This post is to vote for the CAHSS Senator for the next school year! Make sure you are a CAHSS student to vote. 

Looking to strengthen your professional presence? Join us for a Resume & LinkedIn Building Workshop designed to help you present your experience with confidence and clarity.

When: April 2nd
Where: Ilsb230 from 12-1 pm

Whether your resume needs a few updates or your LinkedIn profile is still “under construction,” this session will provide practical tips to help you stand out to employers.

Please note: Completion of the sign-up form is required to attend.

Take advantage of this opportunity to invest in your future—we look forward to seeing you there!

Dear colleagues,

We are excited to invite you to partner with the Division of Institutional Equity in an ongoing, community-wide effort to foster a more loving, inclusive, and just campus: Culture Builders @ UMBC.

Culture building is the intentional practice of shaping the values, relationships, and everyday practices that define how we live, learn, and lead together. In a time marked by polarization and a loss of shared humanity, creating an inclusive culture requires all of us—each of us has a role to play.

Culture Builders @ UMBC is an academic-year cohort for staff and faculty who are interested in deepening their capacity to support meaningful culture change in their local contexts. This is not a traditional training or a space for quick fixes. Instead, the cohort invites participants into a process of reflection, dialogue, and practice that supports more sustained and thoughtful approaches to inclusive excellence.

As a Culture Builder, you will:

• Engage in critical, practice-based conversations about identity, community, and belonging

• Reflect on your own role in shaping culture within your department, unit, or sphere of influence

• Learn alongside colleagues across roles and disciplines

• Develop a context-specific action plan and implementation strategy to support culture change over time

Throughout the year, participants will be guided through a process of deepening awareness, grappling with complexity, and taking thoughtful action in their work.

This year’s cohort will engage Valarie Kaur’s See No Stranger as a shared text to support reflection and dialogue. The book will serve as a conversation partner as we explore what it means to build a more just and connected campus community. All participants will receive a copy.

What to Expect:

• Small cohort experience: 10 staff and faculty participants will be selected from across campus
• Monthly cohort sessions: 2-hour meetings for reflection, dialogue, and applied learning
• Small group connections: Opportunities for ongoing support and accountability
• Culture Change Project: Each participant will develop a strategic action plan, with the goal of piloting a program, initiative, or practice where appropriate
• Campus engagement: Participants will contribute to a shared kickoff event in the fall and a final showcase of learning

If you are already engaged in equity-focused work—or looking for a meaningful way to begin—this is your invitation to join a community committed to building the culture we want to see at UMBC.

APPLY TODAY

Please complete the application form HERE by April 30, 2026.

Supervisor support is required and must be submitted by May 1, 2026 via the Supervisor Support Form. Applications will be reviewed after the deadline, and participants will be notified in mid-May.

We look forward to building a thoughtful and engaged cohort for the year ahead.

The Spring 2026 edition of the Linehan Newsletter is here! This edition features the dynamic work of our current scholars across disciplines, our Maryland Artist in Residence, and the interdisciplinary projects from our first-year seminar students.

Reposting from Undergraduate Research! Be sure to check it out: URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!
For the full schedule see: urcad.umbc.edu

Bella Berry | Gender and Mental Illness in Slender Man Media | Kathalene Razzano | Media and Communication Studies | 1:55-2:10 | RAC 106 

Tanzila Malik | Do Muslim Women Need Saving? A Case Study of Iran's Veiling Policies | Nehal Elmeligy | Gender, Women's, + Sexuality Studies | 9:00-9:15 | RAC 230 

Maylene Quintanilla, Caroline Wehinger, John Eiers | Toy Choice: Does Gender Matter? | Susan Sonnenschein | Psychology | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #53 

Amy Taylor, Margot Anthony | Power and Control: The Impact of Religious Cults on the Lives of Women | Lauren Allen | Social Work | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #67 

Take a break from the mid-week grind for one of our favorite traditions: Bingo Night! Join the GSA and the OGSL for an evening of prizes, snacks, and good vibes.

When:Wednesday, April 8 | 4–7 p.m.

Where:UC Ballroom 

Get your ticket today!

FOLLOW OGSL ON myUMBC FOR ALL THINGS GSAW!

The Quantitative Finance & Analytics Club is now accepting interest forms for upcoming officer elections. We encourage all members interested in leadership, quantitative finance, and data analytics to apply.

Available positions are open to students who are motivated to contribute to the growth and direction of the organization. Candidates will be asked to submit short statements outlining their qualifications, goals, and vision for the club.

Deadline to apply: Monday, April 23rd at 11:59 PM

Election Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2iK1lLDlyP3OaJHfiiBh1KsoXTzN0eUoWeaPn2Y81IJsQPQ/viewform?usp=header

If you have any questions about positions or responsibilities, please feel free to reach out.

Sprouts ‼️Today’s GBM is Moving over to The Garden!!!‼️

Graduating Retrievers, you can now place an order for your cap & gown! You can order through the Graduation Information tab on our website or go straight to Herff Jones. Make sure to place your order before the deadline!

Standard Shipping Deadline: April 23, 2026 

Expedited Shipping Deadline: May 4, 2026

We're taking the Graduate Student Appreciation Week celebration off-campus! Join your fellow grad students for an afternoon of arcade games and food at Dave & Buster's. It's the perfect Saturday reset before the full week of events begins.

Space is limited for this off-campus excursion, so please make sure to RSVP at the link below to secure your spot!

• When:Saturday, April 4 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

• Where:Off Campus

• RSVP: https://forms.gle/vYrSWN3WCgcLYMJg6

FOLLOW OGSL ON mUMBC FOR ALL THINGS GSAW!