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Whether you are searching for a place to live or have a room or sublet to share, SphereHub makes it easier to connect with the UMBC community.

Visit: https://www.sphere-hub.com

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All interviews have been conducted; candidates who did not hear from us will be considered for other open positions.

The Graduate Student Association is seeking graduate student representatives to serve on the Grants Review Panel (GRP) for the 2026–2027 academic year.

The GRP is responsible for reviewing Professional Development grant and Research grant applications, helping ensure a fair, transparent, and timely allocation of GSA funding.

We are looking for:

• 2 representatives from CAHSS

• 2 representatives from CNMS

• 2 representatives from COEIT

📅 Position Start Date: July 27, 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will begin immediately. Positions will be filled on a first-qualified, first-served basis, so we encourage interested students to apply as soon as possible.

This is a great opportunity to:

• Gain leadership and service experience

• Contribute to graduate student funding decisions

• Work closely with the GSA to support your graduate student community

• Earn a stipend for your time.

If you're interested in serving on the Grants Review Panel, submit your application today!

We look forward to welcoming our new GRP members!

The Graduate Student Association (GSA), in collaboration with SABSC, is currently working to revamp the Professional Development and Research Grant processes to make them more efficient, transparent, and user-friendly for graduate students.

We're excited to introduce several improvements, including:

• A simpler, more intuitive application form

• Clearer and easier-to-understand grant cycles and timelines

• The ability to apply up to 180 days before your travel, allowing approved funding to be used more effectively for planning and booking

To implement these updates, grant applications will be temporarily paused during the month of August while the new system is put into place.

What this means for you:

Students who submitted applications during the current cycle (through July 15th and, as a one-time exception, through July 24th) will receive their decisions during the first week of August, following the normal review timeline.

No new grant applications will be accepted during August, and there will be no September decision cycle, as we transition to the new process.

Applications will reopen on September 1 using the updated system.

We appreciate your patience as we make these improvements. Our goal is to create a grant process that is easier to navigate, more predictable, and better supports graduate students in planning their professional development and research activities.

Stay tuned for additional announcements with the new application form, updated guidelines, and grant cycle information. We can't wait to share these improvements with you!

Questions? Email gsagrants@umbc.edu

As employees in the University System of MD, this webinar is available to all UMBC employees; they also welcome spouses and partners!

USM MetLife will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, 8/4/26, to provide employees with insights into insurance.

Many believe estate planning is only for the wealthy, but that’s a common misconception. Everybody can benefit from estate planning. 

In this workshop, find out why and learn about: 

· Setting and prioritizing your goals

· Today’s estate tax landscape and what it means for you

· How to avoid the ten common mistakes people make with their estates

Date and details below:

Estate Planning

• August 4, 2026 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Click here to register for the session

Login instructions will be sent upon registry.

Questions? Reach out to hrbenefits@umbc.edu

Discover pianos, digital pianos and orchestral instruments offered at significant discounts from new retail pricing.

Most are less than one year old, have 5-10-year service contracts. No-interest financing and delivery is available.

Join us Jul 30–Aug 1, 2026 at University of Maryland, Baltimore County!

Learn more here: https://www.rockleyfamilyfoundation.org/umbc/

Check out the May/June edition of our monthly newsletter for updates on students, faculty, and alumni! 

April 2026 Newsletter

Affected Service: DocuSign

Time of Status Update: 12:30 PM | July 16, 2026

Original Message: Service Alert: DocuSign Temporarily Unavailable

Update: Please be advised that issues impacting DocuSign have been resolved. DocuSign is functioning as normal. 

If you need assistance, please contact the Technology Support Center at UMBC Help or 410-455-3838.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Hello everyone!

Due to the heat advisory today, we will be cancelling our Free Farmers Market (7/16/2026). Instead, our pantry will be opening at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Please plan your trip accordingly, and we apologize for any inconveinces. 

All,

We had a dangerous situation this week when a centrifuge user had an immediate error upon beginning a run. 

From the user:

There was a noise from the centrifuge and it automatically stopped the run.

It engaged a door lockout for 2 hours, and had the errors "D1: Drive Performance" and "S128: Door Lockout Active."

After the lockout expired, they checked on the rotor. The screw holding the rotor was  loose, which  was the cause of the issue.

After tightening the screw, the centrifuge ran without issue, so I do not believe there are any ongoing problems.

The centrifuge operated as it was designed for what it sensed as broken tube and associated imbalance of the rotor. The two hour lock out ensurses that there are no aerosolized droplets still inside the rotor upon opening. 

The fact that the rotor was not properly secured to the drive spindle is a bigger issue.

1. Whenever you are using a centrifuge make sure your tubes have been balanced exactly. (A few milligrams x 5,000g is a big deal)
2. Make sure the rotor is attached to the centrifuge spindle via both the rotor locking knob and the cover locking knob. This should be done any time you replace a rotor in a centrifuge and everytime prior to using a centrifuge. 

Improper centrifuge use creates the potential for both serious bodily injury and expensive repairs. If you are unsure of how to use any piece of equipment in the building do not hesiitate to ask some one with more expertience than yourself. 

Thank you!! 

The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) seeks an enthusiastic and experienced Museum Security Officer to play a critical role in the safety and security of the museum environment. The ideal candidate will have impeccable communication and customer service skills and will be comfortable managing multiple priorities while working in a fast-paced, team-based environment.