<?xml version="1.0"?>
<News hasArchived="false" page="375" pageCount="630" pageSize="10" timestamp="Thu, 14 May 2026 11:06:19 -0400" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa/posts.xml?page=375">
<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="88556" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa/posts/88556">
<Title>Update: SPS Workday Available Monday, November 18, 2019</Title>
<Tagline>Open Enrollment Extended</Tagline>
<Body>
<![CDATA[
    <div class="html-content">
    <div><span>We received the following update from the Department of Budget and Management, Employee Benefits Division, regarding the SPS Workday system outage:<br><br><em>SPS is scheduled to be available to all employees by Monday morning, November 18th.  We anticipate the Open Enrollment period will be extended to Tuesday, November 19th, closing at 5:00pm.  New Dependent documentation requirements remain in effect.  We will update you with any additional changes. </em></span></div>
    <div><span>We will continue to monitor the situation.<br><br><em><span>UMBC Human Resources </span></em></span></div>
    </div>
]]>
</Body>
<Summary>We received the following update from the Department of Budget and Management, Employee Benefits Division, regarding the SPS Workday system outage:  SPS is scheduled to be available to all...</Summary>
<TrackingUrl>https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/88556/guest@my.umbc.edu/03590069bec4fb1b8a380431094ed4e4/api/pixel</TrackingUrl>
<Group token="insights">UMBC Community News</Group>
<GroupUrl>https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/insights</GroupUrl>
<AvatarUrl>https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xsmall.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="original">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/original.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xxlarge.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xlarge">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xlarge.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="large">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/large.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="medium">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/medium.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="small">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/small.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xsmall">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xsmall.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xxsmall.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<Sponsor>UMBC Community News</Sponsor>
<PawCount>0</PawCount>
<CommentCount>0</CommentCount>
<CommentsAllowed>true</CommentsAllowed>
<PostedAt>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:00:26 -0500</PostedAt>
</NewsItem>

<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="88555" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa/posts/88555">
<Title>2019-2020 Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign</Title>
<Body>
<![CDATA[
    <div class="html-content"><table border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><div>
    <div><span>The <strong>UMBC 2019-2020 Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign</strong> is now underway. Last fiscal year, 261 faculty and staff members made gifts to the UMBC Foundation. This fiscal year the goal is to have 300 faculty and staff members donate to the program or area at UMBC that inspires them the most.</span></div>
    <div>
    <span>As of today, more than $123 million has been raised towards our $150 million goal </span><span>for <strong>Grit &amp; Greatness: The Campaign for UMBC</strong>. Our progress would not be possible without faculty and staff members like you.</span><span><br><br>There are a couple of ways you can give to the <strong>2019-2020 Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign</strong>:</span>
    </div>
    <ol>
    <li>
    <span><strong>In just three easy steps, you can make a gift via payroll deduction at <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/7z9dtd/jdozdbc/bnmigs" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">usmd.edu/give</a>.</strong> This is the second year that giving via payroll deduction is done completely online. Through this digital process, you are now able to make ongoing/never-ending payroll deductions, easily change your giving amount and/or designations, and track your giving online.</span><br><br>
    </li>
    <li><span><strong>If you prefer, you can also make a one-time or recurring credit card gift today by <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/7z9dtd/jdozdbc/rfnigs" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">clicking here</a>.</strong></span></li>
    </ol>
    <div>
    <span>No matter the size, every contribution counts in <strong>Grit &amp; Greatness:The Campaign for UMBC</strong>. You decide the amount and where you want to designate your gift. Just remember, you are not able to contribute to a fund for which you are also a signer on the account. In those cases, we kindly ask that you select another designation where you can make an impact. <br><br>Thank you, in advance, for your continued support and unwavering generosity.<br><br>Sincerely, <br><br><strong>Greg Simmons '04</strong><br><em>Vice President for Institutional Advancement</em><br><br>P.S. Thank you for your commitment to UMBC and for supporting this great institution. I know when we reach together, we will meet this year’s goal of having 300 faculty and staff donors. <br><br>P.P.S. If you choose to give via payroll deduction, follow these three steps to do so on the <strong><a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/7z9dtd/jdozdbc/77nigs" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">usmd.edu/give</a></strong> website: 1) Click the “Get Started” button; 2) Click on the UMBC logo; 3) Select the UMBC yellow “Click here to begin a new payroll deduction” button.<br><br><em>All funds raised are administered by the UMBC Foundation for the benefit of UMBC. </em></span><br>
