The Gathering Space Spring 2025 Hours Updated Space Hours
We are so excited to welcome returning and new guests in the center! As we are in a new semester, please check out our hours below.

  • Mondays: 8 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Tuesdays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 
  • Wednesdays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 
  • Thursdays: 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m. 
  • Fridays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays: Closed
  • Sunday: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
These hours will begin on Sunday, January 26, 2025 and will end on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. A finals week schedule will be posted closer to those dates. 

*Please note that space hours might shift based on staff availability, reservations, event times, and holidays. For more information about our other spaces, check out our myUMBC pages for each space below:

For any other questions, please email us at i3b@umbc.edu.

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Hello Gathering Space Community,

Happy Winter Break! We in the Gathering Space are so grateful for the ways that you continue to make space, welcome each other, and work to lift up the role of religious and spiritual life at UMBC.

A huge shoutout to all of those who walked across the stage this past week and are now UMBC alumni! Your presence will be missed around the Center for Well-Being. 

A few quick announcements before some well-deserved rest:

1) Join the Spring 2025 Bridge Builders Cohort
Looking for a way to improve your skills for dialogue? Join our second semester of Bridge Builders, The Gathering Space's difficult dialogue series which launched last fall.  This series equips students with skills and tools to have hard conversations across differences.  Participants will receive a $500 stipend for the semester. See the attached flyer for more details.

If interested, please fill out this application.

2) Space Reservations for Spring 2025
The time has come once more for us to request that everyone submit their semester space reservations for The Gathering Space for next semester!  Please get your requests in ASAP (Deadline was December 20th).

We are debuting a new interim reservation request policy (you must be logged in to your UMBC email to view!) that includes the following information:
  1. A new process for submitting requests for CWB 101, 118 and 122 via Qualtrics
  2. Specific guidance on what types of events should and should not be requested to be held in our spaces
  3. Expectations for when requests are submitted to us prior to the semester starting and after the semester has begun
3) Welcome Back Event & Re-Opening
The Gathering Space is closed for Winter Break and will reopen on Sunday, January 26th at 12:00pm. 

Please join us for our Spring 2025 Welcome Back Event on Wednesday, January 29th from 5:00-7:00pm in The Gathering Space.

We will continue to explore this year's theme, Weaving Our Tapestry, as we take the time to gather and set intentions about our upcoming semester. As a community, we will have the opportunity to engage in a collective woven activity to continue to lift up the strands that connect us together. 

Light snacks and drinks will be provided (kosher, halal, & gf options available)!

4) Spring Cleaning
Please look out for additional information about a group Spring Cleaning of the storage spaces across The Gathering Space. Just a reminder: please make sure to clear all food in Kitchenette cabinets and that food should not be left in the 109 or 103 closets.


Wishing you each a restful break. See you in 2025!

-Matt, Darcie, & the Gathering Space Team
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Wednesday, November 27: 8 am - 8 pm
Thursday, November 28: CLOSED
Friday, November 29: CLOSED

The Gathering Space will return to regular hours on Sunday, December 1. 

The Gathering Space wishes everyone a safe and happy break!
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We are pleased to announce that there is now a Retriever Essentials donation bin available in The Gathering Space! It is located at the entrance near our student staff desk. We highly encourage our community members to make contributions, as this is a valuable opportunity to help fellow peers who are facing food insecurity. This is of particular importance for those who have religious/spiritual dietary restrictions. For a list of high priority items, please refer to the Retriever Essentials website (Note: TGS donation bin accepts non-perishable food items only.)

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Are you overwhelmed with school work or something in your personal life? Do the events of the world or this election cycle have you feeling down? Are you anxious or looking for a place to sit, reflect, or meditate in silence?

Join i3b and The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being as we sponsor "UMBsaCred": a shared space for UMBC community members to gather and reflect. UMBsaCred will take place each Wednesday from 12:00-2:00pm in Commons 328. Each week, we will partner with UMBC staff and Religious Council Members to offer a different approach to gathering.

