Join us for an evening of great food, exciting games, fun activities, and an opportunity to connect with fellow Nigerian graduate students.

Come one, come all—and don’t forget to bring a friend! Let’s make this a memorable gathering filled with laughter, networking, and community spirit.

📅 Date: July 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 3633 Edmondson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229

We can’t wait to see you there!

#NGSASummerMixer26 #FoodGamesFun #NGSACommunity

NDAG Community Roundup: July 24, 2026

In early July, our faculty co-chair, Dr. Tiffany Banks was invited by CNMS to present on the topic Understanding Neurodiversity in Higher Education: Awareness and Language.  A second presentation on neurodiversity is scheduled for CNMS later this summer. If you are interested in assisting with the presentation, or would like to help us to develop a series, please contact the co-chairs at tbanks4@umbc.edu or ghoaglan@umbc.edu. 

External Events & Opportunities

(Note: The following events are not affiliated with UMBC)

Colleges Serving More Autistic Students Than They Realize, Researchers Say (Inside Higher Ed)

New research from Michigan State University finds that enrollment among autistic students is far higher than previously estimated, underscoring gaps in how campuses identify and support students.

Research Presentation: Autistic College Students & Disclosure: Understanding Student Experiences and Factors Contributing to Decision Making (virtual) College Autism Network

Presenter: Jess Monahan, Ph.D. (Assistant Research Professor, University of Maryland, College Park)

Date & Time:Tues, Aug 11 at 12pm ET

Meeting Link: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/99708176228 

In this session, Dr. Jess Monahan will explore the complexity surrounding autistic college students and their decision to disclose their autistic identity. We will review the most current literature in the field, with a focus on a study conducted by Michaela Hodges-Fulton and Dr. Monahan. The presentation will wrap with thoughts on how we best support students in this decision-making process and a Q&A.

ADHD and Inflammatory and Immune System Disorders: Exploring Links and Risks - ADDitude Webinar

Presenter: Beth Krone, Ph.D.

DATE & TIME: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 @ 1pm EDT

Registration required to attend or to watch replay
ADHD and conditions such as asthma, food or skin allergies, and other immune-related disorders may be more closely connected than previously thought. A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that ADHD is associated with inflammatory and immune system conditions.

College Autism Summit Student Experience - 

Sunday, November 8, 1:00-5:00 pm ET (Free, In Person)

This year, the Summit Student Experience will be focusing on graduate students and high achieving undergraduate students with a direct interest in practice or research in autism support in higher education. The Experience will start with a (free) pre-conference workshop focusing on connecting practice to research through the lens of policy development. This will provide an opportunity for networking and connection among the next generation of CAN's membership.

The Student Experience is free for full-time students who register at the student rate and answer “yes” to the Student Experience question when registering.

https://www.collegeautismnetwork.org/events/2026-summit

Kanopy

This month, through the streaming app kanopy (available free through most local libraries), you have access to a number of programs featuring neurodiversity. Available for a limited time, they include:

• BBC’s Inside Our Minds S2 - delve into the lives of ADHD and dyslexic people (2025)
• Neurodivergent - follow the filmmaker’s journey as she discovers her ADHD diagnosis (2020)
• Autism Goes to College - schools and students alike are trying to figure out how to manage the unique challenges experienced by this community (2020)
• The Reason I Jump - based on the best-selling book by Naoki Higashida (2020)

Some areas of the track and arena courts will be unavailable this morning while window repairs are completed.

Hi! Two of my friends can no longer make it to the concert, so I'm helping them sell their 2 BTS concert tickets for M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD on August 11.

🎟️ Section: 503
🪑 Row: 27
💺 Seats: 15–16

Total price: $300 for both tickets.

If you're interested, please email me at qp45654@umbc.edu.

I'll prioritize buyers who are willing to purchase both tickets together. We can transfer the tickets instantly via SeatGeek, and payment can be made through Zelle.

In consideration of its members’ busy schedules and different planning needs, the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) offers virtual on-demand webinar options available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for its members to learn about their retirement benefits and prepare for retirement at their convenience.

Access their Retirement On-Demand Webinar Registration Page

They offer short videos, in addition to two new Retirement Webinar Series, details below.

"Welcome to SRPS" On-Demand Webinars

The “Welcome to SRPS” series provides a general overview of Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (SRPS) benefits. It is designed for early- and mid-career members of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension Systems.

There are four webinar options available, each tailored to a specific retirement plan. Please encourage your new staff to register for the appropriate session for their system – Employees, Teachers, CORS, LEOPS, or State Police.

"Pre-Retirement" On-Demand Webinars

The “Pre-Retirement” webinar series provides information on Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (SRPS) benefits, including retirement eligibility and the benefits available through the system. It is designed to provide members with key information as they approach retirement.

If you have not already done so, we recommend our employees in the Pension check out/register for the mySRPS System.

Questions? Reach out to hrbenefits@umbc.edu

Hello everyone! Our Free Farmers Market is back at the Center for Wellbeing! 

We hope to see you there!

Please contact me, Samantha Drummond, at sdrummon@umbc.edu if you have some that you no longer need. Thank you!

Hello! We are looking for  privacy panels or desk partitions to be used in our open office.

If you have any to spare, please reach out to Gina Hoagland in Student Affairs at ghoaglan@umbc.edu. Thank you!

A bedroom in a townhouse located in a desirable Catonsville, MD neighborhood is available for rent. The townhouse is situated in a safe, quiet, and friendly community, conveniently served by the UMBC school shuttle. Transportation to the bus stop is just a short walk away. The property provides a comfortable living environment for prospective tenants. Interested individuals are welcome to contact me, please brief introduce yourself and reach out for more information at jianmin.z@hotmail.com

OWNER BIO
Greetings! I'm a UMBC alum and former adjunct instructor. I have rented to undergrad and grad students on and off for nearly 20 years.

HOUSE DESCRIPTION
Walking distance, 5 minutes to UMBC! (1-2 minutes driving) - literally 4 blocks from campus.

This is a SHARED TOWNHOUSE w/3 other renters. 
Seeking ONE individual renter for one bedroom in upstairs of townhouse. (small-sized, 9x10 bedroom) 

$650/month 

1.5 baths, so you will share shower portion of the bathroom with 3 others, but you only have to share bathroom (toilet/sink) with 2 other persons. (they have their own half bath in the basement bedroom)

Seeking working professional or ideally, a UMBC student. No couples or kids, sorry. 
Semi-furnished first floor, but open to your furniture if you wish to bring. Shared kitchen, dining, living room & deck.

New washer, dryer, shower, hot water heater, furnace, dishwasher, fridge and deck. (all replaced within last 3 months to 3 years)

BGE (gas, electric) would be split between renters. Typically $35-70/month (split up)

Verizon would also be split: $16/month for high speed internet.

Water utility and mowing included (no charge to tenants) 
1 year lease with auto-renew option available. 
Husband and wife that also rent a small property locally in Relay. Not a big "landlord" type of deal or company - very personable yet experienced.

Thanks for your interest!

Tom 

Inquire Here: https://rental.turbotenant.com/p/5421-highridge-st-halethorpe-md/08e6b529-eb7c-48ec-a36c-70112f231b96