It's Coffee Monday Again! I'm tired, you're tired, why not get your morning wake up

Tea, hot chocolate, and freshly brewed coffee are waiting for you this Monday! Come grab a warm drink, connect with other grad students, and start your week on the right note.

Location: Commons 308

Time: 10am - 1pm

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Dear UMBC Community,

Retriever Integrated Health is pleased to announce that the QuantiFERON (TB blood test) Clinic in partnership with Quest Diagnostics has been extended through Thursday, September 24. This extension gives more time for students, faculty, and staff to complete their TB screening right here on campus.

Extended Clinic Details

Why TB Screening Matters?
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that can affect the lungs and spread through the air. Many academic programs, clinical placements, internships, and employment opportunities require TB screening as part of their health clearance. Getting tested on campus ensures you meet these requirements conveniently and on time.

Who Should Attend?

What to Expect?
The clinic uses the reliable QuantiFERON blood test, conducted by Quest Diagnostics. No appointments are necessary during the extended period, just walk in between 9 AM and 4 PM. Please bring your campus ID and insurance card if available.

Take this opportunity to prioritize your health and help protect the UMBC community.

Questions?
Contact Retriever Integrated Health at 410-455-2542 or visit health.umbc.edu

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Looking to get more connected as a graduate student? Join us TODAY, Monday 9/22, from 12–2 PM on Commons Main Street for a special Graduate Student Organization (GSO) edition of Mini Involvement Fest!

This is your chance to:
✅ Meet current Graduate Student Organizations (GSOs)
✅ Learn how to get involved in the graduate student community
✅ Build connections beyond the classroom and lab

Stop by, say hi, and find the group that's right for you—because graduate life is better when you're connected!

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Looking for a job or internship? Join the Career Center and the UMBC Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers for an exclusive networking event designed to help you make meaningful connections that can lead to an interview or career advancement.
This event is for ALL UMBC STUDENTS and ALL MAJORS.

What to Expect

  • Networking with a Purpose: Meet employers who are actively looking to hire UMBC students from a wide range of disciplines.
  • Dinner and Great Conversation: Enjoy FREE dinner, hors d'oeuvres, and dedicated networking time in a relaxed setting. Our sit-down dinner is specifically designed to spark great conversations with employers interested in students in your major.
  • Keynote Speaker: Get career advice from successful UMBC alumna, Talmesha Richards '04, chemical engineering and mathematics. She'll share her insights on "From Potential to Power: Building a Career Rooted in Identity, Innovation, and Impact."

How to Prepare

  • Dress professionally and bring several copies of your resume.
  • Space is limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible. Registration details are coming soon!
Questions? Feel free to contact Diane Crump-Fogle, crump@umbc.edu. 

LIMITED SEATING: Registration Required in Handshake (Opening Soon)


Haven't claimed your account in Handshake yet?  Get started HERE!

Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event due to a disability, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event hos (careers@umbc.edu with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.
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Grad Student & Postdoc Development (GSPD) is offering a Seminar Series to help first-year Ph.D. students navigate their program. All graduate students are welcome to attend.

The first semester is a critical period of adjustment. This session provides a strategic framework
for managing the structure and logistics of your new role, helping you start your program with
organization and a clear sense of direction.

Topics:

• Navigating Graduate Courses
• Time & Project Management
• Mapping Your Milestones
• The Resource Compass
• Funding & Fellowships

The first session of the series will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 4:30 - 6 PM.

Please RSVP by visiting the GSPD's event page on MyUMBC, https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gspd/events/145617. 

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[Sharing from the UMBC Latinx and Hispanic Faculty Association] 
See the original myUMBC post here. 

The Community Documentary Night (Sandy Springs, Georgia) invites everyone to the free Special Virtual Documentary Night virtually THIS SUNDAY, September 21st (7 - 9pm EST) in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The purpose of the events is to give people the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions on a wide range of topics with people from various backgrounds. 

This event is in collaboration with the Florida State University Hispanic Graduate Student Association (FSU HiGSA). FSU HiGSA aims to promote Hispanic culture at FSU, to generate a support network that helps new graduate students settle and adapt to FSU and the local community, to mentor graduate students to succeed in academic life and goals, and to generate awareness of social and political issues in Hispanic countries and their relationship with the USA.

