<?xml version="1.0"?>
<News hasArchived="true" page="1264" pageCount="10895" pageSize="10" timestamp="Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:15:24 -0400" url="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/posts.xml?page=1264">
<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="145256" important="true" status="posted" url="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/posts/145256">
<Title>And the Costume Contest Winner is...</Title>
<Body>
<![CDATA[
    <div class="html-content">
    <strong>Sara Humphries!</strong> She made her costume (Alphonse Elric, <em>Full Metal Alchemist</em>) from scratch--and all that hard work surely shows!<div><br></div>
    <div>October may be officially over, but Halloween always has a small place in my heart :-)</div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>Thanks to all who submitted their cool costume ideas and to those who voted...and Congratulations, Sara!</div>
    </div>
]]>
</Body>
<Summary>Sara Humphries! She made her costume (Alphonse Elric, Full Metal Alchemist) from scratch--and all that hard work surely shows!    October may be officially over, but Halloween always has a small...</Summary>
<TrackingUrl>https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/145256/guest@my.umbc.edu/af315bbb9e2b01b46391d916851c51b8/api/pixel</TrackingUrl>
<Group token="honorscollege">Honors College</Group>
<GroupUrl>https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/honorscollege</GroupUrl>
<AvatarUrl>https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/413/cd2018beeece5fb0a71a96308e567bde/xsmall.png?1339897259</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="original">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/413/cd2018beeece5fb0a71a96308e567bde/original.jpg?1339897259</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/413/cd2018beeece5fb0a71a96308e567bde/xxlarge.png?1339897259</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xlarge">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/413/cd2018beeece5fb0a71a96308e567bde/xlarge.png?1339897259</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="large">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/413/cd2018beeece5fb0a71a96308e567bde/large.png?1339897259</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="medium">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/413/cd2018beeece5fb0a71a96308e567bde/medium.png?1339897259</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="small">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/413/cd2018beeece5fb0a71a96308e567bde/small.png?1339897259</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xsmall">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/413/cd2018beeece5fb0a71a96308e567bde/xsmall.png?1339897259</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/413/cd2018beeece5fb0a71a96308e567bde/xxsmall.png?1339897259</AvatarUrl>
<Sponsor>Honors College</Sponsor>
<ThumbnailUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/145/256/c0ec4ade8dd144487b5c49a88eb84d6a/xxlarge.jpg?1730476984</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="xlarge">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/145/256/c0ec4ade8dd144487b5c49a88eb84d6a/xlarge.jpg?1730476984</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="large">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/145/256/c0ec4ade8dd144487b5c49a88eb84d6a/large.jpg?1730476984</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="medium">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/145/256/c0ec4ade8dd144487b5c49a88eb84d6a/medium.jpg?1730476984</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="small">https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/145/256/c0ec4ade8dd144487b5c49a88eb84d6a/small.jpg?1730476984</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="xsmall">https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/145/256/c0ec4ade8dd144487b5c49a88eb84d6a/xsmall.jpg?1730476984</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/145/256/c0ec4ade8dd144487b5c49a88eb84d6a/xxsmall.jpg?1730476984</ThumbnailUrl>
<PawCount>13</PawCount>
<CommentCount>2</CommentCount>
<CommentsAllowed>true</CommentsAllowed>
<PostedAt>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:03:46 -0400</PostedAt>
</NewsItem>

<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="145254" important="true" status="posted" url="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/posts/145254">
<Title>UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law Justice Douglas Pre-Law Fellowship Program</Title>
<Tagline>Applications open today (November 1st)!</Tagline>
<Body>
<![CDATA[
    <div class="html-content">
    <div>The UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law<strong> <a href="https://law.unlv.edu/academics/fellowships/prelaw-fellowship-program" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Justice Michael L. Douglas Pre-Law Fellowship Program</a> </strong>offers undergraduate students one week of simulated law school classes in substantive areas of law, legal writing and legal analysis, and LSAT preparation. </div>
