UMBC Makes History...Again
RetrieverNation congratulates Adrienne Jones ‘76 on her election as Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates. As the first African-American and first female to hold this position, her term is already history in the making. Born and raised in Arbutus, Speaker Jones graduated from UMBC with a degree in Psychology and immediately went into public service. She was appointed to the House of Delegates in 1997 and has served as Speaker Pro Tem since 2003. She has also held numerous other leadership roles, including on the House Appropriations Committee as Chair of the Capital Budget and Education and Economic Development Subcommittees, and within both the Legislative Black Caucus and the Women’s Legislative Caucus. 

The 139 members of the House of Delegates unanimously elected her Speaker, following nominations by Delegate Maggie McIntosh, Delegate Dereck Davis, the other candidates running for the seat, and a special nomination by Baltimore County Delegate and UMBC alumnus Mark Chang ‘99. 

Watch a video of this momentous occasion »
 
Adrienne Jones has been a steadfast supporter of UMBC during her time in the legislature. She has been instrumental in advocating for recent capital projects, including the Performing Arts and Humanities Building, The Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building, and the new campus entrance.  She has also been a vital advocate for additional operating budget support to allow us to provide more programs and services for students while mitigating the need to increase tuition. She remains deeply connected to UMBC and was named UMBC Alumna of the Year in 2003. 

President Freeman Hrabowski states: “I am so proud of my friend Adrienne’s accomplishment. She is a hard-working leader who focuses on evenness and a willingness to listen to different points of view. Today in the Maryland House of Delegates we saw what we want to see in our country, which is people finding the common ground and focusing on the public good.” 

For more information on this historic achievement, check out our UMBC News story.

Congratulations, Speaker Jones!
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Ramadan will run from approximately May 5th - June 4th causing it to fall within the academic school year. In support of students, staff and faculty during Ramadan, Muslim Student Association (MSA) and Chartwells staff has developed meal strategy for Ramadan. 

Please look into Halal Dining options on Campus!

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FYI

We currently have no applications for senators for next year from CNMS (Phys, Chem, Bio, Math/Stats, etc ...).

Overall, we have 15 applications. Of these, 12 are from COIET and 3 are from CAHSS. We were late to the game this year, so we expected difficulty getting all colleges represented, but--as it stands--we will have no representation from CNMS next year.

While we aimed for the deadline for application submission to be May 1, it's clear that we should extend the window. If you're in CAHSS or CNMS, please encourage your peers to apply to be a graduate senator.

Find below the original message, and feel free to send out to peers who you feel may be interested.


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The GSA is seeking applications for senators who will serve throughout the next academic year. Such senators would have the following general responsibilities as they represent either their college or the general interests of all graduate students at UMBC:

1) Attend monthly meetings of the Graduate Senate between August 2019 and May 2020.
2) Work with other senators to host no fewer than four town halls between August 2019 and May 2020 aimed at gathering input and feedback from graduate students
3) Serve on at least one university committee
4) Other tasks as assigned by the Graduate Senate or Executive Council (such as following up on an issue or comment)

Senators who fulfill these responsibilities will be eligible to receive a stipend of $200 per semester.

For more information on the structure of the Graduate Senate and what it does, please see the GSA webpage (gsa.umbc.edu) and the attached document.

If you are interested in serving as a senator, please fill out the application found at this link by May 5. (link: https://form.jotform.com/91008243426955)
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Our goal is to engage passionate student leaders in a sustainable and impactful way. The main role of the Student Ambassador position is to create and sustain connections between Retriever Essentials and the broader student body and campus community. The Retriever Essentials Student Leadership Board contributes to the vision of Retriever Essentials by promoting Retriever Essentials events, engaging the UMBC community, and fulfilling essential pantry-operation tasks including collecting and inventorying donations, and packing and delivering food bags. Ambassadors can also assist with the design and facilitations of workshops addressing the stigma of food insecurity, community dinners, food drives, and other engaging outreach events. This means that it is essential for all Ambassadors to demonstrate strong leadership skills, to be team-oriented, and to be willing to contribute to the vision of the Retriever Essentials Advisory Board.


Do you know any students who would be a great fit for our Student Leadership Board? Send them our way!

Are you a student with at least 1 more year on campus who is interested in strengthening the outreach of Retriever Essentials while gaining important leadership experience? Apply today!

Application information is attached. Any questions and/or application materials can be sent to retrieveressentials@umbc.edu. Application deadline is Friday May 10 at 5pm.
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Kyle Shokeye, Complex, May 1 2019

“In its most recent study, the Hope Center for College Community and Justice at Temple University polled 86,000 students from 123 colleges. 

 

The study found that 45 percent of students experienced "food insecurity," which is defined as "limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe food, or the ability to acquire such food in a socially acceptable manner." This includes skipping meals and experiencing hunger due to lack of funds.

