March 11: UMBC COVID-19 Action Update

UMBC COVID-19 Action Update

March 11, 2020


Campus Status: Currently, there are no suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, at UMBC.


This update will contain new information for each day. For the most updated information and more information on actions to reduce COVID-19 risks in our community, please visit COVID19.umbc.edu.


Student Services and Support

  • Residential students received guidance today from Residential Life regarding vacating campus. Residential life is closing for 8-month communities on Friday, March 13th at 8pm. Students in 9-month areas are expected to vacate by Saturday, March 14th at 12 noon.

  • Students with concerns about their housing, or risks associated with their city of destination, should contact Residential Life. 

  • We understand that students, parents, and families have many questions about impacts on academics, residential life, and finances. We have teams working to address these   concerns and will provide updates in future communications. 

  • Mail and deliveries will continue as normal on Thursday, March 12, and Friday, March 13.


Events

  • All events and meetings scheduled to take place on UMBC property have been either canceled or postponed from Thursday, March 12, through at least Sunday, April 5, 2020.

  • Currently, internal University business meetings may go on as scheduled either online or through use of social distancing. This video can help you understand the practice of good social distancing behavior.

  • Events scheduled to take place after Sunday, April 5 will continue to be evaluated as the situation evolves.

  • All RAC activities to include fitness facility activities and equipment use are canceled or postponed starting Thursday, March 12 until at least Sunday, April 5. The RAC will remain open for staff who work in the building.


Dining

  • On Thursday, March 12, and Friday, March 13, dining services will continue to be provided to students living on campus.  

  • With the exception of spring break (March 16-18), the following retail dining venues will be open for faculty and staff working on campus: Admin Coffee Shop, The Market (Outtakes) in the Commons, and 2Mato in the Commons.

  • Retriever Essentials Food Zones will be open to the campus community on Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13. Details available here.


Travel

  • Following guidance from the Governor, all university-related, out-of-state travel for faculty, students, or staff, is currently suspended.

  • More information is available on the website.


Academic Continuity and Faculty Support

  • Classes are canceled Thursday, March 12, and Friday, March 13 to provide time for faculty to convert to online course delivery.

  • UMBC faculty will begin teaching classes online starting on March 23 for at least two weeks.

  • Support for online instruction is available here. 


Business Continuity and Staff Support

  • We expect guidance very soon from the University System of Maryland regarding staff schedules, student staff, telework, leave, etc.

  • Individuals who feel they may have medical reasons to stay home should discuss options with their supervisor.


If you have questions or concerns, please email them to COVID19@umbc.edu 


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Dear UMBC community,
 
Together with President Hrabowski’s office, Retriever Essentials would like to ensure that those in need of nonperishable food items and personal care products are supported through the Campus Food Pantry in Sherman 205. As a part of the university’s ongoing measures in response to COVID-19, Retriever Essentials would like to reassure you that its services will continue to serve the UMBC community during and after the spring break. The pantry will remain open on the following times:
Mondays 12-2 pm
Tuesdays 4-6 pm
Fridays 11-1pm


If anyone needs to make an appointment outside of these hours, please email us at retrieveressentials@umbc.edu.*

We are holding special hours this week: 

Thursday 03/12 - 9.30 - 11.30 am

Friday 03/13 - 11 -1 pm

 Any student in need of dining services during the extended break please contact retrieveressentials@umbc.edu. 


*In case of emergencies or after hours please contact our UMBC Campus Police Department for an immediate response dial (410)455-5555. The UMBC Police Station is a designated Food Zone that hosts readily accessible bags of food. Address: UMBC Police Department 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250.


We also urge our campus community to donate the following items to food pantry in these times of need:

· Healthy cereals: plain oatmeal, plain Cheerios and other healthy non-sugar sweetened cereals – please no Fruit Loops, Sugar Frosted Flakes or other unhealthy cereals
· Protein: canned tuna, canned beans, canned chili, peanut butter
· Canned fruits: canned fruit packed in its own juice or made with Splenda
· Starch: brown rice, pasta, macaroni and cheese
· Miscellaneous: pasta sauce, soup (vegetarian especially), snacks (granola bars, individual servings of nuts), and baby products
· Supplies: paper bags and canvas/reusable grocery bags, reusable/plastic cutlery, can openers
· Personal care products and toiletries: shampoos, lotions, soaps, oral care items, hand sanitizers

Please use one of these donation centers to drop off the items. The most preferred location for us is the donation box right outside the food pantry in Sherman 205.


While the Campus Food Pantry will operate on its usual hours during and after the spring break, please refer to the following resources in case you or anyone you know needs further assistance relating to food and housing access.


