Laps With Chip Food Drive Update Hi Everyone!

Unfortunately, laps with chip has been canceled, but we're still collecting food! Bring your goods to the RAC room 243 and secure your Laps With Chip button!

]]> Hi Everyone! Unfortunately, laps with chip has been canceled, but we're still collecting food! Bring your goods to the RAC room 243 and secure your Laps With Chip button! https://dev.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/154464/guest@my.umbc.edu/49f20be0589259e82f6bc32c46324628/api/pixel Retriever Essentials https://dev.my.umbc.edu/groups/retrieveressentials https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/original.png?1762874117 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxlarge.png?1762874117 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xlarge.png?1762874117 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/large.png?1762874117 https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/medium.png?1762874117 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/small.png?1762874117 https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxsmall.png?1762874117 Retriever Essentials 0 0 true Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:05:16 -0500 2026 WashU RADIANCE Summer Research Program Supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
The WashU Global Health Center invites you to apply for the 2026 SummeR reseArch DIscovery ProgrAm iN Cardiovascular Disease & HEmatology (RADIANCE). RADIANCE is a summer research training program at WashU in heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders for undergraduate, graduate, and health professional students (medical students, MPH students, and other health professions). The program is supported by an R25 grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
 
Program Period: June 8 - July 31, 2026
Application Deadline: January 20, 2026 at 11:59pm CT
 
The RADIANCE track provides the following to each participating student:
  1. Housing, transportation costs to/from St. Louis, and a Metrolink transit pass;
  2. $4,000 stipend for undergraduate students or $4,392 stipend for graduate or health professional students;
  3. Financial support for approved professional development activities related to their summer research project (e.g., conference/workshop attendance, publication fees, etc.);
  4. A 1-week Bootcamp at the beginning of the training program to develop general research and professional skills and scientific knowledge related to cardiology, hematology, pulmonology, and sleep disorders;
  5. Weekly lecture series on topics related to cardiology, hematology, pulmonology, sleep disorders, and other topics in general medical sciences and public health;
  6. Real-world research experience at a top-ranked research institution;
  7. One-on-one mentorship in a small research project;
  8. Opportunities to advance writing and oral presentation skills; and
  9. Social and networking opportunities throughout the summer.
 
What to expect from the RADIANCE track:
  • RADIANCE will focus on enhancing participants’ skills so that they understand the challenges and opportunities needed to become successful researchers in heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders.
  • Participants are expected to pursue their research training full time (defined as 40 hours per week), attend all program events, and complete all required evaluations and deliverables.
  • At the end of the eight-week program, participants will give symposium presentations.
  • Participants will engage in group discussions, seminars and lectures on research ethics, scientific writing, clinical trials, and more.
 
Eligibility criteria for RADIANCE:
  • Individuals must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Individuals must be a full-time undergraduate, graduate, or health professional student actively enrolled in an accredited university or health professional school.
  • Individuals must have successfully completed at least one undergraduate year at an accredited university (including baccalaureate schools of nursing) or have successfully completed at least one quarter or semester at an accredited health professional school.
 
Have Questions? Visit the FAQs page or contact us at radiance@wustl.edu.

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For the past 10 years, Retriever Essentials has been dedicated to nourishing our ever growing UMBC community by fighting food insecurity, and providing essential resources to students, staff, and faculty. If you'd like to contribute to this important work please consider participating in our 10 for 10 campaign! As we celebrate a decade of service, we are encouraging folks to donate a recurring $10 per month (or as much as you're able) in honor of our 10 years. 
Graphic reads "10 for 10 Retriever Essentials, celebrating 10 years of student support"
Currently, we're experiencing high demand and seeking ways to keep the shelves of The Essential Space, our campus free grocery store, stocked. In light of the national focus on food insecurity, we've received numerous inquiries asking how to help support our work. This is a testimony to the incredibly caring and supportive community at UMBC, which we are so thankful for.