    <div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>Fellows gain insight on best practices for applying and succeeding in law school. This in-residence program supports first-generation and diverse students interested in law school by providing information and resources on the admission process so they are best prepared for and succeed in law school.</div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>Important dates:</div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div><ul>
    <li>The application for the June 2025 program is available from <strong>Nov. 1, 2024 to Feb. 28, 2025 </strong>at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. </li>
    <li>Late applications will not be accepted. <strong>You are strongly encouraged to apply early for best consideration. </strong>
    </li>
    <li>End of March 2025: Applicants will be notified of their selection to the fellowship.</li>
    <li>April 7, 2025: Selected fellows must notify Wayne Pirtle (<a href="mailto:wayne.pirtle@unlv.edu">wayne.pirtle@unlv.edu</a>) of their acceptance to the fellowship.</li>
    <li>June 22 - 27, 2025: Fellowship week check-in on Sunday, June 22.</li>
    </ul></div>
    </div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div><br></div>
    <img src="https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/D5622AQGeYuTZPqg3gg/feedshare-shrink_800/feedshare-shrink_800/0/1730226559711?e=1733356800&amp;v=beta&amp;t=vSoJEIssLV5aOyKp-AaChZ0GpMH8-uNPsJX0MKXsgMM" alt="Image preview" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;">
    </div>
]]>
</Body>
<Summary>The UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law Justice Michael L. Douglas Pre-Law Fellowship Program offers undergraduate students one week of simulated law school classes in substantive areas of law,...</Summary>
<Website>https://law.unlv.edu/academics/fellowships/prelaw-fellowship-program</Website>
<TrackingUrl>https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/145254/guest@my.umbc.edu/bd00d5264cf6e842c365361625276238/api/pixel</TrackingUrl>
<Group token="prelawadvising">Pre-Law Advising </Group>
<GroupUrl>https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/prelawadvising</GroupUrl>
<AvatarUrl>https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/015/12041675483f3390dbf6dcab7542729b/xsmall.png?1661452013</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="original">https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/015/12041675483f3390dbf6dcab7542729b/original.png?1661452013</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/015/12041675483f3390dbf6dcab7542729b/xxlarge.png?1661452013</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xlarge">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/015/12041675483f3390dbf6dcab7542729b/xlarge.png?1661452013</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="large">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/015/12041675483f3390dbf6dcab7542729b/large.png?1661452013</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="medium">https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/015/12041675483f3390dbf6dcab7542729b/medium.png?1661452013</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="small">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/015/12041675483f3390dbf6dcab7542729b/small.png?1661452013</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xsmall">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/015/12041675483f3390dbf6dcab7542729b/xsmall.png?1661452013</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/015/12041675483f3390dbf6dcab7542729b/xxsmall.png?1661452013</AvatarUrl>
<Sponsor>Pre-Law Advising</Sponsor>
<PawCount>0</PawCount>
<CommentCount>0</CommentCount>
<CommentsAllowed>true</CommentsAllowed>
<PostedAt>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:36:01 -0400</PostedAt>
</NewsItem>

<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="145252" important="true" status="posted" url="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/posts/145252">
<Title>Save the Date: By My Side Documentary</Title>
<Tagline>Nov 11 Admin Lecture Hall at Noon</Tagline>
<Body>
<![CDATA[
    <div class="html-content">
    <div>Join us for the UMBC screening of By My Side - a short documentary that provides an intimate portrait of three veterans navigating their world with PTSD - an outcome faced by approximately 20% of veterans of the wars of Afghanistan and Iraq.  These veterans and their families bravely share their pain, fear and the experience that they have lost time and love that may never return.  All three found hope - in the heart of a loyal, faithful and well-trained service dog.  Through intimate interviews and revealing footage, the film demonstrates how these dogs help mitigate the trauma and scarring experienced by these veterans.</div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>A brief Q&amp;A and panel discussion will follow the film screening.</div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>When:  November 11, 2024 Noon-1 p.</div>
