Remembering Maurice Berger
Dear UMBC Community,

It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of Dr. Maurice Berger, chief curator and research professor at UMBC’s Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture (CADVC), who died Sunday, March 22, in Craryville, New York from complications of COVID-19. A path-breaking art historian and curator, Maurice was a fierce advocate for social justice and an exceptionally caring human being. Through his exhibitions and writings, he compelled us to look honestly at issues of race, inequity, and their representations in visual culture. 

Dr. Berger resided in New York City and was last on the UMBC campus on January 30.

“Maurice was a beloved member of the UMBC community, one of our most admired and productive scholars,” said UMBC President Freeman A. Hrabowski, III. “For many of us, he was even more than that. He was a special colleague and friend. We will always remember him as a brilliant voice for the arts and justice. The UMBC community so admired him because we shared the same values. He believed in the dignity of humankind and the power of art and history to open our eyes.”

Maurice began his career at UMBC in 1992, organizing a highly successful traveling exhibition entitled Ciphers of Identity. Since that time, he organized major traveling exhibition projects for the CADVC, including the first traveling retrospectives of noted artists Adrian Piper and Fred Wilson, and the celebrated exhibition For All the World to See: Visual Culture and the Struggle for Civil Rights, which was organized in partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

“Mr. Berger is uniquely qualified to lead people through this type of historical reexamination,” remarked The Baltimore Sun in reviewing For All the World to See. “He is critical of labels but identifies himself, among many other things, as Jewish and gay and counts the things he saw growing up among African-American children in a housing project on Manhattan's Lower East Side as some of his most formative experiences. ‘Every time I do a show,’ says Mr. Berger, ‘I extend my hand to each and every [viewer] and say, I'll take your hand and help you walk through this.’”

The full reach of Maurice’s creative and scholarly work was remarkable and difficult to quantify. To him, it was every bit as important for his message to touch people in Waconia, Minnesota, or Moscow, Idaho (where For All the World to See was exhibited) as urban centers like Baltimore or New York. He published books, wrote articles, engaged in online events, curated exhibitions, and would engage in conversation with any willing participant.

As chief curator for the CADVC, Maurice played a pivotal role in organizing important exhibition and publication partnerships for the CADVC with cultural institutions such as the Jewish Museum in New York, the International Center for Photography, Yale University Press, The Studio Museum of Harlem, and the Gordon Parks Foundation. His final project with the CADVC, The Museum of the Old Colony, an art installation by Pablo Delano, was exhibited on campus in spring 2020.

In 2018, he received the International Center of Photography’s Infinity Award for Critical Writing and Research for his column Race Stories, which appeared monthly in The New York Times. Race Stories explored the relationship of photography to concepts and social issues about race usually neglected by mainstream media. To facilitate the research and creation of Race Stories, Maurice received an Arts Writers Grant from the Andy Warhol Foundation in 2014.

In acknowledgment of his groundbreaking work, Maurice received major grants and awards from the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, Association of Art Museum Curators, the International Association of Art Critics, and an Emmy Award nomination. 

Maurice’s publications and exhibitions on race and gender in the United States won international recognition. His writings appeared in Artforum, Art in America, Aperture, National Geographic, Village Voice, Brooklyn Rail, Pen America, Wired, and the Los Angeles Times. His books included White Lies: Race and the Myths of Whiteness (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1999), a finalist for the Horace Mann Bond Book Award of the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for Afro-American Research, Harvard University; and For All the World to See: Visual Culture and the Struggle for Civil Rights (Yale, 2010).

Countless colleagues of Maurice's in UMBC’s CADVC, department of visual arts, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, and elsewhere in the UMBC community have voiced their deep appreciation of his scholarly, as well as personal, contributions to the university. He will be sorely missed.

Maurice is survived by his husband, Marvin Heiferman, known to many in the UMBC community for his work as a senior visiting scholar and organizer of the “Seeing Science” project. Memorial plans will be announced.

