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Represent 176,000 students on the System's governing board
The University System of Maryland encompasses 12 institutions, including UMBC, and three regional higher education centers. It employs more than 18,000 faculty members and 21,000 staff members,...
September 23, 2019
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Dive into Baltimore's history, culture, issues & leaders
Deepen your connection with the inspiring community where you live and study. Just 30 students will be selected to participate in Collegetown Underground; a four-day immersive opportunity (January...
September 23, 2019
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The UMBC delegation to last week's 2019 Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Meeting in Fort Lauderdale shared insights and forged connections with colleagues from across the U.S. 20 members...
June 14, 2019
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8:59 AM
Develop an immersive learning experience for your peers
Alternative Spring Break Group Leaders will work with the Center for Democracy and Civic Life to develop an immersive learning experience that will position participants effectively as...
April 2, 2019
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9:51 AM
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The Center for Democracy and Civic Life is hiring two paid interns for the 2019-2020 academic year: The Community Civic Engagement Intern (position description here) supports Center for...
March 27, 2019
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4:44 PM
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Donations support Alternative Spring Break, STRiVE, & more
The Center for Democracy and Civic Life has launched its first-ever fundraising campaign to support students participating in our programs. On Giving Day (February 28th), please check out our...
February 28, 2019
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Personal experiences with civic implications
The Center for Democracy and Civic Life hosts a reflective journaling project to create space for individual reflection on personal experiences with important civic implications. UMBC student,...
February 20, 2019
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12:20 PM
Congratulations to UMBC junior Cameron Walkup, who has been selected as one of three finalists from across the University System of Maryland (USM) for the position of 2019-2020 Student Regent. The...
December 11, 2018
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12:43 PM
Spend a week addressing social issues & building community!
Apply to join Alternative Spring Break (ASB), a program that consists of student-led experiential learning trips. Participants will work with community partners, government officials, and scholars...
November 5, 2018
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11:07 AM
UMBC's popular leadership & social change retreat is back.
UMBC’s STRiVE leadership and social change retreat has inspired hundreds of undergraduate students in the past 10 years. Now it's your turn. This year’s STRiVE retreat will take place January...
October 16, 2018
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