Dear Commuter Students,
Welcome to Spring 2022 at UMBC! Whether you are a new or returning Retriever, we are excited to have you and look forward to connecting. If there is ever any way Off-Campus Student Services can be of assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us or stop by our office in Commons 1A02, right next to the Bookstore.
As we gear up for another semester, OCSS wants to make sure we continue to keep our UMBC community as safe as possible from the Omicron variant of COVID-19. We have been extremely successful in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 because of all of you and that is not lost on us. You make the difference and we appreciate you for that. To ensure that we remain on the right path, this letter is intended to review UMBC’s COVID-19 response and the safety measures that will continue to keep our community safe.
KN95 masks are required. All community members are currently required to wear a KN95 or equivalent mask indoors in public spaces at UMBC. This includes in classrooms, on transportation, and inside dining facilities when not actively eating. KN95 equivalent masks include: an N95, KN95, or KF94 mask, FFP2-3, or a double surgical mask. Free KN95 masks are available during business hours at the UMBC Police Station, Campus Card and Dining Services, the Retriever Activities Center, The Commons Information Center, and the Albin O. Kuhn Library Circulation Desk.
Entry testing is required for Spring 2022. All community members are required to take an on-campus PCR test on the first day they return to campus. If possible, we also recommend that you take an at home rapid test the day before you return to campus in addition to the required PCR. Here is some additional information on how to test.
Vaccinations are required. The University System of Maryland and UMBC are requiring all students, faculty and staff to remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. This includes an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine—a “booster shot”—when you are eligible. Make sure to report your vaccines or request an exemption as soon as possible.
Maintain physical distance and limit gatherings. Evaluate all of your group activities. Other than going to class, we strongly encourage moving group meetings and study groups online. Many of OCSS’ activities will be online. When conditions permit, we will also offer some safe in-person options for events.
With your assistance, we look forward to a productive, safe, and exciting Spring 2022 semester. If you have questions about OCSS programming or services, please contact us at ocss@umbc.edu. We appreciate your help and commitment to ensuring that UMBC remains healthy. Best wishes on a successful term!
Sincerely,
M. Antonio Silas, Ph.D.
Director, Off-Campus Student Services
Joshua Gray
President, Student Government Association
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The International Student Career Conference is a series of sessions that will focus on the unique needs of international students to make sure they are fully prepared to meet their career goals in the United States.
Attend the second session in this series to learn from international student alumni on how to be successful in your job and internship search.
RSVP by February 17th below by clicking “going.”
Click above to join this event up to 5 minutes before it's start.
ADDITIONAL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CAREER CONFERENCE EVENTS INCLUDE:
· International Student Career Conference, Session #3: Employer Perspectives, online- Tuesday, February 22nd, 12pm-1pm. Hear perspectives of experienced hiring managers who have hired international candidates in the past.
· International Student Career Conference, Session #4: Negotiating Job Offers, online- Thursday, February 24th, 11am-12pm. Dr. Di Maria will provide insight on how to effectively evaluate and negotiate job offers once you have completed the interview process.
Special Accommodations: 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 host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.
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| Successful careers are built on extraordinary relationships. At KPMG, we value relationships and support on our teams. I am thrilled to offer you the opportunity to have a one-on-one session with one of our “KPMG Coaches” this semester. A one-on-one session with a "KPMG Coach" is a great way to help you learn about the profession, our firm, and help begin your career. Score some points during this 1:1 session by coming prepared to ask questions, stretch your skills, and acquire knowledge. Our “KPMG Coaches” will be audit, tax, and advisory professionals. This program is sure to be a TOUCHDOWN! The way we define and talk about the things that make us different helps to bring us together and ensures a strong, inclusive culture. Representation matters---in our communities and in our workplace. As such, the KPMG Coach program plays a vital role in providing a space for all students to ensure they too, are heard, and feel they belong.
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Save the Date!
Dear UMBC Community Members,
On behalf of the University Steering Committee, we are writing to ask you to save Thursday, April 7 on your calendar for a Community Mental Health Action day. The USC will be working with partners across campus to host events both in person and online over the course of the day to promote mental health and community well-being. For now, we are writing to ask three things:
Please help make this day happen! If you have an idea for a workshop, class, conversation, or event that you would like to take the lead on, please email Susan McDonough at mcdonoug@umbc.edu. Alternatively, if you’re already programming an event that we can help advertise, let us know.
Please consider building this day into your syllabi and plans for the work day, perhaps with an assignment or readings that reflect the theme through the lens of your field, or perhaps with a study day to allow folks to participate throughout the day.
Join us on Apr 7, 2022!
We look forward to sharing more details in the coming weeks and hope that you’ll all participate in some way in this important day.
Sincerely,
Susan McDonough, Chair, University Steering Committee
Wendy Zhang, Vice-chair, University Steering Committee