How to make financial contributions: Any amount is helpful and appreciated! You may make a secure credit card donation through the university's giving site. Be sure to type "Retriever Essentials" under designation and consider opting into a recurring gift. For staff and faculty interested in pre-tax payroll deduction you can sign up for recurring gifts through USM's giving site. After logging in with your UMBC credentials you can select Retriever Essentials as the fund to donate to.

If you prefer to donate items directly, here's a list of the primary needs:
- Quick grab and go items like protein bars/shakes and fresh fruit (apples and bananas)
- Prepackaged Rice Bags
- Cereal/oatmeal
- Ready-to-eat meals that can be microwaved
- Canned or packet meats (tuna, chicken) ideally with pop-top lids
- Coats, gloves, and blankets (we're stocked on hats and scarves)
- Can openers
- Diapers and wipes
- Basic toiletries (toothpaste, brushes, etc..)
- Menstrual products

We also have an Amazon Wishlist to make this process more convenient for you. All donations can be sent to or dropped off in The Essential Space during operating hours. The Commons room 1A10. Monday-Wednesday, and Friday 11am-5:30pm. 

Furthermore, please share that UMBC is now using an app to instantaneously share about leftover food after campus events. Please download "Share Meals" and login using your UMBC credentials. You snap a pic, add in the time, location, and servings, and hungry students will come. 

The Essential Space is available to all UMBC students, faculty, staff, and contractors in need. Thank you so much for your support.
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BGSO's next event is around the corner! Join us on Thursday November 20, from 5-7 pm
at Apartment Community Gold room for our Thanksgiving Event.  There will be FEAST, FUN, and FELLOWSHIP!
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Enjoy breakfast with other UMBC commuters and get connected with on-campus resources! There isn't a better way to start your day!

GMC will be hosted every Tuesday morning from 8:30am to 11:00am. It is complimentary with your Commuter Gold Card.

Gold Cards are a one-time per academic year purchase and are available to be purchased at every GMC with cash only.

Gold Cards at $5 for Commuters

$10 for Residential & Graduate Students 

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Tuesday, November 11, 2025 -8:30 AM-11 AM
Good Morning Commuters
The Commons, Sports Zone

Join the Peer Health Educators as they table for Good Morning Commuters. Enjoy breakfast with other UMBC commuters and get connected with on-campus resources! There isn't a better way to start your day!

Wednesday, November 12, 2025- 12 PM -1 PM
Wellness Wednesday
The Commons, Mainstreet

Join the Graduate Students Peer Health Educators on Main Street for safety tips while traveling to and from campus. They'll also have safety bag giveaways!
Weekly event schedule for OHP. Tuesday: "Good Morning Commuters" at 8:30 AM, Wednesday: "Wellness Wednesday" at 12 PM. Location is The Commons, UMBC.


All events are 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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Hello Lovelies,

Sisterhood also has a safety initiative called ‘Your Voice Matters’. ‘Your Voice Matters’ aims to build a bridge between the Office of Equity and Civil Rights (ECR) & UMBC students. This is an ANONYMOUS form where students can express any disparities witnessed, experienced, or that might happen. In addition to this QR code, this form will always be located in our Linktree.

Sincerely,

Sisterhood
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Hello Lovelies,

Sisterhood has a safety initiative called ‘Sister Sister’. Sister Sister is a request only Group Me that strives for safety on the UMBC campus. Within, students may request that students walk with them if they are feeling unsafe or uncomfortable on campus. To join, please make sure your profile has your name and photo.

Sincerely,

Sisterhood
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Welcome, Retriever postdocs and mentors, to the November Newsletter! 

UMBC's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs welcomes you to the 5th edition of our new monthly newsletter! Highlights include several online and in person workshops, including helpful webinars about A.I., teaching, and research in different industries. We hope you can take advantage of some great opportunities this fall semester!
"Talk it Through" Topic of the Month:
A recommended topic for postdocs and their mentors to discuss this month:

Funding – What are the opportunities for fellowships or grants, and how can we prepare?
★ Have suggestions for us? Put your thoughts into our new Office of Postdoctoral Affairs  Suggestion Box!

Events

UMBC Graduate Student & Postdoc Development (GSPD): 
Follow our MyUMBC GSPD page and stay updated on our PAWsome resources and workshops!

