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UMBC's first-gen network of faculty, staff and students
UMBC's Magazine has a great article featuring amazing first-gen students and their stories! Check out https://magazine.umbc.edu/first-in-class/ Excerpt: "As the first in her family to...
November 17, 2020
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11:09 AM
Unlocking the hidden vocabulary of higher education.
Office Hours are a time each week set aside by faculty and sometimes program staff for students to come to their offices. It’s a time to ask questions about lecture and assignments, general...
November 15, 2020
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4:09 PM
First-Gen Brown Bag Lunch Series
Join other first-gen students and staff for a discussion of methods and strategies for engaging in positive mental health practices. If you have strategies that you are currently using to support...
November 9, 2020
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8:53 AM
Coming to First Gen Day, see you this Sunday!!
First Gen day is this SUNDAY!!!! November 8th. Come to First gen day to build relationships, Expand your network and Learn how UMBC departments support First-Gen Students. This is an Event...
November 4, 2020
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2:30 PM
Career Center
1). Career Exploration: Not sure what to major in? Unsure what career to pursue? The Career Center is here to help! Check out these resources or meet with one of our specialists to explore your...
October 29, 2020
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8:47 PM
The deadline to register online to vote in Maryland is October 13th! Not sure if you're registered to vote? Visit the Voter Information and Registration Page on the Center for Democracy and...
October 11, 2020
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9:12 PM
Academic Resources
5 Things All College Students Need to Know: Academic Resources 1. Tutoring UMBC's Academic Success Center offers free tutoring for all first and second level courses in most subjects. Tutoring...
September 25, 2020
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3:40 PM
Apply now for a $5K Scholarship
Wells Fargo has announced the Student Impact Scholarship with $1 million in scholarship funds available to help support students on their educational journey. If you're a student impact maker,...
September 17, 2020
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12:01 PM
Join us at noon today!
Come join first-gen students and staff for a lunch time discussion. This discussion will be centered around this idea of facing a "new normal", in regards to online learning. We will discuss...
September 14, 2020
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10:15 AM
IMPORTANT
Not sure what that means, we're here to help!
Remember: September 10 is the last day to drop a class without having a "W" on your transcript. Before you change your schedule, ask yourself: Are you meeting the expectations of your...
September 9, 2020
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6:20 PM