This Week With OHP! 10/20/25
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 11 AM- 1 PM
Speed Friending
Commons, 331

The Office of Health Promotion will be joining Student Affairs Success Initiatives for Speed Friending, a fast-paced, fun way to meet fellow students and grow your UMBC network. 

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 -12 PM-1 PM
Wellness Wednesday
The Commons, Mainstreet

Join the Peer Health Educators for Wellness Wednesdays! This Wednesday, stop by The Commons Mainstreet to share a song that has been getting you through the week. 

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 3 PM -5 PM
Commons, 331

Join the Office of Health Promotion for Cuffing or Coffin Season.  Situationships got you confused?  Let's unmask the truth about situationships.
Speed Friending, Wellness Wednesday, Cuffing or Coffin Season



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Five adults in professional attire are seated on a blue-lit stage
Caption: President Sheares Ashby shares her perspectives on the state of research at this year’s Impact Maryland event. (L-R): UMCP President Darryll J. Pines, UMB President Bruce E. Jarrell, Johns Hopkins President Ronald J. Daniels, Sheares Ashby, and moderator, Baltimore Banner Interim Editor Brian McGrory.

Dear UMBC Community, 
 
Last week, I had the honor of joining some of my fellow Maryland college and university presidents for a discussion about the state of research—and its future—given the numerous changes and actions we have seen at the federal level this year. The conversation was part of Impact Maryland 2025, a daylong conference hosted by The Baltimore Banner, and it was, appropriately, a discussion with those of us who lead the four R1 institutions in the state (those with the highest level of research and doctorate production): UMBC; University of Maryland, Baltimore; University of Maryland, College Park; and Johns Hopkins University. 
 
It was a thoughtful and wide-ranging discussion of the current challenges and what might be on the other side of them. We all agreed that sustaining higher education’s research role will require a broadening of partnerships and of funding sources, as well as increased accountability and a better understanding of the public benefit our institutions provide. UMBC being a part of that conversation reflects our position as a leading research engine in Maryland, critical to innovation, economic vitality, workforce development, and well-being. 
 
What I also want you to know is that even among that stellar group, UMBC stood out. The moderator knew us as a model of inclusive excellence, and he asked (only) me specifically how we think about that work in the current environment. It was an easy answer for me, as you know: We do not know any other way. It is not excellence unless it is inclusive. As we navigate this moment and pursue a shared vision for the future, inclusive excellence is the defining value that guides everything we do. 
 
Sincerely,
 
President Valerie Sheares Ashby
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The Human Research Protections & Integrity (HRPI) team has released the Fall 2025 IRB Newsletter — check out their upcoming webinar series and important reminders for student and faculty PIs!

IRB Support Webinar Series

Reminder: UMBC's IRB reviews social-behavioral-educational research only — clinical trial projects must go through a clinical site's IRB.

We'd Love to Visit!
Invite HRPI staff to your faculty meeting or research class to learn about human subjects research protections. Email IRB@umbc.edu to schedule a visit!

Learn More: research.umbc.edu/institutional-review-board-human-subjects


Download the flyer below for all of the info!

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Hello UMBC Community!

Join us today from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the breezeway near the Commons to learn more and receive giveaways! We have a f(ph)ishing game and Swedish fish.

As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we want to highlight a new tactic cybercriminals are using called ClickFix. This attack disguises itself as an error message or system alert that looks like it comes from your operating system. The message then instructs you to copy and paste a command into your terminal or command prompt.

Please remember:

  1. Never copy or paste commands from a pop-up window or website.
  2. If you see a suspicious alert, close the window or browser tab immediately.
  3. Report the incident to security@umbc.edu right away so we can investigate.
  4. If you have already entered a command, disconnect from the internet and stop using your device until security reviews it.

ClickFix relies on tricking users into taking action. By staying cautious and reporting anything unusual, you help protect both yourself and our organization.

Report the event to the security team at security@umbc.edu. Your report helps protect everyone!

Thank you for staying vigilant and keeping security a priority.

ClickFix Scam. Never copy Commands into the terminal. Scam example showing "Verification Steps: that involve copy and pasting of instructions. Individuals should never paste commands from a pop-up window or website. Close the window or browser tab immediately.

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Hello UMBC Community!

Join us today from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the breezeway near the Commons to learn more and receive giveaways! We have a f(ph)ishing game and Swedish fish.

As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we want to highlight a new tactic cybercriminals are using called ClickFix. This attack disguises itself as an error message or system alert that looks like it comes from your operating system. The message then instructs you to copy and paste a command into your terminal or command prompt.

Please remember:

  1. Never copy or paste commands from a pop-up window or website.
  2. If you see a suspicious alert, close the window or browser tab immediately.
  3. Report the incident to security@umbc.edu right away so we can investigate.
  4. If you have already entered a command, disconnect from the internet and stop using your device until security reviews it.

ClickFix relies on tricking users into taking action. By staying cautious and reporting anything unusual, you help protect both yourself and our organization.

