September 15th to October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout this time, i3b, UMBC and country celebrates the important contributions, heritage, and culture of all Hispanic and Latinos in the United States. 

Honoring our Hispanic/Latin(e/x) community and their influence on our country, we recognize culture and traditions that have shaped all of our communities. We impart to all at UMBC to partake in understanding and uplifting the stories, experiences, passions, love, and history of our Hispanic/Latin(e/x) community. Hispanic Heritage Month further celebrates the traditions, cultures, families, love, and service all Hispanic and Latin(e/x) folks. 

Beginning on September 15th, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the anniversary of independence of the Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, dating back to 1968. Additionally, Mexico, Chile, and Belize also celebrate their independence days during this period with Día de la Raza on October 12th.

The term Hispanic, referring to the racial and ethnic groups of folks from hisphanophone (Spanish Speaking) countries, that were historically colonized by Spain. This term is inclusive to those of Spanish origin. The term Latino, excludes Spain, but includes non-Spanish speaking Latin American countries such as Belize, Brazil, Guyana, and Haiti. Some folks may have ethnic roots from Latin America, and may use either, neither, or both Hispanic and/or Latino.

Friday, September 29th in The Commons, Mainstreet in front of the bookstore, join us for Bachata / Salsa Night! Come join all of our partners to learn how to salsa and bachata. Don't know how to dance? That is completely alright! We will have an instructor and a local performance during the event. 

Want to learn more about events, exhibits, and other exciting experiences happening in the greater D.C. area? Click here. 

• An approved degree plan involving significant quantitative skills (preference given to students with course concentrations in mathematics or science)
• Special attention will be given to students whose degrees are about innovation or entrepreneurship.

Zainab Damji Memorial Scholarship

Located in Public Policy room 252. 

Photo attached. 

Due to available funding, we are able to continue accepting applications from graduate and undergraduate students for the elite NSF CyberCorps: Scholarship For Service (SFS) Program. Applications will be reviewed and awards made on a rolling basis through 30 November so those interested are *strongly* encouraged to apply ASAP while funds are available.  Awards can be made for the current semester!

Please RSVP here if you are planning to attend! 

Hello everyone,

I hope you are doing great. I have created google drive and an Excel sheet with the recordings and links to the previous semesters' recordings. If you joined us this semester or could not attend the meetings, feel free to watch the recording and learn about different medical schools. If you have any questions or trouble accessing the files, please feel free to email me. 

Link to the drive:

Link to the Excel:

Best,

Shila Deljookorani 

Hi everyone, a friend and I are moving out of our apartment and are looking for someone to take over our lease. It's a 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment and it comes with free parking. Unit washer and dryer is communal. The area itself is quiet and is perfect for people who need some good sleep or focus! There is a grocery, convenience store and other amenities about a minute or so away. The apartment is located in Glen Burnie and is 15-20 minute drive to UMBC.

Have you signed up for the UMBC health insurance policy, Aetna Student Health, and need your insurance card?

1. You can come to Retriever Integrated Health and speak with one of the Insurance and Billing specialists who will print it for you.

2. You can print your card yourself by first sending a secure message via the Retriever Care Portal and the Insurance and Billing specialists will give you the information and directions you need to print your insurance card.

You can contact the Insurance Office at 410-455-8091 or 410-455-1557 or email rih@umbc.edu