Check some ways you and/or your office can stay connected with the wider UMBC community this week by informing you of select events, programs, resources, as well as some tips and tricks to maximize your virtual campus experience.
Here are some items to check out this week (July 13th-20th):
Stories
UMBC police respond to racist slur written on Black employee’s desk at bwtech@UMBC
Written By Anjali Dassarma on July 7, 2020
Events and Engagement
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 | 1:00-4:00 p.m. | Online
Join us to make meaningful connections that just might be foot in the door you need to land your dream job. Register online at: https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/fceda/e/a7rvL This is an external event not affiliated with the Career Center nor UMBC.
Summer Lunch & Learn: From the Grassroots to Annapolis
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 | Noon - 1:00 p.m. | Online via Webex
Students, faculty, and staff — bring your own lunch and stay connected with the UMBC academic community. Read below for ways to join this virtual event. Join Regina T. Boyce, State Delegate from Maryland's 43rd District, will discuss voting in local elections, equity issues that need to be solved so that all votes get cast and get counted, and how to get involved at the grassroots level to make real change in local neighborhoods and communities. Boyce will also share her experience transitioning from a grassroots activist to being an elected official, and why and how we all need to do our part to move our communities closer to justice for all.
Click here for a full list of UMBC Events.
Resources
Tip of the Week: How to “feature” an Event on events.umbc.edu
Have you seen other office’s event posts featured at the top of the events.umbc.edu page and wanted to learn more about how to do this in your myUMBC pages? To do this you will need to be an admin of a PUBLIC myUMBC page. Please follow the steps below.
When creating the event post or edit an existing event post, you will need to click on the purple button that reads “Promote.” You will then be forwarded to a page with a calendar of upcoming highlighted events. Select the dates that you wish to have your event spotlighted. Be mindful that up to four events can be highlighted per day between ALL myUMBC group pages. You also are only able to have up to 10 promotions at a time with 2 days in between each promotion. Click the box agreeing to the rules and hit the purple “promote” below to save your selection. Your promotions should now show up on the days selected!
Contact Info
Website: umbc.edu/together
Email: together@umbc.edu
Social Media: #UMBCTogether
Today's talk is How to create meaningful connections while apart by Priya Parker.
Author Priya Parker shares tools for creating meaningful connections with friends, family and coworkers during the coronavirus pandemic -- and shows how we can take advantage of gatherings that are unique to this moment of social distancing. "We don't necessarily need to gather more," she says. "We need to gather better."
Today's talk is How to create meaningful connections while apart by Priya Parker.
Author Priya Parker shares tools for creating meaningful connections with friends, family and coworkers during the coronavirus pandemic -- and shows how we can take advantage of gatherings that are unique to this moment of social distancing. "We don't necessarily need to gather more," she says. "We need to gather better."
Rooms(Women Only) are available from August 1st, 2020 for rent in this beautifully remodeled and furnished Linden Avenue townhouse. It has central air-conditioning/heating. There is street parking available. Excellent natural light in the house. It has in-unit washer and dryer and kitchen has a dishwasher and is stocked with shareable utensils. Ample storage space, just pack your essentials and walk in to your own furnished bedroom!
*Room details*:
Room #1, #2:
- Spacious closets, Hardwood Floor, Furnished with Bed & mattress, Study table, Nightstand, Dresser, Mirror, 1-2 windows.
- Shared master bathroom, extra shared closet for more space
- Rent details: $550 - $650 per month plus utilities. One month rent as security deposit. Utilities include internet, electricity, water, heating, central A/C.
Room #3:
- Largest bedroom on the lower level of the house
- Private bathroom and living space (coffee/dining area)
- Includes: Two big closets, Tiled Floor, Furnished with Bed & mattress, Study table, Nightstand, Dresser & mirror, Mini-fridge, sofa in the living space
- Convenience of washer/dryer on the same floor
- Rent details: $700 per month plus utilities. One month rent as security deposit. Utilities include internet, electricity, water, heating, central A/C.
Common Details:
- Furnished shared family room with Smart TV, sofas, love seat, coffee table.
- Fully stocked kitchen with shareable utensils, washer dryer: furnished dinette area with table/ 6 chairs - use for meals or working.
- Shared printer, scanner, fax for renters to opt-in
- Sharing rooms possible, call to discuss
- Washer/dryer, dishwasher, utilities include internet, electricity, water, heating, central A/C.
*Location details* 5 min walking distance to the UMBC campus, on UMBC shuttle route - Linden Avenue stop; Grocery stores within the block; Quiet and safe neighborhood; street parking available.
Contact me via email for more details - sana8@umbc.edu
Thanks,
Sana Sharma