End of Semester & January Center Hours Check out our hours for our i3b spaces
Hello i3b community members, 

Please note that our spaces will have adjusted hours beginning on Wednesday, December 14th. See the hours for each center below:

The Mosaic: Center for Cultural Diversity

Wed., Dec. 14th: 1:00 - 8:00pm

Thurs., Dec 15th - Wed., Dec. 21st: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Thurs., Dec 22nd & Fri., Dec 23rd: Closed

The Pride Center
Mon., Dec 12th: Noon-9:30pm
Wed., Dec. 14th: 1:00 - 9:30pm
Thurs., Dec 15th: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Fri., Dec 16th: 10:00a.m.-3:00pm 
Mon., Dec. 19th - Wed., Dec. 21st: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thurs., Dec 22nd and Fri., Dec 23rd: Closed

The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being
Wed., Dec 14th - Wed., Dec. 21st: 8:00am-8:00pm
Thurs., December 22nd: 8:00am-5:00pm
Fri., Dec 23rd: Closed

Sat., Dec 24th - Sun., Jan. 2nd: All Spaces Are Closed 

January Hours
Mon., Jan.3rd - Sun., Jan. 29th
*All Centers will be open MWF according to staff availability (with the exception of Monday, January 16th, which UMBC will be closed).

Please note that prayer rooms across campus (AOK Library, 367 & ITE, 234) will close at the respective building hours. 

We will return to our spring hours on Monday, January 30th. If you have any questions, please contact us at i3b@umbc.edu. 
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As many of us are looking forward to returning home and gathering with family and friends, we are pleased to announce that UMBC is able to offer two more influenza and COVID-19 booster clinics next week. If you have not already received this season's flu shot or the new bivalent COVID booster, protect yourself, your families, and the community against these two illnesses by scheduling an appointment today. You may choose to receive either or both boosters. 


Clinic Dates and Locations


***** SIGN UP LINK ****



We also need volunteers!

As with all shot clinics, we are in need of volunteers to help with registration.
Click here to sign up if you would like to help!


Check out the original post by clicking here.
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The Women's Center lounge and office will be closed THIS Wednesday, Dec 7th for Administrative Purposes. 

Have a great last week of classes, UMBC!

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Please submit applications HERE

CITI EARLY ID PROGRAM

Citi is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the
places where we operate and the clients we serve. The Early Identification
Program is focused on investing, identifying, mentoring and hiring top diverse talent across the firm.

Citi's Early ID Program is an exclusive 5-week virtual program focused on:

TRAINING & WEBINARS
INTENSIVE INTERVIEW ONE-ON-ONE PREPARATION
MENTORSHIP
ACCELERATED INTERVIEW WITH CITI

Our series of Early ID Program tracks include:

Black Heritage Leadership
Hispanic Heritage Leadership
Pride Leadership
Women's Leadership
Veteran's Leadership
Disability Leadership

We want to hear from you if you are:

  • A current sophomore enrolled in a four-year baccalaureate degree program from an accredited institution. 
  • This program is targeted towards Black, Hispanic, Women, those who have served in the military and/or are LGBTQIA+, and/or people with disabilities, 3.3 minimum GPA is preferred.

Our participating businesses include:

BCMA Capital Markets
BCMA Corporate Banking
BCMA Investment Banking
Commercial Banking
Financial Resources Management
Treasury & Trade Solutions
Finance
PBWM Personal Banking
PBWM Global Wealth Management
Human Resources
Internal Audit
Global Spread Products
MSS: Public Finance
MSS: Quantitative Analysis
MSS: Research
Operations
MSS: Sales & Trading
Risk Management
Technology
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*Check out our buyback list to see if your textbook qualifies.
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Name: Sai Charan Mamidala

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site: Certify Global

Position Title:  Business Analyst Intern

Major or Program:  Masters in Engineering Management

Current Class Level: Master's Student

Work Term: Summer 2022

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities. 

• Understanding and assessing the impact of business changes and needs.

• Create Product and Process Documentation, Analyzing and capturing requirements.

• Create, Perform and Co-ordinate tests/scripts for the products.

• Communicating requirements to relevant stakeholders.

• Monitoring the build of solutions to ensure it meets requirements.

• Interact directly with clients, key stakeholders, and IT development to ensure proposed

process and systems meet desired needs.

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?

I started applying to summer internships from Feb 2022 and I got this opportunity to work for Certify Global through a linked job post.

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

I believed that my work made an impact in my organization when they extended my internship as co-op after my summer internship.

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience? 

Learn new skills to stand out. 

Check out this post on our social media platforms!

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram andLinkedIn 

#UMBCintern 

Want to be the next Intern of the Week? Make sure to fill out this form and stay tuned. New interns are announced every Monday!

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Tim Sparklin, Director of the Office of Research Protections and Compliance (ORPC), in the Office of Research and Creative Achievement (ORCA) will be retiring from UMBC after 39 years of USM service with over 30 years at UMBC. 

An in-person Open House Event will be held in the Skylight Room on the 3rd floor of Commons from 1PM-4PM on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.  

Tim obtained his BA in Sociology from UMBC in 1981 and his Masters of Social Work from UMB in 1983.  So his connection to USM actually started as a freshman in 1977 (over 45 years)!

Tim’s family connections to UMBC run even deeper.  Two of Tim's children graduated from our campus, his wife Kim spent two years at UMBC working her way to obtaining a Bachelor's of Nursing at UMB. He also has two siblings and two nieces who received degrees from UMBC. 