    </div>
    </div></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
]]>
</Body>
<Summary>The UMBC 2019-2020 Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign is now underway. Last fiscal year, 261 faculty and staff members made gifts to the UMBC Foundation. This fiscal year the goal is to have 300...</Summary>
<TrackingUrl>https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/88555/guest@my.umbc.edu/8cc8db886e7404f2dd580af8fd78877f/api/pixel</TrackingUrl>
<Group token="insights">UMBC Community News</Group>
<GroupUrl>https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/insights</GroupUrl>
<AvatarUrl>https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xsmall.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="original">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/original.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xxlarge.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xlarge">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xlarge.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="large">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/large.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="medium">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/medium.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="small">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/small.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xsmall">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xsmall.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xxsmall.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<Sponsor>UMBC Community News</Sponsor>
<PawCount>0</PawCount>
<CommentCount>0</CommentCount>
<CommentsAllowed>true</CommentsAllowed>
<PostedAt>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 09:59:24 -0500</PostedAt>
</NewsItem>

<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="88536" important="true" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa/posts/88536">
<Title>Shabbat dinner at the Interfaith Center</Title>
<Body>
<![CDATA[
    <div class="html-content"><span>Shabbat dinner food is now in the Interfaith Center fridge. There are chicken wings and kugel.</span></div>
]]>
</Body>
<Summary>Shabbat dinner food is now in the Interfaith Center fridge. There are chicken wings and kugel.</Summary>
<Website>https://campuslife.umbc.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/interfaith-center/</Website>
<TrackingUrl>https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/88536/guest@my.umbc.edu/cbc0e8352a01632c06b3d15c402dffb9/api/pixel</TrackingUrl>
<Group token="retrieveressentials">Retriever Essentials</Group>
<GroupUrl>https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/retrieveressentials</GroupUrl>
<AvatarUrl>https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="original">https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/original.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxlarge.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xlarge">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xlarge.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="large">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/large.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="medium">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/medium.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="small">https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/small.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xsmall">https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxsmall.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<Sponsor>Retriever Essentials</Sponsor>
<PawCount>4</PawCount>
<CommentCount>0</CommentCount>
<CommentsAllowed>true</CommentsAllowed>
<PostedAt>Fri, 15 Nov 2019 18:21:33 -0500</PostedAt>
<EditAt>Fri, 15 Nov 2019 19:18:15 -0500</EditAt>
</NewsItem>

<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="88419" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa/posts/88419">
<Title>We need hats, gloves and scarves</Title>
<Tagline>Thank you for your coat donations and continued support!</Tagline>
<Body>
<![CDATA[
    <div class="html-content">
    <div>We are low on hats, gloves and scarves.</div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>To donate, coats, hats, gloves or scarves, please contact Ms. Tasneem Qalawee at <a href="mailto:gx13254@umbc.edu">gx13254@umbc.edu</a>
    </div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>Dollar Tree has some good hats and scarves for $1 each.</div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div><br></div>
    </div>
]]>
</Body>
<Summary>We are low on hats, gloves and scarves.     To donate, coats, hats, gloves or scarves, please contact Ms. Tasneem Qalawee at gx13254@umbc.edu     Dollar Tree has some good hats and scarves for $1...</Summary>
<TrackingUrl>https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/88419/guest@my.umbc.edu/edc74be569372c95cad107dcbc3cbd9d/api/pixel</TrackingUrl>
<Group token="retrieveressentials">Retriever Essentials</Group>
<GroupUrl>https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/retrieveressentials</GroupUrl>
<AvatarUrl>https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="original">https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/original.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxlarge.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xlarge">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xlarge.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="large">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/large.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="medium">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/medium.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="small">https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/small.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xsmall">https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxsmall.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<Sponsor>Retriever Essentials</Sponsor>
