RAC Renewal and Health and Counseling Building We are excited to announce two new facilities projects focused on supporting the health and well-being of our entire campus community. Renovation of the Retriever Activities Center (RAC) will begin in January 2020. The construction of a new health, counseling, and well-being center will also begin design in January. We hope to complete both buildings by August of 2021.

RAC renovations will take place in phases to provide limited ongoing use of the building during construction. The renovations will include improved event venues as well as enhanced recreation spaces, including a new weight room, expanded cardio space and equipment, more group fitness space, and new poolside locker rooms. Existing spaces, including the track and gyms, will receive a facelift and many building systems will be updated to allow greater use of the facility for campus events and to support the highest level of user safety and sustainability.

Phasing of construction work will allow scheduled recreation and aquatics activities to continue through the project. We will also be working in partnership with Accessibility and Disability Services to ensure easier use of the building for all in our community. Additional information, including construction timelines and changes to building operations, will be posted on the Facilities Management website prior to the start of construction. Our partners in Recreation and Events will help keep users informed about changes in schedules and locations.

In addition to the renewal of the RAC, we are extremely pleased that the University System of Maryland has approved our request to advance the construction of a new health services and counseling building. The building represents a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our students, many services will be available to faculty and staff as well. This new building will enable us to improve the availability of care for all students by providing holistic care, space for reflection and meditation, and co-locating resources for integrated care. 

We will share additional updates about the location and design of the new building in the coming months. We appreciate your patience as we design and undertake these two important projects.

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We invite you to participate in UMBC’s Winter 2019 Commencement Ceremonies at the UMBC Event Center on campus.
  • Graduate Commencement will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18
  • Undergraduate Commencement will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 19
Join us in celebrating our graduating students by marching in UMBC's commencement processions. If you plan to participate in the ceremonies, please take a moment to RSVP through our Online Commencement Form. This information will be used for event planning logistics and so that appropriate seating arrangements can be made.

Marching in the procession requires academic regalia. Many of you may have your own regalia, but if you need to order regalia you can do so through November 4, 2019. Specific instructions for ordering regalia can be found on the Online Commencement Form.

Note that UMBC will subsidize the rental of academic regalia for faculty and staff; however, you will be responsible for an expedited shipping fee if your order is placed after November 4, to ensure timely delivery. 
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President Freeman Hrabowski, and Provost Philip Rous invite all departments to submit nominations for the 2019-2020 Presidential Teaching Professor and Presidential Research Professor Awards.

Presidential Professors receive an award of $2,500 for each of the three years of the award period. The awardee’s department receives $2,500 per semester for the same period.

Nominations should be forwarded to Vice Provost Patrice McDermott in the Office of the Provost by Friday, November 8, 2019. Additional detailed information concerning eligibility, criteria, and documentation for these awards can be found here.
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We are delighted to announce the launch of the annual Maryland Charity Campaign. This year, we again ask that you give every consideration to making a charitable contribution to one or more of the nearly 1,000 charities participating in this year's campaign.

UMBC's Maryland Charity Campaign, co-chaired by Jack Suess, Vice President of Information Technology, and Dana Bradley, Dean of the Erickson School for Aging Studies, has officially launched. You will be receiving additional information and resources about the campaign from your coordinator in the days ahead, and we would like to extend to them our appreciation for all that they do to make this work a success.

Every year, hundreds of UMBC colleagues make a difference with their charitable giving through this campaign. There are few illustrations of our community's generosity and commitment more powerful than our collective participation in the Maryland Charity Campaign.

Thank you for giving this campaign your every consideration.

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This morning we woke to the news of the passing of Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings, who represented Maryland’s Seventh District, including UMBC, in the United States House of Representatives. This is a tremendous loss for our community, the State of Maryland, and our country.

Congressman Cummings showed the nation how to lead with both authenticity and dignity. He represented Baltimore and Maryland masterfully. We know he cared deeply about us, and he understood the power of education to transform lives.

Congressman Cummings was born, raised, and lived in Baltimore, and his dedication to the city he loved was evident in everything he did. Cummings began his distinguished career as an attorney, then served the people of Baltimore in the Maryland House of Delegates, where he became the first African-American Speaker Pro Tem. He was elected to represent Maryland’s Seventh District in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1996, and he represented this district with integrity and passion. 

