ATTN: Employees in the MD State Pension Retirement System Pre-Retirement webinars schedule now posted!
For employees enrolled in the MD State Retirement & Pension system (the Pension Agency), the January & February 2021 schedule of Pre-Retirement seminars/webinars is now available. 

These seminars are a valuable planning tool for all eligible members and their spouses, provided by the MD State Pension Agency via CCBC. 

Please register for the webinars using this link: http://www.ccbcmd.edu/ceed-preretirement-state or by calling 443-840-5059. Please provide the course number when registering. 

All webinars run 9:00am - 4:00pm. Upcoming webinars dates:

  1. January 15 (Course number: CRN 37142)
  2. January 21 (Course number: CRN 37145)
  3. February 2 (Course number: CRN 37132)
  4. February 18 (Course number: CRN 37144)

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Today's talk is 5 ways to create stronger connections by Robert Reffkin. In a tech-obsessed culture, it can be difficult to build genuine relationships with people, especially in the workplace. Robert Reffkin shares his tips and tricks for establishing authentic connections on the job.

After you watch, we invite you to reflect on the following:
  • What resonated for you in the video?
  • What lived experiences do you have, either personally or professionally that align with the core message of the talk?
  •  As you think of your role as a student, employee, or manager what feels relevant and useful to remember?
  • What are you taking away that feels meaningful - either a new perspective, a potential action, etc.
  • How might we take better care of ourselves and each other during this time?
If you're a supervisor, consider using this talk for team building purposes! You might send the video ahead of your meeting with several reflection questions on which you'd like your staff to come prepared to speak.
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Retriever Essentials disseminates an annual survey to gauge the levels of food/housing insecurity among UMBC students, staff, and faculty members. This survey assists us to measure our program awareness and refine our functions to better help the community.

Your responses will not only help us in providing essential resources to those in need, but also support us in advocating for increased food access and improved housing security for the vulnerable members of the UMBC community.

To complete the survey please click on the version that applies to you. The survey takes about 3 to 7 minutes.

Faculty version
Staff version
Student version
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Today's talk is How burnout makes us less creative by Rahaf Harfoush. Our obsession with productivity -- to-do lists, life hacks, morning routines -- is making us less productive, says digital anthropologist Rahaf Harfoush. She explains why we need to redesign our workday around creativity -- not just efficiency.

After you watch, we invite you to reflect on the following:
  • What resonated for you in the video?
  • What lived experiences do you have, either personally or professionally that align with the core message of the talk?
  •  As you think of your role as a student, employee, or manager what feels relevant and useful to remember?
  • What are you taking away that feels meaningful - either a new perspective, a potential action, etc.
  • How might we take better care of ourselves and each other during this time?
If you're a supervisor, consider using this talk for team building purposes! You might send the video ahead of your meeting with several reflection questions on which you'd like your staff to come prepared to speak.
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 "The Basics" webinar

Wednesday, 12/16/2020 1:00pm  <-- Register here!


You will receive an email and link to join the webinar via Google Meet one day prior to the webinar date.


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Under Age 35: Tips for Financial Independence

Monday, 12/14/2020 3:00pm  <-- Register here!


You will receive an email and link to join the webinar via Google Meet one day prior to the webinar date.


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"Social Security: One Piece of the Puzzle"

Monday, 12/14/2020 9:00am

Wednesday, 12/16/2020 11:00am 


You will receive an email and link to join us via Google Meet one day prior to the webinar date.


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Hi Retrievers!


Retriever Essentials has an important announcement! BetweenDecember 25th-January 18th we cannot fill Campus Pantry Orders via the Campus Pantry Order Form. 


Though we cannot fill client-specific orders or complete home deliveries due to decreased staffing at this time, you can still pick up pre-prepared and nutritionally-balanced food bags and toiletry bags at the 24-hour Campus Police Station at your convenience.


You can also call 2-1-1 via phone or visit https://211md.org/ to access a variety of basic needs resources in Maryland.


Please email retrieveressentials@umbc.edu if you have any questions or concerns about finding resources during this time. You can also contact the UMBC Campus Police Station by calling 410-455-5555.


We hope you have a happy and safe winter break, 


The Retriever Essentials Team 

]]> Hi Retrievers! Retriever Essentials has an important announcement! BetweenDecember 25th-January 18th we cannot fill Campus Pantry Orders via the Campus Pantry Order Form.  Though we cannot... https://211md.org/ https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/97936/guest@my.umbc.edu/a259162568c9aaa872eb0ab1295047f5/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 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/097/936/d7d399d554b859133f3c853f1d3a3bdf/xxlarge.jpg?1607454455 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/097/936/d7d399d554b859133f3c853f1d3a3bdf/xlarge.jpg?1607454455 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/097/936/d7d399d554b859133f3c853f1d3a3bdf/large.jpg?1607454455 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/097/936/d7d399d554b859133f3c853f1d3a3bdf/medium.jpg?1607454455 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/097/936/d7d399d554b859133f3c853f1d3a3bdf/small.jpg?1607454455 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/097/936/d7d399d554b859133f3c853f1d3a3bdf/xsmall.jpg?1607454455 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/097/936/d7d399d554b859133f3c853f1d3a3bdf/xxsmall.jpg?1607454455 1 0 true Tue, 08 Dec 2020 14:13:40 -0500 Motivational Monday TEDx of the Week A magical mantra for nurturing a blissful life Looking for a dose of inspiration to start your week? No need to look any further. Each week, we curate talks on topics that matter NOW for all of us related to resilience, self-care, dealing with uncertain times, as well as ways to stay connected, inspired, and grounded when the earth beneath us is shifting.

Today's talk is A magical mantra for nurturing a blissful life by JayaShri Maathaa. As the coronavirus pandemic raged in her native Sri Lanka, monk JayaShri Maathaa had a thought: two magical words that planted something beautiful in her mind and blossomed into a whole new way of being. She shares how this mantra transformed her life -- and the surprising ways gratitude can invite bliss, joy and harmony between yourself and all that surrounds you.

After you watch, we invite you to reflect on the following:
  • What resonated for you in the video?
  • What lived experiences do you have, either personally or professionally that align with the core message of the talk?
  •  As you think of your role as a student, employee, or manager what feels relevant and useful to remember?
  • What are you taking away that feels meaningful - either a new perspective, a potential action, etc.
  • How might we take better care of ourselves and each other during this time?
If you're a supervisor, consider using this talk for team building purposes! You might send the video ahead of your meeting with several reflection questions on which you'd like your staff to come prepared to speak.
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The new link is
 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76521505660?pwd=WnVGTFVQQ2R0NGVsTUxwUzIybDUvQT09

If prompted to use a meeting ID or passcode, please use the following:

Meeting ID: 765 2150 5660 Passcode: 3i5xiS
We cannot wait to (virtually) see you there at tomorrow, December 3rd at 7 PM. 
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