UMBC at the Top in Rankings and Students’ Decisions
Dear UMBC Community,
We are delighted to share news that the 2021 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges rankings released today reflect UMBC’s continued status as a national leader in higher education. UMBC is ranked #11 in undergraduate teaching and is the #9 most innovative university in the nation, among other prominent rankings. And UMBC is the only Maryland school represented in the top ten in innovation, positioned alongside such universities as Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, MIT, and Caltech.
Our University has long had a reputation for academic excellence and for being a welcoming community. That reputation has encouraged thousands of students to choose UMBC this year to begin their studies or continue working toward a degree, even during a time of uncertainty.
Overall, 13,497 students are enrolled at UMBC this fall. At a time when many campuses across the nation are experiencing enrollment challenges, UMBC’s student body is down less than one percent compared to fall 2019. UMBC's current undergraduate population is 10,932 strong. The graduate student population has increased to 2,565.
We are particularly proud to share that more than 120 students have returned to UMBC to complete their degrees through the Finish Line initiative. UMBC is welcoming back some of these students after several years away from college, and we are so glad they are on track to finish their degree programs.
Thanks to UMBC’s dedicated enrollment management and marketing staff in Undergraduate Admissions, the Graduate School, and the Division of Professional Studies, and to faculty and staff across our colleges, schools, and International Education Services, for their work in these challenging times to engage and enroll new and returning students.
We are honored to be a part of a scholarly community that is committed to supporting each person’s growth and success.
President Freeman Hrabowski and Provost Philip Rous
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Several former and current UMBC students, along with Dr. Kevin Omland, UMBC professor of Biological Sciences, published an article in "The Conversation" about how an increase in women working on bird song helped overturn long-held dogma about bird song evolution. They argue this is a strong case study of how a diversity of researchers and a diversity of approaches leads to new insights--excellence through diversity.
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Several former and current UMBC students, along with Dr. Kevin Omland, UMBC professor of Biological Sciences, published an article in "The Conversation" about how an increase in women working on...https://dev.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/95761/guest@my.umbc.edu/4638a631198a1003b86b09d67cde61bd/api/pixelOffice of Equity and Civil Rights (ECR)https://dev.my.umbc.edu/groups/equityandinclusionhttps://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/748/fb9bcb0b0d640942127ad89c71893675/xsmall.png?1738780980https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/748/fb9bcb0b0d640942127ad89c71893675/original.png?1738780980https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/748/fb9bcb0b0d640942127ad89c71893675/xxlarge.png?1738780980https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/748/fb9bcb0b0d640942127ad89c71893675/xlarge.png?1738780980https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/748/fb9bcb0b0d640942127ad89c71893675/large.png?1738780980https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/748/fb9bcb0b0d640942127ad89c71893675/medium.png?1738780980https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/748/fb9bcb0b0d640942127ad89c71893675/small.png?1738780980https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/748/fb9bcb0b0d640942127ad89c71893675/xsmall.png?1738780980https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/748/fb9bcb0b0d640942127ad89c71893675/xxsmall.png?1738780980Office of Equity and Inclusion00trueMon, 14 Sep 2020 14:02:46 -0400Intern of the Week: Samantha Etta for Financial Economics!Check out Samantha's internship with T. Rowe Price.
Name: Samantha Etta
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: T. Rowe Price*
Position Title: Investment Accountant (hired full-time following a successful internship!)
Major(s)/Minor(s):Financial Economics
Current Class Level:Senior
Work Term:Summer 2020
*Don’t miss UMBC Connects: T. Rowe Price, a virtual recruitment event on Wednesday, September 16, with our Featured Employer of the Week T. Rowe Price to learn how you could land an amazing, career-relevant opportunity like Samantha’s!
