Hi all,

Honors College Summer Session Applications are open, due by 11:59pm on Sunday, April 26th. More information and application here.

Please note that budgets are tight across campus, so our scholarship funds are more limited than in previous years. Sorry about that!

ADS and CRSP welcomes Rabbi Lauren Tuchman, the first blind Rabbi ordained in the United States, to campus to share about critical religious pluralism, her experiences and helping our campus community think about resiliency in difficult times.

Join Rabbi Lauren for a lunch and learn to dive into your own cultural and religious resources and come to the public conversation to hear more about her story.

This post is for Signing Up for the Lunch & Learn. Sign up for the Public Talk, too! 

These events and all events are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

From Crocetta Argento, Executive Administrative Assistant to Dr. Karl Steiner, Division of Research & Creative Achievement

Dear Business Administrators, 

As members of the Strategic Planning Steering Committee, Nancy Kusmaul, Cael Mulcahy and Eli Gendleman and I serve as co-leads for the Cultivate Innovation and Vitality (COIV) Pillar.

We are conducting outreach to various university & community stakeholders to ensure our strategic plan reflects diverse perspectives. Specifically, we are looking to identify potential ideas for ambitious goals and brainstorm the opportunities and challenges UMBC may face in the coming years.

The COIV Pillar is about organizational effectiveness - supporting those that are doing the work at UMBC and ensuring they have the tools and support they need to excel. As business administrators, you serve as the operational backbone of UMBC. You possess a comprehensive view that spans from implementing level policies to managing granular departmental operations. As a result, you can easily identify processes that support or hinder university goals.

We strongly encourage you to complete the strategic plan survey which was distributed to the university community at the end of March. The survey contains 5 sections-one for each Pillar - and you can choose ahead of time which sections you would like to complete.

Additionally, if after reviewing the COIV Pillar Section of the survey, you would like to have a deeper discussion, please feel free to contact any one of us directly.

Thank you for your time and your commitment to UMBC.

Sincerely, 

The COIV Pillar Co-Leads

Eli Gendleman elijahg1@umbc.edu

Nancy Kusmaul nkusmaul@umbc.edu

Cael Mulcahy cmulcahy@umbc.edu

and Crocetta Argento cargent1@umbc.edu

Join us on April 9th from 5-7PM in📍PAHB 216 to paint posters, banners, and signs for the tribunal next Friday (4/17) at UMD. We will also be binding zines of poetry by Gazan writers in collaboration with Zines for Gaza. All materials will be provided. 

Join Retriever Integrated Health and the Office of Health Promotion for an afternoon focused on your well-being.

Tuesday, April 7
3 – 5 PM
The Center for Well-Being (2nd Floor)

Celebrate spring and World Health Day with a tour, wellness bites, and a chance to explore everything RIH and OHP has to offer.

What to expect:

• Guided tours
• Community acupuncture
• Wellness screenings
• Mind Spa experience
• Program & service spotlights
• Refreshments & giveaways

Meet the teams, explore the space, and learn how to access support throughout the semester.

No registration needed — just drop in.

This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy.

Start by Believing: Supporting Disclosures of Sexual Violence

This workshop is designed for faculty and staff who may be the first person a survivor confides in.

Join us to:

• Learn about the Start by Believing campaign

• Build confidence in responding to disclosures of sexual assault, harassment, or domestic violence

• Strengthen our survivor-centered, trauma-informed campus community

Date: April 8, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Location: Virtual via Webex

Let’s work together to create a culture of support, and safety at UMBC

Register at https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/womenscenter/events/152530 

Kick off Graduate Student Appreciation Week by actually putting yourself first. Whether you’re looking for wellness hacks or want to get your hands a little messy with a creative project, we’ve cleared the schedule for you.

THE BEST PART: We’re giving away wellness goodies all afternoon! Snag some face masks, hydrating hand lotions, and more to keep the spa vibes going at home.

Join us for a full afternoon of slowing down and recharging:

• 1–3 PM | Wellness Tabling: All the resources you actually need. (Main Street)

• 3–5 PM | Candle Making: Pour some light into your week. (Room 329)

• 4–6 PM | Break the Mold: Pottery, networking, and zero talk about your thesis. (Fireside Lounge)

Winter And Spring Break Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs Announced!

The Education Abroad Office has announced 9 new and returning faculty-led programs for Winter and Spring Break 2027! Whether you are interested in Computer Science, Photography, or Storytelling, there is something for you! Check out our website to learn more. Applications will be opening soon and will all be due on September 21, 2026. 

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

• [TOMORROW] April 7th, 2026: Freeman Awards for Study in Asia Application due 

• Study Abroad Orientations
  Have you confirmed your participation in a Study Abroad program for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, or Academic Year 2026-2027? If so, please make sure that you have marked your calendar for your Orientation!

  • Summer 2026 Faculty-Led Program Orientation: April 10th, 1:00-5:00pm, ILSB116

  • General Program Orientation: May 1st, 1:30-4-30pm, ILSB118

If you are unable to make it to your assigned orientation, please contact our office by emailing educationabroad@umbc.edu.

• Advising for Spring 2027 and Winter 2027 study abroad programs is now available! After you have attended a Study Abroad 101 session, email educationabroad@umbc.edu to schedule your meeting!

• Study Abroad 101 Sessions
  Monday | 2pm-3pm | Virtual
  Tuesday | 1pm-2pm | Virtual
  Friday | 11am-12pm | Virtual

Good afternoon Investors + Traders,

This is a reminder that the Investing and Trading club will be hosting its Majors and Minors event TONIGHT from 7pm to 9pm in  ILSB 237. The Majors and Minors event is specifically designed to help those who are interested or fulfilling their degree in Economics learn more about the Economics department at UMBC. Including its faculty, the majors and minors offered, and more! If you are interested in learning more about the Econ department or want more information on available classes to fulfill your Econ degree requirements, make sure to attend the M&M!!! Food and drink will be provided! We hope to see you there! 

Join UMBC Best Buddies for a fun indoor field day filled with games (ping pong, cornhole, darts, etc.) and lots of yummy food (charcuterie board, pizza, cake, and fruit)!

Date and Time: Sunday, April 12 @ 1-3 PM

Location: Harbor Hall MPR