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This week is Transgender Awareness Week! As a community, we see UMBC as one of the nation's most diverse and inclusive universities. It is an institution that welcomes all student backgrounds and identities and aims to engage and support their success inside and outside of the institution. As we all observe Transgender Awareness Week, we would like to recognize, acknowledge and support all our incredible transgender students. We would also like to bring awareness and visibility to their experiences and educate ourselves on their experiences so that we may all be better allies and provide support and advocacy. Violence against the transgender community is at an all-time high in 2021 that may, unfortunately, result in a fatality. Discrimination is also another factor that the community has to face on a daily basis. From the stigma against the trans community, to the lack of medical care and resources, we as a community can help take a stand with our trans friends, family, colleagues, etc. as we fight against their injustice. If you would like to support at a UMBC level, you can visit the Women’s Center and i3b Pride Center for more information and resources. Beyond information and resourcess, there are also LGBTQIA+ safe spaces.
Programs happening this week:
For those who are in need of grocery items, The food pantry is open every week. The hours are listed in the link.
These are the links for the Morning Star Baptist Church Food Pantry and the Thanksgiving Grocery Giveaway which is Saturday November 20.
The Food Pantry and Drive Through Giveaways are located at 6665 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD, 21207.
On Saturday, November 20, 2021, Morning Star Church will serve 900 families during our Thanksgiving Grocery Giveaway.
Morning Star Baptist Church
1512 Woodlawn Drive
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
410-747-3417
Do you sometimes feel like you're not enough? Do you ever doubt your abilities or compare yourself to others? If so, you may be experiencing imposter syndrome. Please join the First-Gen Network to discuss what imposter syndrome is, why it exists, and how that can impact your personal and professional experiences. We will also discuss key ways to combat imposter syndrome in and out of the classroom.
Webex link || Original myUMBC post
Come one, come all! Meet the First-Gen Network at the RAC to enjoy some fun and fitness! We will meet at the RAC to determine what activities students will like to do. We welcome everyone to attend! To enter the RAC, you must have your UMBC student ID card. We look forward to seeing you there!
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The first session of the Let's Talk Grad School series will help you maintain your identity in unfamiliar spaces and where you may feel isolated. You will learn about the importance of finding community, building rituals, and staying grounded to maintain confidence and be your best self in grad school!
Panelists include:
1. Dr. Maria Sanchez, Director of Education and Outreach, COEIT
2. Dr. Lauren Edwards,Assistant Professor, Public Policy
3. Monique Ransom,Associate Director, Academic Advisor Development and Student Transition Programs
4. Dr. Andrea Kalfoglou,Associate Professor, Social, Anthropology, and Public Health
Zoom Link || Original myUMBC post
Zoom Meeting ID: 826 8895 2641
Passcode: 600809
Do you want to conduct undergraduate research and go to graduate school for your Ph.D.? Are you a first-gen college student, a member of a traditionally underrepresented racial/ethnic group, or qualify as low-income? The McNair Scholars program may be the perfect fit for you! Join our info session and learn how our program helps students thrive in college and grad school.
Zoom Link || Original myUMBC post