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
My internship this summer was virtual due to the ongoing pandemic so this was very new to both the firm and I. Nonetheless I had an amazing experience which resulted in a full time offer with the firm. My day to day responsibilities involved analyzing and reviewing daily fee reports for some of our domestic funds, processing accrual payments ,and performing daily accruals for income related to security lending on certain TRP products.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I heard about this position when I stumbled into a career center event. T Rowe Price was having a session that day and I just came into the room for the free food lol. I got so intrigued when I heard the different speakers that I decided to stay back and talk to some of them, I was directed to apply for an internship with the firm through UMBCworks. I waited a year for the next summer and once I sent my application in I got an email about 2 weeks later then had an interview scheduled.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
The team I worked with was one of the main reasons I accepted my full time offer with the firm. T.Rowe Price is a wonderful organization and though my experience was virtual I still felt a strong spirit of community and excellence.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
Every single day I believe I make an impact through my work . T. Rowe is very intentional about providing excellent services to its clients and community. Through my work I am able to be a part of these remarkable services not only at a corporate level but communal as well. Be it participating in virtual volunteer events for children hospitals or being a part and gaining insights from the firm's women's leadership initiative, every day I know an impact is made.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Don’t stop trying. It sounds cliche but I applied for countless internship opportunities before I landed one with T.Rowe Price. A “no” from someone or some firm only opens the door for some else to give you a proper “yes”.
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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All this week the UMBC Career Center is excited to feature one of our top employer partners, T. Rowe Price!
Events this Week:
Wednesday, Sept. 16 is T. Rowe Price’s UMBC Connects day in which they will hold sessions on:
T. Rowe Price is a global investment management firm serving a diverse
set of clients and employing many distinct investment strategies. The
portfolios we manage share a common objective: to earn superior
risk-adjusted returns for our clients over the long term.
Headquartered in Baltimore, MD, T. Rowe Price is a growing organization of more than 5,000 associates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talent—ranging from arts and science to technology and management, history, economics, financial economics and mathematics to communication, social studies, psychology, and all the rest. What we all have in common is a set of values and beliefs that guide how we work and every decision we make. We’re always looking for talented people who are inspired by collaboration and providing the best solutions to help our clients succeed.
Whether you’re a recent graduate ready to begin your career or a student looking to earn while you learn, T. Rowe Price has a career opportunity for you. You’ll find internships and full-time jobs that span multiple disciplines—such as client services, technology, and investments. Explore your options, build your skills, collaborate with talented teams, and make your mark—personally and professionally.
Explore your interests, discover your future. If you’re a full-time undergraduate student with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or a full-time student enrolled in a master's level program, you’re eligible for a paid T. Rowe Price internship related to your major. As an intern, you may work on projects ranging from research and analysis and portfolio marketing to cybersecurity and enterprise architecture, with an opportunity to be considered for full-time employment upon graduation.
You will enjoy: Challenging projects Ongoing feedback Networking events with associates and leaders Professional development Community involvement
Our culture empowers associates to realize their aspirations. Looking to take that next step? Changing careers? Consider a future with T. Rowe Price, where challenges await every day, support is a given, and there are a variety of opportunities. While our associates have all kinds of backgrounds and experience, they share a commitment to serving our clients and communities. These shared values are the foundation for our mutual success.
If you’re a rising senior majoring in mathematics, engineering, or the sciences, the T. Rowe Price Investment Fellowship can help you develop your expertise. The fellowship offers a two-year rotation in our investment management organization, from asset allocation and risk management to competitive analysis. Our fellows have gone on to work in trading, technology, the investment product group, as well as portfolio analysis, performance attribution, and portfolio construction.
History of T. Rowe Price
Wednesday, 9/16
Each of the 3 sessions for Northrop Grumman's UMBC Connects day were recorded. View them here:
Whether they're tutoring in schools, feeding the hungry, or serving on nonprofit boards, our associates bring a generosity of spirit to everything they do. Our associates have donated millions of dollars to worthy causes. The T. Rowe Price Foundation also awards direct grants to enhance the quality of life in our communities. Because we believe it's our job to make a difference.
Equity Fundamental Analysis
Friday, 9/18
People and Culture at T. Rowe Price
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Check back here each day this week for added content, recorded interviews and information sessions. Or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and/or Twitter to get these updates automatically.
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Aaleyah Lewis is a senior Computer Science major with a minor in Psychology.
What else are you involved in on campus?
I am a McNair Scholar, Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Scholar, and Center for Women in Technology (CWIT) Affiliate. I am also a member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and a Resident Assistant.
What research experiences have you had?
This past summer, I was a research fellow for the Stanford Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF). The previous summer, I participated in a REU at Cornell University where I worked on a project titled Conflict Mediation at Scale: Leveraging Big Data to Mediate Online Conflict.
Title of your research project:
Virtual Reality in Environmental Education: Investigating the Efficacy of VR as an Educational Tool for Ocean Acidification.