    <div>Where: Admin 101 (Lecture Hall)</div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>The film is captioned and a range of accessible seating options are available.  For additional inquiries about access or accommodation, email <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/posts/144620/2a3c9/391f45b157d5a229118dfb25a385499a/web/link?link=mailto%3Aslazar%40umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">slazar@umbc.edu</a> with "By My Side" in the subject line.</div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>
    <span>Organized by </span><span><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/posts/144620/2a3c9/5ba5d38cee4db5aa3f0f2c17bca6e5d8/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Faccessibility.umbc.edu%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Accessibility and Disabilities Services</a>, in partnership with <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/posts/144620/2a3c9/4c2351b2bf062286de26a2d747dd9a50/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fveterans.umbc.edu%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Student Affairs' Veteran and Military Affiliated Services</a>.</span>
    </div>
    <div><span><a href="https://bymysidedoc.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><br></a></span></div>
    <div><a href="https://bymysidedoc.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://bymysidedoc.com/</a></div>
    </div>
]]>
</Body>
<Summary>Join us for the UMBC screening of By My Side - a short documentary that provides an intimate portrait of three veterans navigating their world with PTSD - an outcome faced by approximately 20% of...</Summary>
<Website>https://bymysidedoc.com/</Website>
<TrackingUrl>https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/145252/guest@my.umbc.edu/7c175db03ae2d19d99a42e528d177ea9/api/pixel</TrackingUrl>
<Group token="nonexemptstaffsenate">Non Exempt Staff Senate (NESS)</Group>
<GroupUrl>https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/nonexemptstaffsenate</GroupUrl>
<AvatarUrl>https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/xsmall.png?1634304334</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="original">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/original.png?1634304334</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/xxlarge.png?1634304334</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xlarge">https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/xlarge.png?1634304334</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="large">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/large.png?1634304334</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="medium">https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/medium.png?1634304334</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="small">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/small.png?1634304334</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xsmall">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/xsmall.png?1634304334</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/xxsmall.png?1634304334</AvatarUrl>
<Sponsor>Accessibility and Disabilities Services,  Student Affairs</Sponsor>
<PawCount>0</PawCount>
<CommentCount>0</CommentCount>
<CommentsAllowed>true</CommentsAllowed>
<PostedAt>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:26:30 -0400</PostedAt>
<EditAt>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:28:17 -0400</EditAt>
</NewsItem>

<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="145251" important="false" status="posted" url="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/posts/145251">
<Title>Perspectives on the Use of Technology for Self-Expression and Its Relationship to Emotion</Title>
<Body>
<![CDATA[
    <div class="html-content">
    <p><strong>"Perspectives on the Use of Technology for Self-Expression and Its Relationship to Emotion"<span><br></span></strong></p>
    <p><span>We are conducting a study to investigate the emotional effects of self-expression. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires, perform a task to make a useless artifact out of something useful with provided materials and participate in a semi-structured interview about their experience. Snacks will be provided. If you are willing to participate, the study will take approximately 1 hour to complete. </span><br></p>
    <p><span>Your responses will be kept completely confidential and anonymous. Should you choose to provide an email address, we will send you your questionnaire results: personal growth score (PGIS- II) and positive affect negative affect schedule (PANAS) score.</span></p>
    <p><span>For additional information or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Golnaz Moharrer at </span><a href="mailto:golnazm1@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>golnazm1@<span>umbc.edu</span></span></a><span> (267-586-3415), Krystal Zhang at</span><a href="mailto:z56@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span> z56@<span>umbc.edu</span> </span></a><span>(541-908-8821), or our faculty advisor Andrea Kleinsmith at </span><a href="mailto:andreak@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>andreak@<span>umbc.edu</span></span></a><span>.</span></p>
