Active Phishing Alert
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Hello UMBC Community!
The Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust Department (CADT) in the Division of Information Technology is tracking an active phishing campaign that has impacted our campus community. This particular phishing campaign is targeting users with a phishing link that leads to a webpage resembling myUMBC. Examples of the phishing emails can be found at the end of this post.
Compromised users have been notified and their account passwords scrambled to safeguard their accounts. They have also received personalized myUMBC posts informing them of the events.
If you have received notices from CADT, make sure you change your password to a long, unique value that you have not used on myUMBC or other services in the past. It is important that you do not provide attackers with your DUO two-factor authentication codes or accept push notifications you have not initiated.
Users who believe they have already clicked on the phishing links should contact security@umbc.edu to report the phishing email.
Thank you for assisting us in keeping the campus community safe!
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Kaiwa Time
Come join us for Kaiwa Time this Friday! We will be in ILSB 116A from 4-5pm and we will be talking about Japan's Education System and Exams
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Bayt Al-Qahwa
Hello everyone!
Bayt Al-Qahwa is happening TODAY at 5:30 - 8:30 pm in the sports zone (commons by sushi do)!
Hope to see everyone there!
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Hello everyone! Bayt Al-Qahwa is happening TODAY at 5:30 - 8:30 pm in the sports zone (commons by sushi do)! Hope to see everyone there!
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(REPOST) Anxiety Toolbox 1
Start adding skills to your toolbox today!
Anxiety Toolbox is a series of 3 workshops designed to help people learn about anxiety and some basic skills to help identify and manage anxious thoughts and behaviors.
This first session focuses on understanding what anxiety is and uses activities and breathing exercises to begin the practice of building your toolbox!
This is a non-clinical series provided by Retriever Integrated Health, so no appointments or consultations are required and any UMBC community member can join this virtual session! If you can only make it to 1 or 2 of the workshops, that's ok too.
If you have any questions please contact Shavern Browne (
stbrowne@umbc.edu). If you need accommodations for a disability, please contact Stephanie Will (
swill1@umbc.edu) at least one week prior to the start of the workshop and RIH will arrange for services.
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.
Looking for support with your academic or professional writing? The Graduate Writing Advisor offers free, confidential guidance for all UMBC master's and doctoral students—across any discipline!
Whether you're brainstorming, drafting, or polishing your work, Harshal can help you improve clarity, structure, and style. Assistance is available for:
Course papers, theses, and dissertations
Resumes, CVs, and cover letters
Research proposals, journal articles, and more
Availability:
Monday: 1–7 PM
Tuesday: 1:30–7 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM–1:30 PM
Friday: 12–4 PM
Format:
Appointments available in person, online, or asynchronously. Include your focus and any materials (e.g., prompt or draft) when booking.
Location: Commons 308
Email: gsawa@umbc.edu
Book now: https://gsa.umbc.edu/writing-advisor
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Free Farmers Market TODAY!
Apartment Community Center at 2PM
Hi everyone!
We're back at the Apartment Community Center! We hope to see you there!
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Hi everyone! We're back at the Apartment Community Center! We hope to see you there!
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Meet Your Graduate Writing Advisor – Harshal Singh Chauhan!
Strengthen your writing, one draft at a time.
Looking for support with your academic or professional writing? The Graduate Writing Advisor offers free, confidential guidance for all UMBC master's and doctoral students—across any discipline!
Whether you're brainstorming, drafting, or polishing your work, Harshal can help you improve clarity, structure, and style. Assistance is available for:
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Course papers, theses, and dissertations
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Resumes, CVs, and cover letters
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Research proposals, journal articles, and more
Availability:
Monday: 1–7 PM
Tuesday: 1:30–7 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM–1:30 PM
Friday: 12–4 PM
Format:
Appointments available in person, online, or asynchronously. Include your focus and any materials (e.g., prompt or draft) when booking.
Location: Commons 308
Email: gsawa@umbc.edu
Book now: https://gsa.umbc.edu/writing-advisor
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Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:14:12 -0400
How Maryland Courts Can Work Best for Everyone: A Conversation About Juvenile Justice
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6 p.m
The Maryland Judiciary’s Equal Justice Committee (EJC), through its Community Outreach Subcommittee, hosts community forums across the state to increase understanding of the courts and their services while learning the community's needs and the ways in which the courts can provide better service.
On October 29, 2025, the Community Outreach Subcommittee will host a virtual forum for Baltimore City on Juvenile Justice.
