BreakingGround Applications Still Open Low lift application! Apply soon!

The BreakingGround grant program still has funds to distribute between now and June 30! The BreakingGround initiative awards grants of up to $2,500.00 to UMBC faculty, staff, and students to implement educational and community-building courses and programs that foster civic agency: the capacity to initiate and make meaningful contributions to social change.

The options for using these funds are flexible, but some ideas include: experiential learning opportunities for students; student and community-engaged research projects; time to design deep transformations of existing curricula to be oriented toward civic agency; and resources for engagement with social changemakers and local communities. For a list of previous awardees, see here.

For more information and to apply, visit our website at this link. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis, and when you apply, we will contact you within two weeks of submission. However, we strongly encourage you to submit before May 15.

The application is relatively short, with the main criteria being that the submissions should be clear about (a) how the proposed use of funds will contribute to enhanced civic knowledge and engagement for UMBC community members and (b) which administrative unit will hold the funds for the project. If you have any questions, please contact us at civiclife@umbc.edu.

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The Connectionary program series is hosted by the Center for Democracy and Civic Life to encourage and foster opportunities for conversation about issues that affect our lives here at UMBC. Facilitated by UMBC students in the ConnectionCorps civic dialogue program, these conversations help UMBC community members think about their own experiences and identify pathways to engagement, shared understanding, and opportunities for building a thriving campus community.

These sessions will be organized as dialogues, where the aim is to come to some shared understandings about what challenges and opportunities exist on campus. These will not be information sessions; participants should expect to be engaged in conversation about the issues, rather than just getting information.

Light refreshments will be provided. See below for a list of opportunities. Click on the event date links to go to the event pages for each of the sessions.

Affordability on Campus
Facilitator: Sebastian Zamora

The cost of college is on many people’s minds and is especially a concern for students who are navigating affordability on campus. What is there to be done about it? How should we make sense of what is needed for a college experience at UMBC to be affordable? What are the opportunities and challenges? Come join in a dialogue about affordability on campus and access to financial resources.

Fostering Professional Connections
Facilitator: Kathryn Rambo

Looking to form professional relationships with staff and faculty, but not sure where to start? Do you find it challenging to figure out how to have the right conversations with people to form professional connections? Join us for a dialogue about creating relationships between students and faculty and staff to generate genuine relationships in the atmosphere of professional academia as well as how to nurture it after first making a connection.

How To Be Involved
Facilitator: Manav Vaishnav

Being involved on campus can be challenging, especially when it comes to making choices about how you want to be involved, how much, and with whom. This dialogue is focused on the experience of being involved on campus. There are many different ways to get involved on campus and within student organizations. The goal is for people to come together and share experiences about involvement on campus. Come join in conversation about what it means to be involved on campus in a way that is healthy and fulfilling.

Rethinking Research
Facilitator: Khiara Diaz

How do you get involved in research opportunities on campus? How do you connect with others around research? This dialogue is focused on staff and students discussing their involvement with research on campus. The goal is for people with similar field interests to come together and talk about how they got involved with research, how to come up with research topics, or current projects they are doing. Whether you are a research expert or just getting started, this event can broaden the way we all think about research. Join us for a conversation about research experiences at UMBC. Each session is tailored for a different UMBC college (in parentheses below), but all are welcome at each.
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Catch up on recent happenings and upcoming events from the Center for Democracy and Civic Life in the April 2024 issue of our newsletter! A few highlights:
  • Reflections on Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • Change Makers Dinner
- David, Ricky, Ann, Tess
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A message from our colleagues in the Office of Government Relations and Community Affairs. Original post here.

The Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee invites you to a Town Hall Meeting with local elected officials from Baltimore County Council District 1 and State Legislative Districts 44 A/B, along with representatives from Baltimore County government, to discuss issues of concern to local business owners and residents.

Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
6:30 – 8 p.m.
bwtech@UMBC South Campus, Room 1.007

Officials scheduled to participate include:
  • Senator Charles Sydnor, III, District 44
  • Delegate Eric Ebersole, District 44A
  • Delegate Sheila Ruth, District 44B
  • Councilman Pat Young, Baltimore County Council District 1
  • Mandy Remmell, Director, Baltimore County Executive’s Office of Community Engagement
Register and Submit a Question Here

Free parking will be available.
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UMBC has a strong tradition of very active participation in state and national elections. This year, Marylanders will elect a new Senator as well as new state and federal legislators, and will participate in electing the President and Vice President of the United States. The Maryland primary election will take place on May 14, 2024. Between now and then, if you are registered to vote in Maryland, you can cast your vote on the UMBC campus by requesting a mail ballot and depositing the completed ballot in the drop-off box located in the lobby of The Commons.

Register to vote: If you are an eligible Maryland resident, you can use the state's online portal to register. Maryland's deadline to register to vote in advance of the 2024 primary election is April 23. Whether you live in Maryland or not, UMBC's voter registration portal can help you take the first steps to register and vote in your home state if you are eligible to do so.

Request a mail ballot, then vote in The Commons: Registered Maryland voters can complete an online request for a mail-in ballot here. Once you have received and completed your ballot, you can submit it by placing it in the official Board of Elections drop-off box in the lobby of The Commons (near the Campus Information Center desk). No postage is necessary. The Board of Elections will pick up ballots placed in the box multiple times each week.

Make a pledge to vote: Every election year, ALL IN to Vote hosts a Pledge to Vote leaderboard for university students across the country. UMBC placed #4 in the nation on the leaderboard in 2022. Students who plan to vote: Please take the pledge, and spread the word.

Access Maryland and out-of-state voter resources: Find the latest information, including dates for early voting and deadlines to request mailed and electronic ballots, using the ALL IN to Vote portal hosted on the UMBC Center for Democracy and Civic Life website.

