[TODAY] UNAPOLOGETIC: Street Art as Activism and Liberation - Sept 23 Fall 2025 Humanities Forum

Fall 2025 Humanities Forum, the Dresher Center for the Humanities presents


UNAPOLOGETIC: Street Art as Activism and Liberation


Johanna Toruño is a Salvadoran-born, community-taught visual artist who uses the streets as a public platform and gallery. Raised in San Salvador until being displaced to the US at age 10, she is inspired by her experiences growing up in the aftermath of the civil war to use poster work as a medium to self-express and center a queer migrant lens. As she explains, “political art is the people’s art as it has been used for many generations.” In this talk, Toruño will discuss how she utilizes street art as a tool of resistance.


Johanna Toruño is the founder of The Unapologetic Street Series, a street art series that is exhibited at public spaces, such as walls, utility posts, and mailboxes. Her bold imagery and statements, often adorned in lush florals, celebrate queer, working class, and immigrant communities. Through her work, Toruño challenges social norms and centers messages of self-reflection and self-acceptance. Using a soft aesthetic with colors that remind her of home, Toruño brings storytelling and a chance for her audience to re-learn and decolonize their own self to accessible spaces. Her political and social messages highlight topics of reimagining norms, and the joy of holding space for collective liberation. Johanna is a TED speaker and lecturer at Universities like Stanford, Princeton, Columbia, and others. Johanna's work has been featured in The New York Times, Teen Vogue, NPR, Nylon, and more. Johanna lives and works in Los Angeles with her partner and 2 dogs. If she's not wheat pasting, she's cooking.


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Co-sponsored by the Center for Innovation, Research, and Creativity in the Arts; the Center for Social Justice Dialogue; the Department of Gender, Women’s, + Sexuality Studies; the Latin American Feminisms Faculty Working Group; the Latin American Studies Minor;  the Latinx and Hispanic Faculty Association; The Mosaic: Center for Cultural Diversity; and the Orser Center for Public Humanities.


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.


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Welcome to Innovate for Impact! 

We’re kicking off the semester with our first interest meeting — and you’re invited! Come meet the board, make connections, and play some games! Learn more about who we are, what we do, and how you can get involved in creating real impact.

Snacks will be provided!
We can’t wait to see you there!

When: Monday, September 29th
Where: MATH & PSYCH 106
Time: 7PM
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Legislative Interns begin the program in mid-January, and students must be able to participate in person throughout the semester. The internship qualifies as a PBHL 470 internship. Students should note Professor Birger as their faculty mentor on their application.

The application deadline is October 15. There is a stipend available.
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WE WILL BE MEETING TONIGHT!!! IN PAHB 234. OUR DEAR FRIEND AIDAN WILL BE GIVING A BEAUTIFUL SERMON ON HIS PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY

be there or else

xoxo

chloe 
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Hey everyone,

We will be having our next meeting on Wednesday, 9/17 in ITE 237. We will be discussing our first range trip of the semester and safe handling of firearms.
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U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings mark UMBC as tied for #127 among national universities, up 17 places from 2025, and tied for #63 on the list of top public schools, up 11 places. The rankings are based on a large variety of factors such as graduation rates, faculty resources, and academic reputation. 

UMBC was also tied for #86 in top colleges for veterans, evidence that the university’s initiatives to support veteran students’ success are paying off. 

“We are excited to see UMBC’s upward trajectory recognized in these rankings,” says Yvette Mozie-Ross ’88, vice provost for enrollment management and planning. “These gains reflect our strong commitment to student success, access, and innovation—hallmarks of a UMBC education that continue to set us apart nationally.”

Veteran services an example of strong student support 

Two years ago, Dennis Walker, Jr., was hired as the assistant director for adult learners and veteran student success.

UMBC being recognized by U.S. News for its efforts in serving veteran and military-affiliated students is more than just an institutional achievement, he says, but a celebration of the positive impact that new veteran-focused initiatives are having on campus. 

“With the support of UMBC leadership, I take great pride in knowing that our collective commitment is helping to ensure that these students feel supported, valued, and equipped to succeed during such a pivotal stage of their personal, academic, and professional journeys,”  says Walker.

Groups of UMBC students and staff pose for photo. Some wear "UMBC supports our veterans" shirts and some wear Baltimore Ravens jerseys.Students and staff gather for the UMBC Veterans Day Out event, featuring a trip to a Baltimore Raven’s football game. (Photo courtesy of Dennis Walker, Jr.)

UMBC strives to provide holistic support to veteran and military-affiliated students, Walker says. This includes help navigating their educational benefits, access to mental health resources, professional development such as resume workshops and connections to on-campus job opportunities, and dedicated events, spaces, and student organizations that offer a sense of community. 

As part of these efforts, UMBC opened a Veterans Lounge in fall 2024, where veteran students can relax and connect with each other. Each year, UMBC also hosts Veterans Week, a tradition that honors the service and contributions of veteran students and staff with a variety of fun and educational events. 

