The Erickson School's End of Year Celebration Join Us!

The Erickson School of Aging Studies


Please join us in celebrating our graduates, Sigma Phi Omega inductees, and student award and scholarship recipients. 

When? Wednesday, May 7th from 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Where? The Erickson School, 5523 Research Park Drive, Suite 230, Baltimore, MD 21228
Have Questions? Email: lmmurray@umbc.edu

RSVP for you and your guests by April 30th using the QR Code or link attached below. 
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Apply Today to be an Exchange Student Buddy!

The Education Abroad Office is excited to announce the J-1 Exchange Buddy Program at  UMBC's Center for Global Engagement! This program offers a rewarding opportunity for students to assist our new international exchange students as they adjust to life in the U.S. By joining the Buddy Program, students will be paired with a new exchange student, helping them navigate their transition and enriching their experience at UMBC. We are launching the program again for the upcoming Fall 2025 and Academic Year, and we’re looking for enthusiastic participants.

  • Application Deadline: April 21

  • How to Apply: Please review the application via this link.

If you are interested in participating, please apply! Thank you for your support, and we look forward to welcoming new buddies into our program!

Upcoming Program/Scholarship Deadlines:

Dr. Souders is available to review all scholarship applications before submission. Contact him by emailing souders@umbc.edu

  • April 30th: DAAD’s Young Ambassadors Application Due!

    • Young Ambassadors are undergraduate students who recently studied abroad in Germany (including this coming summer) and promote study in Germany at their home colleges/universities with help from DAAD. Only one student may be nominated per university. 

Fulbright Forum: 

  • Fulbright Information Session 

    • Attend an information session to learn more about this life-changing scholarship opportunity. This award supports U.S. citizens interested in conducting research, earning a master’s degree, or teaching English in up to 140 countries throughout the world. UMBC’s Fulbright Program Advisor, Dr. Brian Souders has been holding information sessions to help UMBC students learn more about this exchange opportunity. Register through the link below. 

  • Start Your Fulbright Application Now! 

    • Applications for the 2026-27 competition cycle for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program are open.To start your application, go to the Fulbright Program website <us.fulbrightonline.org>, and go to the tab marked Applicants. At the bottom of that tab, go to Online Fulbright Application.  

  • Fulbright Base Camp #1 Getting Started!

    • You have come to an information session and plan to apply for this year’s competition. Now what? Come to the first of our Fulbright Base Camp series, where we learn how to navigate the Fulbright U.S. Student Program’s website and choose the program and country that best suits your skills and interests. 

      • Tuesday, April 22, 7:00 pm, UC 204. Registration is required at this link. 

      • Monday, April 28, 6:00 pm, UC 204. Registration is required at this link.

Program Highlight: 

  • Are you interested in immersing yourself in the heart of Rome, where ancient history meets contemporary governance? Would you like to unravel the complexities that shape Italy's political landscape? Then you should apply for our Winter Faculty-Led course Comparative Politics and the Italian Political System in Rome, Italy! This unique program combines rigorous academic exploration with the unparalleled charm of the Eternal City and will elevate your understanding of global politics by studying the nuances of Italy's political dynamics in one of the world's most iconic settings! Applications for this program and all other Winter/Spring Break Faculty-led Programs are now open and due on September 22, 2025!

Students Abroad!

  • Our Abroad Ambassador Hana is currently studying abroad in Izmir, Turkey! After traveling to Greece last week, she has returned back and has realized how difficult it has been to live in a place where English isn’t widely understood. While it does leave her tired, she has enjoyed being able to immerse herself in the language and is seeing the progress that she is making in her vocabulary. She recommended some tips to other students who may have the same experiences, and you can find them in her Abroad Blog. You can also check in with many of our students who are studying abroad this semester!

  • Are you interested in studying abroad in Spring 2026 or Winter 2026? Advising with our Education Abroad Coordinator, Alicyn Curtis, is happening now! Be sure to attend a Study Abroad 101 session before scheduling an appointment by emailing educationabroad@umbc.edu.  

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In early February, the myUMBC team launched my UMBC Answers, an AI-driven search bar to improve experiences for students, faculty, and staff while ensuring security and privacy. Now, all campus members have been enrolled in this new feature! It helps provide fast, accurate answers to common student questions. The common questions focus on the student experience, but future updates will incorporate resources for faculty and staff. There is an option to opt out if users prefer. 

