Regarding the recent market volatility and stock market uncertainty, we know it is helpful for employees to have resources to feel more at ease during such times. Please see some resources below, provided by TIAA:

Managing your retirement savings when the market is volatile:  3-minute read which offers tips from TIAA on how to handle unsettled markets.  

TIAA’s Quarterly economic and market update: hear from the experts in TIAA’s Wealth Chief Investment Office about the state of the U.S. economy, key market drivers, and factors influencing market volatility. 

Financial Essentials educational workshops: available on-demand. Employees can view and register for any webinars.

For help with everyday retirement plan questions or transactions, employees can speak with a TIAA representative by calling 1-800-842-2252.

For more in-depth help with investment strategy, savings goals, or retirement planning, employees should schedule a 1:1 consultation with a TIAA rep at 1-800-732-8353 or tiaa.org/schedulenow. 

All employees can access these resources, even if they do not have an account with TIAA.

Come learn about the State’s Wellness Programs!

Monday, April 21 – Thursday, April 24, 2025

Learn about the many ways that the State's Wellness Program can save you money - from $0 PCP copays, reduced specialist copays, and reduced fitness memberships to no-cost wellness coaching, no-cost weight management programs and other no-cost resources and programs.  

Click a link below to join a 30-minute virtual presentation:

Monday, 4/21, 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Tuesday, 4/22, 11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Wednesday, 4/23, 10:30 am – 11:00 am

Wednesday, 4/23, 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm

Thursday, 4/24, 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

(All sessions contain the same information)

This full-day Digital Accessibility Summer Camp is designed for UMBC staff who create and manage digital content. Through practical sessions and real-world examples, you'll learn how to make your digital communications and online resources accessible to all audiences, ensuring compliance and ensuring availability to everyone.

Objectives:

• Access and interpret digital accessibility reports using Aquia Optimize and Sites@UMBC.
• Develop accessible content within Sites@UMBC, including documents and presentations.
• Craft effective image descriptions for social media and digital assets.
• Produce accessible videos with captions and transcripts.
• Establish a practical action plan to integrate digital accessibility into your daily tasks.

This immersive workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to create accessible digital course materials. 

About the Summer Camp

• The schedule begins at 9 AM and ends at 3:30 PM. Lunch is provided.
• This event will take place in person in Engineering 102. Space is limited for personalized support and hands-on opportunities to practice. 
• Please bring your own laptop with appropriate content to explore digital accessibility (images, documents, video).

To RSVP for this event, please select "Going In Person.” Registrants will also receive a calendar invitation prior to the event.

This event will be facilitated by staff from Instructional Technology, Student Disability Services, University Communications & Marketing, and the Division of Professional Studies.

Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (instructionaltechnology@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.