Porter named new vice provost and dean of UMBC Graduate School
The following message was shared with the UMBC community on April 15 to announce the naming of a new vice provost and dean of the Graduate School:
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Dear UMBC Community,
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Christa J. Porter as the next vice provost and dean of the Graduate School. Christa joins UMBC on July 1 from Kent State University in Ohio where she serves as the interim dean of the Graduate College and as a faculty member.
Christa J. Porter
The vice provost and dean of the Graduate School is a key position in serving the university to guide the future of graduate education and graduate student success at UMBC. Christa is a collaborative leader who brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to inclusive excellence and student success to the role. She brings substantial administrative experience at the department and university level, working across colleges and divisions in a shared governance environment.
As we embark on strategic planning, Christa also has significant experience in this space. In addition to her administrative experience, Christa brings a very strong record as a faculty member. Christa is a nationally recognized scholar, teacher, and mentor. Her areas of expertise include the socialization and trajectory of Black women in higher education, student development at the intersections of identities, and research and praxis in higher education and student affairs. In addition to serving as the next vice provost and dean of the Graduate School, Christa will also have a faculty appointment in the Language, Literacy, and Culture doctoral program.
Christa earned a Ph.D. in college student affairs administration and an interdisciplinary qualitative research studies certificate at the University of Georgia, a M.A. in higher education from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a B.A. in social relations and policy from Michigan State University.
I want to give a special thanks to Jeffrey Halverson, who has selflessly served as the interim vice provost and dean of the Graduate School. His thoughtful leadership has been invaluable during this season of transition. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Ana Oskoz for chairing the search committee and everyone who was involved in the search process. I appreciate your continued commitment to graduate education at UMBC.
Please welcome Christa to the UMBC community as she returns to Maryland.
Sincerely,
Manfred H.M. van Dulmen
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Spring into Success with UMBC Talent Learning & Organizational Development!
Spring into Success with UMBC Talent Learning & Organizational Development!
As we embark on a new performance year, invest in YOU and your team's growth! Join our "Spring into Development" sessions on
May 5 (10-11 am) or
May 6 (2-3 pm) and
May 16th (9-10am virtual) to discover exciting opportunities for personal and professional development, upskilling, and reskilling.
Managers & Leaders: Learn how to empower your people with valuable resources!
Individual Contributors: Explore pathways for your own advancement!
We'll share information about our team, services, UMBC LEADS Academies (LAUNCH & ASPIRE launching this year!), SkillSoft Percipio self-paced learning, and a sneak peek at our Fall "Thriving Thursdays" programming.
Mark your calendars for our follow-up session on
June 6th, where we'll share the results of our needs assessment survey and focus group.
Don't miss out on these vital sessions to cultivate talent and foster a thriving UMBC!
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Spring into Success with UMBC Talent Learning & Organizational Development! As we embark on a new performance year, invest in YOU and your team's growth! Join our "Spring into Development"...
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The Question of Bodily Sovereignty, or Anthropology as Vulnerable Praxis
Eminent Scholar Lecture with Dr. Deborah A. Thomas
REMINDER - join SAPH for this lecture tomorrow afternoon!
Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 4pm | AOK Library Gallery
The Question of Bodily Sovereignty, or Anthropology as Vulnerable Praxis
What can the body reveal about ways of being and knowing that do not fit within Western frameworks? How does the body help us understand collective modes of world-building that exist outside of, but still interact with, modern political systems and legalistic notions of sovereignty?
Anthropologist Deborah Thomas will explore these questions by looking at the practices of Kumina, a Jamaican spiritual and cultural tradition that involves drumming, singing, and dancing. In her presentation, Dr. Thomas will draw from her experience co-organizing a Kumina festival over the past five years to show how the body carries both the legacies of colonialism and the tools to resist and reshape them.
Organized by the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health. Photo provided by Dr. Deborah A. Thomas
This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.
Hello VARTs students! I am sharing with you details for the Digital Entertainment Conference (DEC). This event is hosted by the UMBC Game Developers Club.
DEC is the Digital Entertainment Conference, an annual event run by the students of the UMBC Game Developers Club that brings professional game developers from the area to UMBC to talk about their experience in the game industry. DEC is free to attend and open to UMBC students, high school students, UMBC alumni and anyone interested in game development.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the industry, network, and playtest games! Devlopers that will be presenting include Oxide Games, Zenimax, and Fraxis Games!
