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As a part of ongoing  campus improvements, significant portions of Hilltop Circle, Hilltop road, Poplar Avenue, and Park Road will be repaved during the remainder of the summer.  The project begins today, July 11 with the replacement of storm water drains along Hillltop Circle.  Paving work on Hilltop Circle from Administration Drive to Poplar Avenue will begin July 18 and progress per the schedule outlined in the attached Paving Construction Scheduling Map.  All paving work is anticipated to be completed by August 19.  

While we do not expect extended closures, traffic patterns will be revised while the work is completed between July 11 and August 19 with intermittent closures. The entrance to some parking lots may be closed briefly during the paving process.  Parking lot disruptions and closures will be communicated via Facilities Management on myUMBC a week prior to the scheduled work.  

When traveling through campus while the paving work is on-going, vehicles should follow detour signs and direction from paving personnel.

Accessibility is part of the design process, and we work in partnership with Accessibility and Disability Services which supports faculty, staff, students and visitors with disabilities. If you have a concern about accessibility or want to inquire about a disability-based accommodation, please do so through their website.

Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain and enhance the UMBC campus. 

Dear UMBC Community,

We are aware that even though many of us are taking a summer break, there has been no break in the deeply serious and tragic events affecting our city, nation, and world. It is difficult to absorb the steady stream of dramatic news, from the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade and the questions this raises about the future rights of women, LGBTQ+ people, and families in poverty. to the brutal murders of the teachers and children in Uvalde and continued tragic violence across the nation.

In times like these, we are especially grateful for our UMBC community and our collective vision to advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice. This goal draws us to seek understanding of the most challenging issues facing our nation, particularly ensuring the constitutional rights of all people.

As a community of inquiring minds, we are fortunate to have opportunities to connect with one another to share our stories and learn our histories through coursework, research collaborations, and the many centers and academic departments on campus committed to building the empathy, listening, dialogue, and activist skills that are vital to healthy civic life.

We encourage you to read this important post on the Center for Democracy and Civic Life's website to learn how you can make a difference in the campus community and beyond.

President Freeman Hrabowski
Provost Philip Rous

The Student Affairs Business Services Center (SABSC) has relocated to Erickson Hall, Suite 042. Please note the following updates: 

New Student Organizations Business Office (SOBO): Open beginning Monday, August 1, SOBO is dedicated to student organizations' business and financial activity and will be located in Commons 337 (in the Campus Life suite). SABSC staff who work with student organizations will rotate between SOBO in The Commons and SABSC in Erickson 042. 

Deposits: Beginning Monday, August 1, all deposits should be taken to Commons 337 for processing. Until then, deposits needing to be processed should be taken to Erickson 042. 

Payroll Activity: Payroll activity (e.g., new hire appointments) will be handled by SABSC staff located in Erickson 042. Please note that all student payroll appointments will also be held in Erickson 042. 

Hours: Both offices will be open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Email tmdelin@umbc.edu with questions.

Dear Members of the UMBC Community,

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Margaret Re as Associate Provost for Academic Affairs effective July 1, 2022. 

Reporting directly to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, as Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, Professor Re will advance UMBC's mission by supporting the academic program review process, new program development, and instructional space use and planning, among other activities. To carry out these responsibilities, Professor Re will collaborate with divisions, academic units, and colleges across UMBC. Reporting to the Provost, Professor Re will support strategic planning implementation activities and the revision of UMBC's General Education Program.

Professor Re joined UMBC in 1997 and is a Professor of Visual Arts. She holds an M.F.A. in graphic design from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a B.F.A. in communication design from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Her research interests include typography, design history, and women and design. A former START and Research and Creative Achievement Council chair, Professor Re is a practicing design educator, researcher, and consultant to academic, cultural, and non-profit institutions. She has received numerous awards and fellowships, including awards from the National Endowment for the Arts. The American Institute of Graphic Arts, the American Association of Museums, and the Type Directors Club have recognized her scholarship.

UMBC is fortunate to have someone of Professor Margaret Re's impressive experience and talent to serve as Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. Please join us in congratulating Professor Re on her new appointment and supporting her in this important endeavor.

Provost Philip Rous

Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Antonio Moreira

Are you ReADY?

Facilities Management and Residential Life are excited to announce the launch of our new customer request portal ReADY for faculty, staff, and students to report maintenance issues and to request services, effective Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

ReADY is a user-friendly application which runs on all smart phones, tablets, and computers.

ReADY allows all campus users to request services, using an easy-to-follow system of tiles and dropdown selections. Based upon your affiliation as a faculty/staff, commuter student, or residential student, you will see a customized set of tiles to report issues and request services for buildings, grounds, roadways, and other infrastructure.

Access ReADY via this link using your UMBC email and password:

https://umbc.assetworks.cloud/ready

Customers will receive email notifications and be able to monitor status of requests by clicking on Process or Notifications in ReADY. 

For current AiM Users, ReADY replaces the AiM work order request process. The AiM interface for requests will be disabled at 5 pm on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

A ReADY user guide and additional information is available on Facilities Management’s website:

https://fm.umbc.edu/work-request/