    <p><span>If you’re interested in participating, please start by filling out the participation interest link:  <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8qgl65iODeNEPFfR18v5nKrAar6wZti3t6vHCT_tkjxoteA/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8qgl65iODeNEPFfR18v5nKrAar6wZti3t6vHCT_tkjxoteA/viewform?usp=sf_link</a> </span></p>
    <p><span>Approved | Protocol #1377 | Expires 3/5/25.</span></p>
    <p><span>Thank you for your time and consideration.</span></p>
    </div>
]]>
</Body>
<Summary>"Perspectives on the Use of Technology for Self-Expression and Its Relationship to Emotion"   We are conducting a study to investigate the emotional effects of self-expression. Participants will...</Summary>
<TrackingUrl>https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/145251/guest@my.umbc.edu/c72c7647713e2a62d5be404bc6329c5a/api/pixel</TrackingUrl>
<Group token="classifieds">Classifieds</Group>
<GroupUrl>https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/classifieds</GroupUrl>
<AvatarUrl>https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/081/27816fed47150f6fda5f96e75013749f/xsmall.png?1434550723</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="original">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/081/27816fed47150f6fda5f96e75013749f/original.png?1434550723</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/081/27816fed47150f6fda5f96e75013749f/xxlarge.png?1434550723</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xlarge">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/081/27816fed47150f6fda5f96e75013749f/xlarge.png?1434550723</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="large">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/081/27816fed47150f6fda5f96e75013749f/large.png?1434550723</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="medium">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/081/27816fed47150f6fda5f96e75013749f/medium.png?1434550723</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="small">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/081/27816fed47150f6fda5f96e75013749f/small.png?1434550723</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xsmall">https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/081/27816fed47150f6fda5f96e75013749f/xsmall.png?1434550723</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/081/27816fed47150f6fda5f96e75013749f/xxsmall.png?1434550723</AvatarUrl>
<Sponsor>Classifieds</Sponsor>
<PawCount>0</PawCount>
<CommentCount>0</CommentCount>
<CommentsAllowed>true</CommentsAllowed>
<PostedAt>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:23:49 -0400</PostedAt>
</NewsItem>

<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="145250" important="false" status="posted" url="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/posts/145250">
<Title>Reminder! Today at 2pm: Social Determinants of Health with Dr. Aubrey Jackson Soller</Title>
<Body>
<![CDATA[
    <div class="html-content">Today at 2pm, Dr. Aubrey Jackson Soller will provide a brief introduction to the important topic of social determinants of health, as well as share information about the Social Determinants of Health certificate program. <div><br></div>
    <div>Access this live, virtual event <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/predental/events/135686" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a>.</div>
    </div>
]]>
</Body>
<Summary>Today at 2pm, Dr. Aubrey Jackson Soller will provide a brief introduction to the important topic of social determinants of health, as well as share information about the Social Determinants of...</Summary>
<TrackingUrl>https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/145250/guest@my.umbc.edu/d3546168ce0792bee8b18b3d4a75f1bb/api/pixel</TrackingUrl>
<Group token="predental">PreMedical and PreDental Advising Office</Group>
<GroupUrl>https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/predental</GroupUrl>
<AvatarUrl>https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/208/14d5657ed4d877906b3dea94d577853d/xsmall.png?1608248484</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="original">https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/208/14d5657ed4d877906b3dea94d577853d/original.png?1608248484</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/208/14d5657ed4d877906b3dea94d577853d/xxlarge.png?1608248484</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xlarge">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/208/14d5657ed4d877906b3dea94d577853d/xlarge.png?1608248484</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="large">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/208/14d5657ed4d877906b3dea94d577853d/large.png?1608248484</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="medium">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/208/14d5657ed4d877906b3dea94d577853d/medium.png?1608248484</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="small">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/208/14d5657ed4d877906b3dea94d577853d/small.png?1608248484</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xsmall">https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/208/14d5657ed4d877906b3dea94d577853d/xsmall.png?1608248484</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/208/14d5657ed4d877906b3dea94d577853d/xxsmall.png?1608248484</AvatarUrl>