- The program will offer a holistic perspective on juvenile justice matters along with information on opportunities and alternatives for young people and their families.
- The program will offer information about the juvenile court, including its goals, procedures, and practices; the work of the Department of Juvenile Services, including its efforts to divert children from the court through provision of community-based services; and the work of other key juvenile justice partners.
Panelists Include:
- Judge Charles M. Blomquist, Circuit Court for Baltimore City
- Betsy Fox Tolentino, Acting Secretary, Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
- Delegate Luke H. Clippinger, Esq., District 46, Baltimore City
- Brianna Rock, MPH, LCSW Violence Prevention Supervisor, University of Maryland Medical Center
See the attached flyer for more information.
How Maryland Courts Can Work Best for Everyone: A Conversation Between Court and Community Leaders
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Virtual (zoom link will be provided after you register)
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Invisible Disabilities Week: Celebrating Strength You Can’t Always See (Oct 19-25)
Show your support — wear the Sunflower, share understanding.
Did You Know Not All Disabilities Are Visible?
This week (October 19–25) is Invisible Disabilities Week — a time to raise awareness and support for those living with non-visible conditions.
An invisible disability is a physical, mental, or neurological condition that may not be apparent from the outside but can significantly affect a person's daily life, movements, senses, or activities.
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple yet powerful symbol that lets people discreetly share that they have an invisible disability and may need extra time, understanding, or support. The movement began in the United Kingdom and is now recognized across Great Britain, Ireland, and Scotland — and it's spreading worldwide.
If you notice someone wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, please show kindness, patience, and understanding. Displaying a sunflower symbol on your office door, reception area, or workspace helps communicate that people with hidden disabilities are welcome and supported.
Living with a hidden disability can make everyday life more challenging — and these challenges are not always easy to recognize or understand. Wearing the Sunflower is a way to promote empathy and inclusion.
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program officially launched at UMBC in Spring 2025!
Learn how you can get a sunflower sticker or button to show your support for hidden disabilities here: https://sds.umbc.edu/umbc-sunflower-program/. You can also follow the UMBC Sunflower group here.
Spotlight on Maryland: "Eric's ID Law"
Maryland has also made great strides in recognizing invisible disabilities thanks to Eric's ID Law.
On October 1, 2025, several people gathered at the MVA's White Oak location to celebrate the launch of new Maryland ID cards featuring a butterfly logo above the words "Hidden Disability." The first card was issued to Eric Carpenter-Grantham, a Montgomery College student with high-functioning autism who inspired the law.
Eric's advocacy reminds us that awareness, empathy, and education can transform lives — one symbol at a time. Read the full story here.
Image Credit:
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
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Invisible Disabilities Week: Celebrating Strength You Can’t Always See (Oct 19-25)
Show your support — wear the Sunflower, share understanding.
Did You Know Not All Disabilities Are Visible?
This week (October 19–25) is Invisible Disabilities Week — a time to raise awareness and support for those living with non-visible conditions.
An invisible disability is a physical, mental, or neurological condition that may not be apparent from the outside but can significantly affect a person's daily life, movements, senses, or activities.
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple yet powerful symbol that lets people discreetly share that they have an invisible disability and may need extra time, understanding, or support. The movement began in the United Kingdom and is now recognized across Great Britain, Ireland, and Scotland — and it's spreading worldwide.
If you notice someone wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, please show kindness, patience, and understanding. Displaying a sunflower symbol on your office door, reception area, or workspace helps communicate that people with hidden disabilities are welcome and supported.
Living with a hidden disability can make everyday life more challenging — and these challenges are not always easy to recognize or understand. Wearing the Sunflower is a way to promote empathy and inclusion.
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program officially launched at UMBC in Spring 2025!
Learn how you can get a sunflower sticker or button to show your support for hidden disabilities here: https://sds.umbc.edu/umbc-sunflower-program/. You can also follow the UMBC Sunflower group here.
Spotlight on Maryland: "Eric's ID Law"
Maryland has also made great strides in recognizing invisible disabilities thanks to Eric's ID Law.
On October 1, 2025, several people gathered at the MVA's White Oak location to celebrate the launch of new Maryland ID cards featuring a butterfly logo above the words "Hidden Disability." The first card was issued to Eric Carpenter-Grantham, a Montgomery College student with high-functioning autism who inspired the law.
Eric's advocacy reminds us that awareness, empathy, and education can transform lives — one symbol at a time. Read the full story here.
Image Credit:
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
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