Day one will include student performances by your very own peers and cultural orgs, a variety of food trucks and Bingo with each prize being worth over $100!

Day two will include carnival rides, food trucks, local vendors, bubble soccer and other fun activities!

April 18-24, 2022

URCAD.umbc.edu

You can visit Joshua's presentation and over 200 other research and creative projects by UMBC undergraduate students!

Joshua Gray

Cross-promotion from this original event link.

The Commons : 318

UMBC undergraduate students: Sign up to participate in a fun and engaging art-making workshop that will help you harness the power you have to shape your world.

During the workshop, participants will reflect on significant experiences in their lives by using everyday objects to make art. You do not need to be an “artist” to participate — in fact, this workshop will be particularly useful for you if you do not consider yourself an artist. We will explore how the practice of art-making as well as our stories can be sources of insight that can help us make important contributions in our communities. You can expect a lively and meaningful hour and a half spent creatively expressing yourself and making connections with other UMBC students.

The workshop will be facilitated by UMBC student Tess McRae as part of her Individualized Study (INDS) senior capstone project.

Masks will be required.

Spots are limited. If you are interested in participating, please RSVP here by Tuesday, April 5 at 11:59 p.m.
Please email tmcrae2@umbc.edu with any questions about the workshop.

Name: Bryan Castillo

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site: Whitney Museum of American Art 

Position Title: Business Systems Intern

Major or Program: Business Technology Administration 

Current Class Level: Senior

Work Term: Spring 2022

As a Business Systems Intern, I'm in charge of daily updates to any membership information/data. I update members' address changes, personal information changes, and more. I also make sure to input any gifts given to the museum, gift of memberships, manage membership card information and more. My day-to-day responsibilities revolve around making sure membership information is accurate and is in sync throughout the many databases we use. I have to make sure the data I am inputting is accurate so not only our department can benefit from it, but the entire institution. 

I found out about the position through a post on Linkedin by the museum. I submitted my application in late November. I was so excited to see this position because I already had experience working in museums but not in an IT related aspect. When I saw the position I knew I had to apply. Also, I love the Whitney's collection and I wish to move to New York after graduation. I heard back for an interview request in mid January, and was given a decision later that month. I began working on February 7th. It is a very competitive program and I was very happy to even be considered. I had one interview, but I felt I truly made a connection with the interviewers and I only wanted the position more after speaking to them. 

I have been fortunate enough to work on tasks that truly improve the membership experience. The team I work with is so dedicated to doing their best job because they know it doesn't just better the membership experience, but makes the museum a better institution. Database management is very important and crucial to the success of a museum. I've had the opportunity to meet with the senior staff, Museum Director, CFO, Chief Curator, and more. 

Everyone I have met at the Whitney is passionate about art and is very skilled at their job. I feel the same is true about me. I bring a creative perspective and an eagerness to learn to a department or field of work where creatives don't often work. Having this outlook allows me to not think so analytically in every problem and wanting to apply what I've learned in my classes to my responsibilities.

Trying to enter the art museum field is incredibly hard because of competition and few institutions to apply to depending on your location. However, you can do it if you keep applying to positions and show employers you not only love art, but can apply your previous experiences and knowledge from classes to the work you may potentially do. Volunteering at a museum is a great way to introduce yourself. Always keep learning and ask those who work in the field any questions, people love to see someone who genuinely wants to learn. 

I get to work with so many people who are passionate about their work. That motivates me to continue to learn and work hard, so I too can work in art museums after college. I hope to make valuable contributions and better the experience of our members. 

Check out this post on our social media platforms!

Like the Career Center on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

Want to be the next Intern of the Week? Make sure to fill out this form and stay tuned. New interns are announced every Monday!

Please review post in UMBCworks, 9339581 or details below.

If interested, please send resume to:  internships@cbf.org

Cross-promotion from this original event link.

Ramadan is a month dedicated to fasting, spirituality & worship, and charity & community. Ramadan is expected to begin Saturday, April 2. The last day of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, is expected to begin on the evening of May 1. During Ramadan, Muslims around the world fast during daylight hours and increase in their spiritual devotional acts such as prayer and giving to charity. It is the holiest month of the Muslim year and follows the lunar calendar. During this month, no food or drink (including water) may be taken from dawn to dusk Worshippers eat a pre-dawn light meal, called suhoor. After dusk, Muslims break the fast with an evening meal called iftar.

Given Ramadan's placement during the academic year, this will impact Muslim students, staff, and faculty in various ways. In addition to being aware of this religious observance, you can support members of the Muslim community this month in the following ways:

• Understand that Ramadan is a time of spiritual cleansing and reflection.

• Acknowledge Ramadan and Eid by wishing folks well.

• Be respectful of prayer times - many people are more observant during Ramadan and therefore may need to leave class, meetings, or other obligations to pray for approximately ten minutes.

• Ramadan includes evening programs that will require folks to be out late - be understanding and empathetic.

• Check-in folks' mental health and overall well-being.

For more information on how to support the Muslim community this Ramadan, check out the attached handout from the Islamic Center at New York University and head over to the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies in Towson, MD!

 

Ramadan Observance at UMBC

Ramadan Observance is being hosted by the Muslim Student Association. From April 2 through May 2, 2022, the Center for Well-Being hours will be temporarily expanded to 4:30 am - 1:00 am. The Gathering Space corridor (rooms 109 and 105) will be accessible during these times, but the conference rooms and the second floor will not be open. 

Participating students are expected to ensure that the space is left clean and organized, and all materials and supplies are put neatly away so that the space can be ready for use during regular business hours. This includes ensuring that ALL food products have been appropriately disposed of and cleaned. Participating students are expected to follow the student code of conduct, and respect the space and property of i3b and the Center for Well-Being. For more information, please contact the Muslim Student Association at umbcmsa@gmail.com.  

Students can also take advantage of the varied prayer, reflection, and meditation spaces across campus, which can be found here. 

Ramadan Dining at UMBC

Chartwell's has created the following Ramadan-specific dining options. For more information on the below, please contact UMBC Dining.

 

TRUE GRIT'S: Open Monday-Friday until 8 pm; Saturday and Sunday until 7 pm

• There will be a Halal entree for lunch and dinner. Carryout available during operating hours. Halal items are available for carryout during Sahoor. Assortment of hand fruit will be available.

COMMONS

• Halal Shack will be open Monday- Thursday 11 am- 10 pm; Friday-Saturday 11 am- 11 pm (Closed Sunday). Pre-packaged meals from Halal Shack will be made available in the Retriever & Commons Market. Dates will be available. Pre-packaged Snack Boxes are available at the Market.

RETRIEVER MARKET

• Pre-packaged meals from Halal Shack will be made available in the Retriever Market (at True Grits). Dates will be available. Pre-packaged Snack Boxes are available.

 

LATE NIGHT AT TRUE GRIT'S

• Halal Chicken Cheesesteak

If you are in need of religious accommodations, please contact the Office of Equity and Inclusion at oei@umbc.edu. For questions about religious and spiritual resources, please contact us at i3b@umbc.edu or contact Dr. Jasmine A. Lee, Director of Inclusive Excellence/Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion & Belonging (i3b) jaslee@umbc.edu.