Shady Grove: MEET YOUR GSA Pizzas, Board Games, Prizes and SWAG! Join us on March 27th from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM at Shady Grove for an exciting and casual opportunity to connect with your Graduate Student Association (GSA) leadership. 
This is your chance to meet the team, share your thoughts, voice your concerns, and learn how GSA supports graduate students like you. 
AND MOST OF ALL HAVE FUN!
What to Expect:
  • Food and Refreshments will be provided.
  • SWAG Giveaways for attendees.
  • Board Games and Prizes—compete, relax, and have fun with fellow graduate students.
Whether you want to engage with your GSA leaders, meet new people, or unwind, this event is a great way to be part of the graduate student community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Venue: The Universities at Shady Grove Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Building (IV), Room 5308
 Is a hybrid event (WebEx details will be communicated)


RSVP Today

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Join the Baltimore Impact Networking Night to connect mission-driven ventures and skilled student talent for an evening of networking and collaboration. This event is designed to foster meaningful connections between Baltimore-based ventures looking to grow and the next generation of student innovators eager to apply their skills to real-world impact. Whether you're a founder seeking talent or a student looking for hands-on experience, the Baltimore Impact Networking Night is where ideas meet opportunity!

Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Place: Pava Center for Entrepreneurship, Johns Hopkins University, 320 West 29th Street, Suite # 200, Baltimore, MD 21211

Registration
Outreach: 

For Students 
For Founders

Co-planning:
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We want our graduate students to have the best educational experience possible while supporting their personal and professional development. This is why we have partnered with Etio and the Center for Studies in Higher Education at the University of California, Berkeley, to administer the gradSERU (Graduate Student Experience in the Research University) with the support of our president and provost. Your feedback is critical as we strive to make improvements to our curriculum, climate, and campus. Please consider taking some time to complete the survey today.

Students have multiple chances to be entered into a drawing to win one $500 award in Retriever Dollars over the course of the survey administration. The earlier you respond, the more times you will be entered into drawings. Four winners will be selected by March 28th. Retriever Dollars can be used across campus to pay for tuition, purchase textbooks, postage, event tickets, UMBC apparel, and much more. A listing of off-campus merchants that will accept Retriever Dollars as payment can be found here.

Your responses are confidential. The survey takes about 30 minutes to complete, and can be completed in more than one sitting. Your responses will help improve the graduate education experience for all.

You should have received a personal invitation with your link this morning.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to reflect on your experiences and help us strengthen graduate education at UMBC!

Dr. Jeffrey Halverson, Interim Vice Provost and Dean of The Graduate School
Jessica Burstrem, President, Graduate Student Association

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The Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising has openings available for Winter Orientation Advisors! Advisors meet with incoming undergraduate students VIRTUALLY during the months of June-August in one-on-one sessions to plan out and register for classes. No previous experience is required, and we will provide all training necessary!

Besides compensation, this is a rare chance for graduate students to gain professional and interpersonal experience. Depending on your field, your time as a student may not open you up to many client-facing interactions, and this is a pathway to gaining that experience. If you are considering a career in academia, meanwhile, advising experience is highly sought-after in faculty openings.

Advisors are eligible to be compensated at the rate of $100 per afternoon session and $50 per evening or morning session, with the opportunity to work several sessions during the month. Participants are also eligible to earn the Orientation Advisor microcredential! More information on microcredentials and Digital Badging can be found here: https://badges.umbc.edu/

Grad students on F-1 visas ARE eligible for this work and invited to apply!

We are offering informational sessions for anyone interested or who even just MIGHT be interested in finding out about this exciting opportunity to expand their skillsets, make meaningful connections, serve their departments, and get paid! No RSVP necessary.
For additional details, see the application HERE, which is due by March 19.
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UMBC has been invited to nominate an undergraduate or graduate student for the University System of Maryland's Langenberg Legacy Fellowship. This one-year fellowship (2025-2026) supports each fellow in pursuing a social change project on campus. Each fellow receives a total of $1,500. 



The application is due March 10, 2025 at 5 p.m.

