Join us this evening for Freedom to Read: Libraries and Our Democracy — 5:00–6:30 p.m. — Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery

Book challenges and censorship efforts are still on the rise across our state and nation. What can we do to protect the right to read and to ensure access to our nation’s library services? Join some of Maryland's distinguished librarians and advocates for a panel discussion: 

• Morgan Miller, Maryland State Librarian
• Stacey Nunn, Library Media Specialist, Southwest Academy Magnet School for Science and Engineering and finalist for School Library Journal’s School Librarian of the Year
• Christine Feldmann, Anne Arundel County Public Library
• Andrea Lewis, President of Citizens for Maryland Libraries
• Betsy Peisach, Maryland Public Television

This event is co-sponsored by the Maryland State Library Agency. Refreshments will be served!

GIVE! Throughout BookFest, we will be raising funds for Friends of the Maryland Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD), a non-profit that supports the LBPD in its mission to make reading and all library services accessible to Marylanders!

Are you a Student Creator or Entrepreneur? Are you trying to get the word out about your venture, conduct some customer discovery, or find a venue where you can sell what you've created?

If you are, then the EntrepreneurShop is a great opportunity for you! 

The Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Division of Student Affairs are partnering again this spring to offer students a free table at a pop-up event for student creators and entrepreneurs! 

The last first Friday EntrepreneurShop event of the year will be held
           10 am-2 pm on Friday, May 1st!
Secure your spot by signing up for a table today!  Don't wait!

Not vending? Come shop! Mark your calendar for Friday, May 1st and come explore handmade products, art, accessories, services, and more — all created by UMBC students.
Sign Up for a Space Here!

For anyone who may need to pick up packages from the department office, please note that the office will be closed from 11:15am until about 2:30pm.  Please try to come either before that time, or wait until later this afternoon.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Just a few more days left to apply!

We are looking for three new SEAs to join our team next school year!  

SEAs (Student Entreprneurship Ambassadors) serve as the student voice of the Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ABCEI) and are advocates for entrepreneurship programs across campus.

SEAs help increase the awareness of the ABCEI by promoting events through social media and connecting with students in class, events and other programs.  If you care about entrepreneurship and UMBC, this is a great way to get involved!

Responsibilities

• Commit 6-10 hours per month to assist with entrepreneurship events or extracurricular activities each semester.
• Attend ABCEI events and help out!
• Connect students to entrepreneurial opportunities at ABCEI by presenting program information in various classes across campus, tabling at events, and delivering presentations in their own classes about the ABCEI.
• Share about ABCEI on social media platforms.
• Promote the ENTR minor to fellow students and be available to answer questions and discuss how it can fit into students’ studies.

Benefits

• Gain leadership skills
• Build your resume
• Earn letters of recommendation
• Get connected to fellow student leaders
• Each Ambassador will receive an ABCEI swag bag with clothing, handouts, and more to wear to events.
• Upon completion of the 8 hours / month each semester, students will receive a $500 stipend

Eligibility

The SEA Program runs from September until the end of April. Students will be paid at the end of each semester. To be eligible to apply, students must be enrolled in the Entrepreneurship Minor. Students from all majors and class years are invited to apply!

Applications are now open and will close on Monday, April 27th.

For more info: Student Entrepreneurship Ambassadors (SEAs)

Apply Here!

Looking for 5-7 hanging file organizers/desktop mailboxes etc.  We're pretty flexible, just want to have a way to get team members their mail.  Photos below are only suggestions.

If you have any possibilities for us, please email Cathy Fu at cfu2@umbc.edu with a photo.  Thanks so much!

Hey everyone!

We'll be having our Picnic & Write tomorrow, April 23rd, 4-6 PM at the Harbor Courtyard. We hope to see you all there! (FREE FOODDDDD)

• Gain leadership skills
• Help fellow students with their résumés and cover letters
• Assist with special events
• Learn about career development and business etiquette
• Learn and improve presentation skills
• Enhance your own career readiness

To apply, log into your Handshake account and search jobs for “Career Peer Program 2026 2027”.

Note: Open to All Majors. For best consideration, please apply early (follow instructions in Handshake).

 For additional information about the Career Peer Program watch this brief YouTube video: 

Private room available in a 2BHK townhouse for a male at Westland Gardens for a 3-month move-in, available from May to August. 

Fully furnished 2BHK townhouse: 

What you get:

• Spacious living room with sofa + TV
• Fully equipped kitchen (Oven, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher)
• In-unit Washer & Dryer
• Central heating & cooling
• Just a 1-minute walk to the UMBC bus stop
• Only 10 minutes walk to campus

DM for more information: +1-202-937-5716 or email me at IO95979@umbc.edu

There's no more food in Commons 308, thank you to those that came by.

Got an idea that could change campus life? It’s time to step into the tank! 🦈💡

The GSA Student Affairs Senators are hosting the Graduate Student Shark Tank, and we want to hear your pitches. Whether it's a new student resource or a campus improvement, this is your chance to get your ideas in front of university administrators and staff.

Here is everything you need to know:

The Details

• 🗓 Date: April 28

• 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM

• 📍 Location: Commons 329

• 🍱 Bonus: Enjoy FREE Biryani while you pitch!

The Format

• Pitch: 1–2 minutes to sell your idea.

• Q&A: 1 minute of questions from our "Sharks."

• Rewards: Win prizes for the best ideas!

How to Enter

To secure your spot in the Tank, scan the QR code and submit a brief 2-sentence summary of your idea.

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Deadline to apply: April 26

Don't let your ideas stay ideas—bring them to life and grab some lunch while you're at it. See you there! 🎓✨