Interactive Feedback Loop:A sophisticated mechanism allows users to contribute qualitative assessments of answer accuracy. University technology architect Collier Jones emphasizes a critical advisory: "While our AI system provides remarkable support, it is not infallible. Students must exercise due diligence by independently verifying critical information."

Privacy and Security: The system has been meticulously designed with privacy protocols, ensuring the protection of sensitive student information throughout every interaction.

What can it do?

The platform empowers students by providing rapid, secure access to essential personal information, including:

  • Academic performance records

  • Financial billing statements

  • Retriever Card balance details

Additional Resources

The AI-powered answers system exemplifies UMBC's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance student support and institutional efficiency.


The following images show some examples of questions that MyUMBC’s Answers:

Sample text box of a question being asked to myUMBC Answers

Image: A search bar with the question “What’s the last day of classes?” and underneath the question shows a toggle bar with myUMBC Answers “ON” and a disclaimer “Answers aren’t always accurate, double-check anything important.” The answer to the question is displayed as “May 13, 2025 is the last day of classes for the Spring 2025 semester.” Users can click to indicate if the answer provided was helpful. 


Sample text box of a question being asked to myUMBC Answers

Image: A search bar with the question “Who is my advisor?” and underneath the question shows a toggle bar with myUMBC Answers “ON” and a disclaimer “Answers aren’t always accurate, double-check anything important.” The answer to the questions is displayed as “Your academic advisor for Psychology - BS is Tasneem Khambaty. You can contact them at khambaty@umbc.edu” Users can click to indicate if the answer provided was helpful. 


If you have any questions or comments, let us know here.
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Original post here.

The Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising welcomes all students interested in exploring allied health professions to attend our 5th Annual Allied Health Symposium!

In this hybrid event, students will hear from representatives from a variety of professional allied health programs about their respective health fields as well as the varied admissions processes. This event is for students who are exploring a variety of allied health professions, as well as those who have already committed to a pathway.

The first hour will be a panel presentation, followed by time for students to meet with panelist from each allied health program. 

Representatives will join us from the following schools:
  • UMBC Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • University of Maryland School of Nursing (BSN and MSN-E) 
  • University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (PharmD and Pharmaceutical Sciences) 
  • Towson University (Occupational Therapy - OTD) 
  • Towson University (Physician Assistant Studies)
  • University of Maryland Baltimore School of Medicine (Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science)
  • Case Western Reserve University (Anesthesiologist Assistant Program)

We hope you will join us in-person in the University Center 115 or virtually via webex! The webex link is available via the original post HERE. 

Lunch will be provided for those that can join us on campus! 

Questions? Email Ericka Thompson at ethompson@umbc.edu

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[ORIGINAL POST HERE]

RSVP TODAY for our end of the year Celebration & Awards! 

Student Belonging (formerly known as Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion, & Belonging, or i3b) in the Division of Student Affairs has hosted celebration ceremonies for Latinx, Black, and LGBTQIA+ / queer students for several years. This year, we are excited to add the Asian Cultural Celebration & Awards to the lineup. These three affinity events will honor and celebrate the achievements of UMBC's outstanding community members and graduating students.

Inaugural Asian Cultural Celebration & Awards

Thursday, May 15, 2025

5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

University Center Ballroom 3rd Floor

This celebration commemorates the achievements of graduating UMBC students while celebrating the vast cultural diversity of Asian communities and heritage on our campus. We recognize the difficulty of choosing just one identifier or term to capture the vast diversity of all people with heritage in the Asian continent, representing 49 countries and hundreds of cultures. We seek to honor the breadth of experience of people across Asia - East, South, Southwest, West, and Central Asia. 

During the gathering, we’ll enjoy food together, we’ll showcase keynote speakers, student musical and dance performances, and award presentations to honor student contributions, as well as the faculty and staff who’ve contributed to their success.

Light refreshments and appetizers will be served starting at 5:30 pm for all guests in attendance. 

Graduates must check in no later than 5:45 p.m. The program will begin promptly at 6 p.m. 

Dress code: We encourage all attendees and graduates to dress in their "celebration best." While cap and gown are not required, we would be thrilled to see attendees embracing cultural attires.

For those interested in attending, RSVP HERE (https://forms.gle/1Yg5fMgzj2VsdfGC8)! Graduates that RSVP between Monday, April 14th and Monday, April 28th at 6pm will be highlighted during the event and receive honorary graduation cords.

