FY 2019 Budget Dear Members of the UMBC Community,

The 2018 Maryland General Assembly Session is complete, and we are pleased to share that the FY 2019 State budget reflects steady support for public higher education and UMBC by the Governor and the legislature. 

The total budget authorization for UMBC is $457 million, a 3 percent increase over the FY 2018 adjusted working budget. The budget includes a 2 percent faculty and staff cost-of-living salary increase beginning January 1, 2019. If fiscal 2018 revenues exceed forecasted levels by at least $75 million, employees will receive an additional 0.5 percent increase and a $500 bonus in April 2019. The additional State support also allows tuition increases for Fall 2019 to be moderate: 2 percent for in-state undergraduates and 3 percent for in-state graduate students. Out-of-state tuition for both undergraduate and graduate students will increase by 5 percent.

We also are pleased to report that our State allocation for FY 2019 includes $4 million to continue to raise our per-student funding. UMBC received supplemental funding of $3.5 million for this purpose in FY 2018. The additional $4 million in FY 2019 is the next step toward aligning our funding with the State’s funding guidelines. This means that the State will have added $7.5 million to the base budget for UMBC, over and above regular operating increases. 

The FY 2019 authorization also includes $62.8 million in State capital funds to complete the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building (ILSB) scheduled to open by Fall 2019, and $3 million to cover the operational costs for opening this building. The ILSB will include active-learning classrooms, multidisciplinary teaching labs, and flexible research laboratories. These facilities will help to address research space shortages and support the creation of interdisciplinary research teams investigating vital questions in the life and environmental sciences.

Finally, the FY 2019 budget also provides $340,000 to fund the Maryland Technology Internship Program to be administered by the UMBC Career Center, and $5 million to establish the Maryland Center for Computing Education, a P-14 partnership administered by USM that will focus on preparing students for computing degrees. Kudos to UMBC colleagues whose expert advocacy secured approval of these workforce development initiatives.

The State’s investment in higher education and support for our UMBC community is directly related to the talent and commitment of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni, who work each day to advance this great university. We thank you for all that you do for UMBC.

President Freeman Hrabowski and Provost Philip Rous ]]> Dear Members of the UMBC Community, The 2018 Maryland General Assembly Session is complete, and we are pleased to share that the FY 2019 State budget reflects steady support for public higher... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/75991/guest@my.umbc.edu/436d31d208d975b847cf6edd425e9839/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 0 true Tue, 24 Apr 2018 09:27:24 -0400 Virtual parking permits to begin in Fall 2018 Beginning in the fall of 2018, UMBC Parking Services will be transitioning to virtual permits for all parking across campus. The new system, which uses License Plate Recognition, will identify your vehicle by its license plate, removing the need for physical hangtags and allowing all permit holders to easily add and maintain multiple vehicles on their accounts.

Under the new system, students, faculty, and staff will be able to request parking permits electronically, streamlining the permit purchase and retrieval process and eliminating replacement fees for lost or stolen permits. Permit holders will be allowed up to three vehicles per account; however, only one vehicle at a time will be authorized to park on campus. The new system will also enhance safety and security through its integration with state and local police databases.

The decision to implement virtual permits follows a series of conversations with committees across campus in which members of the campus community shared their thoughts and feedback. Thank you to everyone who was involved in this important process.

To learn more about the new parking system and its benefits, please join us for a Parking Services Information Session on Wednesday, April 18 at noon in the Engineering Building Lecture Hall 5, Room 027. If you have any additional questions, please contact Parking Services, 410-455-2551. ]]> Beginning in the fall of 2018, UMBC Parking Services will be transitioning to virtual permits for all parking across campus. The new system, which uses License Plate Recognition, will identify... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/75674/guest@my.umbc.edu/39ec5c29eefa600b3f1a417b304e9092/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 12 0 true Fri, 13 Apr 2018 13:34:51 -0400 Financial Services and IRADS Temporarily Relocated to RAC
UMBC's Financial Services and Institutional Research, Analysis and Decision Support (IRADS) departments will temporarily relocate to the RAC beginning today, Friday, April 6, while the Administration Building 4th Floor is renovated. The renovations are estimated to take three months to complete.

