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[Repost] Summer Camp 2026 Registration

Early registration/discount for UMBC Faculty/Staff members!

Repost from the UMBC Summer Day Camp Team Starting this year we will have an early registration to the UMBC Summer Day Camp for UMBC Faculty & Staff Members. General registration will begin...

Posted: February 19, 2026, 4:23 PM

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UMBC Suits You Professional Clothing Drive: Donations Needed

Donations are being accepted through 2/28 on campus!

*Re-Post from the UMBC Career Center* The Career Center is collecting new and gently used professional clothing for "UMBC Suits You" as part of Career Month. Donations are being accepted NOW...

Posted: February 18, 2026, 10:59 AM

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Sharing Food on Campus

New app for free food notifications

If you have leftover food after an event, please consider sharing that real-time information with the campus community!  Retriever Essentials is now using an app called Share Meals which is an...

Posted: February 4, 2026, 12:25 PM

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Start by Believing: Supporting Disclosures of Sexual Violence

Join this virtual training on 1/14 from 12 - 1 pm

Message Summary: The Women's, Gender, & Equity Center is offering a virtual version of their Start By Believing workshop on January 14th from 12-1pm, designed for faculty and staff who may be...

Posted: January 9, 2026, 8:20 AM

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Check Your UMBC Emergency Alert Subscription

Help ensure emergency messages reach you

Re-Post from UMBC Campus Announcements: Message Summary: Some Omnilert subscriptions expired automatically without notice. Even if you believe you are enrolled, we encourage you to check your...

Posted: January 8, 2026, 10:02 AM

[Repost] End of Semester Celebration 2025

Please RSVP by December 4 (today!)

Please join President Valerie Sheares Ashby for an end-of-year celebration for UMBC faculty and staff.  Thursday, December 11, 2025 3 to 5 p.m. University Center Ballroom President...

Posted: December 4, 2025, 1:15 PM

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BYO Mug Day

Bring your mug to work, win a prize!

The Office of Sustainability brings you BYO Mug Day this Wednesday, December 3rd! Save on coffees and teas at campus coffee shops (Dunkin' has the best discount!) and cut down on plastic waste. ...

Posted: December 1, 2025, 3:27 PM

flyer from office of sustainability for byo mug day on 12/3. submit a picture of you using your mug at any umbc coffee shop using a QR code and get entered into a raffle

Winter Commencement Opportunity

Volunteer to support our students

Help celebrate our soon-to-be alumni by volunteering to support winter commencement! There will be two ceremonies: Wednesday, December 17 at 10 a.m. and Thursday, December 18, at 10 a.m., at the...

Posted: November 17, 2025, 1:25 PM

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[Repost] Thrive On: Is What’s On Your Plate Nourishing You?

Join for dinner and good conversation

On Thursday, November 20, the Center for Democracy and Civic Life will host Thrive On, an engaging, facilitated conversation that will connect you with other members of the UMBC community. Our...

Posted: November 11, 2025, 10:44 AM

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