Discount For UMBC Summer Camp First time this has been offered.
  • Early Registration opened Sunday, March 1 at noon (must use .edu)
  • Faculty & Staff receive a 10% discount
  • General Registration opens Tuesday, March 3 at noon
  • Considerations - Payment plans                                       
  • Use code "STAFF 26" - regardless of role, it's the same code 

  • https://summerdaycamp.umbc.edu/

  • Questions?  Contact Jasmine Holmes directly at jholmes5@umbc.edu. 
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    We know that many of you are interested in contributing your time and talents to BookFest '26 which is part of National Library Week. BookFest events will take place on Tuesday, April 21 and Thursday, April 23. As we discussed at our meeting on Wednesday, these two dates will include the following: 

    April 21
    11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
    Book Fair
    AOK Library Courtyard

    5:00–6:30 p.m.
    One Maryland, One Book Lunch Event (in partnership with Maryland Humanities)
    University Center 302

    April 23
    12:00-1:00 p.m.
    Library Advocacy Workshop
    Location TBD

    4:30–6:00 p.m.
    Maryland State Library Agency Programming (details TBA)
    Reception to follow
    AOK Library Gallery

    If you would like to commit to support BookFest planning and/or day-of operations, please click on this VOLUNTEER SIGNUP and answer the questions provided. We welcome any and all support you can give! If you have any co-workers or peers who are not a part of this group but might like to contribute, please share the signup link with them. 

    We will firm up the teams and positions by March 9. 

    Thank you!

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    Join us on Commons Main Street for Commuter Week Kick-off! Happening now until 2pm! 

    Hop on a bike a pedal your own smoothie :) 
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Director’s Message Over the past year, I have reflected on the role of Global Studies in a time of resurgent nationalism, tighter immigration policies, and higher trade barriers. I believe Global Studies helps us understand why backlash against globalization has emerged. Our faculty and students examine globalization critically, addressing both its benefits (such as transnational climate action) and its downsides (including the global concentration of wealth). In our classrooms, we explore how rising inequality and cultural change can fuel nativist discourse, as well as the paradox of the “globalization of nationalism.” Global Studies can help us navigate the interplay between the forces of globalization and de-globalization. While the current federal administration has withdrawn from much of its global role, other actors – like state governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations – have ramped up their global engagement, creating new opportunities for our graduates. Below you will see recent highlights showing how the UMBC Global Studies Program has fulfilled its promise to educate students to engage critically and effectively with global issues. As you read about the great work of our faculty, staff, students, and alums, please consider supporting us with a donation on Black & Gold Rush (March 4–5). All donations will fund needs-based study abroad scholarships for our majors. Study abroad fosters personal growth, enhances academic learning, and boosts employability. Let’s make it accessible to all. Prof. FilomenoStudents Addressing Global Challenges, Locally Our students aren’t just studying global affairs – they’re making a real impact. Through research, service-learning, and internships, they actively contribute to addressing global challenges. This spring, students in Prof. Filomeno’s Global Citizenship course are supporting the UMBC Office of Sustainability’s efforts to reduce food waste on campus. Food waste is a critical global problem because it represents a massive misuse of resources, contributing to 8–10% of total greenhouse gas emissions, causing over a trillion dollars in economic losses, and exacerbating world hunger. Other students in that class are collaborating with students of Lansdowne High School to develop a global learning program to promote global competence among the students and encourage them to pursue a college degree at UMBC. As global challenges and opportunities continue to mount, we need youth with the knowledge, skills, and inclinations to tackle them. Preparing Students for Global Business Careers Eddie Resende, CEO of the World Trade Center Institute, will be the distinguished speaker of this year’s Global Career Talk. He will speak about his global career and share advice for our aspiring global professionals. The event will happen on April 23 at 4:00 in UC 310. The talk is open to the public, you can view all details HERE. Please join us! We also offer a summer course open for students of all majors who are considering a career in global business: GLBL 210 Business Without Borders, taught by Dr. Brigid Starkey. The course has Culture GEP designation and counts for the Entrepreneurship Minor. Global Studies Minor Effective in the fall of 2026, UMBC undergraduate students can declare a minor in Global Studies. This program targets students from other majors who are seeking global competence to enhance their professional, civic, and personal development. Interested students should register for GLBL 100 Introduction to Global Studies, which also carries a GEP Culture designation and offers a Global Awareness microcredential. For more information, please contact our Program Coordinator, Grace Castle. East Asia in Global Studies Our newest faculty member, Dr. Trang Ta has expanded our curriculum to offer Global Studies majors opportunities to study East Asia and in East Asia. This spring, Dr. Ta is teaching GLBL 304 Global Research in East Asia, which is cross-listed with the Asian Studies Program. In the winter session, Dr. Ta will offer another cross-listed course on the globalization of Asian pop culture. Any K-pop fans in the room? However, we are most excited about the field school that she will lead in Taiwan in the summer of 2027. This will be the first study abroad program led by a Global Studies faculty member. Stay tuned for more information.Celebrating our Students and Alums Juliana Blakely (2027), Sanjana Jain (2028), and Garrett Rifkind (2025) will lead a panel discussion titled Global Affairs: Effects of Domestic Politics on the International Community and International Stability this April for UMBC’s 30th Undergraduate Research & Creative Achievement Day. Cheyenne Payne (2026) will start an M.Litt. in International Security Studies at the School of International Relations of the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Matthew Knauer (2017) started an M.A. in Law and Diplomacy at the Fletcher School of Global Affairs at Tufts University. Celebrating our Faculty In October 2025, Dr. Tania Lizarazo’s book Post-Conflict Utopias (University of Illinois Press) won the best book award of the Asociación de Colombianistas and received LASA’s Latinx Studies Section’s Best Book Award in the Social Sciences category. . Dr. Lizarazo also had a book chapter published by the Smithsonian Press last year, co-authored with Bill Shewbridge, Bev Bickel, Charlotte Keniston, Jamie Gillan, and Kaleigh Mrowka: “The Story in the Middle”: The Power of Collaborative Story Processes.” Also last year, Dr. Kyung-Eun (Kay) Yoon had a book chapter published by Routledge entitled "Korean Wave and Informal Language Learning: Learners' Perspective in Online Spaces." The chapter explores Korean language learners’ perspectives on how their language learning intersects with Korean popular culture. Stay in Touch! Follow us on Instagram: @global.umbc Join our LinkedIn group: UMBC Global Studies Learn more at GlobalStudies.UMBC.edu Are you a GLBL alum? 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Thursday March 26th 12-1:30
    Join us for FREE lunch and conversation at our 4th Annual Careers in Aging "Speed Mentoring" Event. 

