Looking for a female roommate (single occupancy only) to share a 2-bedroom apartment near UMBC.

Rent: $650/month (utilities not included)

Apartment Features:

• Prime location with supermarkets, restaurants, banks, stores, and salons nearby

• About a 20-minute walk to campus

• UMBC shuttle stop just a 5-minute walk away

• Fully furnished

• Solid oak hardwood floors in the common areas

• Wall-to-wall carpeting in the hallway and bedrooms

• Area rugs in the dining and living rooms

• Free indoor laundry

• Large fenced backyard

• Wonderful and responsive landlady

• Only one other apartment in the house, occupied by UMBC graduate students

Move-in Date: Preferably from August 15, 2026

Important: I am strictly looking for one female occupant, preferably grad student.

If interested or if you'd like more details, please message me or text 410-949-5908.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5th, UMBC will host the 29th Annual Summer Undergraduate Research Fest in the University Center Ballroom and ENGR 027 from 9AM-12PM. If you want to know what it's like to engage in undergraduate research this is an EXCELLENT opportunity to connect with your peers and faculty research mentors to learn about research projects that you yourself may contribute to in the future! This is also a great opportunity to witness what happens at a research festival, how research posters convey information about a project, and how undergraduate researchers present on the projects that they supported. 

Learn more about the festival here and plan to attend! If you can't attend -- you can still take a look at the presenter's abstracts here. 

Want to learn more about research at UMBC? Watch a recording of a STEM faculty panel hosted by CNMS Advising!

Also, stay tuned this month for help gearing up for a successul fall semester. Starting next week, we will host a virtual session where you hear from intro CHEM/BIOL Learning Assistants (LA). We will also bring in the Pre-Med advisor to discuss how to work your way to a white coat AND kick off a virtual STEM Bootcamp the week of Aug. 17th.  Follow @cnmsadvising for more information and join our Tuesday @ 2 sessions! 

The USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation is pleased to announce a call for applications for the Boosting Course Accessibility Faculty Fellows program. This initiative will support up to 12 USM faculty members in engaging in digital accessibility-related course redesign to reduce barriers and support access for all students, including students with disabilities. Each selected faculty member will receive a $1,500 stipend and participate in a collaborative professional development program, culminating in a redesigned course for Spring 2027. 

Program Goals

This program aims to:

1. Promote inclusive teaching practices by equipping faculty with tools, strategies, and frameworks grounded in accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
2. Support the redesign of existing courses to reduce digital barriers for students with disabilities and increase access for all learners.
3. Build a faculty-led culture of access and accountability across the USM through shared learning, peer exchange, and cross-campus collaboration.
4. Establish models of accessible course design that can be shared, celebrated, and potentially scaled across departments, disciplines, and institutions. 

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• USM faculty of any rank whose primary role on their campus is faculty.
• Teaching is your primary professional role
• Available to participate fully in all synchronous and asynchronous program components.
• Applicants should propose a course they are scheduled or likely to teach in Spring 2027. 

Applicants should submit all required materials by Friday, September 11, 2026.  

NOTE: All institutional and faculty grants awarded to UMBC must be routed to the Office of Sponsored Programs prior to submission. Contact your unit's business manager or proposal development staff to discuss your application. CAHSS faculty can request assistance from CARAT (Creative Achievement and Research Administration Team).   

Timeline 

• August 1, 2026 – Call for applications opens 

• September 11, 2026 – Application deadline 

• September 17, 2026 – Notification of selected fellows 

• October 1, 2026–December 10, 2026 – Program participation 

• January 15, 2027 –Virtual Launch of Participants’ Projects 

Download a Word doc of this announcement. For more information, please contact Dr. Jennifer Potter, Associate Director, Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation, at jpotter@usmd.edu. 

DoIT's Technology Support Center will be closed from 10:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Friday, August 7th to allow our staff to attend a division wide event.

If you need assistance during this time, we encourage you to refer to our FAQ knowledgebase available at umbc.edu/faq for answers to many frequent questions. If you require further assistance, we ask that you please submit a ticket online by going to umbc.edu/help.

If you’ve ever felt the sheer panic of tackling a new technical skill while trying to survive grad school, UMBC international student Soumya Bhate’s new video is the ultimate comfort watch. Released as part of the "DoIT Student Digital Stories" series, the video features Bhate’s journey from a data-loving student to a confident campus IT professional. Balancing demanding coursework with hands-on roles as an IT assistant and Business Intelligence analyst, Bhate shows how on-campus jobs can turn intimidating concepts like SQL into a fun, real-world playground.

The heart of the video lies in Bhate’s relatable, down-to-earth advice for anyone stepping into a new job: never be ashamed to ask questions. She credits her supervisor with creating a super-supportive workspace where no technical doubt was too small, and mistakes were just stepping stones. This welcoming vibe didn’t just help her conquer data analytics; it also helped her shake off the unique nerves that come with adapting to a brand-new professional culture as an international student.

