Important—Announcing the Strategic Plan Survey
Dear UMBC Community,

On behalf of the Strategic Plan Steering Committee, I invite you to share your perspectives on UMBC’s strategic plan via this survey. The survey includes five sections, each aligned with one of the university’s strategic pillars. As a reminder, the pillars are: 
  • Cultivate organizational innovation and vitality
  • Redefine excellence in research and creative achievement
  • Strengthen Maryland and its communities
  • Advance student opportunity and success
  • Transform teaching and learning

You can choose which sections you would like to complete based on your interests and experiences. The survey is also designed to capture additional ideas you may have for strengthening these five focus areas. Please note that each section of the survey will take approximately 10 - 15 minutes to complete and all responses are anonymous and confidential.

We also invite you to visit the strategic planning website for current information, including a new feedback form now available on the home page. 

Finally, as our pillar subgroups prepare to introduce their engagement activities, be sure to follow the myUMBC Strategic Planning group for information about scheduled engagement events. We will also continue to email the UMBC campus community about additional opportunities to engage in the planning process.

We hope that you will complete the survey by Tuesday, April 7. Your insights, ideas, and feedback are essential as we continue the planning process.

Thank you for your support.

Regards,

Charissa S. L. Cheah
Professor, Psychology and Asian Studies Affiliate Faculty
Chair, Strategic Plan Steering Committee

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Hello folks - Please see the message below from the CAHSS Women's Faculty Network!

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Friends and Colleagues,

The Women's Faculty Network met a few weeks ago and members would like to have a facilitated listening session about working under our ongoing challenging conditions —ICE issues, attacks on identities and fields of research,emotionally supporting ourselves and our students, etc. After talking with other affinity group members, we will host this session for any other interested faculty on Friday, April 17th at 12pm in ITE 456.  The Center for Social Justice Dialogue and Jasmine Lee will be facilitating the session, and lunch will be provided.  Please invite your group members and RSVP on the myUMBC announcement, Facilitated Conversation.

Thanks!
Michelle & Kate
Co-Chairs of the CAHSS Women's Faculty Network
______ ]]> Hello folks - Please see the message below from the CAHSS Women's Faculty Network! ______ Friends and Colleagues, The Women's Faculty Network met a few weeks ago and members would like to... https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/cahsswomen/events/152656 https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/157830/guest@my.umbc.edu/f0a52d8879f058aeb200e4685b4185fb/api/pixel LGBTQ Faculty and Staff Association (Public Site) https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/lgbtqfsa https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/235/613cec61b581b174c770c88a0dd578ee/xsmall.png?1466105598 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/235/613cec61b581b174c770c88a0dd578ee/original.png?1466105598 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/235/613cec61b581b174c770c88a0dd578ee/xxlarge.png?1466105598 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/235/613cec61b581b174c770c88a0dd578ee/xlarge.png?1466105598 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/235/613cec61b581b174c770c88a0dd578ee/large.png?1466105598 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/235/613cec61b581b174c770c88a0dd578ee/medium.png?1466105598 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/235/613cec61b581b174c770c88a0dd578ee/small.png?1466105598 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/235/613cec61b581b174c770c88a0dd578ee/xsmall.png?1466105598 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/235/613cec61b581b174c770c88a0dd578ee/xxsmall.png?1466105598 LGBTQ Faculty and Staff Association (Public Site) 0 0 true Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:50:47 -0400 Repost: Faculty Forum on Campus Immigration Policy Event link:  https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/fs/events/152664

There will be an  Immigration Enforcement forum with the President, Provost, Chief of Police, and General Counsel on Wednesday, April 1 from 3-4 PM in the Fine Arts Recital Hall.  There will be a virtual listen only option, but in-person attendance is encouraged, particularly if you want to ask questions. This session is intended for faculty.  Please consider attending or having someone from your department attend if you are unable.  All interested faculty are welcome.  

*The virtual link will be posted when available
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Please join us and members from other faculty affinity groups for a facilitated listening session with Dr. Jasmine Lee from the Center for Social Justice Dialogue in ITE-456, April 17 at noon. Lunch will be provided. 

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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Agentic Vibe Coding from the Terminal

Prof. Tim Oates, UMBC
1-2:30pm ET, April 3, 2026, ITE 325b and online

Large language models have become surprisingly capable coding partners - not just for autocomplete, but for turning a rough problem statement into runnable code, tests, and iterative improvements. In this talk I'll give a short, technical overview of why coding assistants work (internet-scale code + documentation pretraining, instruction tuning, and feedback loops), and where they predictably fail (ambiguous specs, hidden requirements, brittle dependencies, and "confidently wrong" outputs).

