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UMBC is a Major Partner in a New NEH Grant

Grant Awarded for Initiative Exploring Race in Baltimore

UMBC is a major partner in a new National Endowment for the Humanities grant initiative, “Baltimore Stories: Narratives and the Life of an American City.” Together with partners University of...

December 16, 2015 · 2:09 PM

Access to Lactation Room between Dec 17th - Jan 22nd

During the winter break and term, the Women's Center will be operating under limited hours and the Center may be closed during times that UMBC community members need access to the lactation room....

December 8, 2015 · 10:40 AM

Dresher Center Announces Call for Fellowship Proposals

2016-17 Summer & Residential Research Fellowships

UMBC faculty are invited to apply for Dresher Center Research Fellowships. Full-time tenure-track faculty pursuing humanities research in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences are...

December 7, 2015 · 1:16 PM

“Are you judged by your name?” On Raven-Symoné and the Respectability Politics of “Black-Sounding” Names

Since becoming a co-host on the renowned talk show The View, Raven-Symoné has made her fair share of offensive comments, resulting in her receiving a lot of backlash on social media. From her...

December 7, 2015 · 9:15 AM

AFAC Research Awards for Adjunct Faculty

AFAC announces cash awards for professional adjuncts

Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee (AFAC) Research Awards for Adjunct Faculty The UMBC Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee (AFAC) is pleased to announce that we have been allocated...

December 2, 2015 · 11:08 AM

Winter Closing Hours

Reduced hours starting December 9th

The Women's Center will be closing at 5pm beginning on Wednesday, December 9th and through December 16th. *The Women's Center will still be closing at 4pm on Friday, December 11th.* The...

December 1, 2015 · 11:07 AM

Today is World AIDS Day

In recognition of World AIDS Day UHS and UMBC's Mosaic Center are sponsoring a Condom Art Show and Trivia night in the Sports Zone starting at 4:30pm. Bring your friends to design an art piece,...

December 1, 2015 · 9:34 AM

Preservation: the Survivor's Circle at HopeWorks

A New Program at HopeWorks for Survivors of Sexual Violence

HopeWorks offers a variety of opportunities for survivors of sexual and/or relationship violence to focus on self-care, healing and activism. Preservation: the survivor's circle Survivors...

December 1, 2015 · 9:32 AM

Internship Opportunity with Elizabeth Embry

Hi Everyone, Elizabeth Embry is seeking the Democratic nomination for Baltimore City mayor. If you are interested the job description below. A local, transformative, grassroots-driven...

December 1, 2015 · 8:15 AM

The Power of Words: The Language Used to Describe People of Color in Activism

A blog reflection written by Women’s Center intern, MJ Jalloh-Jamboria This semester I’ve had the privilege of taking Dr. Tammy Henderson’s ‘Black Feminist Thought’ class. I recommend the...

November 30, 2015 · 4:57 PM

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