Dates:
October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th
November 6th & 13th

UMBsaCred will also take place on Monday, October 7th from 12:00-2:00pm in Commons 328.

All are welcome to help us create this sacred space together.
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Welcome back to UMBC and The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being! We are so excited to welcome returning and new guests to the center! Please note the hours for the Fall 2024 Semester, which will begin on Sunday, August 25th.
  • Sundays: 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 
  • Mondays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Tuesdays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 
  • Wednesdays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Fridays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays: Closed
  • University Holidays (9/2; 11/28 & 11/29) : Closed

*Please note that space hours might shift based on staff availability, reservations, event times, and holidays. For more information about our other spaces, check out our myUMBC pages for each space below:

For any other questions, please email us at i3b@umbc.edu.
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While CWB will be closed, Room 328 in the Commons will be open from 9am-5pm for any prayer or meditation needs.

Rooms 367 in the library and 234 in ITE will also be open to students during break. 
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Here in The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being, we are preparing for a busy Spring Holiday Season. Within the next 4-6 weeks, students and student organizations on our campus will be celebrating a large variety of religious holidays, including (but not limited to) Passover, Ramadan Easter, and Holi.  As we approach this time of feasting, fasting, and holidays with deep significance for many in our community, this (rather long) email shares the ways that The Gathering Space is working to help host, work with, and celebrate students as they live into their spiritual and religious identities.

1) Gathering Space Hours will be adjusted during this Spring Holiday Season to accommodate student needs. During these increased hours, students will have access to CWB 103 (The Gathering Space), CWB 101, CWB 109, and the Lounge in the CWB. Here are the hours from Sunday, March 26th through Saturday, April 22. During this time, please do your best to share space, help clean after celebrations, and engage each other with generous questions and listening. 
Space Hours
Sunday, Mar 10th: 12:00pm to Friday, Mar 15, 11:59pm
                       CWB is open 24 Hours

      *Space Closed for Spring Break (March 16-23)

Sunday, Mar 25th: 12:00pm to Thurs, Apr 11, 10:00pm
                       CWB is open 24 Hours
*Regular M-F, 8:00am-10:00pm & Su, 12:00pm-10:00pm hours will resume on Friday, April 12.

2) Upcoming Holiday Celebrations & Ways to Connect
   *Please Note: more information about Easter & Passover/Pesach will be coming in a later email as these holidays approach (and more details get worked out!).

    A) Ramadan
Ramadan begins today, Sunday, March 10th and will end Thursday, April 11th. To meet the needs of students breaking their fast and evening taraweeh prayers, CWB 103 (The Gathering Space) will be open during the times below. Campus Dining Services has made increased halal and suhoor food options available. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Food will also be available for suhoor in the kitchenette in The Gathering Space: Please reserve this food for community members wishing to eat before fasting.
Gathering Space Open for Ramadan Usage
Sunday: 7:30pm onwards
 Monday: 10:00pm onwards
Tuesday: 7:00pm onwards
Wednesday: 7:30pm onwards
Thursday: 7:00pm onwards
Friday: 7:00pm onwards
Saturday: 7:00pm onwards
     i) For more information about iftars, events, please check out information and events posted on Instagram and/or MyUMBC hosted by the Muslim Student Association, Ahlul-Bayt Student Association, or the Ahmadiyya Muslim Students Association for Women.
     ii) Taraweeh on Campus in The Gathering Space after Isha each night 
     iii) Open Iftar on Monday, May 25th @ 7:00pm in the Skylight Room
        
B) Holi 
Holi will take place on Monday, March 25th, but is being celebrated on campus by the Hindu Students Council on Saturday, Mar 30th on Erickson Field at 1:00pm. From HSC's advertisement: Join UMBC HSC in celebrating Holi - the festival of colors. There will be free food, colors, and music! The event is open to everyone, we hope to see you there!" Check out HSC's instagram for more information!

