Coming Wednesday! ESS & NESS Staff Cookout All staff are invited to join us for a BBQ!
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 from 11:30 am - 1 pm at The Commons:  Terrace

Join the Exempt and Non-Exempt Staff Senates for the annual UMBC Staff Cookout! This event is free and open to all UMBC staff and faculty members. Classic BBQ food (including vegetarian options) will be served. 

Please bring your Campus IDs with you to the cookout! 

RSVP to this myUMBC event if you will be attending - RSVPs are required so we can ensure we have enough food!

This event is open for full participation by all UMBC staff regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the university's nondiscrimination policy.

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This summer, the Office of Sustainability has revamped and relaunched the Green Office Certification program, encouraging campus faculty and staff to showcase UMBC's leadership in sustainability while reducing costs in office spaces, and participating in friendly competition! 

Find the checklist here, or message us if you are interested in getting started! There is no deadline to apply - we will accept submissions on a rolling basis. Reach out with any questions, or to connect with other certified offices!
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Join us today in a new location 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. 
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Financial Wellness: Preventing Identity Theft
August 13, 2025 - 1:00 PM EDT

This webinar provides information on identity theft, including prevention and coping tips. Care.com will discuss how it occurs, prevention, immediate steps for victims, and helpful resources.

By registering, you will receive an email with the playback link of the live session after the session has ended.

Register here


As a friendly reminder, UMBC employees receive 5 days of backup care per year. These 5 days expire on 6/30/26 when UMBC's care.com benefit year ends.

With Backup Care, UMBC employee are only responsible for a copay of $3.00 per hour for in-home care or $7.00 per day for in-center care.

Questions? Please contact hrbenefits@umbc.edu

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MSRP webinars are open to all Faculty and Staff. 

Click here to Register. All webinars are approximately 45 minutes in length.

Walk Me Through - Online Enrollment Tutorial 

Let's Enroll Together! This webinar will assist you with enrolling in a Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plan 457(b), 401(k), or 403(b).
A Nationwide Representative will walk you through, step by step, explaining how you can easily enroll in approximately 10 minutes.

You must have your 6-digit payroll code (360231) and payroll type available to enroll during the webinar.

  • Thursday, August 7th at 11am
  • Thursday, August 7th at 1pm
  • Thursday, August 28th at 11am
  • Thursday, August 28th at 1pm


MSRP Basics: Building Your Financial Foundation

Join us for a comprehensive overview designed to help you take full advantage of the State of Maryland's Supplemental Retirement Plans. Whether you're a new employee or looking to refresh your knowledge, this webinar will cover how these plans work, their benefits, and how you can start building a secure financial future.

  • Thursday, August 14th at 11am

 Beyond the Basics: MSRP Strategies for Every Age of Your Career

As a State of Maryland employee, you have access to exclusive savings opportunities through the Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plans. This webinar will provide an in-depth look at practical strategies to help you maximize these benefits at every stage of your career.

  • Thursday, August 21st at 1pm

Click here to Register. All webinars are approximately 45 minutes in length.
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MSRP webinars are open to all Faculty and Staff. 

Click here to Register. All webinars are approximately 45 minutes in length.

"Frauds and Scams: A Guide to Outsmarting Scammers" 

Over $12.5 BILLION lost in 2024: Americans are losing more money every year to online scams! While the internet offers access to a world of products, services, and information, it also creates opportunities for imposters, hackers, and identity thieves. Learn how to limit your exposure to help prevent identity theft and protect yourself from popular scams!

  • Tuesday, August 12th at 1pm

 "Putting It All Together for Retirement"

Have you asked yourself: How much income will I need for my retirement? Have I saved enough in my MSRP plan? When is the best time for me to take Social Security? Join us to gain the insights you need to answer these important questions.

  • Tuesday, August 12th at 11am
  • Thursday, August 14th at 1pm
  • Tuesday, August 19th at 1pm
  • Thursday, August 21st at 11am

 “Investing Basics: Managing Volatility”

Understanding the fundamentals of investing can help you make informed investment decisions—even in uncertain times. Learn practical strategies to manage market volatility and stay focused on your long-term investment goals. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your approach, you’ll leave with tools to feel more confident and in control of your financial future.