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The Center for Democracy and Civic Life is seeking undergraduate and graduate students to play leading roles in its 2025 - 2026 programs as affiliates (peer leaders) with the Center. Affiliates include STRiVE coaches (undergraduate students only), Alternative Spring Break (ASB) leaders (undergraduate and graduate students), and ConnectionCorps participants (undergraduate and graduate students).

Applications for affiliate positions are due Friday, April 4, 2025. Use this form to apply. Read on for more information about the positions.

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STRiVE coaches

STRiVE is an immersive five-day leadership for public purpose program for UMBC undergraduate students organized by the Center for Democracy and Civic Life in partnership with the Student Government Association. STRiVE helps inspire and support students in becoming more effective leaders and contributors to their communities, especially the UMBC community. STRiVE participants develop friendships; discover their strengths and values; learn how to work more effectively in groups; envision contributions they could make at UMBC; engage issues relating to identity, privilege, and systemic oppression; and tackle both simulated and real leadership and social change challenges. STRiVE 2026 will take place from January 12 - 16, 2026.

STRiVE 2026 will be facilitated by a team of staff and undergraduate student coaches organized and trained by Center for Democracy and Civic Life staff. Together, the coaches will rehearse sessions and make plans for an intensive, engaging STRiVE experience for participants. Each student coach will be paired with a staff coach to facilitate activities for a small group (a “pod”) that will meet regularly during STRiVE. Coaches will be trained to facilitate pod and large group sessions.

Required time commitments for STRiVE coaches include:
  • Fall 2025 Time Commitment:
    • Coach Retreat #1: Saturday, September 20, 2025, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (in person)
    • Regular meetings and independent work with your staff pod coach partner, co-facilitators, and Center for Democracy and Civic Life staff throughout the semester, with an average time commitment of 1 hour per week (scheduled independently)
  • Winter 2025 Time Commitment:
    • Regular meetings and independent work with your staff pod coach partner and co-facilitators, until STRiVE (scheduled independently)
    • Coach Retreat #2: Monday, January 5, 2026, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (in person)
    • Coach Retreat #3: Friday, January 9, 2026, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (in person)
    • STRiVE Program: Monday, January 12 - Friday, January 16, 2026, all day (in person)
    • One 1.5 hour debrief meeting (date, time, and format TBD) post-STRiVE
These are substantial commitments that STRiVE coaches are expected to balance with their classes and other activities and responsibilities.

STRiVE coaches receive a $1,000 stipend and a zero credit practicum notification (PRAC 121-04) on their transcript for winter 2026.

All undergraduate students are invited to apply. Applicants who have previously participated in STRiVE will be given preference in the selection process.

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Alternative Spring Break (ASB) leaders

Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is a five-day immersive learning experience for undergraduate and graduate UMBC students. During ASB, participants explore the systemic and human dimensions of complex social issues in Baltimore, spending most of the week in small groups focusing on a specific issue or challenge. ASB groups work with community partners, elected officials, and scholars, in part to help participants identify their own pathways to long-term community engagement. ASB 2026 will take place during the week of UMBC’s Spring Break: March 16 - 20, 2026.

ASB 2026 will be developed by a team of student leaders organized and trained by Center for Democracy and Civic Life staff during the summer 2025, fall 2025, and spring 2026 semesters. Together, the leaders will develop plans for a holistic, empowering ASB experience for participants.

ASB leaders will work in pairs to develop small group experiences exploring social issues in Baltimore. Past ASB groups have explored challenges and solutions relating to equitable access to housing, nutritious food, and health care; disability justice; support for youth impacted by intimate partner violence; and a variety of other issues. Leader pairs can develop an experience relating to one of these topics, or to a new topic they propose.

