oppression.

  • Enable participants' development through authenticity, self-awareness, relationships, and capitalizing on differences. 


The sessions are as follows:

- Meeting #1: Tuesday, February 11th, 3pm - 4:15pm

- Meeting #2: Tuesday, February 25th,  3pm - 4:15pm

- Meeting #3: Tuesday, March 11th, 3pm - 4:15pm

- Meeting #4: Tuesday, April 1st,  3pm - 4:15pm

- Meeting #5: Tuesday, April 15th,  3pm - 4:15pm

- Meeting #6: Tuesday, April 29th,  3pm - 4:15pm

- Meeting #7 & Celebration: Tuesday, May 6th,  3pm - 5pm 


 

***All sessions will take place in The Commons (room location will be specified in a Google calendar invite)***


Participants will be exploring the concept of Authentic Leadership, Legacy Building, and Breaking Barriers of White Supremacy within Leadership. We will do this in a leadership learning cohort by: 

  • Enhancing participants' leader identity and leadership capacity using an identity-conscious lens and student development theories;

  • Increasing participants' awareness of their personal abilities, identity development, and intersections that shape their story through authenticity, self-reflection, and cultural humility;

  • Exploring the role they play in developing relationships while building intra/intercultural connections; 

  • And capitalizing on their differences, specifically in relation to their racial, ethnic, national, and other salient identity social groups

 

The purpose of all MLE programs is to provide a space for students and student leaders who identify within diverse or marginalized backgrounds to discover their own capacity to lead, while also promoting a better understanding of their experiences, issues, strengths, and outcomes in navigating their own collegiate careers. However, ALL students are welcome to apply!   

 

Registration is due Friday, January 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to participate. In order to be accepted into the program you must commit to all sessions in person. Please answer all of the questions before submitting your registration. Any questions can be sent to i3b@umbc.edu. Again you can find the link to apply here. 


--- Angelina R. Jenkins (Assistant Director, The Mosaic) & Meghna Chandrasekaran (Mosaic Programming Intern)


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Thursday, December 11: 10 am - 8 pm 
Friday, December 12: 10 am - 6 pm 
Monday, December 15: 10 am - 5 pm 
Teusday, December 16: 10 am - 6 pm 
Wednesday, December 17: 10 am - 5 pm 


The Mosaic will close at 5pm on Wednesday, December 17 for Winter Break. We will re-open to our regular hours again on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10 am. 

We wish you all the best as you begin your finals! 

*Please note that space hours might shift based on staff availability, reservations, and event times. For more information, check out our myUMBC pages for each space below:
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