Individual units being relocated include:
Contact information for department staff will remain unchanged. A complete list of staff office locations in the RAC can be found here.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this relocation period.
]]> UMBC's Financial Services and Institutional Research, Analysis and Decision Support (IRADS) departments will temporarily relocate to the RAC beginning today, Friday, April 6, while the... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/75450/guest@my.umbc.edu/8c61b2f40465d551e02abe0d1bf38dc8/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 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 14:35:26 -0400 Faculty & Staff Professional Development Day, April 12 Keys to Bold Speaking and Communication & Retriever Talks
The UMBC Staff Development Committee and the Human Resources Workplace Learning and Wellness Unit cordially invite you to attend this year’s Professional Development Day on April 12th in the Fine Arts Recital Hall.  

In our morning communication workshop with Emmy award-winning TEDx Speaker Coach, Jan Fox, on Keys to Bold Speaking and Communication, you will learn quick communication cures and subtle tweaks to enhance your influence regardless of your role. In the afternoon, we will be featuring our very own UMBC faculty and staff in a Retriever Talks, TEDx-style event (get a preview here) with 3 tracts highlighting several UMBC core values: inclusive excellence, community, and innovation. Come support your colleagues and hear ideas and stories that will foster learning, widen perspectives and inspire action. You will walk away with practical ways you can make a positive impact both in your job and in your community
 
The program is open to all faculty and staff and we would love your help in getting the word out to colleagues in your department. Register online by April 6th for the morning Keys to Bold Speaking and Communication workshop and the afternoon Retriever Talks event. Those participants who register for both sessions will receive a lunch coupon to True Grit’s.  

*Release time has been approved for this event.
]]> The UMBC Staff Development Committee and the Human Resources Workplace Learning and Wellness Unit cordially invite you to attend this year’s Professional Development Day on April 12th in the Fine... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/75375/guest@my.umbc.edu/1f31057f5b321e2b155d2d9ed43d63f7/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, 04 Apr 2018 17:04:31 -0400 Seeking Nominations for the 2018 Alumni Awards The UMBC Alumni Association Board of Directors is currently accepting nominations from faculty and staff for this year's Alumni Awards. Now in its 30th year, this premier alumni event is designed to recognize and celebrate the professional and personal achievements of our graduates and to acknowledge their service to the University.

Three different types of awards are given to alumni each year: Outstanding Alumnus/a of the Year, Distinguished Service, and Young Alumni Rising Star. We invite you to submit your award nominations by Monday, April 30. The alumni board will again sponsor the Outstanding Faculty award, and have invited alumni to nominate faculty based on their commitment to student success beyond the classroom.

Submit your nominations

Alumni awardees will be recognized at a ceremony on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 6 p.m. in the Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall. To learn more and to nominate an alumnus/a, please visit the award program website. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Lerma Jones, associate director of alumni relations at slj@umbc.edu or 410-455-2276.

Greg Simmons, Vice President, Institutional Advancement and Stanyell Odom, Director, Alumni Relations
]]> The UMBC Alumni Association Board of Directors is currently accepting nominations from faculty and staff for this year's Alumni Awards. Now in its 30th year, this premier alumni event is designed... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/75367/guest@my.umbc.edu/32e2d155f90af7493aa26e8e28d6b8f6/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 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 14:03:51 -0400 How would you describe UMBC? The Office of Institutional Advancement has been working with a cross-campus team to develop updated brand messaging about UMBC. Now, we want to make sure it rings true to the people who know UMBC best—our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. We are counting on you to give us your feedback on concepts and language that might be used to describe UMBC to others who may not know the campus as well as you do.

Please help by completing this short survey by Wednesday, April 11. The survey should take no longer than 10 minutes, and your answers will remain anonymous. (If you have already completed it as an alumnus/alumna or student, thank you.) To take the survey, please click here.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at akchin@umbc.edu.

Thank you.

Lisa Akchin, Associate Vice President for Engagement, UMBC ]]> The Office of Institutional Advancement has been working with a cross-campus team to develop updated brand messaging about UMBC. Now, we want to make sure it rings true to the people who know UMBC... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/75366/guest@my.umbc.edu/13c7aedc1e66319f2760c09c9367fe47/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, 04 Apr 2018 13:58:22 -0400 We need your help: Test run of 2018 Spring Commencement On Thursday, April 5, 2018 we will be holding a test run of the commencement ceremonies in the new Event Center. We are asking for volunteers to sign up to help us in planning and logistics so that the ceremonies are well executed in May.

