Apply for STRiVE 2024 by November 6 UMBC's popular leadership for public purpose program UMBC’s STRiVE program has inspired hundreds of undergraduate students in the past 15 years. Now it's your turn. Spend five days building community and developing skills while exploring leadership for social impact. You will emerge with greater clarity and confidence about the contributions you want to make.

This year’s STRiVE program will take place from Monday, January 8 - Friday, January 12, 2024. STRiVE participants will make new friends, discover their strengths and values, learn how to work more effectively in groups, envision contributions they could make at UMBC, and tackle both simulated and real leadership and social change challenges. Past STRiVE participants have gotten deeply involved in campus organizations and initiatives, and have made phenomenal contributions.

To apply for a spot in STRiVE 2024, complete the application by Monday, November 6, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

The Center for Democracy and Civic Life hosts STRiVE in partnership with the Student Government Association with support from PNC Bank. More information on this program is available below.

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STRiVE: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is STRiVE?

STRiVE takes place in January during UMBC’s Winter Break. STRiVE 2024 will take place from Monday, January 8 - Friday, January 12, 2024. To participate, you must be available to attend the entire program.

Where does STRiVE take place?

We are planning to host STRiVE 2024 in-person at Skycroft Conference Center in Middletown, Maryland (round trip bus transportation from the UMBC campus will be provided to participants). Participants will stay in motel-style rooms and all activities will be held on site.

How much does it cost to participate in STRiVE?

UMBC covers most of the cost of each participant’s attendance. However, each participant pays a $125, non-refundable contribution toward the program’s cost. Financial assistance is available. If you are selected to participate in STRiVE 2024, we will send you a form that includes an opportunity to request financial aid. We do not want the $125 contribution to be a barrier to anyone’s participation.

Do I have to be an “involved” student to participate in STRiVE?

Absolutely not. STRiVE will be helpful to any student regardless of previous involvement or leadership experience. No prior experience or involvement is necessary. We are looking for a diverse group of students committed to developing their leadership skills and applying them to create positive change in the campus community.

Can I participate in STRiVE if I will be taking a winter class?

STRiVE's activities are scheduled from about 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. each day. You will not be able to attend class meetings or complete coursework during these times. If your class will include synchronous meetings during the week of STRiVE, it will not be possible for you participate in the program. If your class will take place asynchronously, it may be possible for you to participate. However, we strongly encourage participants taking asynchronous classes to complete their coursework during the weeks before or after STRiVE, as time to do coursework will be very limited and WiFi at the program site can be unreliable.

Can I participate in STRiVE again if I have participated before?

You can only participate in STRiVE once. So all participants in STRiVE 2024 will be participating for the first time.

How do I apply to participate in STRiVE?

Applications to participate in STRiVE 2024 are due on Monday, November 6, 2023 by 11:59 p.m. EST. All undergraduate students are invited to apply. Complete the application by clicking this link. All applicants will receive emails in late November letting them know about the status of their applications. For additional information, please contact Tess McRae at tessmcrae@umbc.edu. ]]> UMBC’s STRiVE program has inspired hundreds of undergraduate students in the past 15 years. Now it's your turn. Spend five days building community and developing skills while exploring leadership... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/136302/guest@my.umbc.edu/80b2ee2811f679ba611e6a620d4a55a8/api/pixel Center for Democracy and Civic Life https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/civiclife https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xsmall.png?1554944150 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/original.png?1554944150 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xxlarge.png?1554944150 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xlarge.png?1554944150 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/large.png?1554944150 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/medium.png?1554944150 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/small.png?1554944150 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xsmall.png?1554944150 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xxsmall.png?1554944150 Center for Democracy and Civic Life https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/136/302/d2264618bc9556a231de56ab3ff939a6/xxlarge.jpg?1697469618 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/136/302/d2264618bc9556a231de56ab3ff939a6/xlarge.jpg?1697469618 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/136/302/d2264618bc9556a231de56ab3ff939a6/large.jpg?1697469618 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/136/302/d2264618bc9556a231de56ab3ff939a6/medium.jpg?1697469618 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/136/302/d2264618bc9556a231de56ab3ff939a6/small.jpg?1697469618 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/136/302/d2264618bc9556a231de56ab3ff939a6/xsmall.jpg?1697469618 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/136/302/d2264618bc9556a231de56ab3ff939a6/xxsmall.jpg?1697469618 8 0 true Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:22:08 -0400 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:03:12 -0400 Apply to be a Maryland General Assembly Intern Applications due October 24, 2023
Every spring, UMBC's Department of Political Science sponsors students to serve as interns for the Maryland General Assembly, a part of Maryland's legislature that meets from January through April. Students who are interested in politics, policy, and public administration are strongly encouraged to apply to be a Maryland General Assembly intern for the 2024 session.