Most of the session is live, terminal-based demos using Claude Code. We'll start from plain-English requirements and iteratively produce working implementations: scaffolding a small project, generating tests, debugging failures, refactoring for clarity/performance, and adding documentation. Along the way I'll highlight practical workflows: "spec-first prompting", test-driven prompting, using the assistant to explain unfamiliar code, and using constraints to keep changes small and reviewable. The goal is for faculty and students to leave with repeatable patterns for using coding assistants effectively - without outsourcing understanding or sacrificing correctness.

Dr. Tim Oates is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He received B.S. degrees in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University in 1989, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1997 and 2000, respectively. Prior to coming to UMBC in the Fall of 2001, he spent a year as a postdoc researcher in the M.I.T. Artificial Intelligence Lab. In 2004 Dr. Oates won a prestigious NSF CAREER award. He is an author or co-author of more than 200 peer reviewed papers and is a member of ACM and AAAI.

Watch Live Online

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Need a study break or a quick energy boost? Head over to Commons 308 right now! We've got a variety of free snacks available to grab and go.

Stop by and refuel before your next lecture or library session. See you there!

]]> Need a study break or a quick energy boost? Head over to Commons 308 right now! We've got a variety of free snacks available to grab and go. Location: Commons, Room 308 Availability: While... https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/157826/guest@my.umbc.edu/8b38aacfe8aa5985e04877a835edeaad/api/pixel UMBC Graduate Student Association https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xsmall.png?1688588974 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/original.png?1688588974 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xxlarge.png?1688588974 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xlarge.png?1688588974 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/large.png?1688588974 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/medium.png?1688588974 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/small.png?1688588974 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xsmall.png?1688588974 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xxsmall.png?1688588974 UMBC Graduate Student Association 0 0 true Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:33:37 -0400 Executive Board Interest Form NOW OPEN Are you interested in being a SWSA E-Board Officer?
Greetings SWSA Members,

The Executive Board Officer Interest Form for Academic Year 2026-27 is NOW OPEN!!

FORM: https://forms.gle/igZwiAPPCmGS5xpc7

Eligibility to run for a position includes the following requirements:
  • MUST BE a SWSA Member in good standing with the organization (have attended 3 events this academic year).
  • MUST PLAN to hold your position of interest for 1 full academic year.
Other additional eligibility requirements for specific positions are included on the interest form.

Open Positions & Responsibilities
President
  • Coordinating with other board members to ensure smooth running of the organization, including creating board meeting agendas and running the meetings
  • Serving as the organization's official representative for communicating with SGA and UMBC staff (including faculty advisor)
Vice President
  • Assuming the role of President in the event of the President's absence or incapacity
  • Assist all officers when/if needed

  • Organize and initiate elections for the following year

Treasurer
  • Managing the organization's funds and ensuring compliance with all financial rules and guidelines

  • Generally managing the finances of the club (submitting semesterly budgets, RESGAFs, keeping record of funds spent/available)

Secretary
  • Ensure membership statuses in myUMBC are correct by keeping accurate records of attendance at GBMs/service events
  • Recording and archiving information from meetings and activities
  • Manage edits to the constitution as needed
Public Relations Chair
  • Maintain myUMBC page, official GroupMe, and Instagram pages

