Reminder: Last Day to Register for Ms. JD's Pre-Law Application Accelerator Free Webinar Tomorrow (1/28) at 7 PM Image of woman smiling and wearing a black graduation cap and gown with red sash holding a diploma with QR code for event.

Reminder: Today is the final day to register for Ms. JD's Pre-Law Application Accelerator onine panel discussion. 

"Transitioning from Undergrad to Law School & Beyond" featuring Attorneys from Weil Gotshal & Manges, LLP

Date: Wednesday, Jan. 28th 

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET

Location: Virtual Event

Registration Link

Are you an undergraduate student considering law school and the career opportunities that follow? 

Join Ms. JD for an engaging one-hour discussion with four accomplished attorneys from diverse geographies, practice areas, and backgrounds.

Moderated by Ms. JD, this session will provide:

This event is free and open to all students. This is an excellent opportunity to learn directly from practicing attorneys and gain valuable guidance for your path to law school.

Ms. JD is a national organization that helps women in law find community and opportunity at every stage in their career, from aspiring attorneys to seasoned professionals.

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As you may have seen, your faculty have been asked to be flexible as we navigate the return to campus due to weather conditions in the area. 

As you prepare to return to UMBC, and start in-person classes on Wednesday, January 28th, we encourage you, when feasible, to communicate directly with your faculty if you anticipate needing flexibility. The earlier you are able to share your circumstances, the better. If you are unable to communicate in advance, following up with your faculty as soon as you are able to do so is also advisable.

If you do not hear back from a faculty member, or if you experience additional challenges, please reach out to your academic department for guidance. Academic advisors in each college are also an available resource if you are unsure who to contact regarding your specific situation.

William R. LaCourse, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
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Navid Goudarzi, Ph.D. ’14, mechanical engineering, remembers UMBC for its diversity and supportive academic environment, as well as its strong connection to the broader University of Maryland system, which enabled interdisciplinary engagement across campuses. Now an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the Washkewicz College of Engineering at Cleveland State University, Goudzari was recently honored with a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award. The CAREER Award recognizes early-career faculty who demonstrate exceptional potential to integrate research, education, and broader societal impact.

During his time in Maryland, Goudzari worked with UMBC professor of mechanical engineering Weidong Zhu and University of Maryland, College Park mechanical engineering professor Peter Sandborn. 

Goudarzi currently leads the Multiscale Multiphysics Modeling and Data-Driven Analysis of Thermofluids (M3TFluiD) Lab and serves as co-director of the Center for Integrated Modeling for Energy, Resiliency, and Sustainability (IERS) at Cleveland State University. His research focuses on complex flow behavior in engineered and environmental systems, with applications to energy systems, next-generation unmanned aerial vehicles, high-performance buildings, resilient infrastructure, and more.

Read more about his NSF CAREER Award-supported research in this Washkewicz Magazine article (2025-2026 edition, pages 8-11).

What I remember most about my time at UMBC is the diverse and supportive environment created by the broader University of Maryland system. Being part of a community that brings together individuals from a wide range of technical, cultural, and personal backgrounds broadened my perspectives and helped shape my approach to research, teaching, and mentorship. The academic setting encouraged exploration and interdisciplinary thinking, and I appreciated the flexibility and institutional encouragement that allowed me to pursue new research directions during my doctoral studies. This freedom to grow as an independent researcher played a significant role in laying the foundation for my career. – Dr. Navid Goudzari

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This summer, UMBC is offering "Global Health and Aging in Japan", a 2-week long study-abroad course led by Dr. Yamashita. 

This program would fulfill one of the following course options: 

  • SOCY 497: Selected Topics in Sociology
  • SOCY 698: Advanced Selected Topics in Sociology

  • GERO 798: Special Topics in Gerontology

For those of you looking for funding opportunities, we recommend looking into some of the many scholarships that UMBC has to offer: UMBC Study Abroad Scholarships

One in particular that we'd recommend:

  • UMBC College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) Dean's Scholarship for Education Abroad (NOTE: must have at least one declared major in CAHSS)

The deadline for application is February 16th! Please see the following link for more details on the program and the application process:  

Global Health and Aging in Japan study abroad program information

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The Division of Student Affairs' (DoSA) 2026 Ready to Lead cohort was announced at the division's spring semester opening meeting last month. Congratulations to the following staff:

  • Kayla Cooper, Event and Conference Services

  • Angelica Vester, Event and Conference Services

  • Justin Paden, Facilities and Operations

  • Russ Warner, Facilities and Operations

  • Crystal Knight, Retriever Integrated Health

  • Rebecca Huppman, Student Affairs Communications and Marketing

  • Dan Neeley, Student Affairs Communications and Marketing

  • Mitchell Everett, Student Belonging

  • Joseph Vann-Jones, Student Belonging

  • Riddhesh Patel, UMBC Transit

"I am very excited to be working with these talented staff members this semester!" said Briana Lawson, director of staff culture and professional wellbeing. "Ready to Lead supports DoSA's theme for the year, 'aligning for impact,' with a focus on people development across the division. The program is uniquely crafted to create a dynamic, inclusive, and mission-driven leadership culture. Our goal is to empower employees to drive meaningful student impact through enhanced skills, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership."