Scott Casper, Dean, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Symmes Gardner, Executive Director, Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture
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This is to inform you that the deadline to apply for the Academic Year 2020-2021 Computer Replacement Initiative (CRI) is extended until April 10, 2020, in order to provide additional time for preparing your applications. The application form is available here. The May 31, 2020, deadline for awardees to make their selections will not change so that the University may submit its order to Dell as planned.

Thank you.

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Hello Retrievers!

I hope everyone is in good spirits and taking care of themselves as we navigate this new realm of online learning. In the interest of social distancing, all of the Academic Success Center’s services are now online, including tutoring!

Appointment Tutoring, Math and Science Center Tutoring, and Writing Center tutoring are all available online through appointment.

Booking an appointment is easy!

  1. Go to umbc.go-redrock.com and log in.  
  2. Under “search availability,” choose the type of tutoring that works for you:
    1. Appointments must be requested up to 30 minutes in advance
    2. Appointments must be requested up to 24 hours in advance
    3. Writing Center: For all writing assignments at UMBC.
    ***Can’t find your class? Be sure to check both subject tutoring schedules**
  3. Pick the course you would like to be tutored in and choose an available time slot that works for you.
  4. Finalize the appointment and check your email for confirmation.
  5. Your tutor will email you 5-10 minutes before the session with a link to collaborate on a tutoring platform.

You can see more detailed instructions through this link: Online Tutoring Manual

Students who need disability accommodations will still be able to receive them. For more information, please contact us.

And remember, even though we are all apart right now, we can still reach together to be successful!

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Campus Status: The University is open, with employees working remotely (facilities will remain closed).

Currently, there is one confirmed case of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, connected with UMBC. For the most updated information and more information on actions to reduce COVID-19 risks in our community, please visit COVID19.umbc.edu.

Student Services and Support
  • The Retriever Essentials food pantry will be open tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24, from 4 - 6 p.m. Items can be picked up at Sherman Hall 205. 
  • We know many residential students are eager to return to campus and retrieve their belongings. Careful planning and sequencing are necessary to allow this to happen safely. Until this plan is established, students who have left campus for spring break will be unable to access their residence halls. These students will soon receive more specific information about this process and their respective move-out dates. Students with an urgent need to retrieve items from their residence halls may contact Residential Life.
  • University Health Services is now providing services remotely from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. on weekdays. Please call 410-455-2542. If you have non-emergency health concerns outside of regular business hours and wish to speak with someone from UMBC’s After-Hours Support Line, please call 410-455-3230. If you are experiencing a physical health emergency while on campus, please call UMBC Police at 410-455-5555. If you are off campus, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
  • The Counseling Center is providing students with crisis support remotely via WebEx and phone from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. on weekdays. Please call 410-455-2472. If you have mental health concerns outside of regular business hours and wish to speak with someone from our After-Hours Support Line, please call 410-455-3230.
Academic Continuity
Business Continuity and Staff Support
  • In order to fully report the financial impact of COVID-19 to the University System of Maryland, the State of Maryland, and other organizations, please track all expenses related to COVID-19 separately. Guidance for collecting expenses can be found here. 
  • Since the posting of the COVID-19 Timekeeping Instruction and Reference Guide, Human Resources has determined that the campus would benefit from two edits to the guide. The updated version includes (1) a link to the web page for the electronic timesheet (ETS) video tutorials and written guides; and (2) clarification of key factors for departments to consider when determining payments for the non-Federal work study student employees. The edited guide is available here.
  • Human Resources mailed all live checks to employees for checks dated Friday, March 20. Employees who had a live check were sent an email notification from Payroll on March 18, 2020 that checks were being mailed. This notification let them know to expect their check to be delivered to the address on their tax forms. 
Facilities
  • Only faculty and staff with explicit permission from their supervisors should be on campus. We understand that faculty and staff may need to access their offices on a one-time basis. If you need to do so, please call UMBC Police at 410-455-5555. Visits should be limited to 30 minutes or less. 
  • All mail will need to be picked up at the mailroom in University Center, which is open on weekdays from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. There is ground-level access next to the ATM, as all other doors are locked.
  • UMBC Transit has suspended all routes until further notice. Information and alternative transportation options will be posted to the Transit group page. Please refer all questions to transit@umbc.edu.
If you have questions or concerns, please email COVID19@umbc.edu. 

