Check out the latest issue of HRSTM’s newsletter The Insider! Welcome Back Retrievers!
As part of our ongoing commitment to engaging the campus community, Human Resources & Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) created The Insider newsletter to provide important updates, insights, and highlights from our HRSTM units. 

In this issue: 
  • Learn more about how we are "Celebrating U!"
  • New! HRSTM Employee Excellence Program
  • UMBC Staff Awards - Nominations due Sept 9th! 
  • Updates from HRSTM Benefits & Class/Comp
  • Find all your training and development needs in the Training Corner

The HRSTM team invites you to take a moment out of your day to read the latest edition of The Insider!  Feel free to download and digitally share with your colleagues or print a few copies to place in the gathering spaces of your office. 

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Save-a-Swipe is BACK!

Feel like making a difference in your community? If you own a meal plan through UMBC, you are eligible to donate to our Save-a-Swipe program! You can donate 5-10 meals to Save-a-Swipe, where they will be pooled and delegated to students suffering from food insecurity later in the semester. We are very happy to announce that our program is back for the fall semester, and we look forward to how many lives we can change!

Every meal makes a difference!
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Hi everyone! Just a reminder that the Free Farmers Market is back at the Apartment Community Center! We hope to see you there!

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These financial webinars are open to all Faculty and Staff, regardless of your retirement plan or vendor.


Register for TIAA’s live webinars to get financial information, news and tips from their experts. 

Reserve your spot by clicking the registration links below. These webinars are a part of your retirement plan benefits.


Thursday, September 11, 12pm to 1pm: Tips for working with a financial professional

Having a financial professional supporting you on every step of your journey is key to creating a secure financial future.

They will discuss:

  • How a financial professional can help you
  • How to find a financial professional
  • How to prepare for your first meeting
Register for the 9/11 webinar


Thursday, September 25, 12pm to 1pm: How to get the most from employee retirement plans

In this webinar they will show employees how to take advantage of all their plan has to offer so they can save and invest with confidence and get the most from their money.

During this webinar, find out how to:

  • Optimize savings
  • Take advantage of advice
  • Boost financial smarts
Register for the 9/25 webinar

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In consideration of its member's busy schedules and different planning needs, the Maryland State Retirement Agency offers virtual options for our members to prepare for retirement at their convenience.

 

All webinars are approximately 1 hour in length
 

First Steps Webinar

The Retirement Readiness First Steps webinar provides a general overview of the survivor, disability, and retirement benefits administered by Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS) – including descriptions of service retirement eligibility rules, vesting criteria, and ways to obtain additional qualifying service credit. This retirement readiness presentation is designed for early career and mid-career members of the Employees’ and Teachers’ Retirement and Pension Systems.

Upcoming Webinars:

Click here to Register.


Pre-Retirement Webinars:

These webinars provide a general overview of SRPS benefits - including a general description of retirement eligibility and benefits provided by the SRPS. (Off Site Registration Links)

  • Employees, Teachers and Correctional Officers Retirement Systems 

Upcoming Webinars:
  • Wednesday, 9/24, 9:30 am to 10:30 am
  •  Wednesday, 10/29, 9:30 to 10:30 am
  • Thursday, 11/20, 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Click here to Register.

  • Law Enforcement Officers Pension System LEOPS

Upcoming Webinars:
  • Wednesday, 9/17, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday, 10/16, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday, 11/13, 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Click here to Register.

All webinars are approximately 1 hour in length
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Hi Everyone! Here are our Fall hours for Retriever Essentials! We hope to see you soon!
A fall inspired background with UMBC Retriever Essential's open hours. Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:00am to 5:30pm, but closed Thursday. However the UMBC Community is welcome to come to the Free Farmers Market every Thursday. ]]> Hi Everyone! Here are our Fall hours for Retriever Essentials! We hope to see you soon! Image https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/50f4e3a1f88fe21bc62e3b2ff196288c/69ee2aba/news/000/151/949/315adee8601effc6af971cdccc915658/Fall 2024 Hours - Flyer for TES (1).png?1756831354 https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/151949/guest@my.umbc.edu/8986cf69b8b00aefa21c415d0ef6e3bd/api/pixel Retriever Essentials https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/retrieveressentials https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/f15f63c20752f53718ca375b02b47153/xsmall.png?1563501127 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/f15f63c20752f53718ca375b02b47153/original.png?1563501127 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/f15f63c20752f53718ca375b02b47153/xxlarge.png?1563501127 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/f15f63c20752f53718ca375b02b47153/xlarge.png?1563501127 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/f15f63c20752f53718ca375b02b47153/large.png?1563501127 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/f15f63c20752f53718ca375b02b47153/medium.png?1563501127 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/f15f63c20752f53718ca375b02b47153/small.png?1563501127 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/f15f63c20752f53718ca375b02b47153/xsmall.png?1563501127 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/f15f63c20752f53718ca375b02b47153/xxsmall.png?1563501127 Retriever Essentials 0 0 true Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:44:13 -0400 Free Farmers Market TODAY! - Center for Well-being UPDATE: Center for Well-Being Room 118 from 7/17-8/28
Join us today  for our Free Farmers Market!! For the rest of the summer we'll be in the Center for Well-Being Room 118. Click 'Visit Website' below for directions to the building. 


