UMBsaCred A Space to Pause
Are you overwhelmed with school work or something in your personal life? Do the events of the world or this election cycle have you feeling down? Are you anxious or looking for a place to sit, reflect, or meditate in silence?

Join i3b and The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being as we sponsor "UMBsaCred": a shared space for UMBC community members to gather and reflect. UMBsaCred will take place each Wednesday from 12:00-2:00pm in Commons 328. Each week, we will partner with UMBC staff and Religious Council Members to offer a different approach to gathering.

Dates:
October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th
November 6th & 13th

UMBsaCred will also take place on Monday, October 7th from 12:00-2:00pm in Commons 328.

All are welcome to help us create this sacred space together.
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Welcome back to UMBC and The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being! We are so excited to welcome returning and new guests to the center! Please note the hours for the Fall 2024 Semester, which will begin on Sunday, August 25th.
  • Sundays: 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 
  • Mondays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Tuesdays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 
  • Wednesdays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Fridays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays: Closed
  • University Holidays (9/2; 11/28 & 11/29) : Closed

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

For any other questions, please email us at i3b@umbc.edu.
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While CWB will be closed, Room 328 in the Commons will be open from 9am-5pm for any prayer or meditation needs.

Rooms 367 in the library and 234 in ITE will also be open to students during break. 
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Here in The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being, we are preparing for a busy Spring Holiday Season. Within the next 4-6 weeks, students and student organizations on our campus will be celebrating a large variety of religious holidays, including (but not limited to) Passover, Ramadan Easter, and Holi.  As we approach this time of feasting, fasting, and holidays with deep significance for many in our community, this (rather long) email shares the ways that The Gathering Space is working to help host, work with, and celebrate students as they live into their spiritual and religious identities.

1) Gathering Space Hours will be adjusted during this Spring Holiday Season to accommodate student needs. During these increased hours, students will have access to CWB 103 (The Gathering Space), CWB 101, CWB 109, and the Lounge in the CWB. Here are the hours from Sunday, March 26th through Saturday, April 22. During this time, please do your best to share space, help clean after celebrations, and engage each other with generous questions and listening. 
Space Hours
Sunday, Mar 10th: 12:00pm to Friday, Mar 15, 11:59pm
                       CWB is open 24 Hours

      *Space Closed for Spring Break (March 16-23)

Sunday, Mar 25th: 12:00pm to Thurs, Apr 11, 10:00pm
                       CWB is open 24 Hours
*Regular M-F, 8:00am-10:00pm & Su, 12:00pm-10:00pm hours will resume on Friday, April 12.

2) Upcoming Holiday Celebrations & Ways to Connect
   *Please Note: more information about Easter & Passover/Pesach will be coming in a later email as these holidays approach (and more details get worked out!).

    A) Ramadan
Ramadan begins today, Sunday, March 10th and will end Thursday, April 11th. To meet the needs of students breaking their fast and evening taraweeh prayers, CWB 103 (The Gathering Space) will be open during the times below. Campus Dining Services has made increased halal and suhoor food options available. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Food will also be available for suhoor in the kitchenette in The Gathering Space: Please reserve this food for community members wishing to eat before fasting.
Gathering Space Open for Ramadan Usage
Sunday: 7:30pm onwards
 Monday: 10:00pm onwards
Tuesday: 7:00pm onwards
Wednesday: 7:30pm onwards
Thursday: 7:00pm onwards
Friday: 7:00pm onwards
Saturday: 7:00pm onwards
     i) For more information about iftars, events, please check out information and events posted on Instagram and/or MyUMBC hosted by the Muslim Student Association, Ahlul-Bayt Student Association, or the Ahmadiyya Muslim Students Association for Women.
     ii) Taraweeh on Campus in The Gathering Space after Isha each night 
     iii) Open Iftar on Monday, May 25th @ 7:00pm in the Skylight Room
        
B) Holi 
Holi will take place on Monday, March 25th, but is being celebrated on campus by the Hindu Students Council on Saturday, Mar 30th on Erickson Field at 1:00pm. From HSC's advertisement: Join UMBC HSC in celebrating Holi - the festival of colors. There will be free food, colors, and music! The event is open to everyone, we hope to see you there!" Check out HSC's instagram for more information!

 C) Passover/Pesach
         Passover takes place from sundown on Saturday, April 20th to sundown on Tuesday, April 30th. If you are interested in participating with one of our Jewish Religious and Belief organizations on campus, please follow in the links below. Additionally, Campus Dining Services has made Kosher for Passover Food available (a flyer will soon be posted and shared with this information). Food will also be available in The Gathering Space: Please see a student staff member (at the front desk) to pick up one of these meals--More Details to be Communicated Soon!.
       i) Hillel Events (Flyers Are Posted Below with More Details)
           *Check Out Instagram for Detailed Events (@umbchillel)

       ii) Chabad Events (Flyers is Posted Below with More Details)
           *M, Apr 22nd (7:30) & T, Apr 23rd (7:45); Register at chabadcatonsville.com
           *Check Out Instagram for Detailed Events (@jewishumbc)

