The RAC is looking for a student photographer to start in the fall semester. This is a paid on campus job. Details and how to apply below. They will be reviewing applicants soon!

This position would be grat for any student who wants to build some professional experience in photography. 

Any questions about the position can be directed to Alea Shilling (aleab@umbc.edu), Assistant Athletic Director of RAC. 

RAC Student Photographer Position Description: 
UMBC Recreation is seeking a student photographer for the fall semester to support the promotion and documentation of campus recreation programs and activities. This role focuses on capturing dynamic, action-oriented photography that highlights the energy, engagement, and atmosphere of intramural sports, club sports, and recreational events. The ideal candidate enjoys sports and event photography and has an eye for storytelling through fast-paced, authentic moments in a recreational setting. The photographer will play an important role in showcasing campus recreation through high-quality images used for marketing, social media, and the RAC website.

Timeframe/Semester:
The position will begin in the fall semester, with the option to continue into the spring.

Modality:
Hybrid. Photography work will be completed in person at events, while editing and related tasks can be done remotely. If structured as an internship, this may be adjusted based on academic or departmental requirements.

Hours per Week:
Approximately 5 hours per week.

Student Responsibilities:

• Capture photos of club sports, intramural events, and other recreation special events/classes
• Provide content for use on the website and social media platforms

Desired Traits:

• Personable and professional
• Dependable, including punctual attendance at scheduled activities and meetings
• Organized and detail-oriented

Compensation:
We have a couple of options available:

• Hourly rate of $15/hour
• Alternatively, an internship-based structure may be possible depending on departmental alignment (similar to our current arrangement with Public Health). We are open to discussing what works best.

Additional Requirements / Notes:

• Willingness and ability to travel off campus for select events, if needed

Application Materials & Submission:
Please submit the following via email to Alea Shilling at aleab@umbc.edu:

• A short paragraph of interest
• A resume (if available/desired)
• Samples of work or a photography portfolio (especially event/action/sports photography)

MSRP webinars are open to all Faculty and Staff, regardless of their retirement plan.

Registration closes 2 hours before the start of the webinar.

Click here to Register. All webinars are approximately 45 minutes in length.

Building Better Credit: Habits that Make a Difference 

Credit impacts more than one may realize, from loan approvals and interest rates to future financial opportunities. Join MSRP for this webinar and discover how credit scores are calculated, what influences a score, and smart strategies to build and maintain healthy credit habits. 

• Monday, June 15 at 11am
• Thursday, June 25 at 1pm

Getting to Know EMPOWER: Participant Technology in Action

Explore the tools, technology, and experiences that help participants make the most of their retirement journey with EMPOWER. 

(Presented by Empower, MSRP's Contractor for Plan Administrator) 

• Wednesday, June 17 at 1pm
• Friday, June 26 at 11am

Your MSRP 457(b) and 401(k) Benefits: A Smart Start To Financial Security

Join MSRP for a comprehensive overview of the State of Maryland’s 457(b) and 401(k) Supplemental Retirement Plans, designed to help employees make the most of their available retirement benefits. Whether they are a new employee or looking to refresh their knowledge, this session will explain how these plans work, outline their key advantages, and show how they can support employees' long-term retirement goals as public sector employees.

• Monday, June 15 at 1pm

Your Pension, Social Security, and MSRP: Retirement Income For Life

Wondering how much income one needs in retirement, when to claim Social Security, and how the State Pension and MSRP savings fit together? Join MSRP  to learn how to estimate benefits from all retirement income sources and plan with confidence.  

• Thursday, June 11 at 1pm
• Thursday, June 25 at 11am

Wellbeing And Medicare Essentials: Plan For A Thriving Retirement

Whether retirement is right around the corner or a few years away, this webinar helps employees plan holistically, so they can retire with clarity, confidence, and purpose. In this session, they will discuss Medicare essentials and how smart healthcare choices support overall wellbeing, peace of mind, and quality of life in retirement.

• Thursday, June 11 at 11am

Click here to Register. All webinars are approximately 45 minutes in length.

Hi everyone!