  • Tuesday, August 19th at 11am

Click here to Register. All webinars are approximately 45 minutes in length.
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The State Wellness Program aims to motivate, inspire, and educate employees through monthly wellness webinars (live and on-demand), healthy challenges, guided meditations, wellness coaching, and much more. 

Tuesday, August 12, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: A Parent's Guide to Kids and Money Workshop

It's important that your children understand the fundamentals of good money habits and how to make sound spending, saving, and investing decisions. That's why MetLife is offering  A Parent's Guide to Kids and Money: Toddlers to Teens workshop. Spouses and partners are welcome! 

Register for 8/12 A Parent's Guide to Kids and Money

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The Retriever Essentials student pantry staff is a part-time employee position of RSS at UMBC. Staff is responsible for fostering a welcoming and clean environment.

Primary Responsibilities: 

  • Manage the flow of traffic in and out of the pantry
  • Facilitating check in & check out processes
  • Assist with collection and management of inventory food and essential donations
  • Distribute food and other essentials to students/staff who visit
  • Maintain clear and courteous communication with all individuals accessing pantry services
  • Provide feedback to pantry management staff based on observations
  • Weighing and inserting data of taken or received essential items
  • Restock and clean the essentials space
  • Contribute to a safe and healthy environment
  • Periodically represent Retriever Essentials at events and tabling sessions
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • A genuine interest in social impact
  • Must be a current UMBC undergraduate student, and have completed at least one semester as a UMBC undergraduate
  • Must be able to commit about ten to fifteen hours a week in the pantry
  • Strong organizational/communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and independently
  • Ability to solve problems with students and team members
  • Must be able to lift 25lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Customer service experience
  • Service Work Experience



Our mission is to develop a comprehensive program of resources, which immediately relieves the burden of food insecurity* for UMBC members and connects them to ongoing support networks, in order to enhance their academic retention and career success. 

*The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.
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The Welcome, Retrievers! program still has a need for volunteers for various programs! If you have capacity and you are willing to help support this amazing program, please sign up!

We’re currently seeking volunteers to help with multipe aspects of this program. Whether you’re staffing information tables, preping materials, or just offering a friendly smile, your participation will make a real difference in helping our students feel at home from day one.

Volunteer shifts are available from 8/11 through 8/29, and you can sign up for one or more time slots based on your availability.

Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/XTUfjXO 

Thank you in advance for considering this opportunity. Please feel free to send any questions to welcomeretrievers@umbc.edu

Additionally, if you're looking for more opportunities to Welcome Retrievers!  Residential Life is seeking UMBC faculty, staff and alumni to help welcome new and returning students on both Saturday, August 23 and Monday, August 25.  For more information or to sign-up please complete their sign-up form before August 8, 2025.  For questions related to Residential Life volunteer opportunities, please contact Amanda Scally (scallya@umbc.edu).  Thank you for your consideration and support of new and returning residential students/families!

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The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) encourages you to apply for the Student
Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit, a benefit that helps state employees reduce their student loan debt.
The application period is now open for the 2025 tax year.

APPLICATION PERIOD
  • Opens: July 1, 2025
  • Closes: September 15, 2025
Completing the brief application could result in a significant tax credit, helping you paying down
your existing student loan balances. Many Maryland state employees have received the credit,
and many have received the maximum credit of $5,000.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be a Maryland resident for the 2025 tax year.
  • Must file Maryland state income taxes for the 2025 tax year.
  • Must have incurred at least $20,000 in undergraduate and/or graduate student loan debt.
  • Must have a minimum of $5,000 in outstanding student loan debt at the time of application.
  • Recipients of the tax credit must demonstrate that the entire amount awarded was directly applied to eligible student loan payments.

TO APPLY
Visit the MHEC website: Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit Application.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to significantly reduce your student loan debt.
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