For more than two decades, we have deeply appreciated the support Congressman Cummings has offered to students and families—at UMBC and across our state. University System of Maryland Board Chair Linda Gooden and Chancellor Robert L. Caret have also shared their reflections on Congressman Cummings’ incredible dedication to the State of Maryland. Their message is available here.

The thoughts of our UMBC community are with the Cummings family and the Congressman’s staff, colleagues, and friends during this difficult time.

President Freeman Hrabowski and Provost Philip Rous ]]> Dear Members of Our UMBC Community, This morning we woke to the news of the passing of Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings, who represented Maryland’s Seventh District, including UMBC, in the... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/87681/guest@my.umbc.edu/bb19f14ea87c0b09d551a23caa3808c1/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 19 3 true Thu, 17 Oct 2019 11:34:45 -0400 Rochelle Sanders Retirement Celebration, November 6 Dear Members of the UMBC Community,

After 38 years of service with the State of Maryland and UMBC, Rochelle Sanders, Director of Benefits, Compensation and HRIS, will retire from UMBC, effective December 1, 2019. Please join us in celebrating her career and outstanding service at an open house reception on Wednesday, November 6, 3 - 5 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom.

Rochelle began her career with the State of Maryland as an office secretary in the Department of Personnel in 1981. In 1988, she joined UMBC as an office secretary for the Department of Human Resources. She has since served as a benefits specialist as well as Assistant Director of Benefits and Compensation; and has held her current position since 2009. During her time with the department, Rochelle earned a bachelor’s degree in English from UMBC and went on to attain a master’s degree in Human Resources Management from UMUC.

Rochelle has been an invaluable member of the campus community, providing human resources advice, assistance, and consultation to campus leaders, supervisors, and employees. She has represented HR in numerous interdepartmental and campus-wide projects, initiatives, and committees. As a key campus liaison to the University System of Maryland for classification, compensation and benefits issues, she has advocated for UMBC and its employees in the development and enhancement of system-wide policies and standards.

While we may find it hard to imagine facing our future challenges and opportunities without her, let us keep in mind Rochelle’s own words: “We have the grit and greatness to embrace it all… together.”

We hope you will join us in expressing our gratitude for Rochelle's contributions to the UMBC community. Please stop by and wish her well.

Valerie A. Thomas, Chief Human Resources Officer ]]> Dear Members of the UMBC Community, After 38 years of service with the State of Maryland and UMBC, Rochelle Sanders, Director of Benefits, Compensation and HRIS, will retire from UMBC, effective... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/87574/guest@my.umbc.edu/4b23a899e4cd9c51e1cacc795f4919b7/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 7 2 true Mon, 14 Oct 2019 09:36:07 -0400 Join us for the GRIT-X talks at Homecoming 2019
From bioluminescent microorganisms responding to your voice to using data to empower people in their fight with cancer to sustainable research in aquaculture to feed future generations, get a taste of the breadth and depth of UMBC research this Saturday, October 12, 1 - 3 p.m., at our 4th annual GRIT-X talks, held in the new Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building (ILSB). The event is free and all are welcome to attend.

GRIT-X is a series of fascinating and thought-provoking short talks by faculty, alumni, and graduate students about their research. The ten-minute talks are organized in three half-hour sessions, so come to any or all.

SESSION 1: 1-1:30 p.m.
  • Crystal Watkins, '95, Biology: "Determination in Dementia: Perseverance Through Memory Loss"
  • Kevin Omland, Professor, Biological Sciences, UMBC: "Why Diversity Matters: Gender Biases and the Study of Female Bird Song"
  • Tinoosh Mohsenin, Associate Professor, Computer Science & Electrical Engineering, UMBC: "Micro A.I.: When Intelligence Moves to Low Power Sensors"
SESSION 2: 1:45-2:15 p.m.
  • Premal S. Shah, '98, Biochemistry: "F!@$ Cancer: Using Your Data to Kill It"
  • Lisa Moren, Professor, Visual Arts, UMBC: "What is the Shape of Water? A Cross-Species Artwork"
  • Mustafa Al-Adhami '20, Graduate Student, Mechanical Engineering: "The Quest: Finding Medical Answers From the Unknown"
SESSION 3: 2:30-3 p.m.
  • Gregory Szeto, Assistant Professor, Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering, UMBC: "The Frenemy Within: Mining the Wisdom and Ignorance of Our Immune System"
  • Carolyn Forestiere, Associate Professor, Political Science, UMBC: "See the World and Find Yourself: Why Study Abroad Matters”
  • Yonathan Zohar, Professor and Chair, Marine Biotechnology, UMBC: "More People Eat More Fish: Can We Prevent Empty Oceans"
REGISTER NOW »

The event is free, but please register if you plan to attend.

