Joining a new community can be tough sometimes. And with new Retrievers coming from every background imaginable, it's important to make sure everyone feels welcome when they get here.
"Your Story Belongs Here" is a collaboration between the Center for Social Justice Dialogue and the Department of Theatre that brings students together to learn how to share—and celebrate—their own stories of belonging.
Join us for a 4-week paid summer fellowship culminating in two live storytelling events at the end of the fellowship and during Welcome Week for the 2026-27 school year. To apply, follow this link. If you'd like to see previous versions of this project's final video, please use this link to check out our website.
WHO Students from all majors interested in sharing their story of finding belonging at UMBC.
WHERE All fellowship workshops and live events will happen on campus.
WHEN Workshops are Mon-Thu, 10am-4pm, June 1-30. Live events are June 30 (in the evening) & August 23.
HOW Submit your application online by March 23, 2026.
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The Muslim Student Association (MSA), in collaboration with the Office of Graduate Student Life (OGSL), invites the UMBC community to Fastathon, an interfaith iftar to come together and experience the spirit of Ramadan.
Commons Skylight
7:00 PM
March 9
Join us to break fast together, build community, and learn more about the traditions and meaning of Ramadan.
All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.
Join EESA for our Make Your Own Jebena GBM! Come relax, and chill while playing with air-dry clay! Bring your friends and come out Wednesday, March 11 in ILSB 116B at 7:30 PM for a night you won't forget!
Join us for the UMBC Annual Research Symposium 2026, featuring poster presentations showcasing research from all colleges at UMBC. Whether you are presenting or attending, this is a great opportunity to share ideas, engage with research from across campus, and connect with fellow scholars.
There will also be a Panel Discussion afterward with the VP for Student Affairs and Vice Provost/Dean of the Graduate School and VP for Institutional Equity/Chief Diversity Officer!
Date: April 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: UC Ballroom
Who You Are:
A graduate or undergraduate student from any college at UMBC who wants to share their research with the university community.
What to Expect:
Poster Presentations from students across CAHSS, COEIT, and CNMS. Come and explore groundbreaking work from all corners of UMBC.
$2,500 Prize Pool across five categories:
Provost's Choice Award
BEST of CAHSS (College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences)
BEST of COEIT (College of Engineering and Information Technology)
BEST of CNMS (College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences)
People's Choice Award
Buffet Lunch for All Attendees – Enjoy a catered lunch featuring a variety of cuisines to accommodate diverse dietary preferences.
Free Poster Printing is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are encouraged to bring posters they have already prepared for previous conferences or presentations.
Whether you are presenting your research or just want to explore the exciting projects happening across UMBC, we welcome you to participate in this celebration of academic excellence.
Click the link here to register today, or scan the QR code in the flyer! Full URL below:
https://forms.gle/AYC5NiG917QULX8NA
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