There will be no Tone with Maria today, April 21. 

The Quantitative Finance & Analytics Club and the Accounting Club are excited to host a Career Conference featuring guest speakers from leading firms such as JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Ellin & Tucker.

The event will be hosted in Commons 329 this Thursday, April 23rd from 7pm.

Join us to gain valuable insights into:
Breaking into the finance industry
Real-world experiences from professionals
Tips on landing internships and full-time roles

Food will be provided!

Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and take the next step toward your career in finance.

Six English department students will deliver presentations tomorrow at UMBC's Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD) during its thirtieth anniversary event. Find their presentation titles, times, and locations in the list below. We hope to see you there!

URCAD will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC. Access the full URCAD schedule here: urcad.umbc.edu

Also, UMBC BookFest '26 events continue through the week, including two events highlighting the importance of libraries on Thursday, April 23. Visit the BookFest website here to access the full schedule.

English Department Student Presentations at URCAD

Kat Gill | The Case for a Public Internet | Michael Casiano | American Studies/English | RAC 230 | 2:55-3:10 

Phoenix Gordon | Conceptions of Blackness: A Fantastical Re-Imagining of Black Heroism and Villainy | Sharon Tran | English | RAC 106 | 10:00-10:15 

Esther Myers | Homophobia and Queer Repression in Watchmen | Keegan Finberg and Sharon Tran | English | RAC 106 | 1:15-1:30 

Ryan Supplee | Spiritualized Disability and Liminality in The Book of Margery Kempe | Kathryn McKinley | English | RAC 106 | 9:40-9:55 

Maia Turman Cooke | The Language of Decriminalization: Drug Policy Rhetoric and Public Health in 21st Century Canada | Earl Brooks | English | RAC 106 | 11:00-11:15 

Trilece Wilson | Tears Made of Ink | Nicole Pekarske | English | RAC STAGE | 11:15-11:30

This month, Serena Studivant and Pooja Danda from Commuter Student Programs presented on the data they have collected about Good Morning, Commuters! and the broader Commuter Connections area to continue to shape the commuter student experience at UMBC. Their presentation captured a mix of quantitative and qualitative data, which not only highlighted the program’s impact but also informed continual program improvement. This presentation builds on a previous presentation Serena delivered last year at Assessment 365.

After watching this video, please take our two question, 15 second evaluation, thanks!

Dear Graduate Students,

As we approach the upcoming academic year, I am writing to encourage you to finalize your course selections and enroll for the Fall 2026 semester. I understand that managing your finances may be a primary concern, however please note the following: 

• You can complete your registration for fall courses as soon as possible without an immediate financial transaction or bill.  
• Fall 2026 tuition bills will not be disseminated until August 1 and are not due until August 20, which allows for those awaiting funding or financial aid to be processed and reflected on your account. Click here to view UMBC's billing cycle. 
• Your academic department leaders need to get a sense of course enrollment to determine whether a class will reach the necessary threshold to run as scheduled. 

Thank you for your continued dedication to your program of study. Your presence and participation in our scholarly communities are vital to UMBC's success. 

Thank you, 

Dr. Christa Porter 

Join us for our end of the year Celebration & Awards! 

Asian Cultural Celebration & Awards

Thursday, May 14, 2026

5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

University Center Ballroom 3rd Floor

This celebration commemorates the achievements of graduating UMBC students while celebrating the vast cultural diversity of Asian communities and heritage on our campus. We recognize the difficulty of choosing just one identifier or term to capture the vast diversity of all people with heritage in the Asian continent, representing 49 countries and hundreds of cultures. We seek to honor the breadth of experience of people across Asia - East, South, Southwest, West, and Central Asia. 

During the gathering, we’ll enjoy food together, we’ll showcase keynote speakers, student musical and dance performances, and award presentations to honor student contributions, as well as the faculty and staff who’ve contributed to their success.

Light refreshments and appetizers will be served starting at 5:30 pm for all guests in attendance. 

Graduates must check in no later than 5:45 p.m. The program will begin promptly at 6 p.m. 

