The Office of Equity and Civil Rights (ECR) will be closed for in-person visits on Thursday, March 19th and Friday, March 20th

On Thursday, March 19th and Friday, March 20th, the Office of Equity and Civil Rights (ECR) will be closed for in-person visits. 

Staff will be available virtually throughout this time.  If you have any questions or concerns during this time, please email ecr@umbc.edu.

To submit a report regarding sexual misconduct, discrimination, harassment, hate, or bias, please file an online report here. 

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As part of UMBC's ongoing commitment to fostering equitable and inclusive learning and working environments, we are pleased to share our growing training opportunities designed to deepen our community's understanding of religious discrimination and equip faculty and staff with effective strategies to address it. These offerings include two virtual courses and follow-up surveys available through Vector Solutions and in-person sessions facilitated by partners in the Center for Religion, Spirituality, and Pluralism.

Faculty, staff, supervisors, and campus partners are encouraged to participate. For enrollment support, submit a request form here or email culture@umbc.edu.


Virtual Trainings via Vector Solutions

1.⁠ Recognizing and Responding to Antisemitism

This course provides an overview of antisemitism, its historical development, contemporary manifestations, and effective strategies for addressing bias in academic settings.
Participants will:

2.⁠ ⁠Recognizing and Responding to Islamophobia

This course introduces the historical context and contemporary experiences of Muslims and Arabs, who are often treated as a single monolithic group. Participants will examine the interpersonal, institutional, and online forms of harm individuals may experience, and develop strategies to counter bias and discrimination in campus settings.

Participants will:

In-Person Training: FaithZone Training – Exploring Faith & Spirituality in Higher Education

Available Facilitators:  Matt Hoffman, Director for the Center for Religion, Spirituality, and Pluralism; Joseph Vann-Jones, Coordinator for the Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being.

 

FaithZone Training (FZT) is a general workshop and a tailored in-person training session designed to equip participants with the knowledge, language, and practical tools needed to better understand and engage with religious and spiritual diversity in higher education. Drawing from theory, lived experience, and real-world scenarios, the training explores how faith, spirituality, and worldview identities shape identity, values, and daily experiences in academic, professional, and social environments.

Grounded in a model similar to Safe Zone training, FaithZone integrates education and storytelling to encourage participants to dive into their own experiences with religion and spirituality. Additionally, FZT invites participants to recognize how assumptions, misunderstandings, and lack of awareness about religion and spirituality can influence interactions, classroom and workplace dynamics, policies, and institutional culture. The session emphasizes curiosity, respectful engagement across differences, and the importance of inclusive practices that support a diverse campus community.

 During this session, participants will:

  • Learn and define terms connected to the study of religion and spirituality

  • Learn about the diversity of religious and spiritual traditions on campus as well as national trends within higher education.

  • Explore the role that religion and spirituality play in individual identity and lived experience by engaging in personal reflection and storytelling. 

  • Reflect on personal assumptions, biases, and knowledge gaps related to religion and belief.

  • Examine common challenges and misunderstandings related to religious expression in academic and workplace settings.

  • Engage in interactive activities and dialogue to practice respectful communication across belief differences.

  • Discuss strategies for fostering inclusive environments that honor religious and spiritual diversity.

Example learning outcomes: By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate increased knowledge, religious literacy, and awareness of diverse belief systems and how they intersect with identity, culture, and institutional life on college campuses.

  • Interrogate their own personal experiences with religion and spirituality, including biases assumptions, misunderstandings, and knowledge gaps

  • Apply practical strategies and best practices for engagement with individuals of different faiths or belief systems.
  • Commit to continued learning and engagement in order to support and create spaces for religious practice, belonging, and energetic pluralism.


Learn More & Get Involved

For questions about UMBC's Policy on Faith-Based and Religious Accommodations, please contact ECR at ecr@umbc.edu.

We encourage all campus partners to take advantage of these opportunities to strengthen our shared culture of equity and belonging.

For questions about registering, scheduling, or determining the best session for your role, please visit culture.umbc.edu or contact the Community & Culture team at culture@umbc.edu.


All sessions 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.


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On Thursday, March 19th and Friday, March 20th, the Office of Equity and Civil Rights (ECR) will be closed for in-person visits. 

Staff will be available virtually throughout this time.  If you have any questions or concerns during this time, please email ecr@umbc.edu.

To submit a report regarding sexual misconduct, discrimination, harassment, hate, or bias, please file an online report here. 

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Hey everyone! 

Our information session with Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (ROWAN-SOM) will be starting shortly at 12 pm TODAY!

This is a great opportunity to learn more about osteopathic medicine, the DO pathway, the admissions process, and what life is like as a medical student. If you're considering applying to medical school or want to explore the DO route, this is definitely a session you won’t want to miss.

Come prepared with questions and take advantage of the chance to connect with representatives from ROWAN-SOM! Hope to see you there! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Zoom link:
https://rowan.zoom.us/j/83333983049?pwd=AyCKPVbL3wLaULMbTnfJh0pGSc5CPP.1 

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Starting the first Wednesday after Spring Break (March 25th), The Mosaic will be open from 10am - 8pm on Wednesdays. 

We encourage you to use the space during these extended hours as we move into the ladder half of the semester!
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Hi everyone,

Beginning the week after Spring Break (March 24), The Mosaic Center will be closed on Tuesdays from 12-2 PM to accommodate the CSJD Dialogue Cohort.

We encourage you to plan your visits accordingly. The center will reopen at 2 PM and remain open during regular hours afterward.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you at The Mosaic Center!


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Starting on  3/15 to  4/15/2026

Flying out for spring break… or traveling this semester?

Southwest Airlines is offering the UMBC community a chance to earn promotional A-List status through their Corporate Tier Experience program.

If you have a UMBC.edu email address, you can enroll and become eligible to receive A-List status for 90 days after booking qualifying Southwest flights during the promotion period.

What is A-List status?

Southwest A-List members receive a number of benefits that make travel easier, including:

• Priority boarding
• 25% bonus Rapid Rewards points on flights
• Priority check-in and security lane access (where available)
• Dedicated customer support line
• Same-day standby benefits

This opportunity is available to all members of the UMBC community — including students, staff, and faculty — and can absolutely be used for personal travel.

Whether you are traveling for research, conferences, university business, or a personal trip, this is a great opportunity to enhance your travel experience with Southwest.

Anyone with a UMBC.edu email address can enroll.

Please see the attached flyer for full details and instructions on how to sign up.


Click here to sign up! 

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Zhibo Zhang, professor of physics, has been named director of the Goddard Planetary Heliophysics Institute (GPHI), UMBC’s arm of the Partnership for Heliophysics and Space Environment Research (PHaSER). PHaSER, a multi-institution consortium led by Catholic University of America, contributes to NASA’s Heliophysics Science Division at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) through research on the Sun, its processes, and space weather, which can affect planet Earth and human technologies.

Read the full story here: https://umbc.edu/stories/zhang-to-lead-goddard-planetary-heliophysics-institute/

Congratulations, Zhibo! 

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In the meantime, CNMS Advisors will be in The Learning Collaboratory from 12-1 PM to help students with any graduation/major planning questions! Please feel free to stop by. 
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The American Society of Mechanical Engineers will be hosting our fifth GBM today March 11th, from 12:00-1:00pm in ILSB 237. In this session, we will be hosting a guest speaker from industry, there will be cookies. We look forward to seeing you there!

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