Change Makes Dinner: Environmental Justice
The Center for Democracy and Civic Lifes Change Makers Dinner brings UMBC students (both undergraduate and graduate), faculty, staff, and alumni together for guided small-group conversations with leaders who are making a difference in their communities. On Tuesday 10/24, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Apartment Community Center, meet local leaders and learn about their work, aspirations, and concerns in connection with environmental justice in and around the Baltimore region. You will have the opportunity to hear from these Change Makers and explore ways to get involved in addressing the topic at hand. A catered dinner will be provided.
 
Change Makers will include:
  • Kim Coble, Maryland League of Conservation Voters
  • Marco Merrick, Baltimore City Office of Equity & Environmental Justice
  • Ericka Popovich, Blue Water Baltimore
An RSVP is required as spots in these popular conversations are limited. To RSVP, follow this link.

This event is hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Center for Democracy and Civic Life in partnership with with the Department of Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering, UMBC Greenpeace, the Student Government Association, the Graduate Student Association, and the Geography & Environmental Systems Council of Majors.
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Happy Monday, everyone! 

Check out this week's newsletter! We are still taking submissions for next week's newsletter until this Friday. Please submit any events, shout outs, or highlights here. To access links in the newsletter, please download the PDF.
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Transfer Student Week Spa Day
Wednesday, October 17, 2023 · 12:30 - 2:30 PM
The Commons : 331

Relax, Refresh, Reset...

Join OCSS during Transfer Student Week while we celebrate with a professional masseuse and acupuncturist. BUT the relaxation doesn't end there, we will also be giving out make-your-own self-care kits. Please use links below to sign up while spots last!

Massage Sign-up
Acupuncture Sign-up
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Wellness Wednesdays: Trick or Treat Relationship Edition
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 · 12- 1PM
Open Breezeway

Join the Peer Health Educators for Wellness Wednesdays! This Wednesday stop by the Uncovered Breezeway.
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We Believe You Discussion Group
Focus: Healthy Self-Concept
Guest Host: Dr. Samantha Smith
Thursday, October 19, 2023 · 3- 4PM

During Intimate Partner Violence Week, Dr. Samantha Smith will be hosting the We Believe You discussion group in partnership with the Women's Center. 

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Condom Bingo
Play it safe!
Saturday, October 21, 2023 · 8 - 10 PM
The Commons : Sportszone

You don't want to miss out on this bingo collaboration between (seb) and the Office of Health Promotion! Bring your friends and find out what this bingo is all about.
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Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is a five-day immersive learning experience in which UMBC undergraduate and graduate students explore the systemic and human dimensions of complex social issues in Baltimore. Participants build connections with local leaders, organizations, and policy makers and develop a sophisticated understanding of available resources and challenges. The program helps participants identify pathways to long-term community engagement.

This year’s ASB program will take place from Monday, March 18 - Friday, March 22, 2024.  ASB participants spend much of the program in small groups (co-led by undergraduate students trained by the Center for Democracy and Civic Life) focused on exploring a specific topic in depth. ASB 2024 groups will focus on:
  • Educational Justice for LGBT+ Youth (co-led by Madison Brown and Musa Jafri)
  • Immigrant Health Justice (co-led by Simone Acquaye and Kina Soberano)
  • Improving Life After Prison (co-led by Aidan Hunter and Alberta Ndille)
To apply for a waitlist spot in ASB 2024, complete the application.

The Center for Democracy and Civic Life hosts ASB. More information on this program is available below.

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ASB: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is Alternative Spring Break (ASB)?

ASB takes place in March during UMBC’s Spring Break. ASB 2024 will take place from Monday, March 18 - Friday, March 22, 2024. To participate, you must be available to attend the entire program.

Where does ASB take place?

We are planning to host ASB 2024 in-person at the Holiday Inn Express in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. Participants will stay in hotel rooms. Some activities will happen on site, while others will happen in community spaces in Baltimore with partners from local and regional organizations. Round trip bus transportation will be provided.

How much does it cost to participate in ASB?

UMBC covers most of the cost of each participant’s attendance. However, each participant pays a $125, non-refundable contribution toward the program’s cost. Financial assistance is available. If you are selected to participate in ASB 2024, we will send you a form that includes an opportunity to request financial aid. We do not want the $125 contribution to be a barrier to anyone’s participation.

Do I have to be an “involved” student to participate in ASB?