Required time commitments for ASB leaders include:
  • Summer 2025 Time Commitment:
    • Leadership Retreat 1: Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, 2025, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (virtual)
    • Leadership Retreat 2: Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17, 2025, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (virtual)
    • Regular meetings and independent work with your partner and Center for Democracy and Civic Life staff in between the two leadership retreats, with an average time commitment of 2 hours per week (scheduled independently)
  • Fall 2025 Time Commitment:
    • Regular meetings with Center for Democracy and Civic Life staff every Friday from 10 a.m. - noon between September 5 and December 5, 2025 (in person)
    • Regular meetings and independent work with your partner throughout the semester (scheduled independently)
  • Spring 2026 Time Commitment
    • Leadership Retreat 3: Saturday, March 7, 2025, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (in person)
    • Regular meetings and independent work with your partner and Center for Democracy and Civic Life staff throughout the semester, until ASB (scheduled independently)
    • Alternative Spring Break Program: Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20, 2025, all day (in person)
    • One 1.5 hour debrief meeting (date, time, and format TBD) post-ASB
These are substantial commitments that ASB leaders will need to balance with their classes and other activities and responsibilities.

ASB leaders receive a $2,000 stipend and a zero credit practicum notification (PRAC 121-03) on their transcripts for fall 2025 and spring 2026.

All undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply. Applicants who have previously participated in ASB will be given preference in the selection process.

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ConnectionCorps participants

ConnectionCorps is a training program for UMBC undergraduate and graduate students aspiring to build skills in facilitating conversations that encourage authentic connection and democratic participation.

During the fall semester, members of the ConnectionCorps cohort participate in weekly training sessions, which will take place on Fridays between September 5 and December 5, 2025 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Participants also have optional opportunities throughout the semester to hone their skills by facilitating small group conversations within Center programs.

These are substantial commitments that ConnectionCorps participants are expected to balance with class schedules, and other activities and responsibilities.

ConnectionCorps participants will have an opportunity to apply to continue the program in the spring semester to further hone their skills by developing and facilitating their own “Connectionary” dialogue programs in consultation with the Center for Democracy and Civic Life team. The application for the spring portion of ConnectionCorps will be released in November 2025.

ConnectionCorps participants receive a $250 stipend during the fall portion of the program and a zero credit practicum notification (PRAC 121-05) on their transcripts for fall 2025.

ConnectionCorps participants selected to join the spring portion of the program will receive an additional $750 stipend.

All undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply. (Important: This application is only for the fall portion of ConnectionCorps. Applicants do not need to commit now to applying for the second portion in the spring.)

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Use this form to apply to be a STRiVE coach, Alternative Spring Break (ASB) leader, and/or ConnectionCorps participant for the 2025 - 2026 academic year. Again, applications are due Friday, April 4, 2025.

If you have any questions, you can contact us directly at civiclife@umbc.edu.
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Monday, March 10, 2025 · 5:30 - 7:30 PM

University Center : 312


Dinner with Friends: Lockdown Stories is a dinner and conversation program. UMBC community members (undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, and alumni) will have the opportunity to share stories and participate in table conversations about their experiences of the COVID lockdowns that began in March 2020. The conversations will be structured to foster healing and connection, and to generate lessons that can sustain us all through challenging times.

This event is open to the entire UMBC community, but space is limited. Complete this brief RSVP form to reserve your spot.

This event is organized by the Center for Democracy and Civic Life in collaboration with the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee; College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Exempt Staff Senate; Graduate Student Association; NAMI at UMBC; Non-Exempt Staff Senate; Retriever Integrated Health; and Student Government Association.

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We invite you to join us for a special opportunity to meet the artist Marc Archambault, the artist selected to commission a unique artwork for Sherman Hall! Marc will share his design in-process concept, and insights into his creative process, and welcome your thoughts on the artwork's development. We hope you’ll be part of the conversation. 

We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP here.

Public Art Preview
Wed. March 26
12:00 – 1:00 pm
PAHB, Room #132

Meet the Artist: Open House
Thurs. March 27
12:00 – 3:00 pm
The Commons, near the Bookstore

These events are free and open to the UMBC community
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025 · 12 - 4 PM

Online


You're invited to attend the Virtual Career Expo (VCE). This free virtual job fair brings together employers from the fields of STEM, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences seeking advanced degree talent (Masters, PhDs, Postdocs and Alumni).