Describe your project:
Climate change is a defining issue of our time and poses many detrimental impacts to the world. Ocean Acidification, a consequence of climate change, is a reduction in pH levels of the Earth’s surface water as a result of rising Carbon Dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere, primarily due to human combustion of fossil fuels. Recent research has emphasized the urgency to increase awareness and take actions to reduce the human impact leading to ocean acidification before it is too late. For this project we wanted to investigate the efficacy of Virtual Reality (VR) as an educational tool for teaching the precipitous consequences of climate change, particularly ocean acidification. Furthermore, we wanted to assess if the design of the VR experience influences participants movement during their time in the immersive environment and evaluate if the participants movement impacts (i.e. enhances, prevents, or shows no effect) the outcomes of their attitude, behavior and how much they learn, trust and display self-efficacy.
Who is your mentor for your research?
Dr. Jeremy Bailenson, Department of Communication, Stanford University
What academic background did you have before you started?
The summer of my junior year I conducted research at Cornell University where the goal of our project was to detect and mediate online conflicts between Reddit users early on by developing a data-driven application. For this particular project, I did a significant amount of data analysis in order to label the comments in the discussions on Reddit with running averages and map the trajectories of the discussion. This experience allowed me to utilize the skills and techniques I acquired from my time at Cornell at my REU this past summer.
What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?
Be open to research opportunities. That is, don’t limit yourself and avoid having a closed mind when exploring the world of research. There may be times in your academic journey when you’re not conducting the exact research you had hoped. However, don’t let that discourage you from continuing your path in research. Instead, let it be a learning experience and take it as an opportunity to acquire a new set of skills that you can add to your academic toolbox. In addition, I believe it’s important to accept and normalize failure in lab environments.
What are your career goals?
I will pursue a Ph.D. in Computer Science and conduct research in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) or Human Robot Interaction (HRI) in order to create assistive technology to improve the quality of life and wellbeing for individuals with disabilities and/or diseases. I hope to use the skills I have acquired throughout my academic career to produce more inclusive and accessible technology in industry research.
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UMBC Alumnus Richard DeShay Elliott ('17), a progressive activist and strategist who was a leader in Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Maryland campaign and has worked for a host of other candidates in recent years, announced Thursday that he plans to run for a House of Delegates seat, in Prince George’s County’s 24th District.
While at UMBC, Richard was a double major in American Studies and Political Science, with a minor in History. He was an URCAD presenter, McNair Scholar, and he published his research in the 2017 edition of the UMBC Review. He is currently studying U.S. political rhetoric as a Ph.D. student at Johns Hopkins University.
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UMBC Alumnus Richard DeShay Elliott ('17), a progressive activist and strategist who was a leader in Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Maryland campaign and has worked for a host of other candidates in...http://ur.umbc.eduhttps://dev.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/95730/guest@my.umbc.edu/4bf6acb3545337fdae0063e97e613e44/api/pixelUndergraduate Researchhttps://dev.my.umbc.edu/groups/undergradresearchhttps://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/original.jpg?1600355057https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxlarge.png?1600355057https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xlarge.png?1600355057https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/large.png?1600355057https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/medium.png?1600355057https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/small.png?1600355057https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxsmall.png?1600355057Undergraduate Researchhttps://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/095/730/f492f3a961698dd6b676a4330541007d/xxlarge.jpg?1599935256https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/095/730/f492f3a961698dd6b676a4330541007d/xlarge.jpg?1599935256https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/095/730/f492f3a961698dd6b676a4330541007d/large.jpg?1599935256https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/095/730/f492f3a961698dd6b676a4330541007d/medium.jpg?1599935256https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/095/730/f492f3a961698dd6b676a4330541007d/small.jpg?1599935256https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/095/730/f492f3a961698dd6b676a4330541007d/xsmall.jpg?1599935256https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/095/730/f492f3a961698dd6b676a4330541007d/xxsmall.jpg?1599935256100trueSat, 12 Sep 2020 14:28:06 -0400URA Scholar Meredith Power is a published author!Early modern English marriage advice- has much changed?Congratulations to URA Scholar, Meredith Power on publishing her first article, "Stooping Heads and Aspiring Shoulders: Advice for a Happy Marriage in Early Modern England". The article was published last month in the inaugural issue of the Johns Hopkins University Macksey Journal.
This is Meredith's first publication. The original paper was completed as an assignment for Professor Amy Froide's HIST 470 Tudor and Stuart England class last fall. Meredith also presented it virtually at the online Macksey Symposium, which was originally scheduled to be an in-person conference this past April.