    Attendees will have the opportunity to 
    • Explore the wide range of Careers in Aging.
    • Find out how your major intersects with a Career in Aging.
    • Meet and network with professionals from diverse Careers in the field of Aging. Profession representing advocacy, housing, policy, health and wellness, entrepreneurship, research and programs, dementia care and community services, technology and more!
    • This event is open to all UMBC students regardless of area of study. Bring a Friend! 

    MARK YOUR CALENDARS!  This event is free but registration is required.  Register at https://forms.gle/nq1zaZE6fPbA23sc6

    See flier for details or contact Dianna Kearney diannak1@umbc.edu
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    Joining a new community can be tough sometimes. And with new Retrievers coming from every background imaginable, it's important to make sure everyone feels welcome when they get here.

    "Your Story Belongs Here" is a collaboration between the Center for Social Justice Dialogue and the Department of Theatre that brings students together to learn how to share—and celebrate—their own stories of belonging.

    Join us for a 4-week paid summer fellowship culminating in two live storytelling events at the end of the fellowship and during Welcome Week for the 2026-27 school year. To apply, follow this link. If you'd like to see previous versions of this project's final video, please use this link to check out our website.

    FAST FACTS:

    WHO Students from all majors interested in sharing their story of finding belonging at UMBC.
    WHERE All fellowship workshops and live events will happen on campus.
    WHEN Workshops are Mon-Thu, 10am-4pm, June 1-30. Live events are July 1 & August 23. HOW Submit your application online by March 23, 2026. 

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    "Talk it Through" Topic of the Month:
    A recommended topic for postdocs and their mentors to think about and discuss:
                   Belonging – Do you feel included and supported in your department and institution?

    Below, every event or opportunity is hyperlinked for you to click and register. Mark your calendars!
    UMBC EVENTS:

    ▶ Graduate Student & Postdoc Development (GSPD): 
    March 2, 2 PM: Research & Publication Webinar: CAHSS Faculty Perspective
    March 4, 10 AM, ITE 238: How to Develop Your Lesson Plan - CIRTL event
    Mar 24,12 PM, COMM 331: The Anatomy of Professionalism: Building Trust through Autonomy and Reliability
    Mar 26, 2 PM, UC: 310: Strategic Science Communication: Mastering the Art of Presenting to a Lay Audience

    ▶ AOK Library:
    Mar 9, 12 PM, Online: Creating an Academic Research Poster Using PowerPoint
    Mar 10, 3 PM, Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : 259: Skills for Graduate Students: Systematic Reviews
    Mar 23, 12 PM, Online: Creating an Academic Research Poster Using Canva

    ▶ Faculty Development Center (FDC) Webinars:
    Mar 5, 12 PM, Online: Transparent Assignment Design Workshop 
    Mar 25, 12 PM, Engineering : 102: Teaching Through the Body: An Introduction to Embodied Learning 

    ▶ Career Center:
    Mar 4, 12 PM, Online: Graduate Career Consortium Virtual Career Expo
    Find an internship, postdoc, fellowship or full-time role.
    Mar 27, 10 AM, UC 312: International Student Career Conference


    ▶  Center for Ethics and Values: 
    Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Series:
    1-2 PM, BIOL 120
    March 4: Human Subjects Research 
    March 11: Authorship, Peer Review, and Publication
    March 25: Mentor/Mentee Responsibilities and Relationships 


    ▶ Center for Social Science Scholarship (CSSS) (None for this month)
    FROM OUR PARTNERS WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND (USM):


