These financial webinars are open to all Faculty and Staff, regardless of your retirement plan or vendor.

Register for TIAA’s live webinars to get financial information, news and tips from their experts. 

Reserve your spot by clicking the registration links below. These webinars are a part of your retirement plan benefits.

Wednesday, September 9, 11am to 12pm: How can I afford college for my kids and grandkids?

Saving for a child's education is a crucial financial decision that can have a lasting impact on their future. In this webinar you’ll gain insights into how to make the best decisions for your situation.

During this webinar, TIAA will discuss:

• Why saving for college matters
• Common questions
• Ways to save
• How to avoid excessive debt when considering loans
• Tips to get started

Register for the 9/9 webinar

Questions? Reach out to hrbenefits@umbc.edu

Interested in public health, community wellness, and making an impact? 

Come connect with the Public Health Council of Majors (PHCOM) at UMBC’s Involvement Fest!

Join us this Wednesday, September 2nd, from 12 to 2 pm. We will be stationed at Table #22 on the North Lawn (between Commons and the AOK Library) for the entire event. Stop by to meet some of our e-board officers, connect with our social media, and get involved with the public health community on campus.

We'd love to meet you and share more about our organization. We hope to see you there!

Whether you’re already on the pre-dental path, curious about a career in dentistry, or simply looking to meet new people and get involved on campus, we’d love for you to stop by! 

Come visit us WEDNESDAY! September 2nd at North Lawn from Noon to 2 pm

We can’t wait to meet you! 🪥🦷✨

📲 Instagram: @umbcdental

Join us on Mondays this fall from 12-1pm online or in person to hear from representatives from Allied Health Programs discuss admissions, prerequisites, and career outlooks! Check out the schedule below and webex links for the virtual sessions: 

Sept 14 - UMBC Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Webex)

Sept 21  - UMB Physician Assistant (ITE 229)

Oct 19 - UMB Physical Therapy (ITE 229)

Oct 26 - Towson University Occupational Therapy (Webex)

Nov 2 - University of Maryland School of Nursing (Webex)

Nov 9 - Case Western Reserve Anesthesiologist Assistant (ITE 229)

Nov 16 - University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (ITE 229)

Nov 30  - University of Maryland School of Dentistry - Dental Hygiene (Webex)

Start your morning the UMBC commuter way.

Join us for breakfast with fellow commuters and connect with helpful on-campus resources. There's no better way to kick off your day!

Good Morning Commuters (GMC) takes place every Tuesday from 8:30–11:00 AM *except one a month when Good afternoon Commuters (GAC) is held* and is complimentary with your Commuter Gold Card.

Gold Cards are a one-time purchase per academic year and can be bought at any GMC event (cash only):

• $5 for Commuter Students

• $10 for Residential & Graduate Students

We can't wait to see you there!

FULL OR PART-TIME LEGAL ASSISTANT

(GLEN BURNIE & COLUMBIA OFFICES)

Ward & Co Law, a growing law firm, is seeking candidates for a full or part-time legal assistant.

The firm is looking for an outgoing individual with interests in law with great team skills to work in a fast-paced work environment.

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answer phones, schedule clients and court hearings, file preparation, and mail distribution

• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, and responses

• E-file with the courts  

• Work with all aspects of client management software  

• Assist Attorneys with case management and administrative tasks

• All other tasks delegated by Attorneys or supervisors

SKILLS:

• Great team member 

• Excellent customer service attitude

• Clear communications skills

• Attention to detail

• Proofreading, spelling, and typing

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong written and oral communications

• Critical thinking and research skills 

Candidates with relevant job experience preferred, but the firm is also willing to train motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow in the role. 

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No evenings or weekends.  

Compensation is commensurate with experience, ranging $18-$20/hour.  

Please email your cover letter, resume, and sample availability for Ward & Co Law to Cathleen F. Ward, Esq. at cward@wardcolaw.com.  