Abstract
The Protestant Reformation in England began with Henry VIII's Great Matter in the early 1500s. Almost a century later, British society's understanding of what made a good and happy marriage had evolved alongside the broader shifts in church doctrine, and Puritan factions began to splinter from mainstream Anglican practices and teachings. Writing in 1617 from the Protestant stronghold of Oxfordshire, an influential minister named William Whately offered newlyweds and engaged couples advice regarding their duties to each other and to their community. This 'Bride-bush,' as he called it, sought to make marriage "a great Helpe" for those who "now finde it a little Hell." A close analysis of Whately's writing reveals that at its most basic level, early modern English marriage advice has much in common with advice offered today, despite its misogynist language and thoughts about the role of a wife in the household. Marriage remained a societal institution but the idea of marriage as a personal commitment, potentially including happiness with and love for one's spouse, had started to take root. Whately was an early, moderate voice amidst what would develop into a cacophony of Puritan teachings and factions, and his 'Bride-bush' pamphlet provides a glimpse into some of the practical concerns which may have plagued an everyday Englishman in the early seventeenth century.
Meredith is currently a URA Scholar working with Dr. Friode.
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Congratulations to URA Scholar, Meredith Power on publishing her first article, "Stooping Heads and Aspiring Shoulders: Advice for a Happy Marriage in Early Modern England". The article was...http://ur.umbc.eduhttps://dev.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/95599/guest@my.umbc.edu/528ef3b7b8a3bba37e8fc6c62fcf77c8/api/pixelUndergraduate Researchhttps://dev.my.umbc.edu/groups/undergradresearchhttps://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/original.jpg?1600355057https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxlarge.png?1600355057https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xlarge.png?1600355057https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/large.png?1600355057https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/medium.png?1600355057https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/small.png?1600355057https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxsmall.png?1600355057Undergraduate Researchhttps://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/095/599/9dd0f6030dbcc25250a53821ae3e29e6/xxlarge.jpg?1599667215https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/095/599/9dd0f6030dbcc25250a53821ae3e29e6/xlarge.jpg?1599667215https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/095/599/9dd0f6030dbcc25250a53821ae3e29e6/large.jpg?1599667215https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/095/599/9dd0f6030dbcc25250a53821ae3e29e6/medium.jpg?1599667215https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/095/599/9dd0f6030dbcc25250a53821ae3e29e6/small.jpg?1599667215https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/095/599/9dd0f6030dbcc25250a53821ae3e29e6/xsmall.jpg?1599667215https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/095/599/9dd0f6030dbcc25250a53821ae3e29e6/xxsmall.jpg?159966721585trueSat, 12 Sep 2020 13:54:27 -0400Sat, 12 Sep 2020 13:58:17 -0400Student Org of the Week: VSAVietnamese Student Association
Student Org of the Week: Vietnamese Student Association: VSA is a social & cultural org that aims to spread Vietnamese awareness throughout the UMBC community. Anybody & everybody is welcome to join, meet new people & make friends!
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Arifat Ola-Dauda (She/Her)
Hello Everyone, my name is Arifat Ola-Dauda. I am a double major in Social Work and Political Science here at UMBC. I’ll be working in the women’s center this year for my Social Work field Placement. I am very passionate about social justice, and the issues that are currently affecting America’s minorities. When I am not doing schoolwork or with the women’s center, you will find me reading a book or on Netflix. Looking forward to a great year with everyone, despite the current circumstances.
Kaitlyn Kylus (She/Her)
Hello! My name is Kaitlyn and I’m a Senior majoring in Social Work with a minor in Psychology. Hopefully I will be continuing on to grad school next year at UMB School of Social Work. I’m passionate about supporting survivors of sexual and power based violence, and am the current Vice President of We Believe You. I’m super excited to be working at the Women’s Center again this year and can’t wait to meet you all!
Some fun facts about me are that I’m a pisces sun with a libra moon and rising, but I only kinda know what that means. In my spare time you can catch me embroidering, re-reading books I loved in middle school, or taking a nap.
Nandi Cook-Creek (She/Her)
Hi! My name is Nandi. I am a Senior English major and student staff member here at the Women’s Center. I’ll be co-facilitating our Women of Color Collective and We Believe You discussion groups, and I love being in community with you all more than anything at UMBC!
In my free time I like writing poetry, drinking tea, and watching anything animated.
