Maryland State Government Fraud Prevention Dear Members of the UMBC Community,

The State of Maryland's Office of Legislative Audits has asked us to share information regarding their toll-free fraud hotline with all UMBC employees. You can read the full message from the Office of Legislative Audits here.

We encourage people to consider this reporting tool if they have any questions or concerns. Additionally, if you prefer, you may contact Sharon Doherty-Ritter in Management Advisory Services at doherty@umbc.edu or 410-455-1620. You may also contact University System of Maryland's Office of Internal Audit toll-free fraud alert hotline, 1-877-330-2320.

Lynne Schaefer, Vice President, Finance and Administration ]]> Dear Members of the UMBC Community, The State of Maryland's Office of Legislative Audits has asked us to share information regarding their toll-free fraud hotline with all UMBC employees. You can... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/85854/guest@my.umbc.edu/46df8c15a9647870765cfbaefc476d2b/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 1 0 true Tue, 13 Aug 2019 13:17:03 -0400 Fall 19 Tuition Remission (for Grad Assistants) Due by 8/14

The first fall '19 bill is due on 8/20.

If your department has not submitted tuition remission forms for grad assistants (GAs) for fall '19, we ask that you do so as soon as possible (and no later than 8/14) to ensure that GAs are not assessed late fees. Please keep in mind that once departments submit the forms there is additional processing that happens at the Graduate School.

Please go to the links below for more information and to submit your forms:

 GA Tuition Remission form

https://gradschool.umbc.edu/funding/assistantships/forms/


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Each year, at the start of the fall semester, the UMBC community comes together to welcome colleagues and students back to campus, celebrate our achievements, and launch the beginning of a new academic year. Please join us at the Fall Opening Meeting on Thursday, August 22, in the University Center Ballroom. A light lunch will be provided at 11:30 a.m., and the program begins promptly at noon.

The program will include the annual State of the University Address and welcoming remarks. Incoming freshman, transfer, and graduate students will also share with us why they chose to join the UMBC community.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, August 22.

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Dear Members of the UMBC Community,

Teresa Lupinek, who retired this past March from her position as Executive Administrative Assistant to the President, passed away on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. Ms. Lupinek was a wonderful colleague and friend whose warmth, generosity, and dedication inspired so many of us during a UMBC career of more than 35 years. We are strengthened by her example even as we are saddened by her passing. Our thoughts are with Ms. Lupinek’s family. 

Throughout her career at UMBC, Ms. Lupinek approached each of her roles with great professionalism, integrity, and poise. She began work in the Biology Department in 1984 and then moved to the Career Center. An integral member of the Career Center team, Ms. Lupinek was responsible for all business services and office manager duties for the growing department, including management and training of student workers and support staff. Her attention to detail and strong background in art and design led to the expansion of her role to include handling the design and print production of invitations and marketing materials for high-profile Career Center events and job fairs.

In 2012, she served as interim executive administrative assistant to the Provost’s Office before taking on a new role as Executive Administrative Assistant to the President. Using her extensive experience in office management and strong business acumen, Ms. Lupinek excelled in supporting the President's Office with scheduling and the preparation of briefing materials and agendas in a fast-paced environment. In collaboration with colleagues, she helped introduce several technologies to streamline elements of the office, making it more efficient and organized.

Ms. Lupinek also was very active in supporting and representing the campus community. She worked with campus leaders to recognize non-exempt staff as part of the UMBC Plan of Organization, resulting in the creation of the Non-Exempt Staff Senate shared governance group. In addition, she served as a member of the University Staff Development Committee, where she helped shape professional development programs for community members. She also served on the Financial Advisory Board and was an important voice in the implementation of PeopleSoft.

Outside of UMBC, Ms. Lupinek continually practiced her passion for art. She taught calligraphy and exhibited mixed media art in juried art shows through the Baltimore Women's Art Community. Her work was included in the "Her Hands" art exhibition and displayed in UMBC’s Library Gallery. A gifted calligrapher, she hand-lettered invitations for President Ronald Reagan's second inauguration through her involvement in the Howard County Calligraphers' Guild.

Over the past seven years, I had the distinct pleasure of working with Ms. Lupinek each day. Her kindness and collaborative spirit inspired us all and reflected the values and culture of the UMBC community. Ms. Lupinek spoke movingly about her experiences at UMBC in a video prepared for the University’s service awards ceremony. She will be greatly missed as a colleague and a friend. 

A memorial service for Ms. Lupinek will be held in Catonsville at St. Mark Church, 30 Melvin Ave., on Friday, August 16, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the UMBC Foundation by mail or online. Please designate the Teresa Lupinek Endowment. 

