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]]>Welcome back to school, Retrievers! We hope that you had the restful break you all deserve. We also hope that you find great success in your spring semester courses; continue being tenacious and studious, but also make sure you set aside some time for yourself and your mental health! Also know that many resources exist on campus to help you define and engage with your self-care practices, such as Retriever Integrated Health.
The Student Government Association (SGA) is thrilled to be back in our office supporting you and addressing the many issues that still exist on campus. We want you to know that even though some of our functions have moved online, SGA is not online and we are accessible in physical spaces to support you. Feel free to stop by our office, Commons 2B20 or reach out to one of our officers if you need to get in touch with someone. Staff profiles and ways of getting in touch with us can be found on our website: https://sga.umbc.edu/.
If you are interested in being more involved in the work of SGA, you can get involved in many ways including attending Senate meetings (Mondays at 5:30PM), Finance Board meetings (Tuesday at 5:30PM), and applying for SGA Vacancies. Otherwise, feel free to check out any of our social media platforms for consistent updates on upcoming SGA events.
- Twitter: @umbcsga
- Instagram: @umbcsga
- Tik Tok: @umbcsga
Again, best of luck to you all this semester, and stay safe.
Yours in service,
Joshua Gray, SGA President
Sruthi Ramesh, Executive Vice President
Nailah-Bena Chambers, Vice President for Student Organizations
Ayah Aligabi, Treasurer
Registration is open for the Multicultural Leadership Cohort Experience (MLCE), a collaborative effort between Campus Life and the Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion & Belonging (i3b), to be held during the Spring 2022 semester. The purpose of all MLE programs is to provide a space for students and student leaders who identify within diverse or marginalized backgrounds to discover their own capacity to lead, while also promoting a better understanding of their experiences, issues, strengths, and outcomes in navigating their own collegiate careers. The spring cohort experience is offered SOLELY for selected applicants (up to 18 undergraduate and graduate students). All locations for meeting dates and times will be announced via email to selected participants and invited through Google Calendar.
This spring, we will be exploring the concept of Deconstructing Grit and Greatness. We will do this in a leadership learning cohort by:
Enhancing participants' leader identity and leadership capacity using an identity-conscious lens and student development theories;
Increasing participants’ awareness of their personal abilities, identity development, and intersections that shape their story through authenticity, self-reflection, and cultural humility;
Exploring the role they play in developing relationships while building intra/intercultural connections;
And capitalizing on their unique differences, specifically in relation to their racial, ethnic, national, and other salient identity social groups
The first session will cover a brief overview of the program. However, please note that all details related to session topics will be only disclosed to the cohort. Additionally, as we continue to monitor all COVID related procedures, the first session will be held virtually followed by in-person sessions. This is subject to change according to university guidelines. Meeting dates and times are as follow:
Registration link: tinyurl.com/mle2022. Deadline for applying is Monday, February 14, 2022 at 11:59pm EST.
For questions or more information, contact:
Spring Center Hours
The Mosaic: Center for Cultural Diversity is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Friday. COVID QTY: 11
The Pride Center is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. COVID QTY: 10
The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. COVID QTY: 26
**Spaces are only accessible when i3b professional or student staff are present.**
We’d also like to introduce you to our Google Group listservs for each space, as well as various initiatives. Please fill out the Google Form to be added to our listservs.
i3b Community:i3bCommunity-usergroup@umbc.edu
This is our general listserv for any and all UMBC undergraduate, graduate students, staff, faculty, alumni and campus community partners to stay up to date with all i3b events, programs, initiatives and news
i3b's Mosaic Listserv:i3bmosaic-usergroup@umbc.edu
i3b's Gathering Space Listserv:i3bGatheringSpace-usergroup@umbc.edu
i3b’s PrideCenter Listserv:pridecenter-usergroup@umbc.edu
This is a Google Group for the Pride Center, one of three Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion and Belonging (i3b) centers housed within the Division of Student Affairs. This group is meant to communicate information related to the Pride Center and LGBTQIA+ engagement more broadly.
