If you have served in an elected position (Senator, Finance Board Representative, VPSO, Treasurer, EVP, or President) and you are graduating in DECEMBER, you can submit for a graduation stole.

If you have served in an appointed position (for example, Election Board, Appeals Board, Executive Cabinet member, Secretary) and you are graduating in DECEMBER, you can submit for a graduation cord. 

To submit for your graduation cord/stole, complete the linked request form:

Please complete this form no later than December 18th, 2022 at 12pm (noon).  This will allow for time to coordinate pick ups on campus.

Questions?

Email Candace Martinez-Doane at cmartinez@umbc.edu

This closure will not effect the lower gated level. Additionally, all accessible spaces will be available for visitors. 

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Parking Services at 410-455-2551 or email parking@umbc.edu. 

Course Description: This self-paced online course provides students with a sociological perspective to understand a variety of social problems including racial inequality, gender inequality, transphobia, unemployment, political polarization, fake news, and healthcare disparity. By incorporating discussion of current events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests, students will gain insight into how social movements create opportunities for positive social change, as well as the conceptual tools to become effective advocates for solving social problems.

Below is a link to a posted reference guide to help identify work and leave expectations during emergency closures and delayed openings. 

UMBC's Green Labs Program is a set of initiatives and guidelines designed to reduce the environmental impact of laboratories. This program focuses on reducing energy consumption, minimizing waste, and promoting the use of sustainable practices in the laboratory setting.  UMBC's Green Labs Program is derived from the Green Office Program and can help laboratories learn about operational sustainability,  reduce their carbon footprint, and support overall sustainability efforts. 

Additionally, this effort enagages labs about the The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are a set of global goals to address the world's most pressing challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change, and environmental degradation. Lab sustainability can support several of the SDGs, including SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). For example, by reducing energy consumption and waste in laboratories, we can help achieve SDG 7 by increasing the use of renewable energy sources and SDG 12 by promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns. Additionally, by promoting sustainable practices in laboratories, we can support SDG 13 by mitigating the impact of climate change and protecting the environment.

Dresher Center Conference Room
PAHB, Room 216

The LLC Program is pleased to announce that Jackie Matise Peng of Cohort 23 successfully and skillfully presented her dissertation research proposal to her committee on December 14, 2022.

Jackie's project is titled, Raising Mixed Kids in the 'Burbs: Mixed Race Families Navigating Race, Identity, and Discrimination in Suburban Schools. 

After her presentation, Jackie had a substantive discussion with the committee about the next stages of her work. Her committee agreed that the project is worthy of doctoral research and helped Jackie consider some key issues as she moves forward into the research and writing.

Many thanks to Jackie's committee members:

Chair:

    Ramon Goings, Language, Literacy & Culture

Members:

    Keisha McIntosh Allen, Education

    Pamela Bennett, Public Policy

    Kindel Nash, Appalachian State University

    Joy Howard, Western Carolina University

Please join us in congratulating Jackie on reaching this significant milestone! She can now apply for Candidacy.