More Career Opportunities Await! 

UMBC hosted our Career & Internship Fair on September 17, but we know that one event can't capture every opportunity. To give our Retrievers even more chances to connect with employers and explore next steps, we're excited to promote two upcoming partner fairs hosted by nearby universities:

 Towson University Career & Internship Fair

• Date: Friday, September 26

• Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Location: SECU Arena, Towson University

• A wide range of employers will be in attendance—don't miss your chance to network and explore career opportunities!

 Goucher College Graduate School Fair

• Date: Tuesday, October 7

• Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Location: Goucher College Library, Towson, MD

• Explore graduate school programs in the Baltimore area that can help you launch your career. Walk-ins welcome!

• Register here: https://gradprograms.goucher.edu/portal/events-web

UMBC is proud to be a collegial partner in our university community and to support your success—whether it's finding your next job, internship, or graduate program. Take advantage of these great opportunities!

Note: UMBC will not provide transportation to these events.

Want to be part of one of UMBC's most fun Homecoming traditions? We're looking for volunteers to help with the multiple aspects of Homecoming, including:

• Homecoming Student Org Kickball Tournament (Sunday, October 5, 2025)

• Homecoming 5K and Family Fun Run (Wednesday, October 8 - Saturday, October 11)

• Homecoming Carnival (Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11)

• Homecoming Puppy Parade (Saturday, October 11)

• Be part of a signature UMBC Homecoming events

• Meet fellow Retrievers (and possibly their pups!)

• Free event t-shirt and admission to the carnival

Indoor Navigation System for Individuals with Vision Impairments

Aydin Ayanzadeh, a Ph.D. student in Computer Science at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), is conducting a research study on designing an indoor navigation system to support individuals who are blind or have low vision (BLV).

Study Details

• Approved by UMBC IRB (Protocol #1743)

• Led by: Aydin Ayanzadeh, Ph.D. Student (Faculty Advisor: Prof. Tim Oates)

• Eligibility: Blind or low-vision individuals, located in the U.S. (preferably MD, VA, or DC)

• Compensation:

  • Pre-survey: $15 (10–15 minutes, BLV participants only) [Fill out the pre-survey here]

    You can now fill out the pre-survey, which will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete (BLV participants only).

  • In-person sessions: $40 per session (30–45 minutes, up to 3 sessions in one day)

• Activities: Short questionnaire, brief training, and navigation tasks with a sighted assistant

• Safety: No face camera; safety support provided

Participation Links

• Consent form

• Sign-up form

For more information, please contact:
Aydin Ayanzadeh (aydina1@umbc.edu)
Ph.D. Student, Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

Join us for our first Good Afternoon Commuters (GAC) of Fall 2025!

Enjoy lunch with other UMBC commuters and get connected with on-campus resources! 

GAC will be hosted on September 23, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. 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 and GAC with cash only.

Gold Cards at $5 for Commuters

$10 for Residential & Graduate Students

Name: Nardos Araya

Pronouns: she/her

Semester of Internship: Summer 2025

Major: Information Systems

Current Class Level: Senior

This semester I completed a(n)...: Internship

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site (Company/Organization Name): Morgan Stanley

Location of the Organization (City, State): Baltimore, MD

Title of position: Operations Analyst Intern

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

I interned at Morgan Stanley in the Baltimore office as an Operations Analyst Intern. During this internship, I worked alongside the Global Reconciliation Services team and was a team lead for a group project involving automating manual processes using various automation tools like Alteryx and Power BI. I also worked on documenting business requirements and reengineering business processes through automation and process-mapping.

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

I heard about this internship around the end of summer of 2024 and obtained this internship by first, making an appointment with the career center to help review and tailor my resume to the internship's job description. I also networked with full-time employees at Morgan Stanley that were previous interns and asked them how I can stand out in my application and my interview. After preparing my application, I submitted my application within 2 weeks.

What resources did you use to find your current experience?

UMBC Career Center, Networking events (UMBC Connects, Info Sessions, Arts With a Purpose, etc.), Alumni Networking, Student Organizations/Scholar Groups, LinkedIn or other social media

What have you enjoyed the most about your position and organization?

What I enjoyed most about interning at Morgan Stanley was learning alongside experienced professionals that I looked up to and receiving guidance from them on familiarizing myself with a corporate environment. Getting to know other interns from different schools and backgrounds was also a great opportunity that I appreciated the most because those connections I built are always going to be helpful for my future as I grow professionally. Additionally, getting to use skills that I learned in the classroom in a real-world environment where I'm given a project and I have the opportunity to create impact for the organization was very rewarding!

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

The automation project that I led was for a daily manual process that usually took 1008 hours to complete annually. By automating the daily manual process, I saved the company 750+ hours annually and eliminated manual error completely. The company can now spend more time on more crucial tasks at hand.

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

Advice I would give to another student seeking an internship would be to reach out alumni that works at the company and has the role that you're interested in and have them look at your resume and overall application. I would also suggest to network with students who just recently interned in your company of interest because their insights would be fresh in terms of what skills the company looks for, interview tips, etc.

Join us for an exclusive screening of Quad Life — the powerful story of a young Black father whose world is turned upside down after a life-changing accident. Follow his journey of resilience and reinvention as he pursues his passion as an artist and quadriplegic sound designer, redefining what "normal" means along the way.

Popcorn will be provided. For a special surprise, the main actor will be joining us after the screening for a live Q&A session.

Go to this link and click "Going In-Person" to reserve your spot.

Please note: This event is not sponsored, and Quad Life is not currently available on Netflix. All graphics and introductory materials are created solely to enhance the promotional experience and generate excitement for this screening.