Making a MINOR Change
College can be a great time to explore multiple interests.  While your academic major offers a direction for future career paths, adding a minor can also add value to your degree. In addition to the skills and knowledge gained from your major, a minor provides an opportunity for exposure to different fields of study, which can help broaden personal and professional opportunities.  

At UMBC, a minor is usually between 18-25 credits and while not mandatory for graduation, can be a terrific addition to any major. Here are some reasons why you should think about considering a minor.  

  
Earn more credits towards graduation!  
As you know, it takes 120 total credits, including 45 upper-level credits, to graduate. What if your chosen major doesn’t provide all those credits needed for you to graduate? Adding a minor could help! Many minors offer the flexibility to choose electives based on your own interests within that field of study and there’s usually the chance to get extra upper-level courses done as well. Check out the GEP courses you’ve completed so far for ideas - lower-level courses you’ve already completed could be the pre-requisites needed for a new minor.  

Complement your major! 
Consider how extra or specialized knowledge could complement your bachelor’s degree. If your minor is in a similar field as your major, this can be a way to explore subtopics within that field and add depth to the focus of your overall studies. This can be excellent preparation for future research specializations if you’re looking to attend graduate or professional school programs as well.  

Explore interests outside of your major! 
A minor can also be used as a way to explore talents and passions outside of your academic major. Minors can offer the chance to pursue other interests while also teaching you skills different from your major. These programs could serve as a creative outlet and give you the chance to network with students and faculty beyond your major department.   

Broaden your job opportunities! 
Since a minor is a way to build new skills and gain experience in a different field, this could help you with future job opportunities. Having broad coursework in multiple disciplines could help set you apart as a competitive applicant in the eyes of employers. The academic knowledge as well as other transferrable skills you gain through a minor can be an awesome addition to your resume.  

The world is interdisciplinary! 
The term “interdisciplinary” is used to describe the integration of more than one academic discipline. We see this phenomenon happening across so many fields today, which is inspiring innovative collaboration to solve complex problems in our society. How might diverse perspectives from other academic fields help you as you prepare for your future career? Choosing a minor with this mentality in mind can help you truly broaden your educational horizons and contribute in unique ways to your future career path.  


As you can see, students of all majors can benefit from adding a minor for many different reasons. You can see a full list of degree programs at UMBC, including minors, here as well as departmental advising contacts here.  


 Here are a few program highlights to get you thinking:  
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor: Regardless of major, this minor helps students develop an entrepreneurial mindset and skillset that will make them more valuable contributors on the job and in their communities.  Involvement in the program will provide access to successful entrepreneurs in the region which will provide valuable networking and mentoring opportunities. Also, check out the concentration in Arts Entrepreneurship. 
  • Modern Languages, Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication Minors: A foreign language minor helps you develop communication skills and understand the complexities of an increasingly interdependent, multilingual, and multicultural world. Speaking more than one language and knowing about more than one culture is a definite advantage in any career.  
  • Computing Minor: For those students not majoring in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems but who are interested in programming, this program consists of foundational courses in computing followed by electives from multiple disciplines. This minor prepares students for a world where computing is an integral part of their future, no matter what their major.  
  • Public Health Minor: A minor in Public Health (formerly HAPP) is great for anyone interested in allied health programs, pre-medical studies, biology, sociology, anthropology, non-profit organization or governmental work, healthcare jobs, and more.  
  • Judaic Studies Minor: This interdisciplinary minor provides a curriculum designed to build understanding of Judaism from historical, literary, social, cultural, religious, and philosophical perspectives. It’s great for students interested in careers in fields such as archaeology, historical research, education, social work, Jewish communal service, intercultural and international relations, and complements various humanities and social science majors.  

 We encourage you to take some time and think about your interests and career goals to see if adding a minor could be right for you! Talk it over with your advisor for more ideas as well and if you’re ready to declare a minor, you can do so using the declaration of major form.  

Whether it stems from personal or professional interests, adding new experiences, research, and coursework through a minor could help you towards your future goals in many unique ways.   


 Are there any minors that you’re considering right now? Let us know!   


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We hope you enjoyed your weekend! We are going to start of the week with a relaxed GBM, so join us at Noon on our Discord to relieve some stress. We can't wait to see you there.

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Name: Ahmad Adams


Internship, Co-op, or Research Site: UMBC Division of Professional Studies


Position Title: Digital Marketing and Web Development Intern


Major or Program: Media & Communication Studies


Current Class Level: Senior



Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.


I currently manage the posts for the office of Summer and Winter programming. I gather useful media for students that is shared on our blog site, hang posters for upcoming events, table at events to inform them about the Department of Professional Services, and critique website layout choices to name a few.


Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?


I heard about the position from Dr. Loviglio And Professor Hassan! I was in professor Hassan's class in Fall 2021 and she emailed about it. 


What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization? 