★ Friday 11/7, 1-2 pm, ILSB 233: 
Effective Teaching series: Designing & Grading Assignments RSVP here 
Counts towards a CIRTL certification. Open to all!
★ Friday 11/20, 1-2 pm, ILSB 233: 
Effective Teaching series: Overcoming End of Semester Overwhelm RSVP here  
Counts towards a CIRTL certification. Open to all!

UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship:
★ Friday 11/7, 12-1:30 pm, Public Policy 438: 
Dealing with unstructured data (text, images), APIs, and API calls to LLMs  RSVP here
★ Wednesday 11/19, 4:30-6 pm, Hybrid, PAHB 216:
CAHSS New Faculty Micro-talks  RSVP here
★ Wednesday 12/3, 12-1 pm, Online:
Translating Research for a Public Audience: Writing for the Public and Talking to the Press RSVP here

UMBC Library:
★  Monday, 11/10, 12-1 pm, Online:
Skills for Graduate Students: Advanced Research Strategies RSVP here
★ Wednesday, 11/12, 12-1 pm, Online:
Exploring the Gadgets & Gizmos In Your AI Toolkit: Dr. Eric Stokan RSVP here
★  Tuesday, 11/18, 4-5 pm, Online:
Skills for Graduate Students: Managing and Organizing Your Research RSVP here

UMBC Faculty Development Center:
★ Monday, 11/10, 12-1 pm, Online:
Teaching Generation 'Why?': Helping Students Find Meaning and Purpose in Your Course  RSVP here
★ Tuesday, 11/11, 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Online:
Generative AI in Teaching II: Applied Skills and Use Cases RSVP here
★ Wednesday, 11/12, 12-1 pm, Online:
Bring Your Best Idea: Infusing Humor & Fun into the Classroom RSVP here
★ Thursday, 11/20, 12-1 pm, Online:
Integrating Community-Engaged and Experiential Learning into Your Course: Fostering Meaningful Learning and Student Success RSVP here
★ Tuesday, 12/2, 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Online:
I'm Not Teaching with Generative AI, But What Do I Still Need to Know? RSVP here

UMBC Career Center:
★  Thursday, 11/6, 12-1 pm, Online:
River Valley Ranch Career Corner
The RAND Summer Associate Program introduces outstanding doctoral students to RAND, an institution that conducts research on a wide range of domestic and international social policy issues and matters of national security.  RSVP here
★ Monday, 11/17, 12-1 pm, Online:
Inside Scoop: Careers in Biomedical and Health Research RSVP here
★ Wednesday, 11/19, 11 am-12 pm, Online:
UMBC Connects: Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory RSVP here

Events from Partners within the University System of Maryland

CARTI @ UMMS 
★  Tuesday, 11/4, 9-10 am, Zoom
Pivoting to Aging Research: Opportunities for Every Discipline RSVP here
★ Thursday, 11/6, 9-10 am, Zoom
Writing and Conducting a Systematic Review RSVP here
★ Tuesday, 11/4 & 11, 1-2 pm, Zoom
Writing Your First NIH R01 Grant Application: 2-Part Seminar Series RSVP here
★ Tuesday, 12/2,  1-2 pm, Zoom
Identifying a Mentoring Team & Developing Mentoring Skills RSVP here
★ Thursday, 12/11, 9-10 am, Zoom
Making the Most of Your Unfunded Grant Application RSVP here
University of Maryland
★  Wednesday, 12/3, 2025, 6:30–7:30 pm, Online:
Behind the Hire: Insights from Matt Majoros, Partner with Workforce Genetics
Matt will discuss the skill sets valued in the life sciences industry, how to reach out to recruiters and hiring managers, best platforms to find open positions, expectations on how fast hiring moves and answer your question. RSVP here

 

