DOIE Open Day
We are kicking off the month with our open day. Meet the teams that make up the Division of Institutional Equity (DOIE), learn about our services, connect with representatives across our units, and better understand our mission to support our entire campus community. There will be giveaways and light refreshments.
Event details: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/doie/posts/151761
September 4 | 10 am - 2 pm | In-person
Women’s, Gender, and Equity Center (WGEC) Open House
Stop by the WGEC Open house to build community, enter a sticker-making contest, and more. All are welcome to attend.
Event details: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/womenscenter/events/144927
September 4 | 12pm | In-person
SDS Open House
Students, staff, and faculty are welcome to visit the department and meet SDS & ADS staff, tour the office and testing areas, ask questions about disability access and the accommodation process, and connect with helpful resources. There will be light refreshments.
Event details: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/145090
September 8 | 12 pm - 1 pm | In-person
Accessibility Tour: Wayfinding, Skywalks, and Resources
Join the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services for a guided tour of UMBC's campus-on-a-hill. Accessibility is everyone's responsibility, and this is an excellent opportunity to learn about accessibility features, challenges, and how you can be an effective Accessibility Ally! The tour is limited to a small group of participants. Registration and other information about the tour can be found in the link below.
https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/143607
September 12 | 12 pm - 1:30 pm | In-person
ADA 101: Working with ADS/SDS, Requirements, Universal Design & Inclusion
This workshop provides an introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and practical guidance for working with ADS/SDS. It will also cover accessible teaching practices, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and strategies for creating inclusive course plans. Registration and other information about the workshop can be found in the link below.
https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/145092
September 15
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Begins
Celebrate the Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with us! Stay tuned for a special post featuring events as well as our recommended read, watch, and listen list.
September 17 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Virtual
Building Bridges Across Differences: A Dialogue for Everyday Series
The Center for Social Justice Dialogue kicks off its first session of the series, "Exploring Socialization and Liberation." Participants will explore how they shape our perspectives and behaviors. This is a lunch and learn style event, and everyone is welcome to attend.
Event details: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/csjd/events/143931
September 18 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | In-person
Fall 25 Culture Builders Keynote featuring Dr. Kari Grain
Dr. Grain will share insights from Critical Hope, exploring how educators, leaders, and students can confront systemic harm with courage, reflection, and care, while leading with purpose to create more just and inclusive communities. This event is collaboratively presented by the Fall 2025 Culture Builder Cohort.
Registration: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/doie/events/144320
September 24 | 12 pm - 1 pm | In-person
Accessibility Tour: Wayfinding, Skywalks and Resources
A second opportunity to explore accessibility on campus with the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services. Seats are limited; registration and other details can be found in the link below.
https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/144019
September 25 | 12 pm - 2 pm | In-person
Tea Time with Tori
Join SDS’s Assistive Technologist and Accessibility Specialist, Tori Jakpa, for Tea Time with Tori as she shares everything she knows about assistive technology over tea.
Event details: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/144926
September 30 | 8:30 am - 5 pm
Culture of Respect Collective Site Visit
In January 2025, UMBC joined the ninth cohort of NASPA’s (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) Culture of Respect Collective. The two-year program guides colleges and universities committed to ending sexual violence through an intensive evaluation and action planning framework that will further enhance prevention and response initiatives on campus.
During the first six months of the program, UMBC completed an in-depth assessment to examine the University’s current work in six key areas: survivor support, policies and processes, prevention education, public disclosures of data, schoolwide mobilization and communication strategies, and ongoing self-assessment.
On September 30, 2025, a representative from Culture of Respect will conduct a campus site visit to meet with campus leadership and community members. As part of this site visit, the representative will facilitate both a Student Listening Session and Faculty/Staff Listening Session to gather community input. Campus community members who are interested in attending one of these in-person sessions should RSVP for the appropriate event which will be posted to ECR’s myUMBC page.
REMINDERS
Mandatory Annual Title IX Student Training
UMBC is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the campus community and is committed to maintaining a campus environment which is free from sex discrimination, including both sexual and gender-based harassment and violence. To help meet these goals,UMBC requires all students to complete an online educational program on topics including consent, bystander intervention, sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, stalking, and related topics. All students are required to complete this training at the start of each academic year.The online training can be accessed at UMBC’s Vector Solutions login page. For questions, please see the Student Training FAQ page or email ecrtraining@umbc.edu.
Note: All programs, events, and opportunities are open to full participation by all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and University nondiscrimination policies.