UMBC’s STRiVE retreat has inspired hundreds of undergraduate students in the past 14 years. Now it's your turn. Spend five days building community and developing skills while exploring leadership for social impact. You will emerge with greater clarity and confidence about the contributions you want to make.

This year’s STRiVE retreat will take place January 9-13, 2023. STRiVE participants will make new friends, discover their strengths and values, learn how to work more effectively in groups, envision contributions they could make at UMBC, and tackle both simulated and real leadership and social change challenges. Past STRiVE participants have gotten deeply involved in campus organizations and initiatives, and have made phenomenal contributions.

To apply for a spot in STRiVE 2023, complete this form by Monday, November 7, 2022. 

The Center for Democracy and Civic Life hosts STRiVE in partnership with the Student Government Association, with support from PNC Bank. More information on this program is available below. 

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STRiVE will be helpful to any student regardless of previous involvement or leadership experience. No prior experience is necessary. For many participants, STRiVE will be their first step on the path to deep engagement at UMBC. We are looking for a diverse group of students committed to developing their skills and applying them to contribute to positive change in the campus community. The application asks about campus involvement only to give the STRiVE planning team a sense of the different perspectives participants will bring to the retreat.

Are you a resident of Maryland? Have you not had the chance to register to vote? Join Carlos and our close partners from The Center for Democracy & Civic Life to get help on registering, while enjoying some hot beverages and casual conversation.

We are excited to offer staff and faculty a 1-day skills-based virtual training course designed to teach members the UMBC community how to recognize signs of a mental health or substance use disorders, identify community resources, and link people in crisis to the proper resources. If you have not yet taken Mental Health First Aid or if it has been three years or longer now is the time to sign up for a training session!  

For more information and to register, complete the Mental Health First Aid Training form. 

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) affects ALL people regardless of their race, gender, sexuality, religion, class, nationality, or other identities. IPV stems from an abusive partner's need to have control and power over their partner. It is never the survivor's fault that their partner abused them.  

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

The CDC describes "intimate partner violence" as any of the following types of violence:

If you have experienced or currently experiencing IPV, there is support and resources available to you at UMBC and off-campus.  

“We see you. We believe you. You matter” - UMBC Women's Center

Thursday, September 29, 2022 10 AM - 12 PM