Ready to Lead, launched in spring 2025, is an opportunity for staff to participate in meetings with higher education leaders, receive executive coaching, and identify a leadership challenge to explore. Staff were chosen through an application process in fall 2025.



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Are you considering a career in medicine? Join the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET for "What Is Osteopathic Medicine?", a live virtual panel exploring how osteopathic physicians make a difference through whole-person, preventive care.

 Hear from practicing doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) and learn what makes osteopathic medicine unique—from its unique philosophy to its growing impact on communities nationwide.

 Reserve your spot today!

 Bonus: Attendees are automatically entered for a chance to win an AACOMAS application fee waiver (worth $198)!

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Greetings everyone and happy spring semester!

Meditation @ UMBC will be continuing our weekly group meditation sessions, starting Monday, February 9th, 2026. Our sessions will be in the same location, The Center for Well-Being Room 103.

If you have not already joined our GroupMe chat, please follow this link to join: https://groupme.com/join_group/96212437/ZlFmKmOG

Announcements
The Gathering Space Welcome Back Event: (Tomorrow)
Wednesday, January 28th from 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Location: The Center for Well-Being, Room 103

All users of the Gathering Space and UMBC community members are welcome to join for a collective welcoming to this new semester. We will continue to learn more about this year's theme, Cultivating Joy, and will be painting pots and planting wildflowers to help cultivate this joy! This event is open to all members of the UMBC community, whether you connect to a religious or spiritual tradition, or not! Light snacks and drinks will be provided (kosher, halal, & gluten free options available)!

Involvement Fest: Wednesday, February 4th from 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Location: The RAC

The Meditation @ UMBC, also known as Meditation club, Executive Board Members will be attending Involvement Fest! If you would like to learn more about the club, have ideas for events, or just introduce yourself to us, we would love to see you!

Want to become a future E-Board member?
If you would like to become part of the Meditation club leadership, please contact the E-Board members through GroupMe or by email. Our names are also listed on our myUMBC page. We will let you know of some of our responsibilities in preparation for elections in April.

Have a great semester!
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Good morning!

This message is being sent on behalf of the College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences (CAHSS) regarding the start of in-person classes.

As you may have seen, your faculty have been asked to be flexible as we navigate the return to campus due to weather conditions in the area. 

As you prepare to return to UMBC, and start in-person classes on Wednesday, January 28th, we encourage you, when feasible, to communicate directly with your faculty if you anticipate needing flexibility. The earlier you are able to share your circumstances, the better. If you are unable to communicate in advance, following up with your faculty as soon as you are able to do so is also advisable.

If you do not hear back from a faculty member, experience additional challenges, or need immediate advising support, please feel free to visit our CAHSS Advising website which is listed below:

https://cahssadvising.umbc.edu/

The professional academic advisors on our CAHSS Advising Team are also an available resource if you are unsure who to contact regarding your specific situation. Thank you for your attention on this matter and have a great Spring semester!
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Please see the following message from Ana Oskoz:

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to share that Dr. Jennifer Harrison, Associate Director for Assessment in the Faculty Development Center (FDC), is retiring at the end of January 2026. In her 11 years with the UMBC FDC, Jennifer has consulted with numerous faculty and programs to develop effective assessment practices, supported the institution's Middle States accreditation efforts, led programs around all aspects of assessment and faculty development, and developed and published curriculum mapping templates. She created dynamic, kinesthetic curriculum mapping workshops that empowered faculty to connect student-centered teaching, learning, and assessment practices in their programs and courses to constructively transform students’ learning experiences. She has presented for a range of higher education audiences, consulted on student-centered curriculum development at other universities, and co-authored a book, A Guide to Curriculum Mapping: Creating a Collaborative, Transformative, and Learner-Centered Curriculum (Routledge, 2024) with Dr. Vickie Williams. Jennifer has taught courses at UMBC in the College Teaching & Learning Science certificate program, the First Year Seminar program, and the English department.

We are thankful for Jennifer's contributions to UMBC and the FDC and hope you will join us in wishing her well in retirement!

Ana Oskoz
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

Photo by Marlayna Demond ’11 for UMBC.
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Feb 18, 2026 03:00 PM on Zoom

Presented By: Charles R. Durrett, AIA; The Cohousing Company

Communities intentionally created for people to interact with each other can foster a strong sense of belonging and wellbeing. Join us to hear from Charles Durrett, principal architect at The Cohousing Company, is a leading voice in creating communities where people truly connect. After studying Denmark's bofællesskaber model, he coined the term "cohousing" in 1985 and brought it to North America with the book Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves, now in its third edition titled Creating Cohousing: Building Sustainable Communities. Now on his 16th book, Neuro-Inclusive Community Design, he has designed over 55 cohousing communities for seniors, families, and neurodiverse individuals. By starting with culture before construction, Charles has spent four decades helping people create places that foster belonging and sustainability. His work has been featured in Time, The New York Times, and The Guardian, and he's spoken everywhere from the U.S. Congress to Stanford and the Royal Danish Academy. Whether designing a village or speaking to a crowd, Charles is driven by one belief: housing should bring people together.

Please register in advance using the Zoom RSVP link.

https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/pZtWa3dqRaascnFRix85LQ


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