    ▶ University of Maryland, Baltimore
    ** March is Career Development Month 2026! **
    Month long series of webinars! 
    12:15 - 1:15 PM
    REGISTER
    March 2: Salary Negotiation
    March 5: Executive Presence 101: Public Speaking for Career Success
    March 9: Crafting the Perfect Resume & CV – Understanding the Key Differences
    March 11: Strategies of Effective Interviewing
    March 23: From Connection to Career: Mentoring and Networking for Emerging Scientists
    March 24: AI to Supercharge Your Job Search

    ▶ CARTI @ UMMS Webinars:
    March 5, 9 AM: Developing Your Research Question, Hypothesis, and Specific Aims
    March 12, 9 AM: Developing Tables, Figures and Graphs for Your Research Paper
    March 18, 1 PM: Pivoting to Private Foundation Funding
    March 19, 9 AM: NIH Basics: Understanding Grant Mechanisms, Funding Announcements, and using NIH RePORTER
    March 31, 1 PM: NIH Basics: Understanding Grant Mechanisms, Funding Announcements, and using NIH RePORTER
    ▶ University of Maryland School of Medicine:
    New, free virtual course! March 25, 10 AM - 3 PM (Break between 12-1 PM): Introduction to Qualitative Research

    WEBINARS FROM NATIONAL PARTNERS:
    ▶ CIRTL (the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching & Learning):
    Reminder: UMBC is part of the national CIRTL network- open to all graduate students and postdocs. Earn a nationally recognized certificate that demonstrates your commitment to being an effective instructor.
    Aug 1, 2025 - Aug 1, 2026: Self-Paced Teaching & Learning Courses (2025-2026 Academic Year) Learn more about and register for CIRTL's self-paced, asynchronous offerings for 2025-2026.

    March 5, 4 PM: Diversity/Equity/Inclusivity Statements for the Academic Job Market 
    March 10, 4 PM: Finishing your Diss/ThesisMarch 12, 4 PM: Panel(s) of Careers Beyond Higher Education

    ▶ The Chronicle of Higher Education:
    UMBC provides free access. Sign in today.
    Check out The Chronicle's virtual events page, including On Demand recordings!
    March 9, 2 PM: College Collaboration for a New Era of Enrollment
    March 16, 2 PM: Preparing Students for the AI Work Force
    March 17, 2 PM: Improving Retention in a Time of Enrollment Decline
    March 19, 2 PM: Using Gen AI in Advising

    ▶ National Postdoctoral Association (NPA):
    Reminder: UMBC has an institutional membership allowing you to get your Free NPA Affiliate Membership! Use your your institutional (UMBC) email address and attend events for FREE.
     New: Join NPA's LinkedIn Group
    Check here for NPA's calendar of events. 
    Fourth Tuesday of every month, 3 PM: SmartSkills - SmartSkills is a free, virtual course for postdocs who are members of the NPA. Monthly classes are taught by experts and focus on building skills critical to career and personal success. Postdocs can earn a certificate from the NPA by attending 10 out of the 12 skills classes.
    Member Benefit for NPA Postdoc Members: 
    Are you deciding on the next step after your postdoc? Need help looking for jobs that excite you and then figuring out how to apply? The NPA is proud to partner with SciPhD and provide a free, permanent license for all NPA members to their online web application tool – Flamingo™. Sign up here. 

    ▶ NCFDD (National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity):
    Reminder: UMBC has an institutional membership with the NCFDD, an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community dedicated to supporting academics in making successful transitions throughout their careers. Sign up for free and join their email newsletter!
    None for this month - stay updated! Must be signed in to see events.
    Connect with NCFDD members: Join the new NCFDD community to connect with other faculty - whether it's getting help with a challenge you're facing or finding an accountability partner - it's a space to connect with others from Graduate Students through Department Chair. Check the events calendar for more information!

    RESOURCES:

    UMBC Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS):

    INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS:
    For detailed information regarding J-1 and H-1B visas, visit the ISSS website. You can always contact Diane Zeenny Ghorayeb (dianezg@umbc.edu) with additional questions. 

    Job Sites in Higher Ed:
    Postdoc Opportunities Board
    NPA Job Board
    The Chronicle Job Page
    HigherEd Jobs


    Have suggestions for us? Put your thoughts into our new Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Suggestion Box!
    By the Office of Graduate Student and Postdoc Development (GSPD) at UMBC.
    Contact author Aubrie Zepp at azepp1@umbc.edu for questions or suggestions about the newslett

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    Happy Monday! Take a look at the events that will take place at The Mosaic Center this week: 


    Monday, 3/2/2026 | Music & The Mosaic 12-1 PM 

    Wednesday,  3/4/2026 | Trivia Noon 12 - 1 PM 

    We hope to see you at our upcoming events and sponsorships! Questions regarding Mosaic programming can be sent to our email: themosaic@umbc.edu. 


    The Mosaic Center 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


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    For the past 10 years, Retriever Essentials has been dedicated to nourishing our ever growing UMBC community by fighting food insecurity, and providing essential resources to students, staff, and faculty. If you'd like to contribute to this important work please consider donating today. 


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    All contributions are administered by the UMBC Foundation for the benefit of UMBC.




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