Today from 3:00 – 5:00 PM in ILSB 101, the Accounting Club is hosting a Former Student Panel featuring alumni who now work at EY, one of the Big Four accounting firms! 

You'll gain valuable, real-world insights into:

• What it's really like to work at a Big 4 firm

• How to stand out during the recruitment and interview process

• Resume support

• The role of certifications like the CPA in career advancement

• Tips for balancing academics, internships, and professional development

• How to start building your career network and position yourself for future opportunities

All Majors are Welcome! 

Don't miss this chance to learn directly from those who have successfully transitioned from UMBC to one of the big 4 and discover how you can turn your education into an extraordinary career.

SAP Concur Launch Week: Day Five!

It's the final day of launch week! Thank you to everyone who has joined us for training sessions, help desk hours, and hands-on support as we roll out SAP Concur across campus.

Today's Schedule:

• 10:00 AM – Concur Traveler + Arranger Training (Live)
  Location: Fine Arts Room 215
  This session provides an in-depth look at how to create travel requests, book trips, and submit reimbursements in SAP Concur. It's perfect for frequent travelers and those who arrange travel on behalf of others.
  View Event Details

Help Desk Support
We'll be available again today for virtual support from 1:15–2:30 PM. Drop in with any questions or issues as you start using the system.
Join the Help Desk Session (not a training)

If you can't make it to training or the help desk but need assistance, email us at travel@umbc.edu. You can also visit travel.umbc.edu anytime for the Interim Travel Policy, FAQs, recorded trainings, and travel discounts.

Training Doesn't Stop Here!
Launch week may be wrapping up, but we're just getting started. We'll continue offering SAP Concur training sessions weekly to make sure everyone across campus has the opportunity to learn, ask questions, and feel confident using the new system.

Stay tuned — we'll be posting new training dates and registration links soon! Whether you're brand new to Concur or looking to sharpen your skills, there will be a session for you.

Thank you for making launch week a success — and for helping us make SAP Concur and our new Travel website a true one-stop shop for UMBC travel!

Join us for Thrive Fest 2025, a celebration of mindfulness, wellness, and community! Thrive Fest offers opportunities to relax, connect, and recharge through creative activities, discussions, and self-care sessions.

Click the links below to learn more about each event and add them to your calendar. 

Wednesday, November 12 – Chai Chats: Look to the Future

Chai Chats @ The Mosaic (Commons 2B23) | 12–1 PM

https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/themosaic/events/148129

Thursday, November 13 – ThriveFest 

Restore @ Lower Flat Tuesdays, 9:00 - 11:30: 

https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/thegatheringspace/events/148248

Nourish @ Lower Flat Tuesdays, 12:00 - 2:00: 

https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/thegatheringspace/events/148249

QT Hangout @ UC 101, 1:00-3:00: 

https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/thepridecenter/posts/154303

Free Farmers Market @ ACC, 2:00 - 2:45:

https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/retrieveressentials/events/146009

Explore @ Lower Flat Tuesdays, 2:30 - 4:30: 

https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/thegatheringspace/events/148250

Queer Connect Cafe @ The Commons 318, 3:00 - 5:00: 

https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/thepridecenter/events/148246 

Stop by our Mainstreet table from 10 AM – 4 PM for giveaways and info!

Thursday, November 20 – Thrive On

Dinner with the Center for Democracy & Civic Life @ UC 312, 5:30 - 7:30 (RSVP REQUIRED)

https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/civiclife/events/148274

Pre-Law Students,

Check out these Spring 2026 Philosophy course offerings:

Introduction to Argumentation and Debate | PHIL 240

MoWeFr  11:00 - 11:50 am

Instructor: Greg Ealick

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of argumentation and debate. Students sharpen their critical thinking skills by learning about the components and logical structures of strong arguments and then hone their argumentation skills by applying this knowledge through participation in in-class structured debates. By participating in different debate formats, students learn how to compose well-grounded logical arguments and present those arguments orally. 

Arts and Humanities (GEP)

Introduction to Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law  | PPEL 250

TuTh  11:30 am - 12:45 pm

Instructor: Mark Hopwood

This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary study of political economy. Students are introduced to analytical frameworks drawn from Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics, and study one or more topics of contemporary social concern by drawing on these different disciplinary frameworks. Attention is also given to the common historical roots of these disciplinary frameworks in figures such as Thomas Hobbes and Adam Smith.

Social Science (GEP)

Philosophy and Human Rights | PHIL 357

MoWeFr  11:00 - 11:50 am

Instructor: Jim Thomas  

A philosophical survey of foundational issues about the existence, nature, and origin of human rights, looking at both classic historical as well as contemporary discussions. Topics to be addressed include competing accounts of the source of human rights; the connection between human rights and the state; the identification and proliferation of specific human rights; the relationship between human rights and social justice; and the role of human rights claims in discussions of pressing global problems such as poverty, economic development, climate change, humanitarian intervention, and obligations to future generations.

Arts and Humanities (GEP)