 

Working during college is not associated with a lower risk of basic needs insecurity, and neither is receiving the federal Pell Grant; the latter is in fact associated with higher rates of basic needs insecurity. The survey reported that, of those who experience food insecurity, over two-thirds of them are employed.”

 

As national averages of food insecurity increase each year, Retriever Essentials continues to believe that food insecurity undermines academic success. Join our fight to tackle food insecurity in our UMBC students so that they can not only live more comfortably, but show up to class well prepared in a holistic manner.

 

We encourage you to have conversations with your coworkers around basic needs insecurities among college students, not only here at UMBC but across the nation. What can you do to better support struggling students? If you’re interested in learning more, and how you can get connected to Retriever Essentials, please email us at retrieveressentials@umbc.edu!

 

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We are deeply saddened by the senseless act of violence that took place at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte yesterday. This morning, I sent a message to Chancellor Dubois expressing the UMBC community’s sympathy for the families and friends of the victims, others directly affected, and the broader university community.

Unfortunately, violence and tragedies at universities and schools around the country remind us of our own safety and the safety of others in the UMBC community. We want to assure you that UMBC is committed to maintaining a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors, and we value your partnership in making UMBC a safe place to learn, live, and work.

Ensuring a safe campus begins with understanding our emergency preparedness plan and where to find information, resources, and trainings to educate community members on how to respond in the event of an emergency. We encourage all students, faculty, and staff take a moment to review our emergency preparedness documentation and trainings and sign up for our E2Campus text alert system.

Tragedies impact community members in different ways, and we want to be certain that students, faculty, and staff who may need support as a result of this incident have information about available resources. Faculty and staff can request counseling through the Inova Employee Assistance Program by calling 1-800-346-0110. Students seeking support can access the Counseling Center at 410-455-2472 or, at the Shady Grove campus, the USG Center for Counseling and Consultation at 301-738-6273.

Thank you for all you do every day to keep UMBC a safe and caring community of inquiring minds.

President Freeman Hrabowski and Provost Philip Rous ]]> Dear Members of the UMBC Community, We are deeply saddened by the senseless act of violence that took place at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte yesterday. This morning, I sent a... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/84247/guest@my.umbc.edu/cd7139b74033730fd1d860a03c7e1cd1/api/pixel 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 Wed, 01 May 2019 20:03:57 -0400 Are you or your child or spouse graduating this spring? Get reserved seating!
For faculty and staff who are graduating this spring, or have a child or spouse graduating, we can reserve up to five seats for you and your guests at the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies on Thursday, May 23 at the UMBC Event Center.

Get Reserved Seating »

We would like to hear from you as soon as possible so that we can plan accordingly. The deadline to reserve seating is May 5. For more information, please contact Erin Johnson in the Office of Institutional Advancement at ejohnso@umbc.edu or 410-455-5897.

Please note: this amenity is only for current UMBC faculty and staff members and is not for the general student body.
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As you may recall, the State of Maryland proposed changes to the retiree prescription program in May of 2018 that resulted in a court-ordered injunction. The State of Maryland was ordered to keep the current prescription program until the court case is settled.

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Employee Benefits Division recently issued an update regarding the proposed prescription changes.

“The Maryland General Assembly passed Senate Bill 946 in the 2019 Session. This bill provides the following in the event the outcome of Fitch v. State of Maryland is found in favor of the State. If the court rules in favor of the plaintiffs, retirees keep their current benefits.” Please note: According to DBM, the earliest these plans could take effect is January 1, 2021.

Senate Bill 946 introduces a reimbursement program that will potentially affect all retirees and their dependents who are Medicare-eligible. Please read the State announcement carefully. Senate Bill 946 establishes life sustaining drug assistance and two reimbursement tiers based on whether an employee retires prior to 12/31/2019 orafter 1/1/2020. Employees considering retirement or those who have questions can contact hrbenefits@umbc.edu to schedule a consultation.

Rochelle Sanders, Director, HR Benefits and Compensation ]]> Dear Members of the UMBC Community, As you may recall, the State of Maryland proposed changes to the retiree prescription program in May of 2018 that resulted in a court-ordered injunction. The... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/84218/guest@my.umbc.edu/0d2cdbcaddcfdf3dad5b6f22de6c3511/api/pixel 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 2 2 true Wed, 01 May 2019 10:07:37 -0400 17th PROMISE Summer Success Institute (SSI): August 17, 2019 #ThinkBigDiversity
This page was last updated: Thursday, August 15, 2019 @ 9:30 am

Please register here: SSI Registration

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Date: Saturday, August 17, 2019

Location: University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) – Performing Arts and Humanities Building (PAHB)

Parking @ UMBC
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Parking at UMBC on Saturday is available in Lot 22.  Lot 22 is located on Hilltop Road, off of Hilltop Circle.  The Performing Arts and Humanities Building (PAHB) is located on Hilltop Road, across the street from Lot 22.

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In 2003, “SUCCESS 2003” (later named the PROMISE Summer Success Institute or “SSI”) brought together graduate students in STEM from underrepresented groups in Maryland for a conference and series of workshops with the goal of building a community of scholars who would finish graduate degrees and go on to be professors and leaders in their respective fields.