#UMBCTogether
In the midst of challenging times, the UMBC community always finds ways to support each other. Check out how Retrievers are staying #UMBCTogether even though we’re physically apart:

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Dear Undergraduate Students, Faculty, and Staff,

As we continue to pull together as a community to work through the uncertainty and challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, we remain unwavering and steadfast in our commitment to student academic success. We recognize current circumstances, including the shift to a remote and online learning environment, may present challenges. We are committed to delivering continuous and uninterrupted academic support (tutoring, advising, etc.) to ensure every student has the opportunity to be successful and to offer students maximum support and flexibility. Most importantly, we have collaborated with the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, Undergraduate Council, and General Education Committee to make important adjustments to our Spring 2020 academic and enrollment policies. 

The academic and enrollment policies described below will allow students the opportunity to make the most informed decisions possible regarding their coursework, based on their individual circumstances, to ensure continued academic progress and degree completion. We hope that by offering this flexibility, students will be able to adjust to their new academic environment and focus on doing well in their coursework to successfully complete the Spring 2020 semester without the need to withdraw.

In considering the options below, students are encouraged to wait until after May 27, when Spring 2020 final grades are posted, before submitting a request to change the grading method to the Pass/Fail option, before making the decision to withdraw from an individual course(s), or before making the decision to withdraw from the entire semester.

Last Day to Request Grading Method Change from Regular to Pass/Fail (P/F): Requests accepted through June 10
Students currently enrolled in a course under the regular grading method (A, B, C, D, or F) may request to have their final grade changed from an A, B, C, or D to a Pass (P) by submitting a request to the Academic Success Center. Note: Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to discuss the various implications (i.e., applicability to major/minor/certificate requirements, pre-requisites, professional school requirements, etc.) associated with changing the grading method to the Pass/Fail option.

Pass (P) Grades for Spring 2020 Courses will be Permitted to Satisfy General Education Requirements 
With the exception of English composition (pending necessary clarification from the Maryland Higher Education Commission), all courses with an approved General Education designation with Pass (P) grades will be permitted to satisfy the General Education Requirements for Spring 2020 courses only. Note: For major, minor, and certificate requirements, only courses enrolled under the Regular grading method in which a letter grade of “C” or better is earned will be permitted, unless otherwise indicated by the academic program.

Last Day to Withdraw from an Individual Course(s): Deadline Changed from April 6 to June 10
Students may withdraw from an individual course(s) via myUMBC self-service through May 12. After this date and through June 10, students may submit an RT Help Ticket to the Registrar’s Office and the withdrawal will be processed administratively. Note: Students are strongly encouraged to confer with their academic advisor before withdrawing from an individual course(s) to ensure they have exhausted all other options to successfully complete the semester. Students who are receiving financial aid or scholarships should also contact their financial aid counselor to determine any impact a “W” grade may have on their future financial aid.

Last Day for Complete Semester Withdrawals (Grade of “W”): Deadline changed from May 12 to June 10
Students may withdraw from the entire semester via myUMBC self-service through May 12. After this date and through June 10, students may submit an RT Help Ticket to the Registrar’s Office and the semester withdrawal will be processed administratively. Note: Students are strongly encouraged to confer with their academic advisor before withdrawing from the entire semester to ensure they have exhausted all other options to successfully complete the semester. Students who are receiving financial aid or scholarships should also contact their financial aid counselor to determine any impact a “W” grade may have on their future financial aid. 