If you have any questions, please email co-chairs: Priya Bhayana, Project Manager, Global Asias Initiative at priyab@umbc.edu and Angelina R. Jenkins, Assistant Director for The Mosaic: Center for Cultural Diversity at arjenkins@umbc.edu. 


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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Rule 17: The use of resources owned by SGA or any other UMBC office for campaign purposes is prohibited, except when the resources are available for public use. Campaigning or preparing campaign materials in the SGA Office is prohibited. Examples of prohibited conduct within the SGA office include using SGA telephones to solicit votes, wearing visible paraphernalia supporting candidate(s), and using supplies from a UMBC office to create advertising. Campaigning during SGA Open Meetings, including Senate or Finance Board meetings, is prohibited.

After careful review of the complaint and the 2025 election board rules, the Election Board did not find any evidence of rule-breaking. The Election Board voted to dismiss this complaint. As stated in Rule 17, “The use of resources owned by SGA or any other UMBC office for campaign purposes is prohibited, except when the resources are available for public use.” Considering that Officer Chip is labeled as UMBC’s comfort dog and that any student is welcome to take or post pictures with Chip and tag or invite to collaborate with Chip’s own Instagram account, this action taken by the Gendleman/Menon ticket is protected by Rule 17’s language of “except when the resources are available for public use”.

During their investigation, the Election Board contacted UMBC’s Community Outreach Sergeant, who takes care of Chip and her appearances around campus. Sergeant Cheatem confirmed that any student or candidate is able to take pictures with Chip, post them, and tag or collaborate/be posted on the campus comfort dog’s own Instagram page, which happens to have the handle @umbcpolice. Despite the handle, the Instagram account essentially functions as a fan-page for Chip, as the account is designated as a public figure and not used for any official UMBC police communications. Additionally, the Election Board discovered during their investigation that another candidate running for a different position within SGA had similarly taken pictures with Chip and co-published the post on Instagram with Chip’s account, indicating that the resources are in fact available for public use and the same actions could be taken by any candidate who requested to collaborate. Sergeant Cheatem also stated that Chip is considered available for public promotional use as the larger UMBC community’s comfort dog, and the only limiting factor of this is her schedule.

The Election Board wants to reiterate that any student who believes that they have witnessed an Election Rules violation should report a complaint to the Election Board, remembering that complaints must be filed by 48 hours after an alleged violation is discovered OR by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 18th-- whichever is earliest. Thank you. ]]> The Election Board recently received an election complaint against the Eli Gendleman/Shriya Menon Presidential campaign in reference to a social media post that was published by the... https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/149218/guest@my.umbc.edu/c9f88b3651efea170b0337537fce3c17/api/pixel SGA Election Board https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/electionboard https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/016/d5f8ca8f1c429e41c73b370ad2fb45a1/xsmall.png?1549245893 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/016/d5f8ca8f1c429e41c73b370ad2fb45a1/original.png?1549245893 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/016/d5f8ca8f1c429e41c73b370ad2fb45a1/xxlarge.png?1549245893 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/016/d5f8ca8f1c429e41c73b370ad2fb45a1/xlarge.png?1549245893 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/016/d5f8ca8f1c429e41c73b370ad2fb45a1/large.png?1549245893 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/016/d5f8ca8f1c429e41c73b370ad2fb45a1/medium.png?1549245893 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/016/d5f8ca8f1c429e41c73b370ad2fb45a1/small.png?1549245893 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/016/d5f8ca8f1c429e41c73b370ad2fb45a1/xsmall.png?1549245893 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/016/d5f8ca8f1c429e41c73b370ad2fb45a1/xxsmall.png?1549245893 SGA Election Board 0 0 true Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:04:12 -0400 Becker Office Hours and OLA Cancellation Updates on Upcoming Accounting Club Events Unfortunately, our upcoming event with the Office of Legislative Audits has been cancelled (which was set to take place April 23rd, 3:00-4:00 PM).

However, we are happy to announce that Becker will be hosting virtual office hours Mondays from 1:00-2:00 PM, April 21st-May 12th!


Here's a short message from Becker:

Dear UMBC Accounting Certificate Students,

With graduation just five weeks away, now is the time to shift your focus toward what comes next: passing the CPA Exam.