“Supporting our veteran population is not only a responsibility, but also a privilege,” Walker says. “Our veteran and military-affiliated student population bring unique perspectives, experiences, and strengths to our campus community. Their dedication, resilience, and leadership not only enrich the university as a whole, but also inspire us to continually enhance the ways in which we support them.”

Read more about UMBC’s national rankings recognition. 

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UMBC Homecoming and Family Weekend 2025

Want to be part of one of UMBC's most fun Homecoming traditions? We're looking for volunteers to help with the multiple aspects of Homecoming, including:


✨ Why volunteer?
Sign up online using this form!

Questions: email Candace Doane at camarti@umbc.edu


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Hello!
We’re looking for a third female housemate (preferably a graduate student or working professional) to join our lease and take the medium-sized room in a townhouse on Brewster St, Halethorpe. The neighborhood is quiet, close to campus, and on the Arbutus bus route. (No pets or smoking)
Rent: $606/month (utilities not included)
Washer/Dryer: The house doesn’t have one currently. We plan to buy one (about $600 total), so your share would be $200.
If you’re interested, please contact: ddada2@umbc.edu
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Dear Campus Community, 

We are writing with an important update regarding President Trump’s proclamation on September 19, 2025, Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers. 

The information contained in our update is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter. 

Context 

The H-1B visa program was created in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush to allow U.S. employers to hire highly skilled workers from outside of the United States to fulfill workforce needs in specialty occupations. UMBC employs nearly 90 research scientists, faculty, and staff through the H-1B visa program and the contributions of these highly skilled individuals contribute to the cutting-edge research and world-class education that we are able to provide. 

On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation, Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, that requires employers to make payment of a $100,000 government fee per each individual H-1B employee seeking to enter the United States, unless an exception is granted. This proclamation became effective on September 21, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. EST and will last for 12 months, unless extended. 

Key Provisions 

Scope: The proclamation applies prospectively to new petitions of H-1B employees who are outside of the United States while the proclamation is in effect unless covered by an approved exception. The proclamation does not apply to any individual who is the beneficiary of petitions filed prior to the effective date of the proclamation, is the beneficiary of currently approved petitions, or is in possession of a validly issued H-1B non-immigrant visa. 
  • The White House released an FAQ document making the following clarifications: 
  1. the proclamation does not apply to any previously issued H-1B visas, or any petitions submitted prior to 12:01 a.m. EST on September 21, 2025; 
  2. the proclamation does not change any payments of fees required to be submitted in connection with any H-1B renewals; 
  3. the fee is a one-time fee on submission of a new H-1B petition; and 
  4. the proclamation does not prevent any holder of a current H-1B visa from traveling in and out of the United States. 

Travel: According to The White House FAQ and agency memoranda, the proclamation does not impact the ability of current H-1B visa holders from traveling to or from the United States. The entry restriction only applies to new H-1B petitions for individuals who are outside of the United States.

Petition Processing: USCIS will restrict decisions on new H-1B petitions lacking evidence that the $100,000 payment was made in advance of filing the petition when the beneficiary is outside of the United States for as long as the proclamation is in effect, unless an exception is granted. 

Visas: U.S. embassies and consulates will not approve issuance of H-1B visas without evidence that the $100,000 payment was made by the filing employer. It is also implied that individuals with approved H-1B petitions who have an employment start date beginning prior to October 1, 2026, will be restricted from obtaining B (business/tourism) visas.

Exceptions: The Secretary of Homeland Security is authorized to grant exceptions to this proclamation for specific individuals, all workers for specific employers and all workers in specific industries. At the time of writing this message, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has not issued guidance on approved exceptions other than those previously mentioned.

Wages: The Secretary of Labor will initiate rulemaking to revise and raise wage levels for H-1B employees. 

Guidance
 
Travel: H-1B employees planning to travel abroad are advised to consult with the Center for Global Engagement and carry a copy of the CBP memorandum on their person when passing through a U.S. port of entry. 

Staffing: Supervisors should be prepared for the possibility that new hires who are currently outside of the United States will be unable to obtain an H-1B visa or enter the United States unless they qualify for an exception from the proclamation or can provide documentation verifying that the $100,000 fee was paid. Please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management with any questions or concerns as it relates to hiring new employees. 

Resources

UMBC’s Employee Assistance Program provides employees with access to free confidential counseling and connections to attorneys who can help with a variety of issues, including immigration concerns.

The Office of International Students and Scholars is available to consult on immigration-related travel issues for individuals holding F-1, H-1B, and J-1 immigration status.

UMBC’s Center for Global Engagement (CGE) will continue to monitor this situation very closely and remains a resource for H-1B employees. Please reach out to CGE if you have questions or plan to travel outside of the United States while the proclamation is in effect.

Some members of our UMBC community may understandably have questions or concerns. Please reach out to either of us for assistance.

Sincerely,

David L. Di Maria
Vice Provost for Global Engagement

Lynne Adams
Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

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