<Sponsor>PreMedical and PreDental Advising Office</Sponsor>
<PawCount>0</PawCount>
<CommentCount>0</CommentCount>
<CommentsAllowed>true</CommentsAllowed>
<PostedAt>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:55:56 -0400</PostedAt>
</NewsItem>

<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="145240" important="false" status="posted" url="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/posts/145240">
<Title>Toward a New Strategic Plan for UMBC</Title>
<Tagline>Introducing a steering committee and process for 2024-25</Tagline>
<Body>
<![CDATA[
    <div class="html-content">
    <div>Dear UMBC Community, </div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>As I shared with you at the Fall Opening Meeting, this semester we will re-engage with the work to develop the next strategic plan for UMBC. Strategic planning is an important process in any organization and provides an opportunity to focus the work we do together to best serve our students and community. Strategic planning is also an opportunity to be visionary, to envision UMBC’s future together and determine how we can be a catalyst in advancing higher education. Having led several strategic planning efforts, I have seen how this process can bring out the best in an organization and its people, and I so much look forward to working with you on the strategic plan. </div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>Your input is essential, and we will be including the broad UMBC community in a variety of ways throughout this year-long process. Such opportunities build on the work that so many of you shared throughout the past year, including the <a href="https://president.umbc.edu/bold/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">22 Bold Conversations</a> that saw more than 1,000 participants engage in discussions about UMBC’s distinctive strengths, its challenges, and our aspirations for the future. In addition, there are many other initiatives currently going on—for example, the <a href="https://selfstudy.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Middle States Self-Study</a> and the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification Self-Study—that will help inform the great opportunities we have as a UMBC community to set a course for the future. As we move forward with the strategic planning process, we will also ensure that our goals and priorities align with the <a href="https://www.usmd.edu/vision2030/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">University System of Maryland's Vision 2030 plan</a> and the Maryland Higher Education Commission goals. </div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>Throughout my first four months at UMBC, it has been clear to me that one of UMBC’s key strengths is its people—their dedication, commitment, and innovative mindset. I have worked over these months to develop an approach to strategic planning, and to help lead this work, I have engaged a strategic plan steering committee, which I will chair, comprising these members: </div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div><ul>
    <li>Renique T. Kersh, Vice President, Student Affairs (vice chair)</li>
    <li>Aminah Amjad, Vice President, Graduate Student Association</li>
    <li>Tanyka M. Barber, Vice President, Institutional Equity and Chief Diversity Officer</li>
    <li>Meghna Chandrasekaran, President, Student Government Association </li>
    <li>Nancy Kusmaul, Associate Professor, Social Work and President, Faculty Senate </li>
    <li>Yvette Mozie-Ross ’88, Vice Provost, Enrollment Management and Planning</li>
    <li>Christopher P. Steele, Vice Provost, Professional Studies</li>
    <li>Karl V. Steiner, Vice President, Research and Creative Achievement</li>
    <li>Shannon Tinney Lichtinger, Director, Institutional Research (strategic planning project manager)</li>
    <li>Yaakov “Jake” Weissmann ’06, Vice President, Government Relations and Community Affairs</li>
    </ul></div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>In the coming weeks, we will share additional information about our timeline for this process, including opportunities for the campus community to be involved in shaping UMBC’s next strategic plan. </div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>Until then, thank you for your continued commitment and investment of time and energy into ensuring that UMBC is ready for its bright future ahead. </div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>Sincerely, </div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div><em>Manfred H. M. van Dulmen </em></div>
    <div><em>Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs </em></div>
    <div><br></div>
    </div>
]]>
</Body>
<Summary>Dear UMBC Community,      As I shared with you at the Fall Opening Meeting, this semester we will re-engage with the work to develop the next strategic plan for UMBC. Strategic planning is an...</Summary>
