One room in the townhouse near UMBC is available for rent from January 1st, 2026. It is located at Welkins Ave & Maiden Choice, Catonsville. Nice house and safe community.5 min walking to UMBC shuttle bus,3-5 min drive to UMBC. The room is furnished, clean and quiet. Kitchen room and washer and dryer are shared in the house. Private Parking lot in front of the house. 

Rent price is $480 plus utilies. Male only. Please text me at 616-7173732 if you are interested. Thank you.

Register here

Event 1: Public Forum — The Ethics of Cryptocurrency

Join the Center for Ethics and Values on December 4th at 7:00 PM in the Fine Arts Recital Hall for the next Public Forum of the Fall 2025 semester: The Ethics of Cryptocurrency.

The evening will feature a moderated, informal conversation with three panelists, followed by time for audience questions and open discussion.

Preregistration is recommended but not required, and a livestream will be available through UMBC's YouTube channel. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with a timely, thought-provoking topic!
Click here for details!

Event 2: The EntrepreneurShop 

Calling all creators and innovators!

Have a product, business idea, or creative project you want to share? Join us on December 5th from 10 AM to 2 PM in The Commons for The EntrepreneurShop, a free pop-up space where UMBC students can showcase, test, and sell their work.

Interested in vending? Secure your spot by completing the form here!

Not vending? Come shop! Browse handmade products, art, accessories, services, and more — all created by fellow UMBC students.

Hi everyone, 

We have an exciting message from U-RISE:

Are you interested in pursuing a PhD in the biomedical sciences? If so, please join the U-RISE Program Interest Meeting on Monday, December 1st, at 12:00 p.m. in ILSB, Room 118.

U-RISE Scholars receive:

• A scholarship for partial tuition, fees and housing

• Year-round participation in research with a mentor

• Summer research stipend 

• Special advising, seminars & workshops 

• Funds to travel to & present at conferences 

• Help with graduate school applications 

• Experience presenting at URCAD & other national meetings 

This Interest Meeting is intended for sophomores, who will be Juniors in Fall 2026. If you cannot make the Interest Meeting live, we will share the link to the recorded session. Applications for next year's cohort will open December 5, 2025, in Scholarship Retriever, and close January 22, 2026.

You can also email the Associate Director Dr. King at jking3@umbc.edu, with any questions or concerns.

Happy Thanksgiving!

- SACNAS E-Board

I'm looking for a female roommate for a master bedroom with a private 1/2 bathroom in my 2-bedroom apartment in Catonsville. Rent is $747.5/month, and the deposit is $500.

The room is bright and spacious, and it has two full closets. 

This is a great 2-bedroom apartment in Catonsville in a safe, quiet, and convenient area. The UMBC bus stop is right across the street; it's 5 minutes to UMBC if you drive (parking is available), and the MTA bus to Downtown Baltimore stops on the corner of the street. The current roommate is a UMBC student. The apartment has utilities, including internet, a heating and cooling system (around $80/mo), and a full kitchen. The living room is furnished. The laundry is shared in the building. Surface lot parking is available. 

I am a PhD student looking for a clean and well-mannered roommate.  If interested, email me at ssemsar1@umbc.edu

Please message me for more information and to schedule a visit.

-Everything is furnished except the bedroom.

Requirements: 

- No smoking 

- No pet

Are you interested in pursuing a PhD in the biomedical sciences after graduation from UMBC If so, please join the U-RISE Program Interest Meeting on Monday, December 1st, at 12:00 p.m. in ILSB, Room 118.

U-RISE Scholars receive:

• A scholarship for partial tuition, fees and housing

• Year-round participation in research with a mentor

• Summer research stipend 

• Special advising, seminars & workshops 

• Funds to travel to & present at conferences 

• Help with graduate school applications 

• Experience presenting at URCAD & other national meetings 

This Interest Meeting is intended for sophomores, and transfer students. If you cannot make the Interest Meeting live, we will share the link to the recorded session. Applications for next year's cohort will open December 5, 2025, in Scholarship Retriever, and close January 22, 2026. To learn more.

U-RISE at UMBC is a preeminent undergraduate research training scholarship program with the goal of increasing the number of students from underrepresented groups who pursue Ph.D. degrees and research careers in the biomedical sciences. This program, primarily for juniors and seniors, is funded by the National Institute of General and Medical Sciences (NIGMS) of The National Institutes of Health (NIH). 

You can also email Dr. Jackie King, Associate Director of U-RISE (jking3@umbc.edu), with any questions or concerns.

Attention Student Org Leaders! 

We're gathering insights on how student org leaders use digital tools for communication, event planning, and organization management. Your voice will guide improvements. 

Register here: https://signup.com/go/vOxybxs 

Orgs that participate will be entered into a raffle for $500!