Additional Policy Options
As students are seeking options for Spring 2020, we want to remind you of the following additional academic and enrollment policy options:
We have carefully weighed these adjustments to the academic and enrollment policies for Spring 2020 in order to ensure our students are empowered to make the best decisions possible regarding their academic options and have every opportunity to be successful in their coursework. We realize that it is completely unprecedented for students to make decisions about course withdrawal or P/F grading after their final grade for the course is posted, but we believe these are extraordinary circumstances. Again, students are encouraged to confer with their academic advisor to discuss options. If additional support is needed, or students are unsure who to contact, the Academic Success Center is available to assist at academicsuccess@umbc.edu. In addition, we will soon be posting an FAQ developed in partnership with our student leaders.

Regards,

Philip Rous, Provost
Katharine Cole, Vice Provost, Undergraduate Academic Affairs
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Check out this Guide for Academic Success, including:
  • Staying organized
  • Avoiding multitasking
  • Making the most of video lectures
  • Setting a schedule
  • Trading your strategies for new ones
  • Working with a group or team
  • Staying connected to other people
The Academic Success Center is here to help!
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Important to note:

1. The SDS website has a "business continuity" posting on our landing page. Important info and resources will continue to be updated there. 

2. As of March 19th, SDS staff are in the process of updating other pages of the SDS website, meanwhile if you are unable to find updated info, please email us at disability@umbc.edu, also scroll down through the continuity page at sds.umbc.edu.

3. All SDS staff are still working remotely. You may email us individually, but for general information, please email disability@umbc.edu since staff will be constantly checking that email throughout the day during business hours. You may also call 410-455-2459 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

4. SDS staff are available for online or phone appointments. If you are an SDS-registered student, please use Accommodate to book an appointment - enter your phone number in the notes. If you need assistance in booking an appointment with staff, please email disability@umbc.edu or call 410-455-2459.

5. The most up-to-date campus information for students, staff and faculty can be found at covid19.umbc.edu. 

We look forward to communicating with you by phone, email or videoconference.
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First day of classes online, we got this UMBC!  Show us your best distance learning outfit or your set-up for the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL photo.  We will pick some of our favorites and send you a care package.  #UMBCTogether, because we are going to get through this together while we are apart.  


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First day of classes online, we got this UMBC! 

Show us your best distance learning outfit or your set-up for the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL photo.  We will pick some of our favorites and send you a care package.  
#UMBCTogether, because we are going to get through this together while we are apart.  
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Dear UMBC Community,

We have been notified of the first case of COVID-19 diagnosed in our community. The community member affected is receiving medical care and is doing well.

The affected community member initially reported their symptoms to UMBC on March 15, and (as we shared earlier by email) the UMBC Incident Management Team followed our established process to identify and notify members of our community who had been in contact with the individual, in conjunction with guidance from the local health department. The individuals who were exposed were advised to self-quarantine and closely monitor themselves for symptoms. We continue to provide information and support to the individuals advised to self-quarantine.

While we believe it is important for the community to know about our first COVID-19 case, going forward University-wide notification of every COVID-19 positive result will not be practical. Rather, our incident management team will focus its resources on working with COVID-19 positive individuals to promote self-quarantine and notification of close contacts. 

This case is a timely reminder that the COVID-19 virus is spreading in Maryland. It is also a call for each of us to be extra vigilant in practicing strict social distancing and other measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Since late February, our campus has taken a series of preventive steps to minimize coronavirus transmission, including our current operating mode of distance learning and telework. At the same time, we know that this is a very worrying time, particularly for our community members who are at higher risk of complications from COVID-19. We are here to support you.

Please remember this important health and safety guidance:

  • Social distancing is an essential step for all people in our community to minimize transmission of the novel coronavirus in our community.
  • If you feel sick, stay home and rest, avoid contact with others, and contact your healthcare provider.
  • If you have underlying health conditions or take medicines that suppress your immune system, please consult with your healthcare provider for guidance.
Please also review UMBC’s COVID-19 website at covid19.umbc.edu for prevention steps, leave policies, and other resources. 

Chief Paul Dillon, Incident Management Team Commander
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