Food Pantries Nearby

Search your nearest food pantry here:
https://211md.org/211provider-md-food

Food pantries around UMBC:
Catonsville Emergency Assistance
Southwest Emergency Services
Elkridge Food Pantry


Service area map for these three pantries
Snapshot:

Other emergency services 

211 Maryland
Baltimore County Westside Men's Shelter (open 24 hours within a mile’s distance)*
My Sister’s Place
Women’s shelter

Please note that there are certain stipulations involved while staying in a shelter. Usually it means you are given a bed, you are supposed to store your belongings underneath the bed etc. 


We are grateful for Dr. Hrabowski’s continued support in our endeavors and for the entire UMBC community for its care and kindness. It is our collective grit that keeps us going. 

Sincerely,
The Retriever Essentials team



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As the University responds to COVID-19, we know that this is a challenging time for our community. We want to remind you that the situation is changing rapidly. Important updates include:
  • Classes are canceled for Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13. The campus will remain open for business.
  • Residential students will receive more information today, March 11.
  • Students will begin online instruction for at least two weeks beginning on Monday, March 23.
  • All on-campus events will be canceled beginning Thursday, March 12 until at least Monday, April 6.
  • All changes to classroom instruction also apply to our students at the Universities at Shady Grove.
  • Continue to check the COVID-19 website for the most updated information.
We understand that community members have a number of questions about the implications of these decisions on their education. Questions can be sent to covid19@umbc.edu. Please know that we are reviewing your questions and will respond to them as quickly as possible.
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The provider of our campus Virtual Desktop Environment (VDE) will be relocating their data center the weekend of March 14th and 15th.  As a result the GenLab, Modeling, and GenStaff VDE pools will be unavailable for use.  The systems will be down from 9:00 AM Saturday, March 14th through 7:00 AM Monday, March 16th.  
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Thank you

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Following guidance from the University System of Maryland in the rapidly developing public health response to COVID-19, UMBC is canceling classes this Thursday and Friday (March 12 – 13, 2020) to provide students, staff, and faculty time to prepare for transition to fully online instruction when classes resume after Spring Break. We expect online instruction to continue for at least two weeks. The university will remain open for other essential purposes, and academic and administrative offices are preparing for remote delivery of student services and other essential operations.

Students should plan to not return to campus for the two weeks following spring break, as they take courses online rather than in person. Staff should plan to return to work on Thursday, March 19. Campus events will be canceled through April 6. Following guidance from the Governor, all university-related out-of-state travel is currently suspended.

We know that our community members will have many questions following this message. The campus Crisis Management Executive Team, chaired by Vice Presidents Lynne Schaefer and Nancy Young, will communicate more information in the days ahead for staff, faculty, and students. This information will include guidance for students who will need to continue to access on-campus housing, further instructions for online teaching for faculty, and telework options for staff.

If you have urgent questions at this time, please contact covid19@umbc.edu.

President Freeman Hrabowski
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To Our Campus Community:


The Retriever Essentials food pantry is open this week during the following hours for your shopping convenience before spring break: 


Tuesday 4 to 6

Thursday 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Friday 11 to 1


Please visit us at Sherman 205, and please pass the word to others who may be in need of food and personal care items. Additionally, you can also stop at our food zones to pick up pre-made food bags. 

 

The Retriever Essentials Team

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Dear UMBC Community Members,

As UMBC continues to respond to the worldwide impact of COVID-19 and the campus prepares for spring break, we are receiving a number of inquiries about travel and want to provide you with resources to help you be safe and healthy. For additional information on UMBC’s response to COVID-19, please visit our website. Currently there are no suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 at UMBC. 

Before traveling for spring break, please be sure you are aware of the risks of travel during this time. Please note that UMBC is prohibiting university-related travel to any country that is under a CDC Risk Assessment Level 1, 2, or 3 related to COVID-19. We also strongly advise against any international travel, independent of CDC levels. Non-essential national travel is also not advised. 

If you choose to travel, know that even a country not currently experiencing an outbreak could be declared a high-risk area, resulting in heightened exposure to the virus, difficulty with departure, immigration barriers in returning to the U.S., and possible quarantine or self-isolation upon arriving in the U.S. If you are traveling in the U.S., be aware of how the area you are traveling to may be impacted and plan accordingly.

Finally, no matter where you will be during spring break, remember to keep basic health measures in mind to prevent the spread of any virus. This includes minimizing personal contact, including shaking hands. 

If you are feeling unwell, please stay home and rest. Community members with underlying health conditions, who take medicines that suppress their immune system, who are 65 or older, or who have other risk factors, should consult with their health provider immediately if they have cold or flu symptoms. If you believe you may have been exposed to COVID-19, call your personal health provider.