  • Create graphics for events to share with board and members in a timely manner

On-Campus Service Chair
  • Coordinate regular (monthly) service events with on-campus service partnerships.
  • Manage required sign-ups, carpools, and waivers (if needed) for on-campus service events.
Off-Campus Service Chair
  • Coordinate regular (monthly) service events with off-campus service partnerships.
  • Manage required sign-ups, carpools, and waivers (if needed) for off-campus service events.
The interest form will close on April 8th.
The election will begin on April 15th, and end on April 22nd.
New officers will begin their terms on May 1.
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The interest form will be open from March 26 until April 8. The election will occur from April 15 until April 22. 1 0 true Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:32:55 -0400 iFly Bus Trip Ticket Update!! *LIMITED TICKETS LEFT* Interested in attending our iFly Bus Trip this Sunday??? Well hurry and snag your tickets now! We only have 16 tickets left for our bus trip! See you there :DD ]]> Interested in attending our iFly Bus Trip this Sunday??? Well hurry and snag your tickets now! We only have 16 tickets left for our bus trip! See you there :DD https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/157825/guest@my.umbc.edu/e98fa32a6fec1714a475d830e703e952/api/pixel (seb) Student Events Board https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/seb https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/007/86dacb82bfa5fc1f7fc85d6b63e1e9c8/xsmall.png?1779905170 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/007/86dacb82bfa5fc1f7fc85d6b63e1e9c8/original.png?1779905170 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/007/86dacb82bfa5fc1f7fc85d6b63e1e9c8/xxlarge.png?1779905170 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/007/86dacb82bfa5fc1f7fc85d6b63e1e9c8/xlarge.png?1779905170 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/007/86dacb82bfa5fc1f7fc85d6b63e1e9c8/large.png?1779905170 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/007/86dacb82bfa5fc1f7fc85d6b63e1e9c8/medium.png?1779905170 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/007/86dacb82bfa5fc1f7fc85d6b63e1e9c8/small.png?1779905170 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/007/86dacb82bfa5fc1f7fc85d6b63e1e9c8/xsmall.png?1779905170 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/007/86dacb82bfa5fc1f7fc85d6b63e1e9c8/xxsmall.png?1779905170 (seb) Student Events Board https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/157/825/bba94bf7fc89a4c6f2ccdd6763e68d6f/xxlarge.jpg?1774553146 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/157/825/bba94bf7fc89a4c6f2ccdd6763e68d6f/xlarge.jpg?1774553146 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/157/825/bba94bf7fc89a4c6f2ccdd6763e68d6f/large.jpg?1774553146 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/157/825/bba94bf7fc89a4c6f2ccdd6763e68d6f/medium.jpg?1774553146 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/157/825/bba94bf7fc89a4c6f2ccdd6763e68d6f/small.jpg?1774553146 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/157/825/bba94bf7fc89a4c6f2ccdd6763e68d6f/xsmall.jpg?1774553146 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/157/825/bba94bf7fc89a4c6f2ccdd6763e68d6f/xxsmall.jpg?1774553146 This is an (seb) bus trip where students will be going to iFLY BMORE from 7:30AM - 12:45PM. 1 0 true Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:27:55 -0400 Asian Cultural Celebration & Awards Awards nomination form, now open!

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Join us for our end of the year Celebration & Awards! 

Asian Cultural Celebration & Awards

Thursday, May 14, 2026

5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

University Center Ballroom 3rd Floor

This celebration commemorates the achievements of graduating UMBC students while celebrating the vast cultural diversity of Asian communities and heritage on our campus. We recognize the difficulty of choosing just one identifier or term to capture the vast diversity of all people with heritage in the Asian continent, representing 49 countries and hundreds of cultures. We seek to honor the breadth of experience of people across Asia - East, South, Southwest, West, and Central Asia. 

During the gathering, we'll enjoy food together, we'll showcase keynote speakers, student musical and dance performances, and award presentations to honor student contributions, as well as the faculty and staff who've contributed to their success.

Light refreshments and appetizers will be served starting at 5:30 pm for all guests in attendance. 

Graduates must check in no later than 5:45 p.m. The program will begin promptly at 6 p.m. 

Dress code: We encourage all attendees and graduates to dress in their "celebration best." While cap and gown are not required, we would be thrilled to see attendees embracing cultural attires.

If you would like to nominate a community member for one of our Affinity Celebration & Awards, you may nominate them here using the Awards Nomination Form or https://forms.gle/TLH8uDwccy5gBJtj8. You may submit multiple nominations for the same or different individuals. Please submit all nominations by April 20th, 2026. 

For those interested in attending, you can RSVP HERE!  Save the date on your calendars! Graduates that RSVP by Thursday, April 30th at 6pm will be highlighted during the event and receive honorary graduation cords.

If you have any questions, please email us at themosaic@umbc.edu.

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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Global Asias Symposium & Celebration
Monday, May 4
11am-6:30pm

This daylong event will showcase and celebrate the work of the Global Asias Initiative, a three-year initiative funded by the Mellon Foundation that has created a forum for engaging in conversations in the fields of Asian American Studies, Asian diaspora studies, and Asian Studies. The Initiative has has created connections across disciplines, institutions, organizations, and communities here on campus and beyond.

With our grant from Mellon Foundation coming to a close this year, we are showcasing the many achievements of the initiative. The day will feature a luncheon on heritage, belonging and identity in collaboration with Student Affairs, a visiting scholar keynote address on public humanities and Global Asias, and a student exhibition and reception in the library gallery & rotunda featuring community partners and programming.

Thank you to our partners the Asian Studies Program, Mosaic: The Center for Cultural Diversity, Residential Life, McNairs Scholars Program, and the Baltimore chapter of National Association of Asian American Professionals for support organizing this celebration. 

Stay tuned for more information coming your way!
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