On today's episode we hear a rebroadcast of a 2025 special book talk sponsored by CS3 and the Dresher Center. The event featured Dr. Felipe Filomeno, Professor of Political Science and Director of the UMBC Global Studies Program. Dr. Filomeno discusses his recent book, entitled Christian Cosmopolitanism: Faith Communities Talk Immigration (2025, Temple University Press). In the talk, Dr. Filomeno explores how Christian congregations can help expand solidarity across boundaries of identity.

Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host:

• The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences Scholarship
• The University of Maryland, Baltimore County
• Ian G. Anson, Ph.D.

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Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship.  Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, and our director is Dr. Eric Stokan. Our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland (UMBC '24).  Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance.  Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

Hello Retrievers and Valued Transit Riders,

UMBC Transit is thrilled to be part of the Safe Routes to Transit Study (Project Number: H590601) with our partners at the Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works. This significant initiative is not just about enhancing connectivity, accessibility, and safety for transit users, but also about making a real difference in our community. By improving access to transit stops through bicycle and pedestrian facility upgrades, and focusing on providing ADA-compliant amenities and improving roadway crossing safety near transit stops, we are all contributing to a safer and more accessible community. Anne Arundel County, DPW, is seeking your valuable feedback through April 30, 2025.

We value your feedback and encourage our campus community to share your thoughts. Please take a moment to review the project webpage and provide your comments and questions via the interactive map. Your input is invaluable and will help us improve regional transportation connections and advance our mission of linking riders to their community and key destinations.

Project Webpage

For further input, please contact Adam Greenstein, PE, PTOE, at pwgree08@aacounty.org. Your voice matters—let’s work together to improve transit accessibility for all!

Safe Travels,

Your Transit Team!

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 · 9 - 11 AM

The Commons : Lower Flat Tuesdays

UMBC's 3rd Annual Pride Week will take place April 7th through April 11th, 2025!

This year's theme: Power in Queer Joy

This stipend is for students who have obtained, or are in the process of obtaining, a summer 2025 internship that is unpaid. Please only apply to be considered for this stipend if this is your situation. 

Have you been offered an exciting internship opportunity that does not include a paid salary or stipend? Whether you have already accepted a position or are in the process of applying, you may be eligible to apply for a financial stipend.

The UMBC Career Center and College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences are proud to announce the continuation of the Student Internship & Service Fund, thanks to the generous support of our alumni and the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

STIPEND AMOUNTS:

• $2,000 stipend for unpaid internships totaling 120 hours or more this summer
• $1,000 stipend for unpaid volunteer service totaling 60 hours or more this summer

ELIGIBILITY:

• GPA of 2.5 or higher
• You must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student studying in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences who will return to UMBC in Fall 2025.
• You must have obtained, OR plan to obtain an unpaid position.
• If you have not already obtained an unpaid position for summer, you must secure a position by May 1, 2025.

Deadlines: 

Priority Deadline: April 13, 2025

Final Deadline: April 27, 2025

Spots are limited

Personal Statement Directions:

Statements should be between 250-500 words.

If you have already secured a position, your statement should include:

1. Organization name, your title & duration of internship/service opportunity
2. How does this unpaid internship or service opportunity support your career and academic goals?
3. Why are you an ideal candidate to receive a stipend through the Student Internship & Service Fund?

If you have NOT already secured a position, your statement should include:

1. What kind of internship or service opportunity do you plan to obtain for Summer 2025? Please list at least three organizations where you have applied and any where you have already interviewed.
2. How do you expect this experience to support your career and academic goals?
3. Why are you an ideal candidate to receive a stipend through the Student Internship & Service Fund?

Questions? Contact Marykate Conroy, Associate Director of Internships & Employment. internships@umbc.edu

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