<TrackingUrl>https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/145240/guest@my.umbc.edu/44905b9855c456c3f32e918c893fd15f/api/pixel</TrackingUrl>
<Tag>strategic-planning</Tag>
<Group token="announcements">Announcements - Campus</Group>
<GroupUrl>https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/announcements</GroupUrl>
<AvatarUrl>https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/082/f861304a6d022c22e70244ebc8f87f49/xsmall.png?1691177756</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="original">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/082/f861304a6d022c22e70244ebc8f87f49/original.png?1691177756</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/082/f861304a6d022c22e70244ebc8f87f49/xxlarge.png?1691177756</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xlarge">https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/082/f861304a6d022c22e70244ebc8f87f49/xlarge.png?1691177756</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="large">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/082/f861304a6d022c22e70244ebc8f87f49/large.png?1691177756</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="medium">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/082/f861304a6d022c22e70244ebc8f87f49/medium.png?1691177756</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="small">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/082/f861304a6d022c22e70244ebc8f87f49/small.png?1691177756</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xsmall">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/082/f861304a6d022c22e70244ebc8f87f49/xsmall.png?1691177756</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/082/f861304a6d022c22e70244ebc8f87f49/xxsmall.png?1691177756</AvatarUrl>
<Sponsor>Announcements - Campus</Sponsor>
<PawCount>2</PawCount>
<CommentCount>0</CommentCount>
<CommentsAllowed>false</CommentsAllowed>
<PostedAt>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:37:47 -0400</PostedAt>
<EditAt>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:50:39 -0500</EditAt>
</NewsItem>

<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="145249" important="false" status="posted" url="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/posts/145249">
<Title>WELCOME: UMBC's Recently Hired Staff</Title>
<Body>
<![CDATA[
    <div class="html-content">
    <span>Please join the Department of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) in extending a warm welcome to the University's recently hired staff: </span><div>
    <br><div>
    <div>Allan Chaney, Facilities Management HVAC Shop</div>
    <div>Antwan Clinton, Student Life</div>
    <div>Sarah Driver, Shady Grove Program</div>
    <div>Jiabao Liang, Biology - Academic</div>
    <div>Julie Loop, Library</div>
    <div>Ashley Maynard, Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology</div>
    <div>Tiffini McGronan, Health Promotions</div>
    <div>Lyndsey Odd, College of Engineering and Information Technology - Shared Services</div>
    <div>Arnold Pittman, UMBC Police</div>
    <div>Trentqual Rhone, Democracy and Civic Life</div>
    <div>DaVian Smith, Shriver Center</div>
    <div>Yacine Toure, Office of the Bursar </div>
    <div>Meagan Wade, Information Systems Department</div>
    </div>
    <div><span><div><br></div>
    <div><br></div></span></div>
    </div>
    </div>
]]>
</Body>
<Summary>Please join the Department of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) in extending a warm welcome to the University's recently hired staff:     Allan Chaney, Facilities Management...</Summary>
<TrackingUrl>https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/145249/guest@my.umbc.edu/54cecaedcd4249dd9e3fc81be2c57bc4/api/pixel</TrackingUrl>
<Group token="hr">Department of Human Resources &amp;amp; Strategic Talent Management</Group>
<GroupUrl>https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/hr</GroupUrl>
<AvatarUrl>https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/534/093fcb36a960fb0375d1705c87cdb84f/xsmall.png?1744142011</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="original">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/534/093fcb36a960fb0375d1705c87cdb84f/original.png?1744142011</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/534/093fcb36a960fb0375d1705c87cdb84f/xxlarge.png?1744142011</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xlarge">https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/534/093fcb36a960fb0375d1705c87cdb84f/xlarge.png?1744142011</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="large">https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/534/093fcb36a960fb0375d1705c87cdb84f/large.png?1744142011</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="medium">https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/534/093fcb36a960fb0375d1705c87cdb84f/medium.png?1744142011</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="small">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/534/093fcb36a960fb0375d1705c87cdb84f/small.png?1744142011</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xsmall">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/534/093fcb36a960fb0375d1705c87cdb84f/xsmall.png?1744142011</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/534/093fcb36a960fb0375d1705c87cdb84f/xxsmall.png?1744142011</AvatarUrl>
