• State of MD Open Enrollment details 
• Leader's Corner - Resources for managers at all levels 
• Important updates from Talent Acquisitions 

Peaceful and Present: Managing the Holiday Season

Tuesday, November 12th at 12:00pm.

The holiday season can be joyful, but it can also be challenging. Whether you're caring for aging relatives, juggling the demands of parenting, or dealing with the absence of a loved one, you might find yourself feeling overwhelmed. If this sounds familiar, this session is for you.

Join Letisha Bereola, back by popular demand, for practical, no-nonsense strategies to make the season more manageable and enjoyable. No spa day suggestions here, just down-to-earth tips that can make a difference. Sign up for free today.

By registering for this webinar, you will receive a follow up communication with the playback link of the live session.

Want to become a Care.com member? Sign up easily with your UMBC email address here to receive subsidized childcare or elder care, as well as the LifeMart Discount program, to gain access to thousands of discounts nationwide! 

• University System of Maryland Board of Regents' Staff Awards: recognizing demonstrated excellence in one of five specific areas of work
• UMBC Presidential Distinguished Staff Awards: recognizing exceptional performance, leadership, and/or service
• Jakubik Family Endowment Staff Award for Exempt or Nonexempt Staff: recognizing contributions toward the success of UMBC students
• Karen L. Wensch Endowment Award for Outstanding Nonexempt Staff: recognizing excellence across a variety of areas of service
• Teresa Lupinek Endowment Award for Exempt or Nonexempt Staff: recognizing staff whose work embodies many of the outstanding qualities for which Teresa and her work were known

On Wednesday October 16th at noon Facilities Management and the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services are presenting on recent, current and potential construction projects that enhance physical accessibility, improve the physical environment of UMBC, and benefit the entire community while supporting people with disabilities.   Get the latest info and expand our circle of allies-bring a friend or colleague, and share this information broadly.

Click here to RSVP for the hybrid event

Facilities Management and the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services are hosting a review of recent, current and potential construction projects that enhance accessibility, improve the physical environment of UMBC, and benefit the entire community while supporting accessibility for people with disabilities. 

Learn about elevator replacement progress, accessible design within renovation, and more! Current/planned projects will be discussed and campus members (especially those with disabilities) are encouraged to share ideas, some may inform the proposal process for UMBC's participation with the AccessMD Program. The presentation goes beyond that program - and ideas from the lived experience of people with disabilities are especially important to this event.  

We understand that synchronous attendance can be a challenge for anyone with a disability and have flexible options for participation.

UMBC's  Accessible Route Map is linked here as a resource. 

ASL is available for people attending in-person upon request.  Masking is welcome. Captioning will be provided,  Asynchronous options will be communicated to registered attendees after the event.  Contact slazar@umbc.edu  with event questions, access needs or accommodation requests.

Ideas for additional projects are also welcome at any time, please share them with Celso Guitian in FM Campus Planning via cguitian@umbc.edu and Stephanie Lazarus, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator via slazar@umbc.edu / 410-455-5745.  Bring UMBC accessibility concerns to the attention of Accessibility & Disability Services at any time via this linked reporting form.