We're back with our weekly Free Farmer's Market 2-2:45pm in the Apartment Community Center. See you soon!  

UMBC CSEE Professor Roberto Yus received a prestigious NSF CAREER Award to support his research on democratizing the Internet of Things (IoT) by introducing a semantic abstraction framework that hides the complexity of raw sensor data. While IoT devices collect vast amounts of valuable data, most organizations struggle to use it because transforming raw readings into actionable insights requires deep technical expertise in sensor selection and AI modeling. To bridge this gap, his research will enable users to directly query high-level concepts, such as occupancy or energy consumption, while the computer system automatically manages the underlying sensors, machine learning models, and data pipelines to find the answers.

Looking for a roommate - pics attached. 

Rent is $738/month.  It’s a 2-bedroom unit in the Mount Ridge community on Maiden Choice.

I am 38 years old, male, gay, and a PhD student.

-Felipe

felim1@umbc.edu

Do you need a Culture GEP and Entrepreneurship Minor elective course? 

Check out this summer course: GLBL 210: Business Beyond Borders!

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Sign up for this online asynchronous summer course to gain a global perspective and stand out in an increasingly connected world!

Find more information about summer session here.

Course dates: July 6-July 31, 2026

Join Alea on June 4, 2026, at noon in Studio 144 for a Core and Cardio class. This will be a 30-minute HIIT-style workout.

Dear UMBC Community,

I am delighted to announce the appointment of Gamze Zeytinci as UMBC’s vice president for administration and finance and chief financial officer. Gamze brings more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education finance and administration, as well as a deep commitment to the public-serving mission of higher education. She will begin in the role at UMBC on July 1.

Gamze will join us from George Washington University, where she currently serves as associate vice president for budget and financial analysis. In that role, she has provided executive leadership of financial planning and budgeting for the university and supported capital planning and long-term financial strategy. Her experience is both broad and deep, spanning all aspects of financial strategy and operational excellence. She is particularly adept at navigating change and leading through uncertainty with a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and trust.

She served previously as senior associate dean for finance and operations at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), where her responsibilities spanned finance, human resources, information technology, campus operations, and student administrative services across campuses in Washington, D.C.; Bologna, Italy; and Nanjing, China. She was instrumental in the transformation of the school’s financial and operational model and the development of long-term financial plans that strengthened institutional resilience and sustainability. She also played a central role in expanding the school’s academic portfolio through the development of new degree programs and participated in the design and planning for the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C.

Deeply committed to advancing equity and access to higher education, Gamze partnered with SAIS enrollment leaders to reimagine the school’s financial aid strategy and expand its aid program, helping to make excellence accessible.

Gamze began her career in higher education at American University, where she held a series of progressively senior roles over more than a decade, most recently as associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences and earlier in the School of Public Affairs. She holds an MBA and a master’s degree in computer science and information systems from American University. Gamze trained as a pharmacist in her native Istanbul and ran her own pharmacy before transitioning to a career in higher education in the United States.

Gamze possesses deeply relevant experience, an appreciation for the breadth of disciplines that comprise our academic mission, and a shared belief in our core value of inclusive excellence. I am excited to partner with her in advancing UMBC’s vision.

My sincerest thanks to the search committee and the entire Division of Administration and Finance for their continued dedication and support, and to the broad UMBC community for its patience as we have carried out the search for this critical leadership role. I know you all join me in welcoming Gamze to UMBC and looking forward to our work together.

Sincerely, 

President Valerie Sheares Ashby

Saint Joseph's University is hosting a graduate Open House featuring an array of programs including

Occupational Therapy.

Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM

Click on the link to register 

UMBC faculty Rebecca Williams (PI) and Edward Dillon (CO-PI) have been awarded a four-year NSF grant to build industry and academic partnerships and establish a set of recommendations, resources, and upskilling material for undergraduate computing faculty and students focused on cultivating AI-related competencies. By working with hiring managers, employees, faculty, and students, their research team will develop new curricula that align industry and university needs to deliver high-quality educational experiences that enhance students’ competitiveness in the workforce. Read more about this award on the NSF site.