<Sponsor>Department of Human Resources</Sponsor>
<PawCount>2</PawCount>
<CommentCount>0</CommentCount>
<CommentsAllowed>false</CommentsAllowed>
<PostedAt>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:06:41 -0400</PostedAt>
</NewsItem>

<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="145243" important="false" status="posted" url="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/posts/145243">
<Title>LHGSA's D&#237;a de Los Muertos Meeting is TODAY at 1pm</Title>
<Body>
<![CDATA[
    <div class="html-content">
    <p>Come together with LHGSA to honor Día De los Muertos. We will decorate special picture frames to honor and cherish the memories of loved ones who have passed. There will be art supplies and food/snacks! </p>
    <p>When? Friday, Nov 1st 1-2PM </p>
    <p>Where? Commons 318</p>
    </div>
]]>
</Body>
<Summary>Come together with LHGSA to honor Día De los Muertos. We will decorate special picture frames to honor and cherish the memories of loved ones who have passed. There will be art supplies and...</Summary>
<AttachmentKind>Flyer</AttachmentKind>
<AttachmentUrl>https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/6235818d2532cba9e699cbdc55140bea/6ad8f32c/news/000/145/243/0bca32740868fedd063b49c7d0c54166/Screenshot 2024-10-23 at 11.56.44&#8239;AM.png?1730467012</AttachmentUrl>
<Attachments>
<Attachment kind="Flyer" url="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/posts/145243/attachments/54227"></Attachment>
</Attachments>
<TrackingUrl>https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/145243/guest@my.umbc.edu/db9ef38ef7522adb6b9a573f5f49102a/api/pixel</TrackingUrl>
<Group token="latinxhispanicgsa">Latinx and Hispanic Graduate Student Association</Group>
<GroupUrl>https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/latinxhispanicgsa</GroupUrl>
<AvatarUrl>https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/030/262ab2fcd459d0f9190997df93c91845/xsmall.png?1728860362</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="original">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/030/262ab2fcd459d0f9190997df93c91845/original.png?1728860362</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/030/262ab2fcd459d0f9190997df93c91845/xxlarge.png?1728860362</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xlarge">https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/030/262ab2fcd459d0f9190997df93c91845/xlarge.png?1728860362</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="large">https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/030/262ab2fcd459d0f9190997df93c91845/large.png?1728860362</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="medium">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/030/262ab2fcd459d0f9190997df93c91845/medium.png?1728860362</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="small">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/030/262ab2fcd459d0f9190997df93c91845/small.png?1728860362</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xsmall">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/030/262ab2fcd459d0f9190997df93c91845/xsmall.png?1728860362</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/002/030/262ab2fcd459d0f9190997df93c91845/xxsmall.png?1728860362</AvatarUrl>
<Sponsor>Latinx and Hispanic Graduate Student Association</Sponsor>
<PawCount>0</PawCount>
<CommentCount>0</CommentCount>
<CommentsAllowed>true</CommentsAllowed>
<PostedAt>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:17:18 -0400</PostedAt>
<EditAt>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:47:50 -0500</EditAt>
</NewsItem>

<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="145241" important="false" status="posted" url="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/posts/145241">
<Title>Port Discovery Children's Museum seeks a Director of Development</Title>
<Body>
<![CDATA[
    <div class="html-content">
    <p>Port Discovery Children’s Museum as a rare opportunity to join our Development team as a <strong>Director of Development</strong>, to lead key aspects of the museum’s fundraising efforts, focusing on individual giving and corporate relations. </p>
    <p><strong>Summary of the Job:</strong></p>
    </div>
]]>
</Body>
<Summary>Port Discovery Children’s Museum as a rare opportunity to join our Development team as a Director of Development, to lead key aspects of the museum’s fundraising efforts, focusing on individual...</Summary>
<Website>https://www.baltimoreculture.org/programs/jobsplus/36808</Website>
<TrackingUrl>https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/145241/guest@my.umbc.edu/db3f216e2c2794b9a161122634d7861f/api/pixel</TrackingUrl>
<Tag>alliance</Tag>
<Tag>arts</Tag>
<Tag>baltimore</Tag>
<Tag>cultural</Tag>
<Tag>culture</Tag>
<Tag>development</Tag>
<Tag>full-time</Tag>
<Tag>greater</Tag>
<Tag>jobs</Tag>
<Tag>mid-level</Tag>
<Tag>museum</Tag>
