UMBC Sherman Center for Early Learning in Urban Communities AY21-22 Grant Program for Doctoral Candidates


Announcement Date - October 5, 2021

Background: The multidisciplinary Sherman Center for Early Learning in Urban Communities (Sherman Center) was established to advance George and Betsy Sherman’s vision of improving learning experiences and outcomes for young children in Baltimore City. As part of this mission, it is establishing the Sherman Center Doctoral Student Research Award. This award seeks to expand knowledge about policies and practices that enhance the learning of young children, ages three through eight, in urban communities like Baltimore. Research topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
  • evaluation of new or existing school-based and out-of-school time learning interventions;
  • school, teacher, family, and community factors associated with academic growth, socio-emotional well-being, and/or positive behavioral outcomes for young children; and
  • the impact of school policies on family and community engagement in students’ learning processes and outcomes.
Eligibility Requirements: The competition is open to doctoral candidates currently enrolled at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and in the University of Maryland School of Social Work who are eligible to submit applications for external support.

Award Amount: Sherman Center Doctoral Student Research Award recipients will be selected through the competitive review of proposals by members of the Sherman Center campus advisory committee. Awards of up to $15,000 of funding for 12 months will be available. Award recipients will hold the designation of Sherman Center Doctoral Research Fellows during the timeframe of their study.

Proposal Submission: Complete applications must include the following components: the checklist page (provided in the application packet), cover page form (provided in the application packet), budget template and narrative (provided in the application packet), current curriculum vitae (maximum 10 pages), the proposal narrative, CITI confirmation, and two letters of recommendation. Application materials are to be submitted by e-mail to the director of the Sherman Center, Dr. Jennifer Mata-McMahon (jmatamcm@umbc.edu), as a single pdf file. Applicants should coordinate with letter writers to ensure that recommendation letters are received by the deadline. Hardcopy applications will not be accepted.

Deadline: For the AY21-22 competition, the proposal deadline is Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered for this year’s competition. Awards will be announced by Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

Contact: Interested applicants should contact Dr. Jennifer Mata-McMahon, director of the Sherman Center, at jmatamcm@umbc.edu or 410-455-2259 with questions.
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AACPS Hosting Virtual Job Fair
Tuesday, October 12 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m
Registration Required: https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/AACPS/e/g6MNY


Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) is hosting an Intern Job Fair on Tuesday, October 12 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.  It is open to all interns and will be held virtually on the Brazen job fair platform.  You’ll have the opportunity to learn about and chat with representatives from schools throughout Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS). 

Graduating in December?  Use this is a chance to meet schools with teacher vacancies or long-term substitute needs to get started with your job search process!  Graduating later?  It’s never too early to start connecting with schools; some of our schools will have temporary assignments that may work with your school and student teaching schedule. 

Register at https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/AACPS/e/g6MNY.  Once you are registered, you’ll have the chance to start reviewing school booths.  Please note AACPS will currently have a booth for all schools, but not all schools will be attending.  They will narrow the booths down closer to the event once they confirmed which schools will be in attendance. Additionally, there is an attached document with frequently asked questions for your convenience.

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World Teachers’ Day is co-convened in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), UNICEF and Education International (EI)." 

Click here to find out more about World Teacher Day. 

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GE Research: Virtual info session for Graduate Students

Registration RequiredOnline

GE Research is organizing a virtual information session for graduate students in engineering and computer science on Sep. 29, 2021 at 4:00 – 5:00 PM EDT. Students will get to explore:

  • GE Research’s mission, and our role in creating the future of flight, precision health, and the energy transition.
  • Career opportunities for graduate students in engineering and computer science, including our award-winning internship program
  • The GE Research Edison Engineering Development Program (EEDP), a premier rotational program for Masters graduates in engineering and computer science

https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/event/6127fb48d601800006df96aa/GE-Research-University-Info-Session

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Check out what's to come in September with i3b and our partnered events.


National Coming Out Day Tabling

LGBTQ History Month Celebration

Monday, October 11, 2021 | 12:00 - 1:30pm | In-Person

myUMBC Event Post: Link | Commons Breezeway


OCA Mocha Mondays

Exploring Your Role in Social Change

Monday, October 11, 2021 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | In-Person

myUMBC Event Post: Link | OCA Mocha


QTeaPOC Coffee Hour

An in-community space

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 | 12 - 1:30pm | In-Person

myUMBC Event Post: Link | University Center: Pride Center (201-D)