Absolutely not. ASB will be helpful to any student regardless of previous involvement or leadership experience. No prior experience is necessary. We are looking for a diverse group of students committed to developing their social change and civic engagement skills and applying them to create positive change in the local community.

Can I participate in ASB again if I have participated before?

Yes, we welcome previous ASB participants to participate again. However, first-time applicants will be prioritized in the application review process.

How do I apply to participate in ASB?

Applications to participate in ASB 2024 are due on Monday, November 20, 2023 by 11:59 p.m. EST. All undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply. Complete the application by clicking this link. All applicants will receive emails in early December letting them know about the status of their applications. For additional information, please contact Ricky Blissett at rblissett@umbc.edu.

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This year’s STRiVE program will take place from Monday, January 8 - Friday, January 12, 2024. STRiVE participants will make new friends, discover their strengths and values, learn how to work more effectively in groups, envision contributions they could make at UMBC, and tackle both simulated and real leadership and social change challenges. Past STRiVE participants have gotten deeply involved in campus organizations and initiatives, and have made phenomenal contributions.

To apply for a spot in STRiVE 2024, complete the application by Monday, November 6, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

The Center for Democracy and Civic Life hosts STRiVE in partnership with the Student Government Association with support from PNC Bank. More information on this program is available below.

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STRiVE: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is STRiVE?

STRiVE takes place in January during UMBC’s Winter Break. STRiVE 2024 will take place from Monday, January 8 - Friday, January 12, 2024. To participate, you must be available to attend the entire program.

Where does STRiVE take place?

We are planning to host STRiVE 2024 in-person at Skycroft Conference Center in Middletown, Maryland (round trip bus transportation from the UMBC campus will be provided to participants). Participants will stay in motel-style rooms and all activities will be held on site.

How much does it cost to participate in STRiVE?

UMBC covers most of the cost of each participant’s attendance. However, each participant pays a $125, non-refundable contribution toward the program’s cost. Financial assistance is available. If you are selected to participate in STRiVE 2024, we will send you a form that includes an opportunity to request financial aid. We do not want the $125 contribution to be a barrier to anyone’s participation.

Do I have to be an “involved” student to participate in STRiVE?

Absolutely not. STRiVE will be helpful to any student regardless of previous involvement or leadership experience. No prior experience or involvement is necessary. We are looking for a diverse group of students committed to developing their leadership skills and applying them to create positive change in the campus community.

Can I participate in STRiVE if I will be taking a winter class?

STRiVE's activities are scheduled from about 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. each day. You will not be able to attend class meetings or complete coursework during these times. If your class will include synchronous meetings during the week of STRiVE, it will not be possible for you participate in the program. If your class will take place asynchronously, it may be possible for you to participate. However, we strongly encourage participants taking asynchronous classes to complete their coursework during the weeks before or after STRiVE, as time to do coursework will be very limited and WiFi at the program site can be unreliable.

Can I participate in STRiVE again if I have participated before?

You can only participate in STRiVE once. So all participants in STRiVE 2024 will be participating for the first time.

How do I apply to participate in STRiVE?

Applications to participate in STRiVE 2024 are due on Monday, November 6, 2023 by 11:59 p.m. EST. All undergraduate students are invited to apply. Complete the application by clicking this link. All applicants will receive emails in late November letting them know about the status of their applications. For additional information, please contact Tess McRae at tessmcrae@umbc.edu. ]]> UMBC’s STRiVE program has inspired hundreds of undergraduate students in the past 15 years. Now it's your turn. Spend five days building community and developing skills while exploring leadership... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/136302/guest@my.umbc.edu/80b2ee2811f679ba611e6a620d4a55a8/api/pixel Center for Democracy and Civic Life https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/civiclife https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xsmall.png?1554944150 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/original.png?1554944150 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xxlarge.png?1554944150 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xlarge.png?1554944150 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/large.png?1554944150 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/medium.png?1554944150 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/small.png?1554944150 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xsmall.png?1554944150 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/462/3559ec2c1c4f29266d1c1eb0f1164549/xxsmall.png?1554944150 Center for Democracy and Civic Life https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/136/302/d2264618bc9556a231de56ab3ff939a6/xxlarge.jpg?1697469618 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/136/302/d2264618bc9556a231de56ab3ff939a6/xlarge.jpg?1697469618 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/136/302/d2264618bc9556a231de56ab3ff939a6/large.jpg?1697469618 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/136/302/d2264618bc9556a231de56ab3ff939a6/medium.jpg?1697469618 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/136/302/d2264618bc9556a231de56ab3ff939a6/small.jpg?1697469618 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/136/302/d2264618bc9556a231de56ab3ff939a6/xsmall.jpg?1697469618 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/136/302/d2264618bc9556a231de56ab3ff939a6/xxsmall.jpg?1697469618 8 0 true Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:22:08 -0400 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:03:12 -0400 IMPORTANT EVENT FOR GRADUATE ASSISTANTS Meet & Confer Town Hall for GAs

