Update:

Given recent IT security threats generally, DoIT has decided to force the password change to May 23, 2014, the day after Undergraduate Commencement. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. 

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In an effort to improve campus security and better protect user information, DoIT is requiring that everyone with a UMBC account must change his or her password by June 9, 2014, unless this has already been done this calendar year. This will apply to all myUMBC account holders -- students, faculty, staff and alumni. We know people hate changing their account passwords, but with the rise of emails targeting people to share their account and password, called phishing, we feel it is necessary for security.

As part of this effort, everyone will also be required to provide an alternate email address and create account security questions. Once in place, all users will then be able to reset their password through a self-service page. We have had these account security questions in place for the last two years for students and the program has been very successful in reducing the number of time-consuming, manual password resets performed by our Technolgy Support Center (TSC). We expect that by expanding self-service password resets to all account holders, everyone will benefit.

A notice will appear to all faculty and staff when they login on Wednesday, April 23, informing them they need to change their password and establish their security questions, if they have not done so already in 2014. While the final date for password changes is June 9th, DoIT especially recommends that faculty make this change before they leave for the summer. We will also be sending out regular reminders.

To create your own security questions, visit the following Frequently Asked Question (FAQ):

How do I create my security questions to reset a forgotten password?

If you have any questions or need help, please submit an RT Ticket or contact the TSC at 410.455.3838.

The ALM Forum is being held in Seattle, a software development conference.

In his latest column for The Baltimore Sun, Political Science Professor Thomas Schaller writes about Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley’s political future and possible presidential bid in 2016. He argues that an O’Malley presidential campaign could benefit former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should she decide to run.

“What possible benefit is there for Mr. O’Malley to play the role of primary sparring partner? That’s pretty obvious: the vice presidential slot on the Clinton ticket. He is ideally suited for that role, too,” Schaller writes.

He notes if chosen to be a vice presidential candidate, O’Malley would help balance the ticket and would receive support based on his record as governor.

“Progressives will also be cheered by Mr. O’Malley’s successful efforts to move Maryland leftward on issues ranging from gay marriage to college tuition to the death penalty.

To read the full column titled, “Your move, governor,” click here.

UMBC red-shirt freshman goalkeeper Connor Gordon has been named America East Conference Men’s Lacrosse Rookie of the Week for games ending March 29, the league office announced on March 31.

Gordon fell one save shy of his season high, making 15 stops against Stony Brook as the Retrievers prevailed, 12-11, in overtime.

The Retriever netminder made a one-on-one save with his team two men down midway through overtime, setting up Pat Young’s game-winning goal with 9.6 seconds to play in extra time. He has recorded more saves than goals allowed in eight of his nine starts for UMBC (5-4, 1-0 America East) this season.

Gordon is averaging 12.33 saves per game, good for sixth place in the nation through games of March 30. His save percentage is an outstanding 56.3 percent, which is 14th-best in the country.

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Join us this May and June for great alumni events like these: 

CBLA Scholarship Jazz Brunch
Sunday, May 18, 12 – 3 p.m.

Join UMBC alumni for a fabulous buffet, energizing jazz and fantastic fellowship as we raise money in support of the Second Generation and Esperanza Scholarships at the annual CBLA Scholarship Jazz Brunch.

This year’s event will be held in the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture and the ticket price includes an unlimited brunch buffet, special brunch beverages, and full access to the museum (brunch ends at 3 p.m., access to the museum is available until 5 p.m.).

Register by May 1 for an early-bird rate of $40 per person. The ticket price for children ages 4 to 12 is $12.

IT & Engineering Alumni Happy Hour
Wednesday, June 25, 6 – 8 p.m.

An IT and an Engineering alum walk into a bar. The bartender says, “Hey, is this some kind of joke?” to which they reply, “No, we just like networking.” Join fellow graduates of the College of Engineering and Information Technology and those who now work in those fields for a happy hour. Enjoy fabulous food and drinks on us while connecting with other IT&E Retrievers. This event is sponsored by the UMBC Training Centers. RSVP to this FREE event now!

Save the date for these great summer events:

• UMBC Day at Camden Yards, July 9
• UMBC Night at Nationals Stadium, August 2

Check out our full events calendar.