To support your success, Becker is offering dedicated Office Hours every Monday from 1:00–2:00 PM exclusively for students in the CPA Certificate Program. These sessions are designed to help you plan, strategize, and get the most out of the Becker CPA Review platform—whether you’re just getting started or need help refining your study approach.

You’ll get personalized guidance on:
  • Building a realistic study timeline
  • Exam structure and time management strategy
  • Task base simulations strategy
  • Navigating Becker’s tools and features effectively
  • Tackling key topics and managing test anxiety

This is your time. The CPA exam is a major step in your journey, and we’re here to make sure you don’t take it alone.
  • When: Mondays, 1:00–2:00 PM
  • Where: This link (this link is for the 1st week-- following weeks can be found under Accounting Club Events in MyUMBC or GroupMe, closer to the event)
  • Note: If you're not admitted immediately, Becker may be meeting with another student. Feel free to have the waiting room on in the background until you're admitted. Thank you for you patience!

Don’t wait—drop in, ask questions, and set yourself up for success. Let’s make sure you walk into exam day feeling confident and prepared.

We’re excited to support you through this next chapter!
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To help guide the successful rollout of SAP Concur Travel at UMBC, we’ve launched the Travel Advisory Board (TAB)—a group of faculty and staff from across campus who bring valuable insight and feedback to the table. TAB was created to ensure the new travel system meets the needs of our community, improves current processes, and supports a smooth transition.

TAB members serve as liaisons to their departments, review key implementation documents, and help shape how Concur will be introduced and used across campus. Their input is essential to aligning the system with the way we work at UMBC.

We’re grateful to the inaugural members of TAB for their time, expertise, and ongoing collaboration:

TAB has already begun shaping key decisions that will directly impact the travel experience at UMBC. As implementation continues, the board will play a vital role in keeping the community informed, gathering feedback, and helping address questions or challenges along the way.

Have questions or want to stay in the loop? Feel free to reach out to any of the board members above—they’re here to help make Concur a success for all of us.

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UMBC professor Mohammad Samarah, Graduate Program Director of the Software Engineering Graduate Program, gave a half-hour overview on "AI Demystified: The 7 As of AI and How You Can Use It to Your Advantage" as part of the Paws & Pivot webinar series. He breaks down key concepts in artificial intelligence and explores how you can leverage them in your personal and professional life.

You can watch the video of the presentation here.

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We’ll be back to regular hours on Monday! ]]> Please note that the RAC will be CLOSED on Sunday, April 20th. We’ll be back to regular hours on Monday! https://recreation.umbc.edu/inside-recreation/recreation-hours-the-rac/ https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/149213/guest@my.umbc.edu/a34a5a9913887f1069234028e56b946c/api/pixel racclosure Recreation at the RAC https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/recsports https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/257/f9c91c92f9b48ff33e640906e80bc588/xsmall.png?1661189624 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/257/f9c91c92f9b48ff33e640906e80bc588/original.png?1661189624 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/257/f9c91c92f9b48ff33e640906e80bc588/xxlarge.png?1661189624 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/257/f9c91c92f9b48ff33e640906e80bc588/xlarge.png?1661189624 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/257/f9c91c92f9b48ff33e640906e80bc588/large.png?1661189624 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/257/f9c91c92f9b48ff33e640906e80bc588/medium.png?1661189624 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/257/f9c91c92f9b48ff33e640906e80bc588/small.png?1661189624 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/257/f9c91c92f9b48ff33e640906e80bc588/xsmall.png?1661189624 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/257/f9c91c92f9b48ff33e640906e80bc588/xxsmall.png?1661189624 Recreation at the RAC https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/149/213/9127db822a650db8151bb5f40ad807bc/xxlarge.jpg?1744981443 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/149/213/9127db822a650db8151bb5f40ad807bc/xlarge.jpg?1744981443 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/149/213/9127db822a650db8151bb5f40ad807bc/large.jpg?1744981443 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/149/213/9127db822a650db8151bb5f40ad807bc/medium.jpg?1744981443 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/149/213/9127db822a650db8151bb5f40ad807bc/small.jpg?1744981443 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/149/213/9127db822a650db8151bb5f40ad807bc/xsmall.jpg?1744981443 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/149/213/9127db822a650db8151bb5f40ad807bc/xxsmall.jpg?1744981443 0 0 true Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:04:55 -0400