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UMBC was established upon the land of the Piscataway and Susquehannock peoples. Over time, citizens of many more Indigenous nations have come to reside in this region. We humbly offer our respect to all past, present, and future Indigenous people connected to this place.
We cannot celebrate, with earnesty, America or any form of patriotism without an overt acknowledgement of our predecessors. Formerly recognized as Columbus day, we now celebrate all Indigenous peoples in lieu, not only as an act of honor but also as recognition of their struggles of grave injustice. Upon decades of protesting and rises of civil movements against overt mistreatment and racial inequity (like the historically deemed Red Power movement) to Berkeley’s acknowledgement of such with its first institution of what we know today to be “Indigenous Peoples” day in reverence, some righteous steps have been taken towards reshaping American history. However, we, as a nation, still have a long way to go for proper restitution. Indigenous reservations continue to face overcrowding, poverty, loss of languages, and lack of education (to name a few). Thus, on this day, we must become wary of these issues, and push forth both legislative and social changes.
No longer will we celebrate colonialism or histories of mass genocide. Rather, we will commemorate the Indigenous community wholly, along with their greatly diverse cultures. The UMBC SGA aims to give voice to those who have faced historical, unfortunate hostilities. This day is especially of grand importance to us, and we will strive to uplift and venerate the Indigenous community in any way possible.
For ways to properly honor the day, along with ways to help, you may want to visit the Partnership with Native Americans website. In relation, it may be worthwhile to visit UMBC’s land acknowledgment in order to get a better grasp on our own local history!
Yours in service,
The UMBC Student Government Association
Mehrshad Fahim Devin, SGA President
Joshua Gray, SGA Executive Vice President
Nailah-Bena Chambers, Vice President for Student Organizations
Ayah Aligabi, Treasurer
We are excited to announce, we have partnered with Sustainability Matters at UMBC, Residential Student Association, and UMBC Dining to provide a residential composting program. This will allow students living on campus to collect organic waste in their residences to be composted.
Any student living on-campus in the residential halls, apartments, and Walker Avenue Apartments, who are willing to go through proper training to participate in composting. Upon signing up, students will receive a 2.6 gallon bucket, compostable bags, and 1-page information sheet on composting for their dorm or apartment for the reminder of the school year. This is a pilot program, only a small number of students will be able to participate on a first come first serve basis, so check the link in our bio to sign up now!
]]>Impact of alcohol on the body
The consumption of alcohol negatively impacts every organ in your body in both the short-term and long-term.Alcohol consumption weakens the immune system, which reduces your ability to combat infectious diseases.Alcohol also has the potential to alter your thoughts and behaviors.
Alcohol consumption and COVID-19
Chronic alcohol consumption can lead to weak vaccine responses and reduce protection.It is best to avoid alcohol consumption altogether to be vigilant of your surroundings.When consuming alcohol, it is impossible to leave your mask on. Without practicing proper physical distancing or mask wearing, the virus can easily spread if you are not vaccinated.
The law
Drinking alcohol under the age of 21 is illegal. Distributing alcohol to underage students is prohibited no matter the student’s age. Consuming or possessing alcohol in public spaces, or under the legal drinking age is prohibited. Violations of the law or campus policies can have serious consequences. For example, possessing a fake ID (false identification) can carry federal and state penalties.
There is no excuse for drinking and driving.
It is illegal to drive while under the influence. While the best (and safest) plan is not to drink, sometimes plans change. Take a ride service, such as Uber, Lyft, or taxi instead of getting behind the wheel while intoxicated or in a car with someone who may have been drinking.
Intervene when people need help.
Know the signs of alcohol poisoning – unconsciousness or semi-consciousness, slow or irregular breathing, and cold, clammy, pale, or bluish skin. If you see a person showing one or more of these symptoms, call the police immediately (911 if off campus, or 410-455-5555 if on campus).
Remove yourself from compromising situations.
If you or a friend find yourselves in a situation where there are too many people in a space to physically distance, step out for your safety.
Get tested if potentially exposed to COVID-19.
If you get notified about a positive COVID-19 case at a gathering you attended, contact Retriever Integrated Health (RIH) at 410-455-2542. COVID-19 testing is available to fully vaccinated, asymptomatic community members.
If off-campus, free tests are available at the Baltimore Convention Center as well as other sites across Maryland. Out-of-state community members are encouraged to explore testing locations near them.
Applications will not be reviewed or accepted outside of the application enrollment period.
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