IMPORTANT

Meet & Confer Town Hall for GAs

Event Details ONLINE AND INPERSON


CLICK HERE FOR THE ORIGINAL POST 

Dear Graduate Assistants,

Fall 2023's Meet & Confer Town Hall on October 16th. We are delighted to announce that Graduate School Deans are joining us for our first GA Town Hall for this academic year. We will be taking written questions through Slido at the moment. Question will be prioritized from to the number of likes. 

Town Hall Agenda:
1. Quick introduction (5 minutes)
 -- Meet & Confer overview
 -- Introduction of Deans
 -- Guidelines for Town Hall Q&A
 2. Deans will take questions from the list projected on the screen. 
 3. Raffle for survey participants (last 5 minutes)

Join us and get a chance to win* $25 gift card to UMBC Bookstore. 

Venue: Public Policy #208
Timings: 12 noon - 1 pm EST
We encourage you to arrive by 11:45am.

Meeting link for virtual attendees: Webex link
Meeting number:
26205330178
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]]> IMPORTANT Meet & Confer Town Hall for GAs Event Details ONLINE AND INPERSON CLICK HERE FOR THE ORIGINAL POST  Dear Graduate Assistants, Fall 2023's Meet & Confer Town... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/136226/guest@my.umbc.edu/4edad60aebb48a3c4bf535ab75e1163d/api/pixel UMBC Graduate Student Association https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/gsa https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xsmall.png?1688588974 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/original.png?1688588974 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xxlarge.png?1688588974 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xlarge.png?1688588974 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/large.png?1688588974 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/medium.png?1688588974 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/small.png?1688588974 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xsmall.png?1688588974 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/141/6944ed1afb7c0b0557d52a5e61a6d9c9/xxsmall.png?1688588974 UMBC Graduate Student Association https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/136/226/a717a5e750dcb2be7b48358179e55093/xxlarge.jpg?1697128180 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/136/226/a717a5e750dcb2be7b48358179e55093/xlarge.jpg?1697128180 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/136/226/a717a5e750dcb2be7b48358179e55093/large.jpg?1697128180 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/136/226/a717a5e750dcb2be7b48358179e55093/medium.jpg?1697128180 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/136/226/a717a5e750dcb2be7b48358179e55093/small.jpg?1697128180 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/136/226/a717a5e750dcb2be7b48358179e55093/xsmall.jpg?1697128180 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/136/226/a717a5e750dcb2be7b48358179e55093/xxsmall.jpg?1697128180 0 0 true Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:27:04 -0400 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:30:02 -0400 REMINDER Returning Graduate Student Organizations (GSOs) IMPORTANT UPDATE!! Action Required by Oct 20th

After initial approval, all GSOs must re-register with the Community Liaison at the beginning of every academic year. 


The deadline has already passed this year, but we are offering an extended registration deadline until Friday October 20th, 2023. 

This is a requirement if you wish to access funding and room reservations.


To register click here 


If you have any questions please email GSA@umbc.edu and in the subject line : 

Attn: Community Liaison GSO

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Every spring, UMBC's Department of Political Science sponsors students to serve as interns for the Maryland General Assembly, a part of Maryland's legislature that meets from January through April. Students who are interested in politics, policy, and public administration are strongly encouraged to apply to be a Maryland General Assembly intern for the 2024 session.

To learn more about the position and receive the information needed to apply, please contact Meghan Lynch at mlyn1@umbc.edu. Applications are due by Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
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Dear Graduate Students,


The Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising has openings available for Winter Orientation Advisors! Advisors meet with incoming students VIRTUALLY during the month of January in one-on-one sessions to plan out and register for classes. No previous experience is required, and we will provide all training necessary!