Events from National Partners
CIRTL (the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching & Learning):
Reminder: UMBC is part of the national CIRTL network; you can earn a nationally recognized certificate that demonstrates your commitment to being an effective instructor! Email Dr. Gurganus at jgurganus@umbc.edu for more information. 
★  Wednesday 11/5, 12-2pm, Online:
Shared Voices, Shared Decisions: Sociocracy for Educators and Leaders in Higher Ed RSVP here
★ Monday 11/10, 12-1 pm, Online:
Exploring Teaching Careers at Teaching Intensive Universities with CIRTL Alumni RSVP here
★ Tuesday 11/11, 11 am- 1pm, Online:
Examining and Analyzing Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy in Post-Secondary Contexts RSVP here
★ Thursday, 11/13, 12-1:30 pm, Online:
Overcoming Learned Helplessness: Helping Students to Develop Strong Team Skills Through Emotional Intelligence RSVP here
★ Monday,  11/17, 12-1 pm, Online:
Exploring Academic Careers Beyond the Professoriate with CIRTL Alumni in Centers for Teaching & Learning RSVP here
★ Thursday, 11/20, 2-3:30 pm, Online:
Leveraging Strengths of Neurodiverse Students in the Classroom RSVP here
★ Thursday, 12/11, 1-3 pm, Online: 
Postdoc Teaching Practicum RSVP here

National Postdoctoral Association (NPA):
Reminder: UMBC has an institutional membership allowing you to get your Free NPA Affiliate Membership! Use your your institutional (UMBC) email address and attend events for FREE. 
★ Check here for NPA's calendar of events. 
★2025 NPA Social Sciences & Humanities Postdocs Special Interest Summit 
Friday, November 14, 2025, 1-5 pm, Online  Read More
Through a series of interactive online discussions led by the NPA, the summit seeks to identify barriers – and find paths forward – in the greater postdoctoral community. Sponsorship provides visibility to thousands of active, exiting, and aspiring postdocs.
Member Benefit for NPA Postdoc Members 
Are you deciding on the next step after your postdoc? Need help looking for jobs that excite you and then figuring out how to apply? The NPA is proud to partner with SciPhD and provide a free, permanent license for all NPA members to their online web application tool – Flamingo™. Sign up here. 

★ 2025 NPA SmartSkills Registration: SmartSkills is a free, virtual course for NPA members. Experts teach monthly classes that focus on building skills critical to career and personal success. Postdocs can earn a certificate from the NPA by attending 10 out of the 12 skills classes. Takes place the fourth Tuesday of each month, at 3 p.m. ET.  Register here.

NCFDD (National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity):
Reminder: UMBC has an institutional membership with the NCFDD, an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community dedicated to supporting academics in making successful transitions throughout their careers. Sign up for free and join their email newsletter!
WEBINARS: 
You must log in to register.
★  Thursday, 11/13, 2025 2-3pm 
SKILL #10: How to Manage Stress, Rejection & the Haters in Your Midst RSVP here
★  Friday,  11/14, 2025 1-2pm 
The Weekly Meeting- for planning ahead RSVP here

★ Tuesday, 11/18, 2025 10-11 am 
Virtual Writing Session RSVP here

  • Connect with NCFDD members: Join the new NCFDD community to connect with other faculty - whether it's getting help with a challenge you're facing or finding an accountability partner - it's a space to connect with others from Graduate Students through Department Chair. Check the events calendar for more information!

The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Chronicle of Higher Education is academe's most trusted resource for independent journalism, career development, and forward-looking intelligence. UMBC provides free access. Sign in today.
Sign up to receive the several different newsletters The Chronicle offers that are all about higher education! They are helpful resources that are released daily and weekly.
★  Check out The Chronicle's virtual events page, including On Demand recordings!

Resources

  • Are you mentoring undergraduates? Consider using a mentor-mentee agreement to define expectations and ensure your undergrad stays motivated, understands how best to communicate with you, and succeeds! Here are some resources available!
  • UMBC Library Research Guides: check out the new one about Artificial Intelligence (AI) & AI Literacy!

Job Sites in Higher Ed:
Postdoc Opportunities Board
NPA Job Board
The Chronicle Job Page
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By the Office of Graduate Student and Postdoc Development (GSPD) at UMBC. Contact the author Aubrie at azepp1@umbc.edu for questions or suggestions about the newsletter.

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