Wednesday, September 2nd, 12-1 PM Wellness Wedensday, Commons Breezeway

Join the Graduate Peer Health Educators for our first Wellness Wednesday of the semester to learn about the resources available to you on campus!

*All events are 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.

Power through your week with the Office of Graduate Student Life! Whether you need a quick caffeine boost before class or want to take a break from the lab, stop by for a free hot cup of coffee, tea, and good conversation with your fellow grad community.

• When: Monday, August 31 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Where: The Commons, OGSL (Room 308)

• Who: All UMBC Graduate Students

Drop in anytime, fill up your mug, and start your week off right!

Bring your own reusable mug to help us stay sustainable!

Daksha Khatri, a doctoral candidate in the Higher Education Administration program at The George Washington University, is conducting a dissertation research study exploring the experiences of South Asian international graduate and professional students studying in the United States.

The purpose of this study is to better understand how South Asian international graduate and professional students navigate graduate education in the United States and the knowledge, relationships, skills, and cultural resources they draw upon throughout their educational experiences. If you are eligible or know someone who may be, please consider participating or sharing this opportunity with others.

 Who can participate?

You may be eligible if you:

• Are 18 years or older
• Were born and raised in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, or the Maldives
• Moved to the United States to pursue graduate or professional education
• Are currently enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program at a four-year college or university in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia

 What does participation involve?

• A brief 2–3 minute eligibility questionnaire
• If eligible, one 60–90 minute virtual interview
• Participants who complete the interview will be entered into a random drawing for one $50 electronic gift card

 Interested? Know someone who might be eligible?

Please consider participating or share this opportunity with your friends, classmates, student groups, network, and community!

 Check your eligibility here:
https://forms.gle/8ET41nBVv3VM75Gz7

 Questions about the study?
Contact Daksha at daksha.khatri@gwu.edu

Posted on behalf of Daksha Khatri

Matt Hoffman, director of the Center for Religion, Spiritual, and Pluralism, was featured in two articles on the Imagining America website.

“Two Senior Campus Leaders on Faith, Identity, and Bridgebuilding,” published on July 10, focuses on a conversation between Hoffman and Dr. Fernie Rodriguez, associate vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as part of the StoryCorps program. Hoffman shares how his experiences have led to his involvement in this work. “I’ve been surrounded by the richness of religious diversity and complexity, which really shaped my own personal faith…I’m an ordained Lutheran pastor, and the reason that I do this work is because of those interfaith experiences.” He adds that he “hopes he can encourage others by sharing his own journey. “We teach resiliency by modeling it,” he said, “and I want to move forward reminding myself that my story matters.”

In “Senior Leaders Are Championing Pluralism Efforts to Bridge Divides,” published on July 13, 2026, writer Randy Craig states, “For the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), the biggest area of growth is in capacity building and revealing the ways civic pluralism principles are embedded in UMBC’s practice of inclusive excellence. Matt Hoffman, Director of the UMBC Center for Religion, Spirituality, and Pluralism, said that a cross-divisional university team (including Dr. Jasmine A. Lee and Dr. Renique Kersh) integrated pluralism into institutional frameworks to support students, faculty, and staff who want to talk about and across difference — and what practices, approaches, and skills exist across our campus communities. This resulted in a Dialogue Symposium, led by Dr. Lee and the UMBC Division of Institutional Equity, that brought together the 14 campuses in the University of Maryland system.”

Hoffman also discusses the role of chaplains in this work, sharing that “...that while many American universities were founded as religious institutions, student bodies today are becoming more religiously diverse. Chaplaincy’s role can provide moral and ethical guidance to those diverse communities as well as speak to tough questions faced by many on campus. “I think there’s an interesting role that chaplains can play—should play—in university settings,” he said. “And I feel really lucky to get to do this work at a public institution because public institutions have historically not done much to support religious and spiritual diversity on campus. I think one of the emerging trends is actually that this work is growing in public schools.”