Besides compensation, this is a rare chance for graduate students to gain professional and interpersonal experience. Depending on your field, your time as a student may not open you up to many client-facing interactions, and this is a pathway to gaining that experience. If you are considering ANY career path where importance is placed on the ability to interact with clients in a positive manner, this is a TERRIFIC opportunity to add this valuable experience to your resume. If you are considering a career in academia, meanwhile, advising experience specifically is highly sought-after in faculty openings.

Advising will be offered over the course of several days throughout the month of January. Upon hire, you will be given the opportunity to select which days you are available to advise, and then will be compensated at the rate of $100 per afternoon session and $50 per evening or morning session.

We are offering informational sessions for anyone interested or who even just MIGHT be interested in finding out about this exciting opportunity to expand their skillsets, make meaningful connections, serve their departments, and get paid!
More info on these can be found on our myUMBC page at https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/advising/events.

To apply, please submit a completed application, together with a resume and cover letter, by Wednesday, October 25. The application and submission link can both be found here: https://advising.umbc.edu/orientation_upload/

Please make sure that all cover letters are ENTIRELY and ONLY your own work -- cover letters that have been generated by or with the assistance of AI will not be considered; neither will cover letters that were adapted from templates online. Cover letters should highlight interpersonal and transferable skills, the value that this experience could provide you as an applicant, and omit any information not relevant to this job, such as technical skills.

Let us know if you have any questions!

With best regards,
Laszlo Korossy

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On Friday, 29 Sept, President Sheares-Ashby sent an email to everyone at UMBC about the upcoming process of creating our next school-wide Strategic Plan. Right now, all we need from you are ideas on how to best facilitate everyones participation in that process.


Please fill out this anonymous 5-minute, 3-question survey by Friday, 20 October 2023. 
_________________________________________________________________

Dear UMBC Community,
 
As I said at my inauguration in the spring, there is much to celebrate in reflecting on UMBCs journey and the institution it has become since its founding in 1966. Over the decades, UMBC has become a national model for inclusive excellence, a comprehensive Research 1 public university, and a welcoming learning community that engages actively in advancing our surrounding neighborhoods, the state of Maryland, and the wider world. We are inspired and propelled by our shared values and a shared vision for UMBC. 
 
We have the vision. The time is now to take up the challenge of setting a course to realize that vision. Over the coming year, it will be our collective endeavor to articulate a set of strategic aims for the university. We launch that effort officially today, and you will hear more in the coming days and weeks about the process by which we will invite your broad engagement, first in helping to determine how we will go about the work of strategic planning, and then in developing the plan and its aims. I have met this month with shared governance leaders and asked for their partnership in this effort. 
 
Our strategic planning will be informed by the UMBC Bold Campus Conversations we convened last spring, listening sessions facilitated by students, faculty, staff, and alumni and attended by more than 1,000 members of our community. I am pleased to share with you the final report from those listening sessions prepared by our Bold co-chairs, Professors Vandana Janeja and Michelle Scott, and Vice President for Institutional Advancement Greg Simmons. It is a terrific summary of the sessions, which explored our aspirations for the undergraduate and graduate student experience, the research enterprise, economic development, community engagement, and more. I am deeply grateful to our co-chairs and to all who facilitated or participated in those sessions. 
 
If you did not participate, do not worry. You will have many opportunities to engage in strategic planning. The Bold conversations were critical for our collective listening and learning, but they were just a beginning. As we move forward with strategic planning, we will look to continue to engage every part of UMBC and to hear diverse perspectives and voices from throughout our community. 
 
Why bother with strategic planning, you may ask? The process of developing strategic priorities can unite a community, and a strategic plan that is grounded in our specific purpose and values can serve as a consistent reminder of who we are and what truly matters. It can engage all our audiences. Our stakeholders, our neighbors, and our prospective students, families, and employees in understanding and joining us in service of our purpose. 
 
And articulating our purpose is both important and urgent in today's world, when the value of higher education is questioned daily; when the public mission of our institutions can easily be forgotten; when diversity, equity, and inclusion are positioned aggressively as barriers to excellence, rather than integral to it; and when a liberal arts approach to education is essential to solving the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. We have not only the opportunity, but also the responsibility to continue the pursuit of our vision to redefine excellence in higher education, and, as we do so, we will communicate to our community and to the world the extraordinary, distinctive value of our beloved UMBC.
 
Sincerely,
 
President Valerie Sheares Ashby

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