October 2-October 12  Folger Institute and Newberry Library Present Virtual Conference. Food and the Book: 1300-1800

This digital conference occurs on various days over 10/2/20-10/12/20.  The opening session brings together chefs and cookbook writers for a roundtable discussion.  Other sessions include “Food History in Archival Sources,” short papers, and sessions on “European Views on Indigenous American Foods” and “Race and Food in the Early Modern Book.” Registration for all or parts is free.  Information here.

October 2-October 12  Folger Institute and Newberry Library Present Virtual Conference. Food and the Book: 1300-1800

This digital conference occurs on various days over 10/2/20-10/12/20.  The opening session brings together chefs and cookbook writers for a roundtable discussion.  Other sessions include “Food History in Archival Sources,” short papers, and sessions on “European Views on Indigenous American Foods” and “Race and Food in the Early Modern Book.” Registration for all or parts is free.  Information here.

The Center for Democracy and Civic Life, in partnership with the Student Government Association and the Graduate Student Association, is coordinating UMBC’s campaign to encourage every member of our campus community to “cast your whole vote” in Election 2020. “Casting your whole vote” means committing fully to building strong, inclusive, just communities in which everyone can thrive, before, during, and after the election. 

 

We hope you will participate in this campaign, which will launch on Tuesday, September 22nd (National Voter Registration Day), by doing the following:

 

• Register or check your registration and make a voting plan using the tools at ALL In to Vote;

• take the ALL In to Vote pledge (and help put UMBC atop the national leaderboard), and share that you did (this is open to students, faculty, and staff);

• plan to attend the programs featured on thisElection 2020 Events flyer(and RSVP where required); 

• spread the word to your UMBC networks using the resources in the UMBC Cast Your Whole VoteToolkit; and

• share the Toolkit with people at UMBC who may want to support the Cast Your Whole Vote campaign.

 

Spreading the word is especially important. We are reaching out to you because we know you are connected with many people and networks at UMBC. Please use and share theToolkit to help and encourage them to cast their whole votes.

Thank you!

Reposted on behalf of The Center for Democracy and Civic Life (CDCL)

CDCL in partnership with the Student Government Association and the Graduate Student Association, is coordinating UMBC’s campaign to encourage every member of our campus community to “cast your whole vote” in Election 2020. “Casting your whole vote” means committing fully to building strong, inclusive, just communities in which everyone can thrive, before, during, and after the election. 

We hope you will participate in this campaign, which launches today, Tuesday, September 22nd (National Voter Registration Day), by doing the following:

• register or check your registration and make a voting plan using the tools at ALL In to Vote;

• take the ALL In to Vote pledge (and help put UMBC atop the national leaderboard), and share that you did (this is open to students, faculty, and staff);

• plan to attend the programs featured on thisElection 2020 Events flyer(and RSVP where required); 

• spread the word to your UMBC networks using the resources in the UMBC Cast Your Whole Vote Toolkit; and

• reshare the Toolkit with people at UMBC who may want to support the Cast Your Whole Vote campaign.

Spreading the word is especially important. Please use and share the Toolkit to help and encourage them to cast their whole votes.

1) For students experiencing loneliness, grief/loss, challenges adjusting to online learning, and other forms of pandemic-related stress, we are offering a Connecting While Apart support group.  There are two sections of this group, one for undergraduates and one for graduate students.     

2) For students who like to read and are looking to work on improving self-confidence or working towards personal growth, we are offering a UMBC Self-Help Book Club