<PawCount>5</PawCount>
<CommentCount>0</CommentCount>
<CommentsAllowed>true</CommentsAllowed>
<PostedAt>Wed, 13 Nov 2019 11:12:51 -0500</PostedAt>
</NewsItem>

<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="88416" important="true" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa/posts/88416">
<Title>Transfer Talkback</Title>
<Tagline>Let's hear your thoughts...</Tagline>
<Body>
<![CDATA[
    <div class="html-content">
    <span>Just a gentle reminder to Come and share your transfer experience at UMBC with us ; what did you love about your experience?, what were you concerned about? Do you have any suggestions to help us improve for the upcoming year?</span><div><br></div>
    <div>We are meeting at 12PM in <strong>Commons room 331</strong> on <strong>November 18th</strong>.</div>
    <div>*Transfer Students <strong>ONLY</strong>
    </div>
    </div>
]]>
</Body>
<Summary>Just a gentle reminder to Come and share your transfer experience at UMBC with us ; what did you love about your experience?, what were you concerned about? Do you have any suggestions to help us...</Summary>
<TrackingUrl>https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/88416/guest@my.umbc.edu/3223f9848bae149e1aeaf4535ebae883/api/pixel</TrackingUrl>
<Tag>food</Tag>
<Tag>free</Tag>
<Tag>ocss</Tag>
<Tag>pizza</Tag>
<Tag>students</Tag>
<Tag>talkback</Tag>
<Tag>transfer</Tag>
<Tag>tsn</Tag>
<Group token="ocss">Commuter Connections </Group>
<GroupUrl>https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/ocss</GroupUrl>
<AvatarUrl>https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/369/e9220286d22558b24422af119b418d0c/xsmall.png?1770828767</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="original">https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/369/e9220286d22558b24422af119b418d0c/original.png?1770828767</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/369/e9220286d22558b24422af119b418d0c/xxlarge.png?1770828767</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xlarge">https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/369/e9220286d22558b24422af119b418d0c/xlarge.png?1770828767</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="large">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/369/e9220286d22558b24422af119b418d0c/large.png?1770828767</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="medium">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/369/e9220286d22558b24422af119b418d0c/medium.png?1770828767</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="small">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/369/e9220286d22558b24422af119b418d0c/small.png?1770828767</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xsmall">https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/369/e9220286d22558b24422af119b418d0c/xsmall.png?1770828767</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/369/e9220286d22558b24422af119b418d0c/xxsmall.png?1770828767</AvatarUrl>
<Sponsor>Off-Campus Student Services</Sponsor>
<ThumbnailUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/088/416/abaa211768217a3541374dc5eb74c72c/xxlarge.jpg?1573659509</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="xlarge">https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/088/416/abaa211768217a3541374dc5eb74c72c/xlarge.jpg?1573659509</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="large">https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/088/416/abaa211768217a3541374dc5eb74c72c/large.jpg?1573659509</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="medium">https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/088/416/abaa211768217a3541374dc5eb74c72c/medium.jpg?1573659509</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="small">https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/088/416/abaa211768217a3541374dc5eb74c72c/small.jpg?1573659509</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="xsmall">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/088/416/abaa211768217a3541374dc5eb74c72c/xsmall.jpg?1573659509</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/088/416/abaa211768217a3541374dc5eb74c72c/xxsmall.jpg?1573659509</ThumbnailUrl>
<PawCount>0</PawCount>
<CommentCount>0</CommentCount>
<CommentsAllowed>true</CommentsAllowed>
<PostedAt>Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:44:25 -0500</PostedAt>
</NewsItem>

<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="88412" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa/posts/88412">
<Title>UMBC Holiday Open House, Dec. 18</Title>
<Body>
<![CDATA[
    <div class="html-content">
    <span>Dear Colleagues, <br><br>We cordially invite all faculty and staff to attend the annual UMBC Holiday Open House, which will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 3-5 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom. Light refreshments will be served.<br><br>This year's holiday party will once again support Retriever Essentials, a partnership addressing food insecurity in our university community. A box for food donations will be available at the party. Learn more about contributing <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/jxnosd/jdozdbc/nglq8r" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a>.</span><br><br><span>The Holiday Open House is a time for all of us to join together and celebrate the coming of the new year. We hope to see you there.<br><br><span><em>President Freeman Hrabowski and Provost Philip Rous</em></span></span>
    </div>
]]>
</Body>
<Summary>Dear Colleagues,   We cordially invite all faculty and staff to attend the annual UMBC Holiday Open House, which will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 3-5 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom....</Summary>
<TrackingUrl>https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/88412/guest@my.umbc.edu/e047ed13253bdff66f7239fb80768c13/api/pixel</TrackingUrl>