Dress code: We encourage all attendees and graduates to dress in their "celebration best." While cap and gown are not required, we would be thrilled to see attendees embracing cultural attires.

If you would like to nominate a community member for one of our Affinity Celebration & Awards, you may nominate them here using the Awards Nomination Form or https://forms.gle/TLH8uDwccy5gBJtj8. You may submit multiple nominations for the same or different individuals. Please submit all nominations by April 20th, 2026. 

For those interested in attending, you can RSVP HERE!  Save the date on your calendars! Graduates that RSVP by Thursday, April 30th at 6pm will be highlighted during the event and receive honorary graduation cords.

If you have any questions, please email us at themosaic@umbc.edu.

This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy. 

Join us for our end of the year Celebration & Awards! 

5th Annual Black & Latine/x Celebration & Awards

Monday, May 18, 2026

5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

University Center, Ballroom 3rd Floor

This celebration is in recognition of the achievements of UMBC's Black and Latina/e/o/x graduating students as well as contributing community members. Black and Latine/x students have made invaluable contributions to the wider UMBC community. This celebration is in recognition of Black and Latine/x graduating students and of all the allied staff, faculty, alumni, and programs that work to support them.

During the gathering, we’ll enjoy food together, we’ll showcase keynote speakers, student musical and dance performances, and award presentations to honor student contributions, as well as the faculty and staff who’ve contributed to their success.

Light refreshments and appetizers will be served starting at 5:30 pm for all guests in attendance. 

Graduates must check in no later than 5:45 p.m. The program will begin promptly at 6 p.m. 

Dress code: We encourage all attendees and graduates to dress in their "celebration best." While cap and gown are not required, we would be thrilled to see attendees embracing cultural attires.

If you would like to nominate a community member for one of our Affinity Celebration & Awards, you may nominate them here using the Awards Nomination Form or https://forms.gle/TLH8uDwccy5gBJtj8. You may submit multiple nominations for the same or different individuals. Please submit all nominations by April 20th, 2026. 

For those interested in attending, you can RSVP HERE!  Save the date on your calendars! Graduates that RSVP by Friday, May 1st at 6pm will be highlighted during the event and receive honorary graduation cords.

If you have any questions, please email us at themosaic@umbc.edu.

This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy. 

QT Hangout: Pride Week! Monday, 4/27 @ noon

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Book Club with TPC & GWEC Monday, 4/27 @ 1

Lavendar Celebration & Pride Prom: A Night Under the Stars Tuesday, 4/28 @ 5:30

Crafternoons with Key: Camp Pride Edition Wednesday, 4/29 @ noon

Pride Week: FSA Pride Awards Wednesday, 4/29 @ 5 

Camp Pride: Open Mic Night Thursday, 4/30 @ 4

🚨 NSF CAREER Webinar Alert — Don’t Miss This! 🚨

Are you planning to submit a National Science Foundation CAREER proposal this year? This is your chance to hear directly from program officers.

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 and/or  May 19, 2026

🕑 Time: 2:00 – 3:30 PM (EDT)
💻 Format: Virtual (Zoom)

Click here Free Registration:  Webinar Registration - Zoom

Join the NSF CAREER Program Informational Webinar to get:

✔️ Key insights into the CAREER solicitation
✔️ Guidance on crafting a competitive proposal
✔️ Clarification on requirements and expectations
✔️ Live Q&A with NSF program directors

The NSF CAREER Program is NSF’s premier award for early-career faculty, supporting those who integrate research and education while building long-term leadership in their field.

                                     Sponsored by NSF and promoted by  UMBC CNMS & COEIT

Rhoda Nankabirwa and and Alabi Jamiu Ahmed, UMBC PhD students and Graduate Researchers, recently attended and served on the organizing committee for the Imageomics Institute NextGen Day workshop. During the event, Rhoda and Jamiu engaged in meaningful dialogue with fellow emerging scientists and researchers. The day-long event featured insightful sessions on interdisciplinary career pathways, science communication, and strategies for thriving in collaborative research environments.

Thank you to Imageomics for hosting an invaluable workshop for the NextGen of Researchers and Scientists and allowing us to be apart of it!