NEW THIS YEAR: GRIT-X will be held in the ILSB, following a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. and fun, engaging hands-on life science activities for the whole family. All are welcome to attend.

And while you’re on campus, check out the many family-friendly Homecoming activities.
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UMBC is fortunate to have so many talented and dedicated Exempt and Non-Exempt staff working in support of our mission. We encourage administrators, faculty, and staff who are familiar with the outstanding contributions of our outstanding staff to nominate them for one of these prestigious awards:
  • UMBC Presidential Distinguished Staff Awards
  • Board of Regents USM Staff Awards
  • Jakubik Family Endowment Staff Award
  • Karen L. Wensch Endowment Award for Outstanding Non-Exempt Staff
Descriptions of the four different kinds of awards and the eligibility requirements for each (including a new Board of Regents award for Excellence in Advancing Inclusion, Multiculturalism, and Social Justice), along with a nomination form, can be found at provost.umbc.edu/staffawards/.

The Staff Awards Committee requires submission of only one nomination letter and completion of a brief nomination form, along with the nominee’s resume or job history form.

Nominations should be forwarded to the attention of the Committee, in the Office of the Provost, by November 1, 2019.

We look forward to the engagement of the entire UMBC community in recognizing, through award nominations, essential contributions toward UMBC’s mission of our outstanding exempt and non-exempt staff.

If you have questions about staff awards, please address them to Beth Wells, Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, at bwells@umbc.edu or 410-455-8907.




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We had the opportunity to speak yesterday with BGE CEO Calvin Butler, Jr. and share the frustration of our campus following multiple power outages. We explained the serious impact of nine outages over the past month, including disruption of research, teaching, administrative work, and the lives of students in residence halls and beyond.

We are pleased to let you know that Mr. Butler agrees that the situation is unacceptable, and he has established a high-level team that will work with Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management Lenn Caron to improve the reliability of service to the campus, beginning today. 

We thank all members of the campus community who wrote to us about the unfortunate impact of the outages in their areas. Your feedback reinforced our case to BGE. We look forward to significant and timely progress and we will keep the campus community informed.  
   
President Freeman Hrabowski
Lynne Schaefer, Vice President, Administration and Finance
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Dear Faculty and Staff,

The Administration and Finance Division supports students, faculty, and staff through services that include buildings and grounds, finance, human resources, campus safety, and many general business services. We encourage you to participate in our 2019 survey, which should take about five minutes to complete. This anonymous survey will be available until October 25, 2019.

Take the Survey »

Your opinion matters! Based on your feedback from the 2017 survey, we have made many changes and additions, including:
  • Dunkin Donuts, Halal Shack and Student Choice added to the Commons and Teaching Kitchen and new furnishings to True Grit’s.
  • Lower cost options added to Bookstore product lines.
  • Job Well Done Award Program implemented to recognize groups of employees that have completed a project or initiative to support UMBC’s mission and/or strategic goals.
  • Seven SkillSoft Certificate Tracks (MS Office, Administrative Professional, Supervision, Leadership, Work/Life Balance, Diversity, Professional Foundations) created.
  • Parking services enhanced to include new Virtual Permits, added commuter student parking spaces to PAHB Circle, and extended office hours.
  • Police Department community outreach unit created resulting in increased foot patrols in high traffic areas and addition of comfort/service dog “Chip.”
  • Formal Office of Emergency Preparedness created and over 300 faculty and staff trained in EP.
  • myUMBC Personal Posts support easier access, understanding and payment of student bills.
  • Rex-Finance reports updated to include all funds, including grants reports, and payroll data drilldowns.
We appreciate you taking the time to provide your input!
 
Lynne Schaefer, Vice President, Administration and Finance
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