This November, the Division of Institutional Equity has a full lineup of events and opportunities for the UMBC community. All events and opportunities across the division are open to full participation by all community members. Here's how you can get involved!

Office of Accessibility and Disability Services

Accessibility Tour: Wayfinding, Skywalks, and Resources

Join the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services for a guided tour of UMBC's "Campus on a Hill" on November 10th & 19th. Accessibility is everyone's responsibility, and this is a great opportunity to learn about campus accessibility features, challenges, and how you can be an effective Accessibility Ally! Registration and additional information about the tours can be found here: [November 10 & November 19]

Office of Equity and Civil Rights

Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities Under Title IX

This virtual training session will cover topics such as an overview of the Office of Equity and Civil Rights (ECR),  what constitutes prohibited conduct under university policy, responding to a disclosure, procedures for reporting and resolving reports of prohibited conduct, trauma-informed care, confidentiality, and other applicable policies and procedures. Registration and additional information can be found here [ November 10 & November 21]

Mandatory Annual Title IX Student Training

UMBC is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the campus community and is committed to maintaining a campus environment that is free from sex discrimination, including both sexual and gender-based harassment and violence. To help meet these goals, UMBC requires all students to complete an online educational program on topics including consent, bystander intervention, sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, stalking, and related topics. All students are required to complete this training at the start of each academic year. The online training can be accessed at UMBC's Vector Solutions login page. For questions, please see the Student Training FAQ page or email ecrtraining@umbc.edu.

Community and Culture Unit

November 4 | 11:30 am - 1 pm | Virtual
Inclusive Excellence in Action 

Join us for the first session of this fall's Inclusive Excellence in Action series " Using Microaffirmations to Foster Psychological Safety for Faculty and Staff ". Participants will reflect on our shared responsibility to uplift one another, especially when safety falters, and leave equipped with a practical, values-grounded toolkit of microaffirmations to nurture respect, belonging, and inclusive excellence across campus. 

Cultural Heritage Month Celebrations

November is Native American History Month. Stay tuned for our 'Read, Watch, Listen, Participate' post.

Center for Social Justice and Dialogue

November 11 | 5:30 pm - 7 pm | The Commons : 327
Stitching Your Story 

Join the Center for Social Justice Dialogue for a fun and reflective evening of storytelling, dialogue and community. Attendees will learn about the importance of storytelling and how stories cand be told through stitching. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

November 19 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Virtual
Building Bridges Across Differences: A Dialogue for Everyday Series

Join the Center for Social Justice and Dialogue for the final session of this series, "Imagining Justice & Belonging Together". Participants will explore actionable ways to foster a culture of care, connection, and collective responsibility. 

Women's, Gender, and Equity Center (WGEC) 

Quilt Square Making for Trans Day of Remembrance
November | During open hours

Leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance, the WGEC invites community members to make a quilt square to honor those who have lost their lives to transphobia. 

Discussion Group Meetings

Note: All programs, events, and opportunities are open to full participation by all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and University nondiscrimination policies.

This weekend -- Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 2  -- from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., a law school–level mock trial scrimmage will be happening right here on campus!

The event is hosted by alumna Maggie Taylan, a UMBC Graduate Assistant with Residential Life and current law student at the University of Baltimore School of Law. 

Her team will be scrimmaging against:

• Catholic University's Law School team on Saturday

• University of Maryland Carey School of Law on Sunday

Why Attend?

• Watch how law students prepare and argue at the national level

• See courtroom presentations and evidentiary arguments up close

• Ask questions and connect with current law students afterward

• Even have the chance to serve as a juror and provide feedback!

Location: Harbor Hall:  Harbor Multipurpose Room

Time: 9:00 am-4:00pm on Saturday and Sunday

Even if you can only stop by for part of the day, this is an amazing chance to see law school in action and get a feel for what mock trial looks like beyond undergrad.

3-Minute Thesis Competition

Why Participate?

Session will be held both in-person and Google Meet. Register here. 

Our Trivia Night was a huge success!

Graduate students came together for an evening full of laughter, friendly competition, and big prizes. From brain-teasing questions to exciting wins, everyone had an amazing time connecting and celebrating together. 

Missed out? Don't worry — GEARS has more fun and engaging events coming your way! Stay tuned and join us next time for more great memories and surprises!