GSA Award Nominations Now Open! For Staff, Faculty and Grad Students
From Aminah Amjad, Graduate Student Association president:

We are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for several awards recognizing outstanding contributions within our UMBC community. We encourage you to nominate individuals, faculty, staff, organizations, and student athletes who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, and meaningful impact.

Please use the appropriate form below for the specific award you would like to nominate someone for. You only need to complete the form for the award you are submitting a nomination for.

Submit nominations by April 1st, 2026. 

All awardees will receive a plaque and a $250 honorarium

  1. The Jessica Soto Perez Memorial Award. Open to all graduate students EXCEPT E-Council or Senators: Award Nomination Form

  2. Community Leadership Award. Open to GSA E-Council and Senators with multiple roles: Award Nomination Form

  3. Outstanding Senator Award: Open to all GSA Senators. Award Nomination Form

  4. Graduate Student Athlete Award Nomination. Open to UMBC graduate students who demonstrate excellence in both academics and athletics: Award Nomination Form

  5. The Donald Creighton Outstanding Faculty Award. UMBC faculty who actively mentor and support graduate students: Award Nomination Form

  6. The Outstanding University Staff Award: Award Nomination Form

  7. The Outstanding GSO Award. Graduate Student Organization (GSO) that significantly enhances the graduate student experience: Award Nomination Form


Thank you for helping us recognize the outstanding members of our community.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

Best regards,
GSA 


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Hi everyone!

We're back with our weekly Free Farmer's Market 2-2:45pm in the Apartment Community Center. See you soon!  

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MSRP webinars are open to all Faculty and Staff, regardless of their retirement plan.

Registration closes 2 hours before the start of the webinar.

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

"Social Security: Fundamentals for Every Age" 

    Learn the basics of Social Security, including eligibility for retirement benefits, the impact of early retirement, and how spousal and survivor’s benefits work.

    Presented by the Social Security Administration

  • Wednesday, April 1st at 11am

"Estate Planning and Legal Considerations"

Learn the latest strategies to conform your estate planning to current laws and help avert costly mistakes. Learn inexpensive ways to avoid probate and the basics of Trusts.

Presented by Bress Raut Law, LLC 

  • Tuesday, April 7th at 1pm

" Your State Healthcare Benefits"

This webinar covers key topics about State retiree health benefits, including eligibility, premium subsidies, and Medicare. 

Presented by MD Dept of Budget and Management (DBM)

  • Tuesday, April 14th at 1pm

"MSRP Retirement Readiness"

This webinar is designed for people who are mid to late career who want to get a grasp of where they are in their retirement planning, gain financial literacy, and learn steps for meeting their retirement goals.

Presented by Empower 

  • Monday, April 20th at 1pm

" Retirement Readiness: First Steps - Your Pension System Benefits "

Learn about the survivor, disability, and retirement benefits for members of the Employees' and Teachers' Retirement and Pension Systems. Service retirement eligibility rules, vesting criteria, and ways to obtain additional qualifying service credit will be some of the topics covered.

Presented by MD State Retirement Agency

  • Friday, April 24th at 9pm

"Your MSRP 457(b) and 401(k) Supplemental Retirement Plans"

This webinar is designed for employees who need general knowledge and updated information about the Supplemental Retirement plans.  We cover the benefits and features of having a retirement account and how it fits into your overall retirement plan. 

Presented by Empower 

  • Monday, April 27th at 11am

"Life and Money: Smart Financial Strategies for Every Milestone "

Join SECU for expert tips on smart budgeting through life’s biggest financial moments—buying a home, planning for college, supporting aging parents, and more. Gain practical strategies, resources, and banking essentials to take control of your money with confidence. 

Presented by SECU 
  • Monday, April 27th at 1pm

Click here to Register. All webinars are approximately 45 minutes in length.
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USM MetLife will be hosting a webinar workshop series each Tuesday at 11am throughout the month of April! 

All parts of the session work together. These sessions will help employees explore:

  1. Building their retirement foundation
  2. Creating and managing wealth
  3. The retirement income stream
  4. How to make the most of what you have
Dates and details below:

The Retirewise Workshop Series

  1. Session 1: Tuesday, April 7, at 11am to 12pm
  2. Session 2: Tuesday, April 14, at 11am to 12pm
  3. Session 3: Tuesday, April 21, at 11am to 12pm
  4. Session 4: Tuesday, April 28, at 11am to 12pm


Click here to register for the session


Login instructions will be sent upon registry.

Questions? Reach out to workshopsupport@metlife.com

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Succeed at work: Using AI to your advantage

April 16, 2026 - 1:00 PM EDT

Examine how AI enhances productivity, streamlines tasks, and supports career growth. Employees will walk away with practical tips and real-world examples to integrate AI tools into their daily workflow, ethically and effectively.


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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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.


Tuesday, April 7, 12pm to 1pm: What you need to know about Social Security

Retirement is a major life transition that can be both challenging and deeply rewarding. This webinar will focus on the human factors that can help add a new and exciting chapter to our life story. 

They will discuss: 

  • The basics of Social Security
  • How retirement benefits work
  • Strategies for claiming retirement benefits
  • Spousal, survivor, and disability benefits
  • A checklist for maximizing income
Register for the 4/7 webinar


Wednesday, April 15, 11am to 12 pm: Quarterly economic and market update

Hear from the experts in TIAA's Wealth Chief Investment Office about key drivers of the markets and economy that are impacting investors. 

They will discuss:

  • The state of the U.S. economy and key market drivers
  • Factors influencing market volatility
  • Investing in public markets
Register for the 4/15 webinar


Wednesday, April 22, 11am to 12pm: Navigating the sandwich generation:  Financial strategies for the caregiving squeeze

Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults are in the "sandwich generation," caring for aging parents while supporting adult children. We’ll explore ways to navigate this challenging time without sacrificing your sanity or your retirement.

In this webinar, employees will gain knowledge to help them:

  • Prioritize their own financial needs and secure their retirement
  • Manage the costs of elder care and support adult children
  • Create a budget to navigate competing financial responsibilities
  • Evolve their plan over time as life changes

 

Questions? Reach out to hrbenefits@umbc.edu

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Retriever Essentials will have a delayed opening today until 12:20pm due to restocking for our Maryland Food Bank pick up.

Please plan your trip accordingly, and we apologize for any inconveniences
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USM MetLife will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, 3/24, to provide employees with insights into insurance.

This session will explore:

  1. The different types of insurance and what type is best for different situations
  2. · How to determine one's insurance needs, if any
  3. · What actions and next steps employees can take
They will also discuss real-time insights to help employees understand current economic conditions. Dates and details below:

Understanding Life and Disability Income Insurance

  • Tuesday, March 24, 2026: Understanding Life and Disability Income Insurance, from 11 am to 12 pm EST

Click here to register for the session


Login instructions will be sent upon registry.

Questions? Reach out to hrbenefits@umbc.edu

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Our Free Corner Store remains open 24/7 at the Campus Police Station. If you need additional support, please visit our website for more information on connecting with local resources. We hope you're having a sfae and restorative Spring Break! 
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Retriever Essentials is closed next week for spring break! We will reopen with our regular schedule starting 3/23.

We hope you enjoy your break!

Bright yellow announcement graphic with large black text reading “Closed for Spring Break.” Below, a notice states that the Essential Space will be closed for Spring Break and will reopen on March 23rd. It also says the Free Corner Store remains open 24/7 at the Campus Police Station and encourages visitors to check the website for information on connecting with local resources. At the bottom is the Retriever Essentials logo featuring a paw print with utensils inside it, along with contact details: email retrieveressentials@umbc.edu
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