 D) Easter & Holy Week
Easter will take place on Sunday, March 31st this year for many US Catholics and Protestant Christians, while Orthodox Christians will celebrate Easter on Sunday, May 5th. Holy Week is the week preceding Easter, beginning on Sunday, March 24th with Palm Sunday.
          i) Catholic Retrievers: Check Out the Full Calendar of Events Attached Below or Instagram (@umbc_catholics)
          ii) International Students Connect: 6:30pm Event hosted at Salem Lutheran Church; Students interested in participating should sign up using this form 
          iii) Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministry; Sunday morning worship with Holy Apostles/St. Stephen; Worship at 10:30am; Need a ride? Contact Pastor Kelsey by Friday afternoon to set up: pastorkelsey@thetablebaltimore.org or 631-624-0102
          iv) Check out other Christian Orgs on MyUMBC (MyUMBC Religion & Belief Orgs)

3) Shared Events/Open Invitation (MARK THESE ON YOUR CALENDAR!)
Though many events during this holiday season are open to UMBC community members, two events are specifically aimed at bringing students, staff, and faculty together to learn, share food, and celebrate these Spring Holidays. Centering the values of Radial Love & Belonging and Energetic Pluralism that underlie the community that we are building in the Gathering Space, you are invited to:
     
 I) Open Iftar in the Commons Skylight Room on Monday, March 25th @7:00pm; Come join UMBC's Muslim students by breaking the fast together! (Co-sponsored by i3b)

II) Join HSC for Holi on Saturday, March 30th from 1:00-6:00pm on Erickson Field! (with support by The Gathering Space)

4) Lastly, keep your eyes tuned to i3b's Instagram Account (@umbci3b) and our MyUMBC page for a series showcasing how students at UMBC are engaging with these Spring Holidays called "This is How I [Holiday]."

May this sacred time bring moments of rejuvenation, rebirth, charity, connection and hope as we welcome warmer weather, learn from one another, and embrace the energy of our shared, interfaith community.

See you around The Gathering Space!

-Matt Hoffman
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We are so excited to welcome returning and new guests in the center! As we are in a new semester, please check out our hours below. The Gathering Space will be open on Sundays this semester, from 12:00pm-10:00pm.
  • Sundays: 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (NEW THIS SEMESTER!)
  • Mondays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Tuesdays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 
  • Wednesdays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Fridays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays & University Holidays: Closed
*Look out for more information about extended Spring Holiday Hours!

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

For any other questions, please email us at i3b@umbc.edu.
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Hello Gathering Space Community Members,


Wishing you each rest and peace in this season of light. As we wrap up for the semester, we wanted to share our hours for the remaining days of the semester & Winter Session.

  • Monday, December 18th: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, December 19th: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 
  • Wednesday, December 20th: 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. 
  • Thursday, December 21st - Sunday, January 28th: Closed
  • Monday, January 29th: Spring Hours Begin (8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.)


Prayer Spaces: During January Term, ITE 234 and AOK Library 367 will be open for prayer, meditation, & reflection. Hours reflect building hours.


For more information about other i3b spaces, check out their myUMBC pages for each space below:

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Hello Gathering Space Community Members,


Happy Indigenous Heritage Month! As we wind down for the upcoming extended holiday weekend, we wanted to share the hours of our spaces for Thanksgiving (11/23) and Native American Heritage Day (11/24).


Wednesday, November 22, 2023

The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being: Closing early at 8:00 p.m.

The Mosaic Center for Cultural Diversity: Closed

The Pride Center for LGBTQIA2+ Diversity: Closed 


Prayer Spaces: Please locate ITE and AOK Library pages for their respective hours of operation. 


Thursday, November 23, 2023 - Sunday, November 26, 2023

All Spaces: Closed


Monday, November 27, 2023

All Spaces:Hours return to normal hours of operation*


As a reminder regular Fall hours will end on the final day of exams, Wednesday, 12/20 at 8:00pm. Regular hours will continue for the duration of the exam period.


*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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Unlock Better Communication and Leadership: Join the Interact Dialogues Program to enhance your skills in discussing challenging subjects with diverse perspectives. Experience small group sessions led by fellow students, happening weekly and discover vital dialogue abilities, nurture empathetic listening, exchange cross-cultural stories, and explore your own journey."

The "INTERACT" program is a 5-week dialogue program at UMBC for students. It consists of 4 short sessions where participants learn and practice skills to become inclusive leaders and engaged community members. Completing the program means joining a community of students dedicated to making UMBC an inclusive place. Dialogue in this contest is a purposeful conversation where participants listen deeply and share authentically. The program will have small groups of up to 15 participants, held at different campus locations, and participants will receive i3b swag, like a free t-shirt. Participating offers the chance to develop leadership skills, build community, and enhance a sense of belonging at UMBC.

InterACT kickoff
Venue: Commons 318
Timings: 3pm - 4pm

Please use the QR code to register.
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