Tim started working at UMB as a Research Assistant in the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.  From 1983 – 1985 he provided assistance on a trauma and motorcycle helmet use study prior to Maryland enacting its helmet laws in 1992.  Tim was promoted to Program Analyst, then in 1987 to Grants and Contracts Administrator (when he was bit by the Research Admin bug).   

He then came to UMBC in 1992 to become a Grants Manager for what was then called the College of Arts and Sciences, where, his value was quickly recognized.  Tim was promoted to Research Services Administrator before coming to ORCA to run UMBC’s Human and Animal Research Protections Office (HARPO) in 2004.   

In January of 2011, Tim led HARPO in a rebranding effort to recognize the growth in UMBC’s research and compliance areas needing support.  In 2010 we had 375 human and 37 animal support actions.  The office was renamed the Office of Research Protections and Compliance (ORPC).  ORPC support expanded to include Institutional Biosafety, Conflict of Interest, Export Control, Responsible Conduct in Research and Research Integrity.  And, by FY21 ORPC with just 2.6 staff processed nearly 2,000 compliance actions (down from 2,400 in FY20), and supported nearly 2,700 trainings (individuals trained in the various areas of compliance).

As Director of ORPC Tim provided administrative oversight and the strategic direction of ORPCs centralized resources to ensure UMBC conducted its research activities in a manner consistent with federal, state and institutional regulatory requirements.  In this role Tim served as the primary liaison with federal regulatory agencies and provided periodic updates and recommended actions to senior management as issues demand institutional response.

Not only did Tim significantly expanded ORPC’s areas of compliance support, he totally revamped the web site, implemented a new electronic compliance support system (Kuali Compliance), went paperless, moved the office, provided key support for the new  ILSB vivarium, and implemented countless procedures, policies and general guidance documents to streamline and clarify the constant changing regulations associated with this field.  And, as if this was not enough, Tim has conducted in-person training for graduate and undergraduate students in the area of Responsible Conduct in Research. These are only a few of the many accomplishments during Tim’s time with UMBC and USM.  And, during that entire time, Tim has been consistently recognized by UMBC faculty, staff and his USM peers for his skills and knowledge, and genuine willingness and desire to help support research and creative achievement.   Throughout, Tim epitomized what customer support means.   

Tim had also been very active in shared governance at UMBC, serving as President and Past President of the Professional Staff Senate.  Tim has also been involved in multiple industry related organizations such as the Society of Research Administrators International (SRA), where he was a member of their Board of Directors, and held the positions of President Elect, President, and Past President of the Northeast Section from 2021-2014.  Tim has also shared his experience and knowledge through multiple presentations and Panel discussions.   Besides SRA, Tim was a member of the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA), the Laboratory Animal Welfare Training Exchange, the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, Public Responsibly in Medicine and Research, a member of the University of Maryland, Baltimore IACUC, and the Association of University Export Control Officers.  Tim was often called upon by sister campuses to assist with their protections and compliance programs and to answer specific questions.  

Tim’s unwavering drive to support UMBC in a positive supportive manner won him multiple accolades from his team, the researchers he served, and senior leadership.  His unique ability to balance the overwhelming regulatory requirements with the level of reassurance that minimizes the burden on our research community and not a “police state” is unique.  Faculty often commented on ORPC’s support, stating things like,  “I am consistently astonished by how helpful, informed, patient, and responsive”…ORPC is …ORPC “asks great questions, handles emergency requests gracefully”...and generally makes it “possible for me to do better research.”

In Tim’s personal life, Tim loves to garden.  His house in Catonsville is a treasure trove of multiple variety of trees and plants he and his wife Kim of (40 Years) maintain.  Tim has three sons and two grandchildren, which in retirement he expects to spend a great deal more time.  Tim recently commented that he hopes to chillax, and maybe travel to Ireland and Scotland.  

Tim has always brought a sense of calm and steadiness to the office.  While we will all miss Tim, please join us in wishing him nothing but happiness as he embarks on his next journey.

Tim’s last day on campus is Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Please join us in celebrating his retirement and wishing him well. 

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The Division of Administration and Finance is excited to celebrate Terry Cook's 32 years of service to the University System of Maryland.  A reception will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena's Retriever Room.

Terry joined UMBC in 2008 after serving as Senior Associate Vice President at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC). Prior to that, Terry spent 15 years at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) in both Facilities Management and Procurement management roles. 

Please join us to honor Terry, her accomplishments, and all that she has done for the UMBC Community.

Please RSVP on myUMBC

Kathy L. Dettloff, Vice President for Administration and Finance

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Calling all Veterans, Service
members and GI Bill students:

Have questions about your benefits?

Join us for the

GI Bill Town Hall

Thursday, December 8, 1 to 2 p.m. EST
The Information Technology and
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Reminder - SDS Film Screening TODAY at 4PM.

Join us in honoring International Persons with Disabilities Day with the UMBC screening of "I Didn't See You There",  a thought-provoking movie, followed by discussion with peers and colleagues.  About the film:

As a visibly disabled person, filmmaker Reid Davenport sets out to make a film about how he sees the world, from either his wheelchair or his two feet, without having to be seen himself. The unexpected arrival of a circus tent outside his apartment in Oakland, CA leads him to consider the history and legacy of P.T. Barnum’s Freak Show and its lingering presence in his daily life. This perspective results in a documentary that is powerful and emotional, thoughtful and raw, intimate and political - and has been awarded and acclaimed at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.

Administration 101 has accessible seating, and a range of features that enhance accessibility for audiences.  The film is captioned, and an audio-described version is available upon request. Please email accommodation requests and event inquiries to slazar@umbc.edu with "Documentary" in the subject line.

Trailer/Preview for I Didn't See You There

Trailer with audio description of I Didn't See You There.


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