Looking ahead, Bhate is ready to take on the tech world with a smile, playfully noting that "it's data all around" as she eyes her dream career as a data scientist. 

We have 2 rooms available in a shared house near UMBC, Catonsville, and are looking for respectful, clean, and responsible female roommates.

If you are interested, please get in touch with me on WhatsApp at +14122900211 for pictures or additional details, with a brief introduction about yourself, including your student or employment status and your desired move-in date. The available rooms are:

• Room 1 for $675/month each (utilities included in basement)
• Room  2 for $800/month (utilities included, main floor)

Move-in requires the first month's rent plus a security deposit (equal to one month's rent): Lease starting in August.

• Room 1: $675; room: $1,350 due at move-in (Basement)
• Room 3: $800; room: $1,600 due at move-in (Main floor)

This includes:

• A spacious shared bathroom in the basement and a half bathroom! (Room 2, on the main floor)
• Common storage
• Shared kitchen includes a dishwasher (on the main floor).
• Extra fridge and microwave! (Basement)
• Shared laundry facilities (big washer and dryer)!
• All utilities included, free parking! Notes: Personal storage will not be provided by the owner.

The home is conveniently located approximately 7/8 minutes from UMBC by car and about a 9/10-minute walk to the UMBC Transit Route 40 shuttle stop, with easy access to campus, shopping centers, and nearby businesses.

A family (a couple with a child) lives upstairs, so we are looking for tenants who appreciate a quiet and family-friendly environment. Also, other female students will already be occupying 2 rooms in the basement.

We welcome any female students and working professionals who are respectful, responsible, and considerate of shared spaces. Preference will be given to individuals with halal-friendly/Muslim or vegetarian/vegan habits (pork not allowed in the house).

House rules include:

• Female tenants only
• No smoking, alcohol, or any substance use
• No pets
• No parties and loud music
• No pork or any pork-based diet
• Maintaining cleanliness in shared areas

Additional Information

• Short-term leases may be considered (4–6 months minimum). The security deposit must be paid during the lease signing, and tenants must provide at least 30 days' notice before moving out.
• Since this is a female shared living environment, overnight guests and visits from male guests are not allowed. Details can be discussed before moving in to ensure everyone is comfortable with the house rules.
• To help maintain a safe living environment for all tenants, applicants may be asked to provide references, ID, proof of employment, student status, and consent to a background check.

Thank you.

Planning a campus event, party, or craft project? We have a variety of event decor, lights, paint supplies, and party items ready for a new home. Help us upcycle these supplies for your next activity!

Items Available:

• Candle Holders – Qty: 10

• Unpainted Pumpkins (Bunches) – Qty: 4

• Paint Brush Pack – Qty: 2

• Mason Jar pitcher – Qty: 1

• Mason Jar holder – Qty: 1

• Balloon Lights – Qty: 1

• Gold Utensils – Qty: 1

• Gold Cups – Qty: 1

• Gold Tea Lights – Qty: 1

• Pink Awareness Bracelets – Qty: 1

• Red Paint Bottle – Qty: 1

• White Paint Bottle – Qty: 1

• Pink Paint Jug – Qty: 1

• Inspirational Mini Notebooks – Qty: Multiple

• Mini notebooks – Qty: Multiple

• Disco Balls – Qty: Multiple

• Miscellaneous Party Supplies – Qty: Multiple

📍 Pickup Location: Commons 308

Comment below or stop by to grab these for your next event!

Hosting a campus gathering or need extra serving supplies? We are giving away serving tools, trays, pans, and basic cleanup supplies. Everything is free to grab!

Items Available:

• Small Foil Pans – Qty: 13

• Tongs – Qty: 9

• Trash Bags – Qty: 9

• White tray with plastic lid – Qty: 3

• Old Tea Kettle – Qty: 1

📍 Pickup Location: Commons 308

Need to stock up on everyday office essentials or organizing tools? We are cleaning out our office inventory! All items are free to a good home on a first-come, first-served basis.

Items Available:

• Binders – Qty: 15

• Paper clips (100ct) – Qty: 14

• Eraser (3pk) – Qty: 1

• Binder clips (MULTIPLE)

• Call Bell – Qty: 1

• Cord Hider – Qty: 1

• Security Chest – Qty: 1

• Timers ziploc – Qty: 1

• Conference recording device – Qty: 1

📍 Pickup Location: Commons 308

Comment below or swing by to claim what you need!

All,

The Millipore unit on the 4th floor is currently inoperable. It requires a new computer board, UV bulb, cartridges and .22 micron filter. I am waiting on a quote to have the work done. 

Luckily, the Millipore unit on the 3rd floor is currently working after a painfully complicated process where we learned that a different computer board and UV lamp was required along with software updates for the board to get it operational.

There is also a hydro polishing unit in room 221C available which is not as sleek as the millipore units but has by far a greater capacity for producing 18 Meg-Ohm water. 

Thank you all for your patience as millipore worked through the "upgrade".