<Group token="insights">UMBC Community News</Group>
<GroupUrl>https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/insights</GroupUrl>
<AvatarUrl>https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xsmall.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="original">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/original.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xxlarge.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xlarge">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xlarge.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="large">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/large.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="medium">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/medium.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="small">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/small.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xsmall">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xsmall.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xxsmall.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<Sponsor>UMBC Community News</Sponsor>
<PawCount>3</PawCount>
<CommentCount>0</CommentCount>
<CommentsAllowed>true</CommentsAllowed>
<PostedAt>Wed, 13 Nov 2019 09:53:00 -0500</PostedAt>
</NewsItem>

<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="88351" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa/posts/88351">
<Title>Free Hot Food Available Now!</Title>
<Tagline>Fine Arts 533 NORTH - elevator closest to pond</Tagline>
<Body>
<![CDATA[
    <div class="html-content">
    <div>We have a catered taco bar with food for anyone to come and eat.  If you are available, please come now as the food will be here for another hour or so.</div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>Questions?  Contact Julie Rosenthal at <a href="mailto:julier@umbc.edu">julier@umbc.edu</a><br>
    </div>
    </div>
]]>
</Body>
<Summary>We have a catered taco bar with food for anyone to come and eat.  If you are available, please come now as the food will be here for another hour or so.     Questions?  Contact Julie Rosenthal at...</Summary>
<TrackingUrl>https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/88351/guest@my.umbc.edu/58b11a26a2f4653a4972e62689a64e09/api/pixel</TrackingUrl>
<Group token="retrieveressentials">Retriever Essentials</Group>
<GroupUrl>https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/retrieveressentials</GroupUrl>
<AvatarUrl>https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="original">https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/original.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxlarge.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xlarge">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xlarge.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="large">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/large.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="medium">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/medium.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="small">https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/small.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xsmall">https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxsmall.png?1762874117</AvatarUrl>
<Sponsor>Retriever Essentials</Sponsor>
<PawCount>2</PawCount>
<CommentCount>0</CommentCount>
<CommentsAllowed>false</CommentsAllowed>
<PostedAt>Mon, 11 Nov 2019 13:24:54 -0500</PostedAt>
</NewsItem>

<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="88343" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa/posts/88343">
<Title>Gloria Holt, Financial Aid, is Retiring</Title>
<Tagline>Celebration event on Wednesday, November 20</Tagline>
<Body>
<![CDATA[
    <div class="html-content">
    <div>Gloria Holt, Associate Director of Audit and Compliance, in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will be retiring from UMBC after 16 years of service. Please join us in wishing Gloria well as she transitions into retirement life:</div>
    <div><ul>
    <li><strong>Wednesday, November 20, 2019</strong></li>
    <li><strong>Time:  2 - 4 p.m.</strong></li>
    <li><strong>Fireside Lounge, The Commons, Third Floor</strong></li>
    </ul></div>
    <div>When Gloria first joined UMBC, she served as Associate Director of Client Services; in 2014 she moved into the role of Associate Director for Audit and Compliance. As Associate Director for Audit and Compliance, Gloria developed a quality assurance program for UMBC’s financial aid programs that insures the office awards and manages financial aid in compliance with all federal, state and institutional rules and regulations. As a result, OFAS has seen a decrease in its findings in its most recent audits.</div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>Gloria has been active in Eastern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (EASFAA) and the Delaware, District of Columbia and Maryland Association of Financial Aid Administrators (DEDCMD), most recently working with a committee to develop high school guidance counselor training programs on financial aid as well as serving on the Federal Relations Committee which advocates for legislation to support students and institutions.  Gloria also served on the Compliance Engine Task Force for the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA).</div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>Closer to home, Gloria has been an active member of the Enrollment Management Community Cares Committee and has served as Enrollment Management’s Maryland Charities Campaign Co-Chair numerous times throughout the years.  </div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>Gloria has always brought a spirit of fun, cooperation and a keen eye for detail to the many demands of working in student financial assistance.  While we will miss Gloria, we wish her nothing but happiness as she embarks on this next journey.</div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div><strong>Gloria’s last day on campus will Thursday, November 21, 2019.</strong></div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>If you have any questions or would like to contribute toward a gift, please contact Jane Hickey at <a href="mailto:jchickey@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">jchickey@umbc.edu</a> or at 410-455-1517.</div>