We started with three schools: UMBC, the University of Maryland College Park (UMCP), and the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB). Currently, PROMISE is led by these primary partners, and operates under the imprimatur of the University System of Maryland (USM: 12 institutions, 2 regional centers), and has partnered with the Maryland Independent College and University Association (MICUA) to include students from their 15 member and affiliate institutions) to serve graduate students throughout the state of Maryland.  PROMISE alumni are tenured professors, department chairs, NSF and NIH grantees, and leaders in government, corporate, and non-profit sectors. Our alumni are now sending their students to PROMISE, and PROMISE is pleased to be connected to the AGEP community at-large.

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Link to PROMISE SSI archive: https://promiseagep.com/promise/the-promise-summer-success-institute-ssi/

FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. We are honoring “The Jessica Effect.”

$$ This conference is free.

The conference is sponsored by the National Foundation and our partners. We encourage you to support our speakers through purchasing their books and engaging with them on social media.

school-colorsAttire: Business and business casual. We are asking that all guest plan to wear colors that represent our cohesion as an alliance. All of the logos for the University System of Maryland’s institutions and schools that are partners in the PROMISE Engineering Institute have combinations and variations of these colors.

Social Media: #ThinkBigDiversity

Our hashtag for @PROMISE_AGEP is #ThinkBigDiversity is most prominent on Twitter, however, we also post on our PROMISE Instagram (#ThinkBigDiversity on Instagram) and PROMISE Facebook (#ThinkBigDiversity on Facebook) pages. Please join us in the #ThinkBigDiversity movement.  (ASEE paper: Hashtag #ThinkBigDiversity: Social Media Hacking Activities as Hybridized Mentoring Mechanisms for Underrepresented Minorities in STEM; Computing Research Newspaper: Expanding the Pipeline: PROMISE Brings a New Phase of #ThinkBigDiversity to Maryland Grad Students).

AGENDA

Friday, August 16, 2019 (Pre-conference)

Saturday, August 17, 2019

BF Roundtables

Welcome by Dr. Wendy Carter-Veale: Interim Director of PROMISE at the Graduate School, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), Dissertation Writing Coach, Internal Evaluator for the PROMISE Academy

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Dr. Makola Abdullah: President, Virginia State University (VSU)

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Faculty panel

Dr. Wendy Carter-Veale: Interim Director of PROMISE at the Graduate School, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), Dissertation Writing Coach, Internal Evaluator for the PROMISE Academy

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USM Roundtable Networking

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Message from: Jeffrey Franke: Assistant Dean and Chief of Staff, The Graduate School, University of Maryland, College Park (UMD)

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Introduction of speaker: Dr. Erin Golembewski: Senior Associate Dean, Graduate School, University of Maryland (UMB)

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Dr. Beronda L. Montgomery: MSU Foundation Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Michigan State University (MSU) – “Cultivating a Career: From Seeds of Inspiration to a Harvest of Discovery”

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Social Media All-Stars:

Tweeting live from SSI 2019:

Brianda Beverly, Creator and founder of the Flyy Science YouTube channel, Twitter: @flyyscience1

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Anicca Harriot, Chief of Community Development for @VanguardSTEM, Twitter: @13adh13

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We are saddened once again this morning after witnessing the anti-Semitic attack on the Congregation Chabad in Poway, California. That this attack occurred on the last day of the Passover holiday and only six months after the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh heightens the pain of loss and the terror inflicted on this community. Furthermore, as our local Baltimore community has also experienced substantial violence this weekend, our thoughts are with the families of those impacted by the city shootings.

In the face of continued hate crimes, terror attacks, and violence in our community and across the world, we must remind ourselves to believe in the power of resilience. We must also continue to confront the tide of hate and prejudice that still runs strong in our country and around the globe. We must educate ourselves about and stand in solidarity with our neighbors of all backgrounds who are targeted by hate.

After the shooting, Chabad of Poway Rabbi Goldstein said, “A little bit of light pushes away a lot of darkness. We need a lot of light now.” We encourage you to join our UMBC Hillel community at the annual Freedom Seder this Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom. We are proud of this UMBC tradition, which celebrates our commitment to inclusive excellence and all types of diversity. This year’s theme is fittingly The Consequence of Hate, and we know our UMBC community will be strengthened by having this special space and time to grapple with the recent tragedies in our nation and around the world. Those with questions should reach out to UMBC Hillel Rabbi Jeremy Fierstien, rabbijeremy@umbc.edu.

We wish strength and comfort to our students, colleagues, friends, and family in the Jewish community around the world. As always, UMBC community members seeking to learn more about these issues either personally or in community are encouraged to contact the Mosaic Center at 410-455-2686, for educational opportunities or upcoming programming. Those seeking more substantial support are encouraged to contact the UMBC Counseling Center at 410-455-2472. 

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