The test run will be from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Event Center, and lunch will be provided to all participants. If you are interested in helping with this test, please use our Online Sign Up Form. ]]> On Thursday, April 5, 2018 we will be holding a test run of the commencement ceremonies in the new Event Center. We are asking for volunteers to sign up to help us in planning and logistics so... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/75286/guest@my.umbc.edu/51832c8b4bd15205a2a8071d5e399d23/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 5 0 true Mon, 02 Apr 2018 14:54:13 -0400 Reminder: Presidential Faculty & Staff Awards Ceremony Wednesday, April 4, 12 p.m.
We invite you to attend the Presidential Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 4 in the University Center Ballroom. Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of this year's campus- and system-wide award recipients. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with lunch provided. The program will begin at 12 p.m.

During the ceremony we will honor our faculty and staff colleagues, each of whom was selected by a committee of peers. To see the full list of faculty and staff award recipients, please visit our Presidential Faculty and Staff Awards website.

Release time will be granted for employees to take part in this event, and everyone is encouraged to attend. All campus offices will remain open, and services should continue to be offered. Supervisors and staff are asked to work together to coordinate staffing.

We hope you will be able to join us for this year's ceremony.

President Freeman Hrabowski and Provost Philip Rous
]]> We invite you to attend the Presidential Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 4 in the University Center Ballroom. Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of this year's... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/75183/guest@my.umbc.edu/123d5842e24511b6153921360f70d50f/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 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 16:11:18 -0400 Spring 2018 Interdisciplinary Activities Faculty Social Hour April 3, 3 - 5 p.m., Library 7th floor Colleagues,

We invite you to join us on Tuesday, April 3, 3 - 5 p.m., for our Interdisciplinary Activities Faculty Social Hour on the Library 7th Floor. Light refreshments will be provided.

The social hour, hosted by the Interdisciplinary Activities Advisory Committee, provides an opportunity to build and strengthen our campus connections and networking opportunities for faculty involved in or interested in interdisciplinary research and teaching.

The social hour will feature several microtalks (1-2 minutes) from faculty across campus who are currently involved in interdisciplinary work.

To receive more updates on interdisciplinary activities and events across campus, please join our Interdisciplinary Activities Advisory Committee myUMBC group.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there.

Provost Philip Rous ]]> Colleagues, We invite you to join us on Tuesday, April 3, 3 - 5 p.m., for our Interdisciplinary Activities Faculty Social Hour on the Library 7th Floor. Light refreshments will be provided. The... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/75176/guest@my.umbc.edu/9f5cefd98a9ee454ed2ad4bf6f1a6505/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 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:37:37 -0400 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:56:46 -0400 2018 Commencement Ceremonies
We invite you to participate in UMBC’s Spring 2018 Commencement Ceremonies at the new UMBC Event Center on campus.
Join us in celebrating our graduating students by marching in UMBC's spring commencement processions. If interested, please take a moment to RSVP through ourOnline 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. If you need to order regalia you can do so now through April 23, 2018. Specific instructions for ordering regalia can be found on our Online Commencement Form. Note that UMBC will subsidize the rental of academic regalia for faculty and staff; however, orders made after April 9 will be charged an expedited shipping fee to ensure timely delivery.


Participate in Commencement »

We need your help: Test run of 2018 Spring Commencement Ceremonies

On Thursday, April 5, 2018 we will be holding a test run of the commencement ceremonies in the new Event Center. We are asking for volunteers to sign up to help us in planning and logistics so that the ceremonies are well executed in May.

The test run will be from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Event Center, and lunch will be provided to all participants. If you are interested in helping with this test, please use ourOnline Sign Up Form.
]]> We invite you to participate in UMBC’s Spring 2018 Commencement Ceremonies at the new UMBC Event Center on campus. Graduate Commencement will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 23... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/75151/guest@my.umbc.edu/84c6ea96b9972d2342152a8675b8548c/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 1 true Wed, 28 Mar 2018 15:32:29 -0400 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 15:33:37 -0400