The Division of Information Technology( DoIT) recently received reports of new phishing campaign. The email informs the recipients of a “Server System failure” and asks them to “Review messages.” Below is an example of the email. We removed the recipient’s information for privacy reasons.

This email is not legitimate. It was sent by <gary3123@gvtc.com>, who is trying to impersonate someone at UMBC. We have not experienced a server system failure that requires you to review your messages. However, if you have trouble receiving messages, please contact us at security@umbc.edu.  

The “Review Messages” link in the email will take you to the website shown in the picture below. Please note that this page is not affiliated with UMBC. If you enter your UMBC email and password, your account can be compromised. 

Please DO NOT CLICK on the link if you have received this email. However, if you have clicked on the link, DO NOT ENTER your password. If you entered your UMBC password, immediately change your password. 

If you have received any message similar to the one listed above, please forward it with its headers tosecurity@umbc.edu. For instructions, visit https://wiki.umbc.edu/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=1867970.

Remember that scams work by appealing to emotions and discouraging prolonged thought. Starting out with "Immediate Action Required" is intended to do just that. The hope is that you are approaching panic before you even open up the message. Beware anything that looks intended to appeal to your feelings rather than your reason.

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Receive any suspicious emails?

Forward it to security@umbc.edu along with the email headers. For instructions, visit https://wiki.umbc.edu/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=1867970.

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Hi everyone! Our GBM this week has been moved to Tuesday, 4/26, from 4-5PM in the Women's Center. We will be discussing community building and ways to get involved with the club! We hope to see you there! 

**House Details**

- 4B2B house, 1 small bedroom located on the first floor is available with shared bathroom with 2 other rooms

- It has central air-conditioning/heating. There is street parking available and 2 private parking spots available as well. 

- Excellent natural light in the house. It has in-unit washer/dryer, kitchen has a dishwasher 

- House is 10 minute walk from campus and a 4 minute bus ride to campus

**Room details**

- 3 bedrooms are on the 1st floor of the house with 1 full bathroom (1 out of the 3 is available to rent - other 2 rooms occupied by male tenants)

- 1 bedroom is in the basement of the house with 1 full bathroom and living room (not available - occupied by a female tenant)

**Common Details:**

- Furnished shared family room with Smart TV and couch

-  In unit washer/dryer, dishwasher

- Utilities include: internet, electricity, water, heating, central A/C, gas. 

- Washer/dryer is located in the basement

**Rent** 

Bedroom 3: $550 per month plus utilities (usually around $40-$50 per month). A security deposit of $550 along with first month rent i.e. $550 will be required upon sign of the lease. 

Link to house pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-EHKJbg0BiYuGxBRv7FCzgvXW8NHFLuk?usp=sharing

Please contact over text/email/whatsapp for an in-person tour of the house/rooms or video or any other details. Thanks!

Contact:

Sana -

Phone: +1 240-374-8603

Email: sana8@umbc.edu

We invite self-nominations serve as representatives on the UMBC Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee (AFAC). 

The AFAC is an elected body charged with representing the interests of our part-time adjunct faculty within our campus system of shared governance. Members of the AFAC are responsible for communicating adjunct needs and concerns to the campus administration, making recommendations related to adjunct professional development and working conditions, and providing advice on policies and procedures that concern adjunct faculty. 

AFAC members receive a yearly stipend equivalent to one semester course and are reimbursed for travel and other reasonable expenses, consistent with USM and UMBC travel policies.

AFAC representatives will serve a two-year term from Fall 2022 through Spring 2024. 

Elections are being held for two representatives from CAHSS; one representative from CNMS; and one representative from COEIT. 

All Adjunct I, Adjunct II, and Adjunct III faculty employed to provide instruction on a course-by-course basis at UMBC this spring, including UMBC programs at Shady Grove, who have taught in this capacity at UMBC for at least four previous semesters, are eligible for nomination. 

Please note that regular faculty and staff at UMBC who receive additional compensation to teach on a course-by-course basis are not eligible to serve on the AFAC.  

Self-nominations must include name, College, and length of service at UMBC as well as responses to the following questions:

1.       What strengths do you think you would bring to the AFAC? (200 words or less)

2.       What issues do you think the AFAC should be addressing during the 2021-2022 academic year? (200 words or less)

Nomination materials must be submitted electronically via

 https://forms.gle/xyYynZ7NAJkGvKNx6

by Tuesday, April 26.  Candidate statements and voting instructions will be posted the following week and voting will take place over a period of seven days.

For additional information, please contact Mary Laurents at mfeldm1@umbc.edu.

For the first time in history, the Executive Office of the President (EOP) is launching an EOP-wide paid internship program that will provide a stipend to participants.

The Office of Administration (OA) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) are currently seeking students to serve as interns for their Summer 2022 programs.

The Office of Administration has a mission to provide administrative and business support services to all components within the EOP. These services include financial management, information technology support, human resources management, library and research assistance, facilities management, procurement, design and printing, mail and logistics, personnel and physical security, counterintelligence, emergency preparedness and enterprise communications, legal support services, and more.

The Office of Management and Budget oversees the implementation of the President's vision across the Executive Branch. OMB carries out its mission through five main functions across executive departments and agencies: 1) budget development and execution; 2) management, including oversight of agency performance, procurement, financial management, and information technology; 3) coordination and review of all significant Federal regulations from executive agencies; 4) clearance and coordination of legislative and other materials; and 5) clearance of Presidential Executive Orders and memoranda to agency heads prior to their issuance.

The Summer 2022 program for both OA and OMB will run from June 20, 2022 through August 12, 2022.

Students will be offered challenging and valuable experiences, which will build their leadership and professional skills. They will also be offered the unique opportunity to serve in the Federal government, alongside dedicated career and political public servants at the EOP.

Attached is the OA and OMB Summer 2022 internship program announcement letter.

Interested students may apply at the following link: https://apply.whitehouse.gov/eop-internships

Please note that the application deadline is May 2 at 11:59 PM ET.