 C) Passover/Pesach
         Passover takes place from sundown on Saturday, April 20th to sundown on Tuesday, April 30th. If you are interested in participating with one of our Jewish Religious and Belief organizations on campus, please follow in the links below. Additionally, Campus Dining Services has made Kosher for Passover Food available (a flyer will soon be posted and shared with this information). Food will also be available in The Gathering Space: Please see a student staff member (at the front desk) to pick up one of these meals--More Details to be Communicated Soon!.
       i) Hillel Events (Flyers Are Posted Below with More Details)
           *Check Out Instagram for Detailed Events (@umbchillel)

       ii) Chabad Events (Flyers is Posted Below with More Details)
           *M, Apr 22nd (7:30) & T, Apr 23rd (7:45); Register at chabadcatonsville.com
           *Check Out Instagram for Detailed Events (@jewishumbc)

 D) Easter & Holy Week
Easter will take place on Sunday, March 31st this year for many US Catholics and Protestant Christians, while Orthodox Christians will celebrate Easter on Sunday, May 5th. Holy Week is the week preceding Easter, beginning on Sunday, March 24th with Palm Sunday.
          i) Catholic Retrievers: Check Out the Full Calendar of Events Attached Below or Instagram (@umbc_catholics)
          ii) International Students Connect: 6:30pm Event hosted at Salem Lutheran Church; Students interested in participating should sign up using this form 
          iii) Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministry; Sunday morning worship with Holy Apostles/St. Stephen; Worship at 10:30am; Need a ride? Contact Pastor Kelsey by Friday afternoon to set up: pastorkelsey@thetablebaltimore.org or 631-624-0102
          iv) Check out other Christian Orgs on MyUMBC (MyUMBC Religion & Belief Orgs)

3) Shared Events/Open Invitation (MARK THESE ON YOUR CALENDAR!)
Though many events during this holiday season are open to UMBC community members, two events are specifically aimed at bringing students, staff, and faculty together to learn, share food, and celebrate these Spring Holidays. Centering the values of Radial Love & Belonging and Energetic Pluralism that underlie the community that we are building in the Gathering Space, you are invited to:
     
 I) Open Iftar in the Commons Skylight Room on Monday, March 25th @7:00pm; Come join UMBC's Muslim students by breaking the fast together! (Co-sponsored by i3b)

II) Join HSC for Holi on Saturday, March 30th from 1:00-6:00pm on Erickson Field! (with support by The Gathering Space)

4) Lastly, keep your eyes tuned to i3b's Instagram Account (@umbci3b) and our MyUMBC page for a series showcasing how students at UMBC are engaging with these Spring Holidays called "This is How I [Holiday]."

May this sacred time bring moments of rejuvenation, rebirth, charity, connection and hope as we welcome warmer weather, learn from one another, and embrace the energy of our shared, interfaith community.

See you around The Gathering Space!

-Matt Hoffman
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We are so excited to welcome returning and new guests in the center! As we are in a new semester, please check out our hours below. The Gathering Space will be open on Sundays this semester, from 12:00pm-10:00pm.
  • Sundays: 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (NEW THIS SEMESTER!)
  • Mondays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Tuesdays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 
  • Wednesdays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Fridays: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays & University Holidays: Closed
*Look out for more information about extended Spring Holiday Hours!

*Please note that space hours might shift based on staff availability, reservations, event times, and holidays. For more information about our other spaces, check out our myUMBC pages for each space below:

For any other questions, please email us at i3b@umbc.edu.
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Hello Gathering Space Community Members,


Wishing you each rest and peace in this season of light. As we wrap up for the semester, we wanted to share our hours for the remaining days of the semester & Winter Session.

  • Monday, December 18th: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, December 19th: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 
  • Wednesday, December 20th: 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. 
  • Thursday, December 21st - Sunday, January 28th: Closed
  • Monday, January 29th: Spring Hours Begin (8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.)


Prayer Spaces: During January Term, ITE 234 and AOK Library 367 will be open for prayer, meditation, & reflection. Hours reflect building hours.


For more information about other i3b spaces, check out their myUMBC pages for each space below:

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