To learn more about the position and receive the information needed to apply, please contact Meghan Lynch at mlyn1@umbc.edu. Applications are due by Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
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How would you like to represent all of those students as a member of the Board of Regents, the system's governing body?

Please take a look at this description of the Student Regent position and consider applying. Please also pass the information along to friends who may be interested. The Student Regent will serve from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, including as the voting Student Regent in 2025-2026. All applicants should be planning to graduate in spring 2026 or later.

The application deadline is Friday, November 3 at 5 p.m. Here is the application.

Submit completed applications by email to dhoffman@umbc.edu.  If you need more time to get the required letters of recommendation, let us know and we can arrange a separate due date for them.

We are happy to answer questions about the position and the process, so don't hesitate to contact us (civiclife@umbc.edu) if you'd like to know more.

--Center for Democracy and Civic Life staff
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Tuesday, September 19
1 - 2 p.m.
Commons 329
RSVP here

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Mark S. Chang Friday, September 15 at noon; AOK Library Gallery This Friday, September 15th, the Department of Political Science and the Center for Social Science Scholarship will host "A View from the Statehouse: A Constitution Day Conversation with Delegate Chang ’99," featuring Maryland State Delegate and UMBC alum Mark S. Chang, in the AOK Library Gallery at noon. The program will include a Q&A session with a faculty and student panel discussing Del. Chang's life story as a first-generation Korean-American and public servant, and how UMBC prepared him for his career. Del. Chang will also discuss the role state governments can play in preserving American democracy. 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This event will take place in UC (University Center) 312 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The Center will provide a free catered dinner.

At Dinner with Friends, you’ll share stories, learn about each other’s experiences, and discuss how we can move forward together on a topic of your choice (see below). Students, faculty, staff, and alumni who participate in Dinners with Friends report that they have wonderful experiences.

Join a facilitated small-group conversation about one of the following discussion topics (you choose):
Space at this Dinner with Friends program is limited, so please reserve your spot as soon as possible. Click here to RSVP. We will accept RSVPs until all spots have been reserved (but no later than Friday, September 22).

This Dinner with Friends program is organized by the Center for Democracy and Civic Life in collaboration with the Graduate School, Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion & Belonging (i3b), Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS), Office of Accessibility and Disability Services (ADS/SDS), Retriever Integrated Health (RIH), and the Student Government Association (SGA).

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at civiclife@umbc.edu.
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First: Click the attachment below, or view our myUMBC calendar here, for a list of upcoming Center for Democracy and Civic Life events and opportunities. Opportunities over the course of the next month include our Welcome Week Open House on September 1, the inaugural meeting of our new First Connect program on September 12 (for students in their first semester of college), and the Dinner with Friends conversation program on September 23.

Second: Many Center for Democracy and Civic Life programs create opportunities for UMBC community members to have meaningful conversations with each other about topics that are important to them. What would you like to talk about this year? Your thoughts on topics or issues you'd like to discuss at these events will inform our planning. Please enter your thoughts here by September 8, 2023.