REMINDER!

September 4th, and onward, we will be at the Apartment Community Center!!!!
Free farmers market flyer announcing a new location in the Center for Well-Being room 118. ]]> Join us today  for our Free Farmers Market!! For the rest of the summer we'll be in the Center for Well-Being Room 118. Click 'Visit Website' below for directions to the building. ... https://maps.app.goo.gl/VH78ARgjRNBiqPFV8 Image https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/07d5414542f421c40bd7f2244cdac877/69ee2aba/news/000/151/839/346536b33e144945b4a4896c605cfce4/Changed Time FREE Farmers Market.png?1756392403 https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/151839/guest@my.umbc.edu/44809d76993f3fc2c7af8c6bd9a8c637/api/pixel Retriever Essentials https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/retrieveressentials https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/f15f63c20752f53718ca375b02b47153/xsmall.png?1563501127 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/f15f63c20752f53718ca375b02b47153/original.png?1563501127 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/f15f63c20752f53718ca375b02b47153/xxlarge.png?1563501127 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/f15f63c20752f53718ca375b02b47153/xlarge.png?1563501127 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/f15f63c20752f53718ca375b02b47153/large.png?1563501127 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/f15f63c20752f53718ca375b02b47153/medium.png?1563501127 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/f15f63c20752f53718ca375b02b47153/small.png?1563501127 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/f15f63c20752f53718ca375b02b47153/xsmall.png?1563501127 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/f15f63c20752f53718ca375b02b47153/xxsmall.png?1563501127 Retriever Essentials 1 0 true Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:47:11 -0400 Procurement Vendor Expo From the Department of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing

The UMBC Department of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing invites you to our upcoming Vendor Expo!

This event is a great opportunity to connect one-on-one with representatives from over 30 suppliers. You'll meet with a diverse group of partners, including small businesses (SBR), minority-owned businesses (MBE), preferred vendors, and punchout suppliers.

Attendees can network with businesses specializing in a wide range of fields, including food & beverage, event planning, branding and marketing, IT, consulting, construction, life coaching, AV, janitorial services, and educational organizations.

We encourage all faculty and staff to attend and explore the wide range of services and products available. Confirmed suppliers will also be providing giveaways and promotional items.

Come and go as you please, and RSVP 

A current list of confirmed suppliers includes:

We look forward to seeing you there! ]]> The UMBC Department of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing invites you to our upcoming Vendor Expo! This event is a great opportunity to connect one-on-one with representatives from over 30... https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/paw-procurement/events/142617 Photo https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/7f6c3050c60820022e639238a8a64b22/69ee2aba/news/000/151/838/aca167fcefbfa307b488df50febf6bbf/Vendor fair.jpg?1756391903 https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/151838/guest@my.umbc.edu/d75469e7c2c922da71eb5397372783e6/api/pixel Non Exempt Staff Senate (NESS) https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/nonexemptstaffsenate https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/xsmall.png?1634304334 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/original.png?1634304334 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/xxlarge.png?1634304334 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/xlarge.png?1634304334 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/large.png?1634304334 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/medium.png?1634304334 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/small.png?1634304334 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/xsmall.png?1634304334 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/496/9507a1bdc8d536d78f1984de68205aed/xxsmall.png?1634304334 UMBC Department of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/151/838/7f39af40b9760d7d044ce77eae320ba4/xxlarge.jpg?1756391877 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/151/838/7f39af40b9760d7d044ce77eae320ba4/xlarge.jpg?1756391877 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/151/838/7f39af40b9760d7d044ce77eae320ba4/large.jpg?1756391877 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/151/838/7f39af40b9760d7d044ce77eae320ba4/medium.jpg?1756391877 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/151/838/7f39af40b9760d7d044ce77eae320ba4/small.jpg?1756391877 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/151/838/7f39af40b9760d7d044ce77eae320ba4/xsmall.jpg?1756391877 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/151/838/7f39af40b9760d7d044ce77eae320ba4/xxsmall.jpg?1756391877 Event flyer 0 0 true Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:44:24 -0400 Food Truck Today! bwtech Research & Technology Park Support UMBC Retriever-owned business Grubbing Hard Head to the bwtech Research and Technology park today, August 26 for awesome BBQ and fresh air! 

UMBC Retriever owned and operated Grubbing Hard will be available from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. You can check out the menu in advance.
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