When: Wednesday, November 28th at 3:00pm

Where: Public Policy Building (PUP), room 204

This informative event will feature a conversation with the Executive Director of the Baltimore branch of Tahirih Justice Center, part of a national not-for-profit that provides legal aid to immigrant women and children fleeing gender-based violence. During the event, a brief educational video on gender-based violence will be shown and the organization’s executive director will discuss the barriers for immigrant women seeking safety and recovery here in America.  The effects of contemporary changes in the laws affecting undocumented immigrants on Tahirih’s work will also be discussed. The event will end with a question and answer session.

The event is being hosted and sponsored by graduate students in the Applied Sociology program at UMBC. There will be light refreshments and a silent auction featuring handmade and artisan crafts, pottery, gift-cards, and other reduced-cost and holiday-gift-ready items! All proceeds from the silent auction will go to the Baltimore Tahirih Justice Center office to support the needs of our local community.

All UMBC community members and friends are welcome to attend!

For more information on the Tahirih Justice Center, check out this blog post written by Sociology graduate student, Emily Melluso: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/themosaic/posts/79842

To donate today to UMBC’s fundraising efforts for Tahirih, follow this link: https://www.classy.org/team/194641

For more information or questions about the event, please contact Audrey Denakpo (d87@umbc.edu), Emily Melluso (melluso1@umbc.edu) or Geeta Shanbhag (gshanbh1@umbc.edu).

Campus Life's Mosaic is excited to announce that we have TWO student intern positions open in our office to begin Winter 2019.  We are looking for excited, proactive, hard-working students our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, programming and resources. 

We encourage you to visit the UMBCworks website to learn about all of the available positions listed below. All applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and are open until filled. The best consideration date for applying is Tuesday, December 4, 2018, by 10:00 a.m.

Vacant Intern Positions

Direct Supervisor: Carlos Turcios (carlos6@umbc.edu)

Mosaic Intern for LGBTQ+ Student Engagement and Allyship Development

UMBCworks ID: 9303248

Direct Supervisor: Erin Waddles (waddles@umbc.edu)

Mosaic Intern for Middle Eastern, Desi, & International Student Engagement

UMBCworks ID: 9303247

If you have any questions, please contact the position's respective supervisor. 

Important Notes: You MUST complete both portions of the application (i.e. myUMBC, Google Form).  On UMBCworks, please look up the UMBCworks ID. Our position descriptions are attached. Be sure to fully complete our Google Form. You may apply to one or both positions.

This year’s STRiVE retreat will take place January 7-11, 2019. STRiVE participants will make new friends, learn about themselves, reflect on values and ethics, work in teams to envision contributions they could make at UMBC, and tackle both simulated and real leadership and social change challenges. Past STRiVE participants have gotten deeply involved in campus organizations and initiatives, and have made phenomenal contributions.

To apply for a spot in STRiVE 2019, complete this form by Sunday, November 4, 2018. 

If you're interested but have questions, consider attending the optional STRiVE information session on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from noon - 1:00 in Commons 329. You can also send questions to David Hoffman at dhoffman@umbc.edu.

STRiVE is hosted by UMBC's Center for Democracy and Civic Life, and sponsored by the UMBC Student Government Association. More information on this program is available below.

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STRiVE: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is STRiVE?

STRiVE is an intensive, engaging and exhilarating off-campus leadership retreat (5 days, 4 nights) developed by UMBC to help students become more effective leaders on campus and throughout their lives. STRiVE participants will make new friends, learn about themselves, reflect on values and ethics, work in teams to envision contributions they could make at UMBC, and tackle both simulated and real leadership and social change challenges. The STRiVE experience will include a bonfire, challenge course, games and other fun activities.

Do I have to be an “involved” student to attend STRiVE?

Absolutely not! STRiVE will be helpful to any student regardless of previous involvement or leadership experience. No prior experience is necessary! We are looking for a diverse group of students committed to developing their leadership skills and applying them to create positive change in the campus community. The application asks about campus involvement only to give the STRiVE planning team a sense of the different perspectives participants will bring to the retreat.

When is STRiVE?

The dates for STRiVE will be January 7 - 11, 2019.

Where is STRiVE being held?

STRiVE will be held at Skycroft Conference Center in Middletown, Maryland. Participants will stay in motel-style rooms (sharing a room with 1 other student) and all activities will be held on site. Bus transportation between UMBC and the retreat site will be provided.

How much does it cost to attend STRiVE?

UMBC covers most of the cost of each participant’s attendance. However, there is a participation fee of $100 that helps cover some of the cost of transportation, lodging and food. Money should not be a barrier to attendance, however, and participants will be able to complete a form to request financial assistance.

When is the application due?

Sunday, November 4, 2018.

When will are accepted applicants informed?

Applicants will receive an email in late November with additional details about participating in STRiVE.

How can I find out more information about STRiVE?

Please contact David Hoffman at dhoffman@umbc.edu.

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