President Freeman Hrabowski
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We also know that words must be joined by actions. As we prepare for the new semester, each of us has the opportunity to consider how we can best live the values of UMBC to help stem the tide of hate and violence that inspire such senseless acts. Now more than ever, our values of respect, inclusive excellence, and critical inquiry are essential parts of building a community that can help identify solutions to the urgent problems in our nation and world. We must continue to reach together across different experiences and perspectives to make change. We are fortunate to have a wide variety of campus resources available to students, faculty, and staff who wish to be involved in this work including the Center for Democracy and Civic Life (410-455-1565).

We are also aware that our community members will have a wide range of emotional responses to these events. If you or a loved one has been affected by these tragedies, please consider seeking additional support. Those who are in need of resources can contact the UMBC Counseling Center at 410-455-2472.  ]]> As we reflect on the weekend attacks in El Paso and Dayton, as well as recent shootings in California and Illinois, and the persistent struggles with gun violence in urban centers like Baltimore... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/85730/guest@my.umbc.edu/62bc48424aeb066211ede3c5a74440ef/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 Mon, 05 Aug 2019 21:09:44 -0400 Athletics Transition Dear Members of the UMBC Community,

As the campus begins to search for our next Director of Athletics, the momentum of our Athletics program has never been stronger. Athletics colleagues have achieved milestones no one could have predicted ten years ago, including a men’s soccer Final Four appearance and historic NCAA Basketball Tournament victory. In addition, we have witnessed both women’s and men’s teams winning conference championships and impressive post-season play. Most important, our student-athletes demonstrate consistently strong academic performance.

As we congratulate Tim Hall on his new position as Director of Athletics at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, I want to recognize the collective contributions of the coaches and other staff he led for six years. I also want to express my appreciation for the broad leadership Vice President for Student Affairs Nancy Young and her colleagues have brought to the development of Athletics. Under her stewardship, our Event Center has come to life, we are poised to break ground on significant stadium improvements, and the campus fully understands the important role Athletics plays in creating a vibrant campus community. I especially appreciate how deeply she and her colleagues care about the experiences of our student-athletes and the Athletics staff.

When we learned Tim would be leaving, I talked with a number of faculty, staff, and student leaders to discuss the important connection between Athletics and the President’s Office. Based on these conversations, I have decided to move Athletics from the Division of Student Affairs to the Division of Institutional Advancement under the leadership of Vice President Greg Simmons. The Institutional Advancement team is an extension of the President’s Office, and Greg and I will work closely in supporting Athletics. Our first priority will always be the safety, well-being, and academic performance of our students. This organizational change will underscore our institutional commitment to Athletics, raise visibility that will help drive enrollment, continue to build school spirit and pride, and build our relationship with the larger community—especially alumni, sponsors, and donors.

I am delighted that Jessica Hammond-Graf has agreed to serve as Acting Athletic Director. Jessica has most recently served as Senior Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator for Student-Athlete Well-being. For more than fifteen years, she has had a significant impact on the lives of student-athletes, coaches, and administrators through her passion for student success and mentorship. She led the advising and support of nearly four hundred students in the Academic Center for Student-Athletes, with 50 percent of student-athletes achieving above a 3.0 GPA each semester. She also created the Retriever Leadership Institute, which brings current and rising student-athletes together to hone leadership skills, such as working effectively in teams, managing conflict, and understanding their role as leaders on campus. The program was so successful it now serves as a model for other university groups.

I am also pleased that Jack Suess, vice president of the Division of Information Technology has agreed to lead our national search this fall for the next Athletic Director. The committee is currently being assembled and will begin its work shortly.

Please join me in thanking all of our colleagues and students who make us so proud of #RetrieverNation.

Freeman Hrabowski ]]> Dear Members of the UMBC Community, As the campus begins to search for our next Director of Athletics, the momentum of our Athletics program has never been stronger. Athletics colleagues have... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/85611/guest@my.umbc.edu/5073fc7c6935ac575b49dbf024691dd3/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 3 0 true Mon, 29 Jul 2019 17:00:24 -0400 UMBC to hold national search for athletic director Tim Hall moves to SIUE Dear Members of the UMBC Community,

Tim Hall has announced he will leave his position as director of athletics at UMBC to begin a similar role at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE) on August 5. Please join me in thanking Tim for his contributions to our university community in his six years at UMBC.

In 2018-19, our Retrievers captured four America East Conference championships, capping off years of achievement during Tim’s tenure. Under his leadership, the men’s soccer team advanced to the 2015 College Cup (national semi-finals). In the spring of 2016, he hired Ryan Odom to lead the men’s basketball program and, two seasons later, the program shocked the world by capturing an America East Conference title and becoming the first No. 16 seed to defeat a No. 1 seed at the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships. 