Third: Looking to make an impact in your community, but don't know where to start? Center for Democracy and Civic Life staff members often consult with UMBC students, faculty, staff, and alumni about their goals and strategies for pursuing social change on campus and beyond. This year, we will be hosting weekly office hours for anyone who wants to connect with us about your ideas and aspirations. To sign up for a spot, visit tinyurl.com/CivicLifeOfficeHours. If none of the available times work for you, feel free to send an email to civiclife@umbc.edu to set up another time. ]]> Welcome Retrievers! We are looking forward to connecting with you. Read on to learn about three ways you can get involved with the Center for Democracy and Civic Life this fall. First: Click the... Document https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/b4cf3aa40cd80a32206feb779ba0666c/69f02316/news/000/134/873/90513943523077ad07582e989457ccec/2023 Fall Booklet.pdf?1692980180 https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/134873/guest@my.umbc.edu/44c08e08793983ec4c0ca62428eca98c/api/pixel Center for Democracy and Civic Life https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/civiclife https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xsmall.png?1554944150 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/original.png?1554944150 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xxlarge.png?1554944150 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xlarge.png?1554944150 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/large.png?1554944150 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/medium.png?1554944150 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/small.png?1554944150 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xsmall.png?1554944150 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xxsmall.png?1554944150 Center for Democracy and Civic Life https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/134/873/6839df76e506884c94551c6c6f854cbb/xxlarge.jpg?1692981140 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/134/873/6839df76e506884c94551c6c6f854cbb/xlarge.jpg?1692981140 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/134/873/6839df76e506884c94551c6c6f854cbb/large.jpg?1692981140 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/134/873/6839df76e506884c94551c6c6f854cbb/medium.jpg?1692981140 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/134/873/6839df76e506884c94551c6c6f854cbb/small.jpg?1692981140 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/134/873/6839df76e506884c94551c6c6f854cbb/xsmall.jpg?1692981140 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/134/873/6839df76e506884c94551c6c6f854cbb/xxsmall.jpg?1692981140 5 0 true Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:35:28 -0400 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:38:16 -0400 Feedback Needed: 2023-24 Conversation Programs

As we gear up for a new year of programming and opportunities to engage, we at the Center for Democracy and Civic Life would like to hear from you! As you know, many of our programs (e.g. Dinner with Friends, Change Makers Dinner) create opportunities for UMBC community members to have meaningful conversations with each other about topics that are important to them.


What would you like to talk about this year? Your thoughts on topics or issues you’d like to discuss at these events will inform our planning. Please enter your thoughts here by August 11, 2023.


We greatly appreciate your time. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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A message from our colleagues in Off-Campus Student Services. Original post here.

Monday, April 24, 2023 · Noon - 1 p.m.
Hybrid (Commons 328 & Webex)

Dear members of the UMBC community,

UMBC's Off-Campus Student Services is pleased to announce an important conversation for faculty, staff, and student leaders, focusing on how we as a campus can continue to become a more welcoming and supportive environment for military affiliated members of our community.

This conversation will be facilitated by Dr. Daniel P. Koster, Regional Coordinator of the VA's Veteran Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) program. Dr. Koster looks forward to assisting us in our quest to take a proper inventory of where we stand with respect to our potential to serve our veterans, service members, and dependents.

If you would like to participate, please feel free to join us. Please RSVP here. Lunch will be served so please indicate any dietary restrictions. I can be reached at the following emails: agetach1@umbc.edu or veterans@umbc.edu


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The internships available for 2023 - 2024 are:

Graphic design intern (one position): Graphic design interns create program materials, advertisements, reports, and web pages aligned with the Center for Democracy and Civic Life's visual iconography, and suggest design possibilities to other members of the team.

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

Political engagement intern (up to two positions): 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 $13.25/hour for fall 2023, $14.00/hour for spring 2024.

All undergraduate 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 2023-2024 academic year. Applications are due on Monday, April 3, 2024.

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