These three listservs are for center-specific news and events.
i3b Retriever Immigrants United:i3bRIU-usergroup@umbc.edu
This is the official mailing list for all news, updates, resources and announcements related to the 1st and 2nd generation immigrant population that RIU centers.
i3b SistaCare:i3bSistaCare-usergroup@umbc.edu
This is the official mailing list for all news, updates, resources and announcements related to SistaCare, a self-care and community-building group open to all undergraduate and graduate Black/Africana women (e.g. trans, cis) and femmes, regardless of their gender expression.
i3b Campus Partners:i3bPartners-usergroup@umbc.edu
This Listserv will be composed of primarily staff and faculty partners, as well as select student and alumni leaders that facilitate outreach across campus on behalf of our shared work at i3b.
Space Usage and Sign-In Process
We are delighted to see our spaces being used by students to study, connect, pray, meditate, and build community. In order to keep up with who is using our spaces, we are moving from paper sign-in sheets to UMBC ID card readers. Just like other events and programs on campus, UMBC ID cards will be scanned at entry for The Mosaic and Pride Centers, and The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being. Collecting student and visitor data will support our assessment practices, and help us make funding decisions regarding supplies, prayer space and other needs. All data collected will be maintained confidentially within the UMBC Rex system. If a student or guest does not have a UMBC ID card, paper sign-in sheets will be available.
UMBC COVID Protocols and i3b Spaces
We will have surgical masks available in all three i3b spaces and expect that all students, staff, and visitors wear their masks for the entirety of their visit unless they are actively eating or drinking. In order to keep all students and staff comfortable and as safe as possible, please remember that proper mask-wearing is required at all times. Those not in compliance will be asked to leave.
You can find more information about the university mask mandate atcovid19.umbc.edu/masks/
As we continue to navigate this experience, you may also want to begin considering virtual meetings, events, and engagements to prioritize our community's health. ]]>| FEB 18 1 PMAlumni PerspectivesOnline |
The International Student Career Conference is a series of sessions that will focus on the unique needs of international students to make sure they are fully prepared to meet their career goals in the United States.
Attend the second session in this series to learn from international student alumni on how to be successful in your job and internship search.
RSVP by February 17th below by clicking “going.”
Click above to join this event up to 5 minutes before it's start.
ADDITIONAL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CAREER CONFERENCE EVENTS INCLUDE:
· International Student Career Conference, Session #3: Employer Perspectives, online- Tuesday, February 22nd, 12pm-1pm. Hear perspectives of experienced hiring managers who have hired international candidates in the past.
· International Student Career Conference, Session #4: Negotiating Job Offers, online- Thursday, February 24th, 11am-12pm. Dr. Di Maria will provide insight on how to effectively evaluate and negotiate job offers once you have completed the interview process.
Special Accommodations: 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 due to a disability, 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 (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.
What does Black History Month mean to the SGA?
Black History Month is a nation's attempt to right longstanding wrongs. Black History Month is a community's attempt to unearth the truth of their people that had been so deeply buried. Black History Month is an individual's attempt to pay homage to their ancestors and find themselves in a world they were not allowed to see themselves in previously. Since 1970, not long after UMBC's founding, we have celebrated a month of acknowledging and upholding Black communities for their multifaceted and impactful contributions to our society. To the SGA, Black History Month means the opportunity to support and progress the attempts of a nation, community, and individual to embrace Blackness in all shades, inventions, words, talents, contributions, and more.
SGA is proud to honor Black History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the achievements of the African Diaspora throughout history. We also acknowledge and stand by our Black students, faculty, and staff at UMBC. As we kick off this month, make sure to check out and support our many Black organizations on campus and further build connections and community amongst one another.
And yes, one month is not enough, but know that we are engaging in intentional and critical conversations every day to enhance the experience of Black members of our community. Additionally, through the Diversity and Inclusion Framework for the organization, we are also evaluating our work and how, as an organization, we can be more just and uplifting to Black communities.
Thank you, and we ask that you please participate in the many programs and initiatives honoring the essence of this month.
Yours in service,
Joshua Gray, SGA President
Hazel Amanze, Director of Diversity and Inclusion
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