Report the event to the security team at security@umbc.edu. Your report helps protect everyone!

Thank you for staying vigilant and keeping security a priority.

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10/22 Update 1:45 pm: 

Amazon has fixed the AWS outage issue. Most systems are working normally with only a few systems with updates still in progress. If you are having any technical difficulties, please contact our Technology Support Center. 

10/20 Update 1:45 pm: 

We are continuing to monitor the situation. The following is an updated list of the services impacted by the AWS outage: 

For more information, please see the Vendor Status Dashboard.


10/20 Update 10:40 am: 

UMBC is currently experiencing impacts on the following platforms: 

For more information, please see the Vendor Status Dashboard.

 

10/20 Update 10:04 am:

This morning an Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage is causing global disruptions, impacting many platforms. As of 8:30 am, Amazon has resolved the issue but there may be impacts to other systems. 

The Division of Information Technology will continue to monitor the situation. Timely updates will be shared on AWS Health Dashboard. 

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Soon we will be live across campus on November 3rd with our new travel solution, SAP Concur!  We are pleased to announce our schedule for training during the initial launch.  To sign up for any of these training sessions visit the Travel Group on myUMBC.

Training Schedule

Concur Orientation – A high-level overview of the full travel process from start to finish including a discussion of the apps available providing access to your information anywhere you are.

Policy Training – Explains the UMBC interim travel policy and the reasons behind the policies.

Arranger Training – (Formerly "Preparers") For admins arranging travel on behalf of others, such as guests, students, faculty, or staff.

Approver Training – A step-by-step walkthrough of the approval process from the approver's perspective.

Traveler + Arranger Training – Geared toward travelers, with arrangers encouraged to stay for the final portion specific to their role.

DID YOU KNOW? 

The SAP Concur mobile app is available for smartphones to manage business expenses, travel, and invoices on the go. 

We'll tell you more about this benefit in the Orientation Training, as well as future launch communications.

Ken Schreihofer
Director, Business Systems
kensch@umbc.edu | (410) 455-8194


]]> Soon we will be live across campus on November 3rd with our new travel solution, SAP Concur!  We are pleased to announce our schedule for training during the initial launch.  To sign up for any of... https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/travel https://dev.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/153698/guest@my.umbc.edu/87c248f442849324eb5716da1b8fc4b6/api/pixel Non Exempt Staff Senate (NESS) https://dev.my.umbc.edu/groups/nonexemptstaffsenate https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/xsmall.png?1634304334 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/original.png?1634304334 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/xxlarge.png?1634304334 https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/xlarge.png?1634304334 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/large.png?1634304334 https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/medium.png?1634304334 https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/small.png?1634304334 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/xsmall.png?1634304334 https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/xxsmall.png?1634304334 Non Exempt Staff Senate (NESS) https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/153/698/d9cdbe13f734f671f6b2079c43512723/xxlarge.jpg?1760968669 https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/153/698/d9cdbe13f734f671f6b2079c43512723/xlarge.jpg?1760968669 https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/153/698/d9cdbe13f734f671f6b2079c43512723/large.jpg?1760968669 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/153/698/d9cdbe13f734f671f6b2079c43512723/medium.jpg?1760968669 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/153/698/d9cdbe13f734f671f6b2079c43512723/small.jpg?1760968669 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/153/698/d9cdbe13f734f671f6b2079c43512723/xsmall.jpg?1760968669 https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/153/698/d9cdbe13f734f671f6b2079c43512723/xxsmall.jpg?1760968669 Photo of an airplane landing 0 0 true Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:02:41 -0400 Reminder! Dinner with Friends this Thursday, October 23rd RSVP Today!
This Thursday, October 23, UMBC's Center for Democracy and Civic Life will host Dinner with Friends, an engaging, facilitated conversation that will connect you with other members of the UMBC community. The program will take place on October 23, 2025 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the University Center, UC 312. The Center for Democracy and Civic Life will provide a catered dinner.

Attendees will be seated together in small groups and have the opportunity to participate in conversations in one of three topic areas:

-Mental health
-Food insecurity
-Finding community on campus

RSVP today to reserve your seat at this popular dinner program and select your conversation topic of interest!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Center for Democracy and Civic Life at civiclife@umbc.edu.
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Join us for Good Afternoon Commuters!

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

GAC will be hosted on October 21, 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

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Hey Retriever Entrepreneurs! Join us for the Entrepreneurs Panel Discussion TODAY, October 20th from 12–1pm in University Center 312!

Hear firsthand stories and candid advice from three standout UMBC alumni:
-Dr. Zhensen Huang ’04, Founder & CEO, Precise Software Solutions
-Illiah Manger ’03, Founder, Creative Director & Brand Designer, C&V Creative
-Debora Fajer-Smith ’81, CEO, Amron Home and Health; Attorney & Author

These accomplished entrepreneurs will share the pivotal moments, challenges, and lessons that fueled their ventures. You don’t want to miss this incredible event! This panel is open to students, faculty, alumni, and members of the business community. We hope to see you there!
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