Carol Canales (She/Her)
Hi everyone! My name is Carol and I am currently a senior majoring in Financial Economics with a minor in Political Science. This is my first year as a Women’s Center Staff member, and I am very excited to build relationships with so many communities!
I am also a member of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. and We Believe You on campus. On a personal note, I love going on nature walks, playing volleyball, sketching and journaling. My favorite shows to watch range from HGTV shows to the Avatar franchise. During my time at the Women’s Center, I hope to empower women of all backgrounds by working on the Women of Color Coalition programs. I’m excited to develop my skills and knowledge while working at such an awesome place. I cannot wait to work more closely with students, faculty, and the WC team.
Autumn Cook (She/They)
Hey, everyone! I am a senior Meyerhoff Scholar (M29), Honors College member pursuing a BS in Chemistry and a BA in Gender, Women and Sexuality studies and currently a student staff member at the Women’s Center. After I graduate, I hope to pursue a PhD in inorganic chemistry and materials science and become the first transgender person in space! This semester, I will be co-facilitating Spectrum, the Women’s Center’s discussion group for transgender and nonbinary individuals. While I am not working, I enjoy playing ultimate, spending time enjoying video games, and creating cosplays using my 3D printers.
Sandra Crespin-Melgar (She/Her)
Hello! My name is Sandra and I am a senior majoring in Social Work with a minor is Psychology. I am also a Returning Woman Scholar and the President for Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society at the UMBC-Shady Grove Campus. This academic year, I am thrilled to be a student staff intern completing my field placement at the Women’s Center. I will be assisting with the Returning Women Scholars & Affiliates Program! As an adult learner, I have learned the importance of creating and cultivating relationships with students and staff members. Therefore, I cannot wait to “meet” everyone this year!
Other fun facts:
I love sloths!
I have a shih tzu named Luna.
I love crime podcasts/shows.
I am bi-bilingual (English and Spanish).
I am a first-generation college student/adult learner.
I am also vegetarian/vegan (I love animals!).
My ultimate favorite shows are Avatar: The Last Airbender & Legend of Korra (I also love the comics and novels).
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Arifat Ola-Dauda (She/Her) Hello Everyone, my name is Arifat Ola-Dauda. I am a double major in Social Work and Political Science here at UMBC. I’ll be working in the women’s center this year...https://womenscenteratumbc.wordpress.com/2020/09/11/meet-our-fall-2020-student-staff/https://dev.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/95711/guest@my.umbc.edu/c0e67007d36f7a6f8dbd796941050e06/api/pixeluncategorizedWomen's, Gender, & Equity Centerhttps://dev.my.umbc.edu/groups/womenscenterhttps://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/125/78272a4842689b30dbf74672182b78f8/xsmall.png?1750974263https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/125/78272a4842689b30dbf74672182b78f8/original.png?1750974263https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/125/78272a4842689b30dbf74672182b78f8/xxlarge.png?1750974263https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/125/78272a4842689b30dbf74672182b78f8/xlarge.png?1750974263https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/125/78272a4842689b30dbf74672182b78f8/large.png?1750974263https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/125/78272a4842689b30dbf74672182b78f8/medium.png?1750974263https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/125/78272a4842689b30dbf74672182b78f8/small.png?1750974263https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/125/78272a4842689b30dbf74672182b78f8/xsmall.png?1750974263https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/125/78272a4842689b30dbf74672182b78f8/xxsmall.png?1750974263Women's Center30falseFri, 11 Sep 2020 13:30:46 -0400New Login Process for the SPS Workday Benefits System
Dear Faculty and Staff,
The State of Maryland Department of Budget & Management (DBM) Employee Benefits division has moved to a new multi-factor login process (OneLogin) in SPS Workday, effective September 10, 2020, to enhance the security of users' data.
The SPS Workday system allows employees to enroll, view, and make changes to their health benefits. With the Annual Open Enrollment period approaching in October, UMBC Human Resources is encouraging employees to follow the instructions to create new login credentials using the new OneLogin process.
SPS Workday will require employees to create new login credentials using your existing SPS ID and a temporary password found in these instructions. In addition, this system will require users to verify their identity with each login. You will be able to select a method that works best for you—a one-time passcode via email or text, a mobile app, or by answering security questions.
If you have questions about SPS Workday or benefits, please contact hrbenefits@umbc.edu.
UMBC Human Resources
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