I enjoy the flexibility that is provided when working in a hybrid setting. I can get in-person training and get help while in person. Then I'm left to my own devices and can produce work to be reviewed when I come back. Critique is easier for me to understand in person because little nuances can get lost over text. I also have class right next to Sherman (where my internship is located) so it only made sense that I walk there after class!


How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?


I think what I've used to make the most impact so far is writing. Particularly for my upcoming post on the Career Center! I think many students gloss over what the Career Center has to offer until they're in the last month of their senior semester. The Career Center is such an amazing resource. It's the primary reason I have my current internship and the one I had this past summer! I also collect articles that can be of help to the student body. For example, topics like: stress management, eating healthy, dorm snack hacks (can't be too healthy), time management, and study tips. My main goal in whatever field I end up in is to help people. The Department of Professional Services helps me do that by allowing me room to be creative by using my skills to the fullest.


What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience? 


Don't be afraid to reach out on LinkedIn to people that work at the company you're applying for. Your connections matter and it's a good way to get info on what they use at their job. Whether it's software, workflows, or the work environment. After reaching out initially and getting feedback, tell them how following their advice turned out! It's a good way to interact with your connections organically (not every day or every month but often enough they don't forget you).


Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.


I think what helped  me most was having an advisor specialized in helping Arts & Humanities majors. When I think of the Career Center, I think of people looking for jobs in economics, front and back end web development, cyber security, and so on. Basically, the STEM majors since UMBC is known as a STEM school. It's easy to fall into the trap of "oh you're a humanities major, you're not gonna have a job when you graduate." Thanks to my advisor I'm already on my way to having 2 years worth of experience before I graduate in the spring next year!


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Welcome to Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day!

URCAD is a week-long showcase of student research and art by UMBC undergraduates

April 18-24, 2022, online

A three quarter portrait of April outsideDr. April Householder, 
Director of Undergraduate ResearchThis year, URCAD celebrates its 26th anniversary with over 265 presenters from all disciplines! You will be able to view presentations, watch films, see videos of dance and music performances, view artwork, and interact with presenters during the week-long, asynchronous event.

How do I view presentations?
To access student presentations, use the dropdowns above to search by the student’s name, or, you can browse by department. Click the VoiceThread (VT) icon, then click the play button. Many presentations have narration, sound, or video, so make sure to turn your speakers on. The number of slides in the presentation is listed at the top. You can view presentations all week.

Have a question about the research? Want to interact with presenters?
You can give feedback, ask questions, etc. by leaving a text, voice, or video comment for the presenter (videos are preferred!) You should receive a response from the student within 24 hours, and you will be notified via email when the response is ready (keep notifications enabled). Make sure you are signed in to VT, and then simply Click on the + icon at the bottom of the slide to post a comment. Record your comment and click save. (Note: UMBC account holders can post a comment using their UMBC credentials. For visitors without a UMBC email account, in order to post a comment on a VoiceThread, you will first need to create a free non-UMBC VoiceThread account at https://voicethread.com.)

How can I see the Keynote Address? 
After Wednesday, just click the Keynote Speaker bar on the right to view the video by Keynote Speaker, Dr. Kaitlyn Sadtler. She is introduced by UMBC President, Dr. Freeman Hrabowski.

What else is planned for URCAD?
See the welcome message from Dr. Katharine Cole, the Dean and Vice Provost of Undergraduate Academic Affairs. And don’t forget to take a selfie and upload it to our Selfie Contest to win a gift card to the UMBC Bookstore! 

How can faculty encourage students to attend URCAD?
Click the dropdown For Faculty above to see examples of past extra credit assignments given by UMBC faculty. Encourage students to attend and report back to your class about what they learned!

For more technical information and to troubleshoot, click the Event Information tab above.

Please email aprilh@umbc.edu with any questions.
Thank you for visiting and enjoy the event!
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Dr. April Householder
Director of Undergraduate Research and Prestigious Scholarships

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URCAD is LIVE!!
April 18-24
URCAD.umbc.edu

Animating Bouboulina: An Interactive Painting Project
Presenter: Bee Possidente
Mentors: April Householder (Undergraduate Research), and Corrie Parks (Visual Arts, Animation)

Abstract:
“Animating Bouboulina” uses experimental animation to bring a painting to life, telling the story of Laskarina Bouboulina, a heroine of modern Greek history and commander of her own fleet during the Greek War of Independence (1821). The painting, created by Greek-Australian artist, Effie Chaniotis, was commissioned by Dr. April Householder to be dedicated to the Bouboulina Museum in Spetses, Greece, depicts Bouboulina alongside her descendant and founder of the museum, Philip Demertzis-Bouboulis. It is the first painting of Bouboulina to be created by a female artist, and highlights her humanity and vulnerability in contrast with her idealized reputation, while also honoring the founding of the museum. Working closely with Dr. Householder, I have produced a collection of short animations that tell Bouboulina’s story, bringing to life various symbols featured in the painting that each represent a concept or important event in her life. Using Adobe Photoshop, Premier, and After Effects, I developed experimental methods of converting the original painting into animated motion, mimicking cut-paper animation with digital cutouts and creating sophisticated rigs that combined cutouts and hand-drawn pieces. This work explores the creative potential of the ongoing digitization of art and art history, and challenges the traditional narrative surrounding Bouboulina while simultaneously celebrating her achievements and legacy.