Serve as election judge: The Baltimore County Board of Elections is recruiting election judges to work at polling stations during the 2024 primary election. These are paid positions and an important public service.

Participate in civic and community engagement programs: Whether you are eligible to register to vote or not, you have a stake in your communities and can play an important role in shaping them. Follow the Center for Democracy and Civic Life's myUMBC page so you will receive alerts about upcoming opportunities for learning and conversation.

Questions? Contact the Center for Democracy and Civic Life at civiclife@umbc.edu.

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A message from our colleagues in the Women's Center. Original post here.

Thursday, April 25, 2024 · 5 - 8 p.m.
On Campus: Meet on Commons Main Street

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Women's Center is proud to revive our once annual, much beloved Take Back the Night. On Thursday, April 25th, we invite you to join us on Commons Main Street--let's take back the night!!

Events and activities include:
- The Survivor Speak Out (begins ~5:15 on Main Street)
- Campus March Against Sexual Violence
- The Clothesline Project
- Community Resource Fair and Craftivism (including the opportunity to make Clothesline Project t-shirts, Dear Survivor letters, and self-care takeaways) and We Believe You discussion group hosted in the Women's Center post-march.

There is limited seating for the survivor speak-out. We recommend you arrive early. As seating fills up, we encourage you to make your way up to the balcony area on the 2nd floor of The Commons. We also encourage you to check out the community resources as you're waiting for the speak-out to begin.

Stay tuned by liking the Women's Center on Facebook and following us on Instagram and Twitter. #UMBCtbtn is the official hashtag, so follow us there, too! You can see picturesfrom past years Take Back the Night on our blog.
For more information about UMBC's Take Back the Night, you can visit our What You Need to Know about TBTN blog series. Posts include more information about the survivor speak-out, the march, Greek Week involvement, and the post-march craftivism. More posts will be shared and/or updated leading up to 2024's event.

UMBC students who identify as survivors are invited to speak at the speak-out forum. You can contact the Women's Center for more details, but you do not have to sign up in advanced to speak at the forum.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact the Women's Center at womenscenter@umbc.edu for more details.

**Please note that we are requesting any one taking photos beyond personal use (i.e. media, class assignment) should reach out to the Women's Center to request a press pass prior to TBTN. Please email womenscenter@umbc.edu for details. Please read our blog about ethical photography at events like TBTN**

For accommodation needs or support, please contact the Women's Center at womencenter@umbc.edu or 410-455-2714 or stopping by to meet with us.
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A message from our colleagues in The Shriver Center. Original post here.

We're proud to announce a call for creative works taking inspiration from Dr. Lawrence Brown's Black Butterfly Project.  All disciplines encouraged; take your vision to the past, present, or future; draw inspiration from Baltimore, your home settings, or elsewhere. Get creative! 

  • See the attached flyer for information and QR code link to submission form.
  • April 19th deadline for submitting (get to work!)
  • Meet Dr. Lawrence Brown and get your copy of The Black Butterfly signed at our Black Butterfly Exhibition event on May 9th (4pm in UMBC Library Gallery)  
  • Questions about submissions? email Terrell Brown at tbrown19@umbc.edu
 
Hope to hear from you!
Sally & Joby

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Sally J. Scott, Ph.D. (She/Her)
Director, Graduate Programs in Community Leadership
The Shriver Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Affiliate Faculty in Sociology, Anthropology & Public Health

Joby Taylor, PhD (He/Him)
Assistant Vice Provost
Shriver Center at UMBC
Senior Advisor & Affiliate Faculty, Community Leadership
Affiliate Faculty, Language Literacy & Culture

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UMBC students: Join the Center for Democracy and Civic Life team as a paid 2024-2025 affiliate and/or intern. The deadline to apply is this Thursday, April 4, at 11:59 p.m.

Learn more about and apply for affiliate (peer leader) positions. The 2024-2025 affiliate positions are:

Learn more about and apply for intern positions. The 2024-2025 intern positions are:
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Catch up on recent happenings and upcoming events from the Center for Democracy and Civic Life in the March 2024 issue of our newsletter! A few highlights:
  • Encouraging memories post COVID
  • Dinner with Friends
  • Aspirational vision statements from HONR 300, taught by David Hoffman and Tess McRae
- David, Ricky, Ann, Tess
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The internships available for 2024 - 2025 are:

Evaluation intern (undergraduate and graduate students): Evaluation interns support the Center for Democracy and Civic Life's assessment, evaluation, and research projects; investigate topics related to Center for Democracy and Civic Life programs; and support the Center’s contributions to national higher education initiatives.

Special projects intern (undergraduate students only): Special projects interns support the planning and implementation of the Center for Democracy and Civic Life’s programs and initiatives. Tasks may include finding and compiling information, preparing instructional materials, ensuring the availability of program supplies, creating and distributing promotional materials, helping with program setup and cleanup, and guiding and checking in guests at program venues.

Political engagement intern (undergraduate and graduate students): Political engagement interns support programs that foster dialogue about current events and issues; connect UMBC students with the legislative process in Annapolis; engage them in politics and pathways to political leadership; and encourage their participation in local, state, and national elections.

All intern positions pay $15.00/hour to start.

All undergraduate and graduate students with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA are invited to apply. Preferred but not required: Applicants will have participated in Alternative Spring Break (ASB), STRiVE, ConnectionCorps, and/or other Center for Democracy and Civic Life workshops or programs.

Use this form to apply to be an intern with the Center for Democracy and Civic Life for the 2024 - 2025 academic year. Applications are due on Monday, April 4, 2024.

If you have any questions about the application or the selection process, please email civiclife@umbc.edu.

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