Lynne Schaefer, Vice President, Finance and Administration and Nancy Young, Vice President for Student Affairs
Co-Chairs, UMBC Crisis Management Executive Team

]]> Dear UMBC Community Members, As UMBC continues to respond to the worldwide impact of COVID-19 and the campus prepares for spring break, we are receiving a number of inquiries about travel and... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/91148/guest@my.umbc.edu/bc0a496935cc28add729dfcf5049dc5f/api/pixel covid19 UMBC Community News https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/insights https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xsmall.png?1593096708 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/original.png?1593096708 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xxlarge.png?1593096708 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xlarge.png?1593096708 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/large.png?1593096708 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/medium.png?1593096708 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/small.png?1593096708 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xsmall.png?1593096708 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xxsmall.png?1593096708 UMBC Community News 4 0 true Mon, 09 Mar 2020 16:49:01 -0400 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:30:28 -0400 Spotlight! Guest Instructor Workshop

Are you interested in having more presentation opportunities? Here's your chance...

Two years ago, the Library created the “Spotlight! Guest Instructor Workshop” series. This series is where the Library invites members of the UMBC community to host a single lecture/talk during the academic year. The talk is held in the Library from 12-1pm.

We think this would be a great opportunity for graduate students, particularly those that will graduate soon, to present their content as a practice version for their defense presentation. Research can be completed or in progress. 

The one hour long sessions are held in the Library throughout the academic year during free hour (MWF from 12-1pm) on a date to be determined. The Library will take care of scheduling and promoting the presentations.

If you are interested in presenting your research please complete the following Spotlight Presentation Proposal formhttps://forms.gle/QsmCReTHdqprghUt9


Here is a guest instructor's event hosted by our UMBC Library:

https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/library/events/81679

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The Dissertation Fellowship could provide promising doctoral candidates with financial support so that they may reduce their current obligations and partially offset any reductions in salary or increases in expenses.  No additional work assignments other than work on the dissertation are to be associated with this support. 
 
Priority will be given to students who demonstrate that the Fellowship will allow them the needed time to complete their writing and to make revisions in time to defend the work within a realistic but expeditious time frame.  Awards will be made to students who have demonstrated a commitment to provide at least 20 hours per week for an entire academic semester to writing the dissertation. 
 
Dissertation Fellowship awards are available for Summer 2020. The duration of an award is for one semester.  The maximum level of support for Summer is a total stipend of $3,275.00 per Fellowship plus tuition remission for two credits of 899. 
 
To be considered for a Dissertation Fellowship, the Ph.D. candidate must: Applications for Summer 2020 Dissertation Fellowships will be accepted by the Office of the Associate Dean of the Graduate until Friday, April 3, 2020.  Completed applications may be submitted via email as a single PDF to DFSummer2020@umbc.edu or hand-delivered to the Office of the Associate Dean of the Graduate School, Room 208, Administration Building, by 4:30 p.m. A committee consisting of three members of the Graduate School Leadership Team will review applications and announce recipients of the Fellowship by Wednesday, April 22, 2020.  Selection will be based on the extent of convincing evidence that the award will provide the critical element needed to complete the dissertation. ]]> The Dissertation Fellowship is designed to provide doctoral candidates at UMBC an opportunity to devote the necessary concentration and attention towards finishing the writing of their... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/91144/guest@my.umbc.edu/520634b7e24ac8513a38329752ebdece/api/pixel Grad Student & Postdoc Development https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/gspd https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/066/fd3771a0ce0803416cfb6a914448d0d0/xsmall.png?1695134616 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/066/fd3771a0ce0803416cfb6a914448d0d0/original.jpg?1695134616 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/066/fd3771a0ce0803416cfb6a914448d0d0/xxlarge.png?1695134616 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/066/fd3771a0ce0803416cfb6a914448d0d0/xlarge.png?1695134616 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/066/fd3771a0ce0803416cfb6a914448d0d0/large.png?1695134616 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/066/fd3771a0ce0803416cfb6a914448d0d0/medium.png?1695134616 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/066/fd3771a0ce0803416cfb6a914448d0d0/small.png?1695134616 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/066/fd3771a0ce0803416cfb6a914448d0d0/xsmall.png?1695134616 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/066/fd3771a0ce0803416cfb6a914448d0d0/xxsmall.png?1695134616 PROMISE @UMBC: Grad Student & Postdoc Development https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/091/144/1621144014ea9a814b61ec88edd0cc36/xxlarge.jpg?1583783252 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/091/144/1621144014ea9a814b61ec88edd0cc36/xlarge.jpg?1583783252 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/091/144/1621144014ea9a814b61ec88edd0cc36/large.jpg?1583783252 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/091/144/1621144014ea9a814b61ec88edd0cc36/medium.jpg?1583783252 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/091/144/1621144014ea9a814b61ec88edd0cc36/small.jpg?1583783252 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/091/144/1621144014ea9a814b61ec88edd0cc36/xsmall.jpg?1583783252 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/091/144/1621144014ea9a814b61ec88edd0cc36/xxsmall.jpg?1583783252 0 0 false Mon, 09 Mar 2020 15:48:00 -0400