Connectionary: How to make the most of the UMBC experience Sessions starting next week!
The Connectionary program series is hosted by the Center for Democracy and Civic Life to encourage and foster opportunities for conversation about issues that affect our lives here at UMBC. Facilitated by UMBC students in the ConnectionCorps civic dialogue program, these conversations help UMBC community members think about their own experiences and identify pathways to engagement, shared understanding, and opportunities for building a thriving campus community.

These sessions will be organized as dialogues, where the aim is to come to some shared understandings about what challenges and opportunities exist on campus. These will not be information sessions; participants should expect to be engaged in conversation about the issues, rather than just getting information.

Light refreshments will be provided. See below for a list of opportunities. Click on the event date links to go to the event pages for each of the sessions.

Affordability on Campus
Facilitator: Sebastian Zamora

The cost of college is on many people’s minds and is especially a concern for students who are navigating affordability on campus. What is there to be done about it? How should we make sense of what is needed for a college experience at UMBC to be affordable? What are the opportunities and challenges? Come join in a dialogue about affordability on campus and access to financial resources.
Fostering Professional Connections
Facilitator: Kathryn Rambo

Looking to form professional relationships with staff and faculty, but not sure where to start? Do you find it challenging to figure out how to have the right conversations with people to form professional connections? Join us for a dialogue about creating relationships between students and faculty and staff to generate genuine relationships in the atmosphere of professional academia as well as how to nurture it after first making a connection.
How To Be Involved
Facilitator: Manav Vaishnav

Being involved on campus can be challenging, especially when it comes to making choices about how you want to be involved, how much, and with whom. This dialogue is focused on the experience of being involved on campus. There are many different ways to get involved on campus and within student organizations. The goal is for people to come together and share experiences about involvement on campus. Come join in conversation about what it means to be involved on campus in a way that is healthy and fulfilling.
Rethinking Research
Facilitator: Khiara Diaz

How do you get involved in research opportunities on campus? How do you connect with others around research? This dialogue is focused on staff and students discussing their involvement with research on campus. The goal is for people with similar field interests to come together and talk about how they got involved with research, how to come up with research topics, or current projects they are doing. Whether you are a research expert or just getting started, this event can broaden the way we all think about research. Join us for a conversation about research experiences at UMBC. Each session is tailored for a different UMBC college (in parentheses below), but all are welcome at each.
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We are happy to announce the lineup of programming for our second annual Pride Week (04/15 - 04/20)! Please take a look at the attached flyer to see all of the events curated in effort to spread visibility, awareness, and joy.

This week of programs, events and initiatives in collaboration with campus partners, highlight the vibrancy of the LGBTQIA2+ community on campus.

We hope to see you all next week!
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Catch up on recent happenings and upcoming events from the Center for Democracy and Civic Life in the April 2024 issue of our newsletter! A few highlights:
  • Reflections on Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • Change Makers Dinner
- David, Ricky, Ann, Tess
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A message from our colleagues in the Office of Government Relations and Community Affairs. Original post here.

The Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee invites you to a Town Hall Meeting with local elected officials from Baltimore County Council District 1 and State Legislative Districts 44 A/B, along with representatives from Baltimore County government, to discuss issues of concern to local business owners and residents.

Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
6:30 – 8 p.m.
bwtech@UMBC South Campus, Room 1.007

Officials scheduled to participate include:
  • Senator Charles Sydnor, III, District 44
  • Delegate Eric Ebersole, District 44A
  • Delegate Sheila Ruth, District 44B
  • Councilman Pat Young, Baltimore County Council District 1
  • Mandy Remmell, Director, Baltimore County Executive’s Office of Community Engagement
Register and Submit a Question Here

Free parking will be available.
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Three Questions With … is an opportunity to celebrate and learn more about staff in the Division of Student Affairs. This month, get to know Tanya Voronin, business services specialist, Student Affairs Business Services Center!

Name 

Tanya Voronin

Title

Business Services Specialist

Years in Student Affairs/UMBC

5 in Student Affairs and 7 at UMBC (I worked in the Provost’s Office for two years.)

UMBC Parent Info

I am a parent of a future student, Elizabeth Voronin. She will start in fall 2024 and major in business.

What is something you do as part of your position that people may not be aware of?

I do not know if people are aware of all the support services that SABSC provides. As a business services specialist, one of my duties is to provide support for employee onboarding and offboarding processes. I also work with international students and staff. I know both Ukrainian and Russian languages and can better assist international students by speaking with them in their native language.

What is one of the most important things you’ve learned during your time here? 

Working with students is a meaningful and rewarding endeavor! Whether you are a teacher, tutor or a person who completes their onboarding process, you can have a profound impact on their life and futures. Watching students grow and develop the most important thing to me. I have learned that working with students allows me to grow alongside them, as each interaction provides opportunities for reflection, growth and improvement.

What do you like to do for fun and/or is something you are passionate about outside of work? 

I like to grow flowers, vegetables, and herbs. Also, I like to walk and be active. Every day I walk a whole university loop–around 2.1 miles–during my lunch break. I like to walk by myself or with my friends and explore new areas. I enjoy observing the changing seasons, and appreciate the beauty of the surroundings.


("Three Questions With Tanya Voronin" will be published in the April 2024 issue of "DoSA Matters," the division's internal e-newsletter.)


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Wellness Wednesdays
Wednesday, March 10, 12 - 1 PM
The Commons: Mainstreet

Join the Peer Health Educators as we provide resources and explore the different sleep types.