Date: Saturday, April 19th
Time: 12pm - 6pm
Where: Biological Sciences, Lecture Hall 1
Full event schedule and extra details can be found in the original post. See the UMBC Game Developers Club post HERE.
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HAVE YOU HEARD!?!? Today is the 29th Annual Undergraduate Research & Creative Achievement Day (URCAD)
Let's go together! Come along with CNMS on a Scavenger Hunt!
First time to URCAD? Not sure where to start or what to expect? Join your peers and CNMS Advising for an URCAD scavenger hunt!
Never heard of URCAD? It stands for
Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day. It's a day for sharing everything that we work so hard on throughout the year! There are hundreds of research posters, oral presentations, dance performances, films, interactive games, and much more, all presented by YOU, undergraduates at UMBC! This event brings together students in both research and artistic fields from all disciplines to showcase the amazing projects you've all been working on. Bring your friends! Family! Mentors! Come and be inspired!
The CNMS URCAD Scavenger Hunt will leave TLC (UC115) around 12:15 PM. Another group will leave at 12:30 PM, in case you miss us the first time. We'll be heading up to the ballroom (third floor of the UC) to check out research posters. It's a great way to see what research is taking place on campus, who is supporting it, and how YOU can get involved!
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TODAY pahb 441 5:30 Morgan will be presenting on the philosophy of education. COME LEARN OR ELSE
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Global Studies Presentations at URCAD 2024!
Congratulations to all our GLBL Undergraduate Researchers!
Stop by and learn about their research!
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[PRIDE WEEK] Out Front: Beck Hertl
Out Front: Faculty & Staff - Pride Week Highlights!
Click here to view the UMBC OutList!
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Reminder: 4/21 Workshop: Public Humanities in Asian American Studies & Global Asias
Monday, April 21, 2025
10-11:30am
Performing Arts & Humanities Building: 216
Faculty & staff are invited to join the Global Asias Initiative for this assignment-creation workshop lead by Dr. Mark Padoongpatt.
Dr. Mark Padoongpatt will present on the
Neon Pacific Initiative at University of Nevada - Las Vegas, and facilitate an assignment-creation workshop. Participants will brainstorm, share ideas, and talk through implementing public-facing components into their teaching in the fields of Asian and Asian American studies.
Coffee & light breakfast provided.
Mark Padoongpatt Bio
Dr. Mark Padoongpatt is Associate Professor of Asian American Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies and the Director of the Asian and Asian American Studies Program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He researches and writes on Asian American histories in the twentieth-century United States, with a focus on empire, race, migration, and urban and suburban culture. His first book, Flavors of Empire: Food and the Making of Thai America (University of California Press, 2017), explores how and why Thai food shaped Thai American community and identity since World War II. He’s currently working on a book project on the history of race, space, and placemaking in Asian America. He is also the recipient (PI) of a three-year, $800k Mellon Foundation grant to support the “Neon Pacific Initiative,” which aims to expand, enhance, and elevate the placemaking and public-facing scholarship activities happening in UNLV’s Asian and Asian American Studies Program. He’s also shared his work on podcasts and television shows, including an Emmy-winning food series The Migrant Kitchen and the Hulu series Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi.
RSVP strongly suggested as a prompt will be provided in advance to help folks prepare. RSVP here: bit.ly/MP_GAworkshop This is a friendly reminder to please join us for the:
- UMBC Spring 2025 Accessibility Update and Forum with Facilities Management and Transit
- Today, April 16, 2025 at 12!
- Location: In-Person Location ILSB Room 201 — directly to the left as you exit the elevator. Feel free to bring a colleague, your lunch, or both!
Joining Virtually via Webex:
Meeting link: https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=m33da4138c931fbfc00592ef4a1f9847f
Meeting number: 2868 423 5099
Cohosts:
Celso Guitian; Daniel Teage; Stephanie Lazarus; Tawny L McManus
Join by phone
+1-202-860-2110 United States Toll (Washington D.C.
We look forward to being in community with you!
This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.
UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all. Mask use is welcome. Captioning is available, ASL is available upon request. Accessible seating is within the presentation space along with a variety of video displays for ease of viewing. For additional inquiries about access or accommodation, please email slazar@umbc.edu with "Facilities Accessibility Event" in the subject line.