The women’s soccer, softball, and men’s lacrosse squads have captured league championships under Tim’s watch. Moreover, the men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs have continued their remarkable success, earning multiple Coastal Collegiate and America East titles over the past six years. 

Tim also led the move of the athletics program from the Retriever Activities Center to the $85 million 
UMBC Event Center in February of 2018. Most importantly, he has presided over the department’s strong academic success: UMBC scholar-athletes had an average GPA of 3.09 in 2018-19.

In announcing his move, Tim shared, "While Beth, the kids, and I are excited to begin this new journey, we are also sad to be leaving UMBC and Baltimore. So many people have been so good to us over the last six years; it is difficult to express how grateful we have been for this wonderful experience. I am so proud of what #RetrieverNation has been able to achieve over the past six years in every aspect of our program.”

UMBC will launch a national search to identify the next director of athletics.

Nancy Young, Vice President for Student Affairs ]]> Dear Members of the UMBC Community, Tim Hall has announced he will leave his position as director of athletics at UMBC to begin a similar role at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE)... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/85529/guest@my.umbc.edu/61b847da4cbf02cb9f266d77e11e3288/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 0 true Tue, 23 Jul 2019 10:23:00 -0400 Fall 2019 Convocation
Sunday, August 11 is the last day for faculty and staff to register to attend this year's Convocation ceremony and all-campus picnic and order regalia for the event. Regalia ordered now through the close of registration will incur an expedited shipping fee to ensure timely delivery. If you plan on participating, please fill out the online registration form as soon as possible, as this information is necessary for event planning logistics and so that appropriate seating arrangements can be made.

Convocation RSVP Form »

We look forward to your participation in the Fall 2019 Convocation on Tuesday, August 27 at 3:30 p.m. in the UMBC Event Center. This important event marks the formal beginning of UMBC's academic year; one that holds much promise for excellence in teaching and learning, research, and service in our academic community.

Regalia Pick-up

Regalia pick-up will be available Friday, August 23 through Monday, August 26 at the UMBC Bookstore. Faculty and staff are asked to return their regalia to the Bookstore following the ceremony.

Community Picnic

Immediately following Convocation, faculty and staff are invited to attend the Community Picnic on the Commons North Lawn, adjacent to Erickson Field. We appreciate the assistance of our dining service provider, Chartwells, in sponsoring the picnic for the UMBC community.

We will send a follow-up email to all Convocation participants prior to the event with details regarding line-up and procession.
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With national immigration policy once again in the spotlight, it is important for our campus to affirm our commitment to being a welcoming community of inquiring minds. 

We take pride as a campus in our reputation as a national model for inclusive excellence where students, faculty, staff, and alumni from more than 100 countries learn from one another’s diverse experiences. In addition, more than two-thirds of the graduates participating in our 2019 Commencement were either born in another country or have parents who arrived in our country as immigrants. 

We particularly want to express our care and support for UMBC community members affected by current events related to immigration. Community members seeking to explore these issues are encouraged to contact International Education Services at 410-455-2624, the Division of Student Affairs at 410-455-2393, or the UMBC Counseling Center at 410-455-2472. For information on immigration rights, please visit the American Civil Liberties Union website.

UMBC is and always will be a community that values inclusion, diversity, and respect for all people. We must affirm these values through both our words and our actions.

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Dear Members of the UMBC Community,

It is with the deepest sadness that I share with you the passing of Kwame Ansah-Brew, master percussionist and adjunct professor of Africana studies, on June 7, 2019. Kwame’s untimely passing is a painful loss for the Africana studies department and the University community. He will be missed dearly.

Ansah-Brew was a scholar, a creative performer, and an experienced musician adept in Akan and other African traditions. As a highly respected and talented performer, Kwame was invited by the Ghanaian Ambassador to the United States to present a eulogy at the United Nations in honor of Secretary-General Kofi Annan last November. He was also the founder of Performing Arts Center For African Cultures, FRITETE Afrobeat, and Fritete African Drum and Dance Ensemble. He performed in over 350 public schools and many community events, promoting a better understanding of African cultures through the performing arts. 

Professor Ansah-Brew taught popular courses in African dance, Black music, and comparative African religions since 2005. His warm-heartedness, infectious smile, love, and kindness were felt by many in the Africana studies department and the UMBC community who came to know his work. These courses attracted students from diverse nationalities, ethnicities, religions, and disciplinary backgrounds. His students spoke glowingly about Ansah-Brew’s dedication to his work, compassion, and mentorship. He was often featured in major Africana studies events, including the W. E. B Du Bois Annual Lectures and the 2018 Taste of Africa.

Kwame’s family has asked that we share this painful news and information regarding his funeral rites with the UMBC community.

Sincerely,

Gloria Chuku, Chair, Africana Studies
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