<Tag>museums</Tag>
<Tag>nonprofit</Tag>
<Tag>opportunities</Tag>
<Tag>organizations</Tag>
<Tag>positions</Tag>
<Tag>studies</Tag>
<Group token="museumpractice">Museum Practice</Group>
<GroupUrl>https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/museumpractice</GroupUrl>
<AvatarUrl>https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/780/ec390e445f99f5d8c57a847f02552fbc/xsmall.png?1384380461</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="original">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/780/ec390e445f99f5d8c57a847f02552fbc/original.png?1384380461</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/780/ec390e445f99f5d8c57a847f02552fbc/xxlarge.png?1384380461</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xlarge">https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/780/ec390e445f99f5d8c57a847f02552fbc/xlarge.png?1384380461</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="large">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/780/ec390e445f99f5d8c57a847f02552fbc/large.png?1384380461</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="medium">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/780/ec390e445f99f5d8c57a847f02552fbc/medium.png?1384380461</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="small">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/780/ec390e445f99f5d8c57a847f02552fbc/small.png?1384380461</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xsmall">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/780/ec390e445f99f5d8c57a847f02552fbc/xsmall.png?1384380461</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/780/ec390e445f99f5d8c57a847f02552fbc/xxsmall.png?1384380461</AvatarUrl>
<Sponsor>Museum Practice</Sponsor>
<PawCount>0</PawCount>
<CommentCount>0</CommentCount>
<CommentsAllowed>true</CommentsAllowed>
<PostedAt>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:15:06 -0400</PostedAt>
</NewsItem>

<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="145242" important="false" status="posted" url="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/posts/145242">
<Title>Port Discovery Children's Museum seeks a Director of Development</Title>
<Body>
<![CDATA[
    <div class="html-content">
    <p>Port Discovery Children’s Museum as a rare opportunity to join our Development team as a <strong>Director of Development</strong>, to lead key aspects of the museum’s fundraising efforts, focusing on individual giving and corporate relations. </p>
    <p><strong>Summary of the Job:</strong></p>
    </div>
]]>
</Body>
<Summary>Port Discovery Children’s Museum as a rare opportunity to join our Development team as a Director of Development, to lead key aspects of the museum’s fundraising efforts, focusing on individual...</Summary>
<Website>https://www.baltimoreculture.org/programs/jobsplus/36807</Website>
<TrackingUrl>https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/145242/guest@my.umbc.edu/b128b3e52699e5717c9cd876f4bfd502/api/pixel</TrackingUrl>
<Tag>alliance</Tag>
<Tag>arts</Tag>
<Tag>baltimore</Tag>
<Tag>cultural</Tag>
<Tag>culture</Tag>
<Tag>development</Tag>
<Tag>full-time</Tag>
<Tag>greater</Tag>
<Tag>jobs</Tag>
<Tag>mid-level</Tag>
<Tag>museum</Tag>
<Tag>museums</Tag>
<Tag>nonprofit</Tag>
<Tag>opportunities</Tag>
<Tag>organizations</Tag>
<Tag>positions</Tag>
<Tag>studies</Tag>
<Group token="museumpractice">Museum Practice</Group>
<GroupUrl>https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/museumpractice</GroupUrl>
<AvatarUrl>https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/780/ec390e445f99f5d8c57a847f02552fbc/xsmall.png?1384380461</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="original">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/780/ec390e445f99f5d8c57a847f02552fbc/original.png?1384380461</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/780/ec390e445f99f5d8c57a847f02552fbc/xxlarge.png?1384380461</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xlarge">https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/780/ec390e445f99f5d8c57a847f02552fbc/xlarge.png?1384380461</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="large">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/780/ec390e445f99f5d8c57a847f02552fbc/large.png?1384380461</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="medium">https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/780/ec390e445f99f5d8c57a847f02552fbc/medium.png?1384380461</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="small">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/780/ec390e445f99f5d8c57a847f02552fbc/small.png?1384380461</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xsmall">https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/780/ec390e445f99f5d8c57a847f02552fbc/xsmall.png?1384380461</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/780/ec390e445f99f5d8c57a847f02552fbc/xxsmall.png?1384380461</AvatarUrl>
<Sponsor>Museum Practice</Sponsor>
<PawCount>0</PawCount>
<CommentCount>0</CommentCount>
<CommentsAllowed>true</CommentsAllowed>
<PostedAt>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:15:06 -0400</PostedAt>
</NewsItem>

</News>
