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New to UMBC? Come join the First-Year Community
Have you thought of taking a First-Year Seminar? Each of the courses in the First-Year Seminar (FYS) program is unique in its own way, but what is shared is the: small cohort experience. You,...
January 19, 2019
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4:32 PM
What defines "America"?
Debating America Lecture: TuTh 10 – 11:15a.m. Location: Janet & Walter Sondheim 208 Instructor: Jeremy Spahr This course will introduce students to the concept of ideological...
January 19, 2019
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3:30 PM
How Businesses Influence Change
Social Issues in Business Lecture: We 4:30 – 7 p.m. Location: Sherman Hall 207 Instructor: Carlton Crabtree Successful innovations are achieved when people work together. This seminar...
January 19, 2019
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3:27 PM
The Economics of American Poverty
Poverty Amidst Plenty: The Economics of American Poverty Lecture: Fr 1 – 2:15 p.m. Location: Math & Psychology 102 Instructor: Nandita Dasgupta Poverty is not an oft-quoted word in...
January 19, 2019
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3:22 PM
How Our Beliefs and Behaviors Have the Power to Transform
Turning to One Another: Beliefs and Behaviors Lecture: Tu 2:30 – 3:45 p.m. Location: Sherman Hall 207 Instructor: Jill Randles Discussion: Tu 4:00 – 5:15 p.m. Location: Sherman Hall 108...
January 19, 2019
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2:58 PM
Octavia Butler's Contribution to Science Fiction and More
Dr. Kendra Parker will be speaking on Monday, October 8, 2018 in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. Her talk will begin at 4:30 with a reception to follow. Dr. Parker’s lecture is...
September 25, 2018
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3:46 PM
2018 Welcome Week Academic Sessions - Let Us Know!
Your first semester will be characterized by many challenges and experiences, whether you are new to the college experience or a transfer student new to UMBC. We want your first year experience to...
August 27, 2018
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8:16 AM
FYS 108Y: First Year Seminar meets Math requirement
The Godfather of Numbers MoWe 10 – 12:15 p.m. Performing Arts & Humanities Building 123 Manil Suri **Department Consent Required** Pre-Req: Students must have successfully completed...
August 14, 2018
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10:36 AM
Student Discussion Groups
UMBC’s New Student Book Experience: Kindred by Octavia Butler All new students attending UMBC in fall 2018 are asked to read the book Kindred. As part of Welcome Week, the book discussions...
July 25, 2018
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10:16 AM
New to UMBC? Come join the First-Year Community
Attached is a flyer listing available seats in our spring 2018 first year offerings. Remember these classes are open to all students in their first-year at UMBC. Have you thought of taking a...
January 30, 2018
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9:32 AM