How to register

  • Click [attendee registration]
  • Complete the registration form
  • Upload your resume/CV
What do participants need to know?
  • Registered attendees will participate in the event as avatars 
  • Attendee avatars will be able to move about the event through different rooms (lobby, exhibitor booths, lounge, etc)
  • Each employer will have a virtual booth and attendee avatars will “visit” the booth to learn about the employer and career opportunities
  • If interested in an attendee, employers will invite them to private sessions or send private messages
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Position Overview:

Position Type: Internship, Stipend, Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student

Handshake ID: 9726261

Hiring Manager: Dr. Ciara Christian

Term: Spring 2025 semester with the ability for renewal

Yearly Stipend: $1500


Internship Description:

Do you always find yourself talking about social justice? Are you the friend in your group who's always adding “nuance” to the conversation? Then we’re looking for you! Social Justice Dialogue Facilitation Fellows work for the Center for Social Justice Dialogue and are supervised by professional staff within the Center. 

The main role of this internship is to support the work of the Center for Social Justice Dialogue (CSJD) in cultivating a campus community where everyone feels empowered and equipped to engage in difficult dialogue across differences of identity, background, and lived experience. Built on a foundation of Intergroup Theory and other social justice education frameworks, interns will co-create and deliver workshops on topics of identity, social justice, and dialogue to student populations. Further, students will support projects including MediaBytes, Your Story Belongs Here, InterACT, FYS: Race, Social Justice, and Dialogue, and other departmental programs. They may also support collaborative dialogue programs in partnership with other departments on campus (e.g. The Women’s Center, Center for Democracy and Civic Life, Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion & Belonging, etc). Facilitators are expected to work a maximum of ten hours a week which includes weekly staff meetings to engage in deep learning, prepare for workshops, and continue developing student-focused programming. Interns engage in ongoing training, reviewing key activities, facilitation skills, and foundational introductions to various social justice concepts. Interns must be available for these training sessions as well as program retreats.

Upon the completion of more advanced training (including Restorative Practices) and a full year of participation, students will have the opportunity to apply to a “senior internship” position to facilitate higher stakes dialogues.

General Responsibilities:

  • Develop, facilitate, and promote peer-led workshops on topics related to identity, social justice, and dialogue to student populations 

  • Engage in ongoing learning and development connected to dialogue and facilitation

  • Co-create the continued foundation for IDEAL and InterACT programs, as well as contribute ideas and content for workshop curriculum 

  • Support CSJD programming through attendance, marketing/promotion, co-facilitating activities within larger dialogues and workshops, etc.

  • Meet with the primary supervisor and attend regular student staff meetings (dependent on student availability)

  • Serve as departmental “student liaison,” gathering information about current student “hot topics” and  needs and wants connected to dialogue 

  • Serve as an ambassador for IDEAL and InterACT programs, as well as CSJD more broadly 

  • Follow all area regulations within the Code of Conduct (this is provided during the staff onboarding process)

  • Fulfill all other duties and responsibilities as appropriate and assigned (including, but not limited to occasional  oral / written reflections, time tracking, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be a full-time, matriculating undergraduate or graduate student at UMBC;

  • Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (semesterly checks will be conducted);

  • Must be able to commit to a minimum of one full academic year for at least 10 hours per week; 

    • Interns are strongly encouraged to enroll and fulfill all the requirements PRAC098 offered through the Career Center each semester, but especially for their first full semester of the internship program. Learn more about PRAC here.

  • Must be committed to being a positive role model and demonstrate leadership skills;

  • Must demonstrate ability to interact and communicate mindfully in person and online with diverse students, staff, faculty, and other campus community members;

  • Must be flexible with schedules depending on relevant programs, events and/or student professional development opportunities; 

  • Must have flexibility to work evening and weekend hours on occasion;  

  • Must attend all training sessions

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience with myUMBC, Gmail, Google Drive, Canva, Instagram,, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator 

  • Demonstrated basic knowledge in any of the following areas: the relationship between identity, power, privilege and oppression, intersectionality, social justice-related theories, intergroup dialogue (e.g. Critical Race Theory, Feminist/Womanist Theory, Queer Theory, Social Identity Theory)

  • Demonstrated leadership skills and experience through student organization leadership, civic engagement and/or activism

  • Have summer and winter availability; and

  • Have verbal, spoken, and/or written multilingual skills

To apply, find the position on Handshake with the ID: 9726261

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