 
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UMBC has a strong tradition of very active participation in state and national elections. This year, Marylanders will elect a new Senator as well as new state and federal legislators, and will participate in electing the President and Vice President of the United States. The Maryland primary election will take place on May 14, 2024. Between now and then, if you are registered to vote in Maryland, you can cast your vote on the UMBC campus by requesting a mail ballot and depositing the completed ballot in the drop-off box located in the lobby of The Commons.

Register to vote: If you are an eligible Maryland resident, you can use the state's online portal to register. Maryland's deadline to register to vote in advance of the 2024 primary election is April 23. Whether you live in Maryland or not, UMBC's voter registration portal can help you take the first steps to register and vote in your home state if you are eligible to do so.

Request a mail ballot, then vote in The Commons: Registered Maryland voters can complete an online request for a mail-in ballot here. Once you have received and completed your ballot, you can submit it by placing it in the official Board of Elections drop-off box in the lobby of The Commons (near the Campus Information Center desk). No postage is necessary. The Board of Elections will pick up ballots placed in the box multiple times each week.

Make a pledge to vote: Every election year, ALL IN to Vote hosts a Pledge to Vote leaderboard for university students across the country. UMBC placed #4 in the nation on the leaderboard in 2022. Students who plan to vote: Please take the pledge, and spread the word.

Access Maryland and out-of-state voter resources: Find the latest information, including dates for early voting and deadlines to request mailed and electronic ballots, using the ALL IN to Vote portal hosted on the UMBC Center for Democracy and Civic Life website.

Serve as election judge: The Baltimore County Board of Elections is recruiting election judges to work at polling stations during the 2024 primary election. These are paid positions and an important public service.

Participate in civic and community engagement programs: Whether you are eligible to register to vote or not, you have a stake in your communities and can play an important role in shaping them. Follow the Center for Democracy and Civic Life's myUMBC page so you will receive alerts about upcoming opportunities for learning and conversation.

Questions? Contact the Center for Democracy and Civic Life at civiclife@umbc.edu.

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An official ballot dropoff box is now available in The Commons between the CIC desk and Flat Tuesdays. Any registered Maryland voter may submit a mail-in ballot. For more information, contact the Center for Democracy and Civic Life at civiclife@umbc.edu

President Sheares Ashby has signed the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge's commitment to 100% voter participation. UMBC has joined more than 625 college presidents and chancellors in committing to full student voter registration and participation in all elections. By signing the pledge, UMBC has committed to ensuring all eligible students are able to register to vote and cast informed ballots in the general elections and beyond. Further, the University has committed to fostering campus cultures that support nonpartisan student civic learning, political engagement and student voter participation. 

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge is a nonpartisan, national initiative of the 501c3 Civic Nation, recognizing and supporting campuses as they work to increase nonpartisan democratic engagement and full student voter participation. The Challenge encourages higher education institutions to help students form the habits of active and informed citizenship, and make democratic participation a core value on their campus. 

In April 2023, UMBC was recognized for increasing democratic engagement, and Musa Jafri ‘24 was named to the Student Voting Honor Role. 


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The Center will be open 4 days of the week, with brand new hours! Hours and Dates of operation will change following this semester or pending events such as our upcoming Pride Week! 

Current hours are as follows:

  • Monday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Thursday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Hours for finals week and next semester will be announced as that information becomes available! 

Thank you for your patience and we hope these last few weeks have still been full of pride for our community! We look forward to seeing you back in our center! 

- i3b and The Pride Center Staff
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A message from our colleagues in the Women's Center. Original post here.

Thursday, April 25, 2024 · 5 - 8 p.m.
On Campus: Meet on Commons Main Street

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Women's Center is proud to revive our once annual, much beloved Take Back the Night. On Thursday, April 25th, we invite you to join us on Commons Main Street--let's take back the night!!

Events and activities include:
- The Survivor Speak Out (begins ~5:15 on Main Street)
- Campus March Against Sexual Violence
- The Clothesline Project
- Community Resource Fair and Craftivism (including the opportunity to make Clothesline Project t-shirts, Dear Survivor letters, and self-care takeaways) and We Believe You discussion group hosted in the Women's Center post-march.

There is limited seating for the survivor speak-out. We recommend you arrive early. As seating fills up, we encourage you to make your way up to the balcony area on the 2nd floor of The Commons. We also encourage you to check out the community resources as you're waiting for the speak-out to begin.

Stay tuned by liking the Women's Center on Facebook and following us on Instagram and Twitter. #UMBCtbtn is the official hashtag, so follow us there, too! You can see picturesfrom past years Take Back the Night on our blog.
For more information about UMBC's Take Back the Night, you can visit our What You Need to Know about TBTN blog series. Posts include more information about the survivor speak-out, the march, Greek Week involvement, and the post-march craftivism. More posts will be shared and/or updated leading up to 2024's event.

UMBC students who identify as survivors are invited to speak at the speak-out forum. You can contact the Women's Center for more details, but you do not have to sign up in advanced to speak at the forum.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact the Women's Center at womenscenter@umbc.edu for more details.

**Please note that we are requesting any one taking photos beyond personal use (i.e. media, class assignment) should reach out to the Women's Center to request a press pass prior to TBTN. Please email womenscenter@umbc.edu for details. Please read our blog about ethical photography at events like TBTN**

For accommodation needs or support, please contact the Women's Center at womencenter@umbc.edu or 410-455-2714 or stopping by to meet with us.
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