How to College

Exploring Successful Skills and Tools for First Year Students

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 | 5:00 -6:30 p.m. | Online via Webex

myUMBC Event Post: Link | Webex Session: Link


Skills and tools for intercultural/cross-cultural communication

Workshop Wednesdays with i3b

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 | 1:00 - 3:00pm | Online via Webex

myUMBC Event Post: Link | Webex Session: Link


PodByte: International Pronouns Day

how this LGBTQ+ holiday started and took root

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | In-Person

myUMBC Event Post: Link | University Center: Pride Center (201-D)


SafeZone Training (Registration Required)

Learn about how to be a better LGBTQ+ ally

Friday, October 22, 2021 | 8:45am - 4:30 p.m. | In-Person

myUMBC Event Post: Link | The Commons: 331


MLE Mini Series: Deconstructing Grit & Greatness

Session #2: Exploring Empathy and Giving Grace

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 | 1:00pm - 2:15 p.m. | In-Person

myUMBC Event Post: Link | The Commons: 331


How to College

Knowing What to Expect and How to Overcome

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 | 5:00 -6:30 p.m. | Online via Webex

myUMBC Event Post: Link | Webex Session: Link


Pizza at Pride

Halloween Theme

Friday, October 29, 2021 | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. | In-Person

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Highlighting Summer HAPP Intern:


“My name is Bryce Mack. I am a Senior at UMBC. I will be graduating this upcoming Fall semester. I transferred to UMBC from Howard Community College with an AA In Public Health and chose to attend UMBC because they offered the administrative side of Public Health. I chose to study Public Health/Health Administration because public health is a field where you get to help people better their lives. It is a field where you can actively see that you are making a difference in the world. At my internship at Retriever Essentials I chose to study the Save-A-Swipe program where students can donate meal swipes to students suffering from food insecurity. The rate of food insecurity at UMBC is higher than any other college in the University System of Maryland. Now there are many different factors as to why this is, but it was shocking for me to see while conducting my research. No student should have to go hungry and the Save-A-Swipe program works to mediate this problem. I researched similar programs at other colleges and universities and worked to find the common threads and the divergent elements between the programs. With this new research available and the outstanding staff at Retriever Essentials the Save-A-Swipe program will become more extensive and reach more students suffering from food insecurity.”


( Check out link below for poster )

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This post is a repost of a message sent out to all UMBC community members that have 25Live reservation access by Joel DeWyer, Associate Director for Campus Life Operations. The following procedures will apply to our three i3b reservable spaces (i.e. The Mosaic - The Commons 2B23; The Pride Center - The University Center 201 D; The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being - The Center for Well-Being 103). Please contact us at i3b if you have any particular questions about the i3b reservable spaces. 

"Dear campus partners:

We currently have a 14-day buffer period built into 25Live that universally restricts users from requesting events less than 14 days out.  We have temporarily put this in place, in part, because of the limited inventory of spaces, the risk assessment review that's required, and the advising that is often still needed to coordinate campus services.  

We have been receiving an influx of event requests from users for dates beyond the 14-day window, but with event descriptions in 25Live that request an actual date less than 14 days, sometimes as few as three.  This effort to bypass the buffer has been increasingly difficult and frustrating as we continue to strive to serve all of you fairly and consistently.

We are certain that nobody has been attempting to do this with ill-intent -- we understand that we're all trying to do the best jobs we can each day during this unusual time.  We appreciate your understanding that, going forward, we will not be approving risk assessments or location requests for events and activities that are attempting to circumvent the buffer.  


In partnership,

Joel DeWyer
Associate Director, Campus Life Operations"
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National Disability Awareness Month is  held in October to raise awareness about issues that arise within the lived experience of people with disabilities, and celebrates the many and varied contributions of Americans with disabilities.

NDAM's roots go back to 1945, when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week." In 1962, the word "physically" was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with various types of disabilities. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to "National Disability Awareness Month" to address inclusion more broadly.

Americans with disabilities make up almost one-fifth of our population, which brings more celebration to this month, underneath the umbrella of the  Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)  celebrating its 31st anniversary. This month includes:

and given the beauty and complexity of being human, we respectfully nod to disability-related health conditions that are highlighted at other times.  We see you.  You matter.

Accessibility and Disability Services, remains committed to building on past progress and creating inclusive change as we work in partnership with the entire UMBC community, including Facilities Management, Human Resources and Instructional Technology. Student Disability Services provides support for students with disabilities, as education is a path toward progress.   While huge strides have been made with accessibility and inclusion (which can happen via accommodation), people with disabilities still face discrimination and lack of understanding. and has many events planned - the fight for full inclusion remains (Judy Heumann Ted Talk link). 

Join CSJ by viewing and discussing  Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution and take a moment to review UMBC resources, organizations, groups and events that support awareness and inclusion of people with disabilities.