    </div>
]]>
</Body>
<Summary>Gloria Holt, Associate Director of Audit and Compliance, in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will be retiring from UMBC after 16 years of service. Please join us in wishing Gloria well...</Summary>
<TrackingUrl>https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/88343/guest@my.umbc.edu/30b1ed8c38b1beba8d524320826d1502/api/pixel</TrackingUrl>
<Group token="insights">UMBC Community News</Group>
<GroupUrl>https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/insights</GroupUrl>
<AvatarUrl>https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xsmall.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="original">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/original.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xxlarge.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xlarge">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xlarge.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="large">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/large.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="medium">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/medium.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="small">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/small.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xsmall">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xsmall.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/090/56c39666a7bf2e5028d5419fc903e52d/xxsmall.png?1593096708</AvatarUrl>
<Sponsor>UMBC Community News</Sponsor>
<PawCount>4</PawCount>
<CommentCount>2</CommentCount>
<CommentsAllowed>true</CommentsAllowed>
<PostedAt>Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:59:56 -0500</PostedAt>
</NewsItem>

<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="88342" important="false" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa/posts/88342">
<Title>Town Halls with GSA Senators</Title>
<Body>
<![CDATA[
    <div class="html-content">
    <div><strong>Hi Graduate Students:</strong></div>
    <strong><div><strong><br></strong></div>
    <div><strong>We have a series of town halls upcoming to meet with your senators to discuss any issues you have, as well as an opportunity to receive updates about GSA initiatives. The town halls are open to everyone. Light fare (pizza and snacks) will be provided. Below is the schedule of events:</strong></div>
    <div><strong><br></strong></div>
    <div><strong><br></strong></div>TODAY! </strong>At 12 pm: meet with the <strong>COEIT Senators</strong>. <div>Location: ITE 229 <strong>      </strong><div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>
    <strong>Tomorrow (11/12) </strong>at 4 pm: Meet with <strong>CNMS senators</strong>. </div>
    <div>Location ITE 102<br><div><br></div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>
    <strong>Wednesday (11/13</strong>) at 12 pm<strong> </strong>Meet with<strong> Non-Academic/Cultural senators</strong> </div>
    <div>Location: Sherman 014</div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>
    <strong>Next Thursday (11/21)</strong> at 2 pm<strong>: </strong>Meet with <strong>CAHSS senators</strong> </div>
    <div>Location: Commons 329 </div>
    </div>
    </div>
    </div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>If you are unable to make one of these Town Halls, feel free to raise any questions or concerns using <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWzE1wvtAHrmzCuyeTbOOJ0fgwLgK40npu2djAYruiqePBlQ/viewform" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">this form.</a> </div>
    </div>
]]>
</Body>
<Summary>Hi Graduate Students:     We have a series of town halls upcoming to meet with your senators to discuss any issues you have, as well as an opportunity to receive updates about GSA initiatives. The...</Summary>
<Website>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWzE1wvtAHrmzCuyeTbOOJ0fgwLgK40npu2djAYruiqePBlQ/viewform</Website>
<TrackingUrl>https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/88342/guest@my.umbc.edu/589227a211717c98fb8433e9e1ecfbf7/api/pixel</TrackingUrl>
<Group token="gsa">UMBC Graduate Student Association</Group>
<GroupUrl>https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa</GroupUrl>
<AvatarUrl>https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xsmall.png?1688588974</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="original">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/original.png?1688588974</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xxlarge.png?1688588974</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xlarge">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xlarge.png?1688588974</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="large">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/large.png?1688588974</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="medium">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/medium.png?1688588974</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="small">https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/small.png?1688588974</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xsmall">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xsmall.png?1688588974</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xxsmall.png?1688588974</AvatarUrl>
<Sponsor>UMBC Graduate Student Association</Sponsor>
<ThumbnailUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/088/342/7f5c6b9c4db17b72465aae47f134bb8a/xxlarge.jpg?1573488014</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="xlarge">https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/088/342/7f5c6b9c4db17b72465aae47f134bb8a/xlarge.jpg?1573488014</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="large">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/088/342/7f5c6b9c4db17b72465aae47f134bb8a/large.jpg?1573488014</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="medium">https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/088/342/7f5c6b9c4db17b72465aae47f134bb8a/medium.jpg?1573488014</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="small">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/088/342/7f5c6b9c4db17b72465aae47f134bb8a/small.jpg?1573488014</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="xsmall">https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/088/342/7f5c6b9c4db17b72465aae47f134bb8a/xsmall.jpg?1573488014</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/088/342/7f5c6b9c4db17b72465aae47f134bb8a/xxsmall.jpg?1573488014</ThumbnailUrl>
<PawCount>2</PawCount>
<CommentCount>0</CommentCount>
<CommentsAllowed>true</CommentsAllowed>
<PostedAt>Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:40:05 -0500</PostedAt>
<EditAt>Mon, 11 Nov 2019 11:00:21 -0500</EditAt>
</NewsItem>

<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="88253" important="true" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa/posts/88253">
<Title>The Albin O. Kuhn Library &amp; Gallery needs your input!</Title>
<Tagline>What new tech would you like to see in the library?</Tagline>
<Body>
<![CDATA[
    <div class="html-content">
    <div>The Albin O. Kuhn Library &amp; Gallery is investigating the possibility of adding new technologies and we want your input! Are you interested in 3D printing, virtual reality, GIS, or data mining? As a currently enrolled student, your perspective will help ensure we are selecting from these and other technologies of potential interest to the UMBC community.</div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>To help inform the selection of new technologies, <strong>please complete the survey here:   </strong><div><a href="https://umbc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cXtADLSd87I269" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>https://umbc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cXtADLSd87I269</strong></a></div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>The survey is expected to take 5 minutes to complete and will close at 5pm on Friday, December 6.  We appreciate your time and insight!</div>
    </div>
    </div>
]]>
</Body>
<Summary>The Albin O. Kuhn Library &amp; Gallery is investigating the possibility of adding new technologies and we want your input! Are you interested in 3D printing, virtual reality, GIS, or data mining?...</Summary>
<Website>https://umbc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cXtADLSd87I269</Website>
<TrackingUrl>https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/88253/guest@my.umbc.edu/b4f136805b00af536335238c176deab0/api/pixel</TrackingUrl>
<Tag>active</Tag>
<Group token="library">Albin O. Kuhn Library &amp;amp; Gallery</Group>
<GroupUrl>https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/library</GroupUrl>
<AvatarUrl>https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/016/854d6fae5ee42911677c739ee1734486/xsmall.png?1279120404</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="original">https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/016/854d6fae5ee42911677c739ee1734486/original.png?1279120404</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/016/854d6fae5ee42911677c739ee1734486/xxlarge.png?1279120404</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xlarge">https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/016/854d6fae5ee42911677c739ee1734486/xlarge.png?1279120404</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="large">https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/016/854d6fae5ee42911677c739ee1734486/large.png?1279120404</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="medium">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/016/854d6fae5ee42911677c739ee1734486/medium.png?1279120404</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="small">https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/016/854d6fae5ee42911677c739ee1734486/small.png?1279120404</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xsmall">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/016/854d6fae5ee42911677c739ee1734486/xsmall.png?1279120404</AvatarUrl>
<AvatarUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/016/854d6fae5ee42911677c739ee1734486/xxsmall.png?1279120404</AvatarUrl>
<Sponsor>Albin O. Kuhn Library &amp; Gallery</Sponsor>
<ThumbnailUrl size="xxlarge">https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/088/253/b8d0ddf0e77c584afd12aac2bab36197/xxlarge.jpg?1573142585</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="xlarge">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/088/253/b8d0ddf0e77c584afd12aac2bab36197/xlarge.jpg?1573142585</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="large">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/088/253/b8d0ddf0e77c584afd12aac2bab36197/large.jpg?1573142585</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="medium">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/088/253/b8d0ddf0e77c584afd12aac2bab36197/medium.jpg?1573142585</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="small">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/088/253/b8d0ddf0e77c584afd12aac2bab36197/small.jpg?1573142585</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="xsmall">https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/088/253/b8d0ddf0e77c584afd12aac2bab36197/xsmall.jpg?1573142585</ThumbnailUrl>
<ThumbnailUrl size="xxsmall">https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/088/253/b8d0ddf0e77c584afd12aac2bab36197/xxsmall.jpg?1573142585</ThumbnailUrl>
<PawCount>1</PawCount>
<CommentCount>0</CommentCount>
<CommentsAllowed>true</CommentsAllowed>
<PostedAt>Mon, 11 Nov 2019 08:20:22 -0500</PostedAt>
</NewsItem>

</News>