Bee is a URA Scholar, member of the Honors College, and a Linehan Artist Scholar.
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Reclaim - Rediscover - Renew in '22

Register today for the first ever system-wide Administrative Professionals Conference. This virtual conference is available at no cost to all USM administrative professionals, thanks to contributions from all 12 institutions. Register today to:


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Check out this fantastic year-long internship opportunity with the U.S. District Court of MD! The position is open to a rising junior or senior and is for work in either Baltimore or Greenbelt. 

See the attached .pdf, which contains all the details of the position, and the application for a judiciary position. Act quickly--the position will stay open until filled!

Sounds fantastic!
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Recently, UMBC’s Division of Information Technology (DoIT) received a report of a new phishing campaign. The actors compromised Professor Kang's account and sent out a job phishing scam. Approximately 1700 accounts received this email message. Below is an example of the email. We removed the To field for privacy purposes.


From: Weining Kang <wkang@umbc.edu>

Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:22:29 +0800

Subject: COLLEGE CENTRAL JOB

To:


Company’s Name:

Havas Group



Company’s Description:

We create thoughtful, insight-led strategies that fuel authentic partnerships, amplified by imaginative experiences and engaging content.


Job Title :

Advertise while driving.



Job Description:

We seek interested candidates to go about their normal routine with the advert of “ #TogetherAtHome, #SafeHands And #SocialDistancing ” " #TakeVaccine " on their car/ truck/ bikes.



Qualifications:

Must have a Car, Truck, Van, or Motorcycle.


Salary:

$300 weekly.



Interested candidates should contact:


covidvaccine.ads@gmail.com

Ivan Derrick


Hiring Coordinator/Logistic Supervisor


Best Regards,

Weining

As mentioned above, the email was sent from Professor Kang’s account; however, he is not the one sending the messages. His account was compromised. The contact email in the message <covidvaccine.ads@gmail.com> does not belong to Professor Kang. Therefore, any response sent to this email will not go to Professor Kang. A similar email template to the one above can be found online with a simple Google search. If you are ever in doubt about your emails, Google it. Companies, facilities, or staff will not send out job offers with known phishing templates.


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.


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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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Over the past weeks, we have seen an increase in compromised accounts. So, here at UMBC’s Division of Information Technology (DoIT), we thought it was imperative to share some tips on safeguarding your UMBC accounts.


  1. Change your password frequently, maybe once a year. Most of the community members at UMBC do not change their passwords yearly. If hackers try to compromise your account more than once over a specific period, they will have less chance of succeeding if you change your password frequently.

  2. Do not use the same password on multiple sites. If you are a victim of a data breach for one of these sites, the hackers now have your password for all those sites, your UMBC account included. After a breach, always update your password. To check if you were involved in a data breach, visit sites such as  https://haveibeenpwned.com/.  Also, given that the usual purpose of identity theft is the theft of something else (like money), keep an eye on your bank account and/or credit card activity.

  3. Do not share your password with anyone. When trying to keep your account secure, trust no one with our password.  “No one” means “NO ONE”. Not your parents, not your kid brother, not your significant other.  If someone else needs access to your financial information, please follow the directions at https://sbs.umbc.edu/payments/parent-pin-login/.

  4. Install DUO. DUO is a two-factor authentication available at UMBC to help protect your account. For more information, visit https://wiki.umbc.edu/display/faq/Two-Factor+Authentication+with+DUO. Two-factor authentication is currently one of the most effective and affordable ways to secure your UMBC (or any other) online account.

  5. Create strong passwords. Do not use the name of a person, organization or your favorite anime character.  Also,, use uppercase letters, lowercase letters, symbols, and numbers to strengthen your password.  

One method to create a strong password that you can remember is to  pick a song or a poem you like and take one line from it: “In the town where I was born, lived a man who sailed the seas …”  Take the first letter of the first ten words: “ittwiwblam”.  The lowercase ”i” looks like an upside-down exclamation point.  We need some uppercase, so how about “b” and “a”?  They are easy to remember since they come first in the alphabet.


Password:  !ttw!wBlAm  


After a few logins, your fingers will remember it without you having to think about it.





Hopefully, these five steps will help you secure your UMBC and other accounts. For more information about password security, visit https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/password-protection/102105/.


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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.


Follow us on myUMBC:https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/itsecurity.



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Pipe cleaners, crochet items, felt, crochet needles, Pom pins, beads, string, yarn, etc. 
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