Accessibility and Disability Services

Student Disability Services
Retriever Integrated Health includes The Counseling Center as counseling (of course) as well as events and group meetings

Retriever Integrated Health also has a range of health services that support campus members of all abilities in the new, very-accessible Center for Wellbeing  across from Erickson Field (D7 on the map).

Student Organizations:
Faculty Group:  Disability Studies Working Group


A sampling of Disability Awareness Events (Online):
Oct 27:  Film : Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (flexible viewing times, online discussion at 5p)
Oct 15-17: Superfest Film Festival
Oct 6 at Noon - Campus Accessibility Project Update and Discussion


Disability identity is intersectional with the history of the LGBTQ+ community that shares October as an awareness month.  October is also Relationship Violence Awareness Month, and we are very conscious that people with disabilities are at a much higher risk of Relationship and Sexual Violence.
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This year, CSJ: Disability Justice + Access Matters invites our campus community to learn from a perspective of disability justice so that we can continue to make space for everybody and every body now and in the future. Learn more about the Critical Social Justice: Disability Justice + Access Matters theme here.For more CSJ events, check out our website and myUMBC. For more information about upcoming events or to inquire about collaboration, please email the Women’s Center at womenscenter@umbc.edu.


Join us to watch and discuss the 2020 Oscar-nominated documentary Crip Camp, which shares stories from Camp Jened, a summer camp for teens with disabilities and an incubator for the disability rights movement (see a summary of the film below).


We will be hosting a viewing of the movie from 3pm to 4:50pm and then hosting a discussion from 5pm to 6pm--but please feel free to watch the movie whenever you want (it is available via Netflix and free online via Youtube) and join us for a discussion OR watch the movie with us and reflect on your own! This is a super flexible event, and people are welcome to engage in whatever way feels best!


“In the early 1970s, teenagers with disabilities faced a future shaped by isolation, discrimination and institutionalization. Camp Jened, a ramshackle camp “for the handicapped” (a term no longer used) in the Catskills, exploded those confines. Jened was their freewheeling Utopia, a place with summertime sports, smoking and make-out sessions awaiting everyone, and campers experienced liberation and full inclusion as  human beings. Their bonds endured as many migrated West to Berkeley, California — a hotbed of activism where friends from Camp Jened realized that disruption, civil disobedience, and political participation could change the future for millions.

Crip Camp is the story of one group of people and captures one moment in time. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of other equally important stories from the Disability Rights Movement that have not yet received adequate attention. We are committed to using the film’s platform to amplify additional narratives in the disability rights and disability justice communities – with a particular emphasis on stories surrounding people of color and other intersectionally marginalized communities. We stand by the creed of nothing about us, without us. For too long, too many were excluded, and it is time to broaden the number of voices and share the mic.”

Crip Camp Trailer: https://youtu.be/XRrIs22plz0

Crip Camp Trailer with Audio Description: https://youtu.be/s6TB7KEqhRo

For more information about the Crip Camp Curriculum: https://cripcamp.com/curriculum/

This discussion group will be hosted through Google Meet. If this platform presents accessibility challenges for you, please be in touch so we can consult on the best ways to make this experience accessible for you. 


CSJ 2021: Crip Camp Screening + Discussion
Wednesday, October 27 · 3:00 – 6:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ekq-ebsq-ttz
Or dial: (US) +1 515-705-3778 PIN: 932 394 062#

 

Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all students, staff, faculty, and visitors. If you have difficulties accessing any of the materials on our site or any of our events or discussions, please contact The Women's Center via the link below so that we can provide an alternative format and/or remedy any accessibility challenges.

A photo of someone in jeans and casual shoes watching the Netflix logo on a large screen across a room accompanies this post. Credit: Thibault Penin via Unsplash.com
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Last Call for Creatives!

For only a few more days, OCA Mocha is accepting submissions for mixed-media art that centers around the past & present for our upcoming October “Mixed Memories” Exhibition!

Whether it be a recreation of memories or a projection into the future, we want to share the timeline that has shaped you.

Submission are due this Friday, Oct. 1, & you can either email your work to atyson2@umbc.edu or submit through our Google form that you can click on below!

Google Form Submissions

Calling All Performers!

Missing our live music performances on stage?

Want a spotlight to express your talents?

Well this is the perfect chance for you to hop back into it! OCA Mocha is looking for musicians, poets, & mand liven it up. We would love to have you here!

If you’re interested, please contact:

manager@ocamocha.com, atran8@umbc.edu, or nkosmas1@umbc.eduany more to bring your energy into our community 

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