For this event we are meeting to talk about the film, The Cheech. The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum showcases the actor's collection of more than 700 pieces by Mexican-American artists. Told through perspectives of established artists and those who know him best, the film tells his journey from comedy icon to Chicano art advocate. Director Varda Bar-Kar, Producer Alessandra Pasquino, and Artists Michael Alvarez, Alfonso Gonzalez Jr., and Jaime Muñoz will be joining us for a special guest Q&A! 

Here is a link to where you can watch the film for free.  >>Click here to watch The Cheech for free<<

The way this works is that everyone watches the film on their own BEFORE the event, then we meet on zoom to discuss. We break everyone out into randomized small groups of around 4 or 5 people, give them a discussion prompt, and give them about 20 minutes or so to discuss in their randomized groups.  We will do multiple rounds of small group discussion with different groups and different prompts. This gives everyone an opportunity to meet new people and hear a variety of voices and perspectives throughout the night. Finally, we will end the night with a special guest Q&A! 

When: Sunday, September 21st, 7 - 9 pm Eastern Time, but you don't have to stay the entire time. It is very flexible so people can come late or leave early if needed. 

Where: Virtual, The zoom info will be available once you RSVP on the Eventbrite page. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-virtual-documentary-night-tickets-1242639772009

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The Mosaic Center events are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

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Save-a-Swipe is BACK! 

Feel like making a difference in your community? If you own a meal plan through UMBC, you are eligible to donate to our Save-a-Swipe program! You can donate 5-10 meals to Save-a-Swipe, where they will be pooled and delegated to students suffering from food insecurity later in the semester. We are very happy to announce that our program is back for the fall semester, and we look forward to how many lives we can change!

Every meal makes a difference! 
Donations are open from September 4th - September 24th

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Flyer for UMBC Accessibility Walk & Roll Tours on Sept 24, 12 PM at Math/Psych 222. Contact slazar@umbc.edu .

Navigating UMBC's campus-on-a-hill as a person with a disability brings out overt and sometimes more subtle features of its accessible design.  Join us to learn more (which can extend to being an effective Accessibility Ally!) and discuss: 

What are the features? We have many, including a Skywalk and several upgrades (lecture halls and elevators) and more on the way.

What are the bugs?  Learn more about how work with situations, whether it's contacting Work Control for a repair (410-455-2550), reporting an accessibility concern, or working with campus partners, such as Facilities Management  and DoIT to support inclusion.  Accessibility is everyone's responsibility.

We will gather in the ADS Conference Room - learn the skywalk and tunnel connections within the Academic Core, review Adaptive Computing within the Library, and visit the reception area of Retriever Integrated Health - which supports both physical and mental health.  The tour is limited to a small group, and please know that mask use is VERY WELCOME.

UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all.  To request accommodation(s) or to inquire about event accessibility, please contact us via slazar@umbc.edu with "Sept 24 Accessibility Tour" in the subject line.


Can't make the day or time? More tours are planned.  Have a (small) group? Email us to set up a day and time that works for the occasion.  

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A promotional flyer with a warm golden-yellow background featuring the silhouette of a tree. In the foreground, a hand is pouring tea from a glass teapot into another glass teapot on a wooden tray with teacups beside it. Text on the flyer reads: “TEA TIME WITH TORI” Join us as we spill the tea on all things assistive technology! Thu., September 25 | 12–2 PM | Math/Psychology 222

Join SDS's Assistive Technologist and Accessibility Specialist, Tori Jakpa, for Tea Time with Tori on September 25 at 12:00 PM in Math/Psychology 222!

Enjoy tea, light snacks, and engaging conversations about disability, accessibility, and assistive technology. This welcoming space is open to students, faculty, and staff looking to connect and explore how assistive technology can enhance learning and the classroom experience.

Curious to learn more? Let's chat! Open to all UMBC community members.

This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all.  For additional inquiries about access or accommodation, please email tjakpa@umbc.edu with "Tea Time with Tori" in the subject line.


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The Grad Retriever Breakfast is happening TODAY at 10 AM in Commons 308! 

Bring your appetite and your friends!

Swing by and start your morning with free breakfast food because nothing says grad life like coffee and carbs. This is your chance to fuel up, take a break from research and classes, and connect with fellow graduate students.

DID WE MENTION: Free food for grad students.........................

Hosted by the Office of Graduate Student Life 


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