Wednesday, April 15th, 12-1 PM Wellness Wednesday, Commons Mainstreet

Join the Graduate Student Peer Health Educators for a Body & Mind Rest: Wellness Check In! Stop by to check in with your mind and care for your body. Spin the wheel to answer a trivia question and leave some kind words on our kindness wall. 

Thursday, April 16th, 5 PM - 9 PM, Take Back the Night, Commons Mainstreet

Join OHP as we support the Women's, Gender, and Equity Center in taking a stand against campus sexual violence by attending the Survivor Speak-Out and joining our Campus March.  

*All events are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

The following information has been provided by Every Vote Counts, a student-led nonpartisan organization that supports civic engagement. Every Vote Counts is not affiliated with UMBC or the Center for Democracy and Civic Life.

Are you passionate about helping students get registered, informed, and engaged in politics? Are you interested in making an impact beyond UMBC? 

Every Vote Counts (EVC) is a student-led, nonpartisan organization focused on increasing voter turnout and expanding access to elections on college campuses nationwide. The EVC National Student Board (NSB) is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. This could be a great opportunity to gain national civic leadership experience. 

As an NSB member, you will help guide the direction of EVC’s programs and initiatives across 100+ campuses.

The role requires a one-year commitment. All NSB members will receive a $1,500 stipend.

You can find descriptions of each position's responsibilities here.

Apply to be an EVC National Student Board member.

The priority application deadline is Friday, April 17 at 11:59 PM ET. The final deadline is Thursday, April 30 at 11:59 PM ET. Interviews will take place in the weeks following the final deadline.

If you have any questions about the application or selection process, please contact everton@evcnational.org.

At this industry fair, you will have the opportunity to speak with alumni and employer representatives from various fields in science related industries.

Attending organizations will provide information regarding internship and employment opportunities, so be sure to bring copies of your resume to share with the employers. See the list of attending employers in Handshake.

This event is part of UMBC's Career Month, an opportunity for all students from first year to PhD to explore their professional options through workshops, alumni chats, industry fairs, employer site visits, and more.

Please note:
This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.

ORIGINAL POST: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/careers/events/152191 

Join us for a meaningful conversation with Joe Lambert, founder of StoryCenter, as we explore the intersection of AI, ethics, and storytelling. This event invites participants to reflect on how emerging technologies are shaping the way we create and share stories while staying grounded in community, accountability, and collective care. Community members will engage, reflect, and reimagine story work in an evolving digital world.

Date: April 14th

Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Location: Online 

Click here to RSVP to the event at MyUMBC Groups 

 Co-sponsored by:  The Shiver Center at UMBC, The Dresher Center for the Humanities at UMBC, The Department of History at UMBC, and The Department of Media & Communication Studies at UMBC.

This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

Dear UMBC Community,

Inclusive excellence is at the heart of UMBC’s identity. We are strengthening this commitment by introducing a framework that helps form a shared definition to guide our work.

The Division of Institutional Equity team has developed a draft framework for inclusive excellence, building on ideas shared by our campus community through the series UMBC Talks in 2024 and 2025. The framework is intended to articulate our shared commitments, communicate our values, guide action, inspire collaboration, and support the development and implementation of UMBC’s next strategic plan.

This spring, we are inviting the entire campus community to participate in dialogue sessions to help continue to shape the framework. These conversations are an opportunity to share your experiences, reflect on your values, and provide feedback to strengthen this work.

UMBC Talks dialogues are 90-minute, facilitated conversations led by Ciara Christian, M.A. ’18, Ph.D. ’22, director of the Center for Social Justice Dialogue, and David Hoffman, Ph.D. ’13, director of the Center for Democracy and Civic Life.

The following UMBC Talks dialogue sessions are currently scheduled:

Friday, April 10, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., UC 312 - Focused on faculty and staff experiences but open to all. Participants will have opportunities to connect with others who share similar UMBC affiliations. RSVP here.

Wednesday, April 15, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., UC 312 - Open to all. Conversations will take place in mixed groups. RSVP here.

Friday, April 24, 10 a.m. – noon, UC 312 - Focused on graduate student experiences, but open to all. Participants will have opportunities to connect with others who share similar UMBC affiliations. RSVP here.

Friday, April 24, 2 – 4 p.m., UC 312 - Focused on undergraduate student experiences but open to all. Participants will have opportunities to connect with others who share similar UMBC affiliations. RSVP here.

Tuesday, April 28, 3 – 5 p.m., Virtual - Open to all. Conversations will take place in mixed groups. RSVP here.

Each session will follow the same format, so you can choose the time that works best for you. We encourage you to participate and share your perspective as we shape this important work together.

Sincerely,

Tanyka M. Barber
Vice President for Institutional Equity and Chief Diversity Officer

Hi Retrievers!

The Student Orgnization Support Team would like to take inventory of the struggles of Student Org Officers. Please fill out the survey so we can get to know your experience here.

The form closes on Friday, May 1st at 11:59 pm. Submitting to the form will enter you into a raffle for an Owala, Lego Set, or Speaker! There will be three winners.

Any concern contact me at nicolab2@umbc.edu 

See flyer for details.

Please see the message below from a UMBC staff member recruiting students for a research study. 

Hello!
My name is Gavin Gilliland and I work at UMBC full time but I'm also a doctoral student. For my dissertation I am conducting a research study on how LGBTQ+ students who entered college without a declared major (or explored their major) experience identity, belonging, and academic exploration.
Did you start at UMBC without a declared major? Or are you undecided about your major? Are you LGBTQ+ (out or not)? You may qualify to participate in my research study.

If you choose to participate, you will be asked to:

• Complete a brief online questionnaire
• Participate in a one hour individual interview
• Complete two short reflective journal prompts
• Participate in a one hour small group discussion with other students

In total, your participation will take about two to four hours across several weeks. Your identity will be kept confidential in all transcripts and reports. You may skip any question or stop participating at any time without any penalty.
If you are interested in learning more or seeing if you are eligible to participate, please click the link below to review the consent form and complete the short screening questions:
Link to Questionnaire – check if you qualify! (this is the same link as above)
If you know someone else who entered UMBC without a declared major and identifies as LGBTQ+ feel free to forward this email to them.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to share your experiences! Please let me know if you have any questions about this opportunity via email at ggilliland@umbc.edu and I’ll get back to you within 48 hours.

Hey there Retrievers!

The Alex. Brown Center and the Career Center have an amazing event for you! Join us for the Entrepreneurs Panel Discussion Today--Monday, April 13th from 12-1pm in University Center 312.

This Entrepreneurs Panel event will feature three entrepreneurs from our community:

• Don Miner '10, CEO, Space Cow Media
• Lexx Mills '13, CEO and Co-Founder, Stursi
• Zozscha Bomhardt '93, COO/CFO, Right Ascension 231

During this presentation, each panelist will share their entrepreneurial journey as well as answer questions from the audience. This is the perfect opportunity to learn from real entrepreneurs! 

This panel is open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the business community. We hope to see you there!

Today!  Monday, April 13th, from 12-1 pm in UC 312

If you are interested in going to medical school, join us tomorrow, April 14th, from 4-5 PM in ILSB 116B to welcome Dr. Gladwin, dean of the University of Maryland School of Medicine. We will also be having a special appearance from UMBC's very own Dr. Sheares Ashby. Come and bring a friend as we hear from Dr. Gladwin about what to expect in medical school and the application process. You will have the chance to ask him any questions you may have. Please RSVP as it is first come first serve!