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Did you see the April ESS newsletter‽

Check it so you don't miss out!

Let’s be real: your inbox deserves a break from "Reply All" chains and a chance to provide news you can use. Dive into the latest ESS Newsletter to catch up on the campus updates that impact your...

Posted: May 8, 2026, 9:27 AM

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Exempt Staff Mentoring Program Application is Now Available!

Apply to be a Mentee or Mentor

The application is LIVE for the 2026-2027 Exempt Staff Mentoring Program with a deadline of Friday, May 8th. The new cohort of the program will kick off in July 2026 and run through June 2027. New...

Posted: May 6, 2026, 2:17 PM

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[Repost] myUMBC Groups: We Heard You and We've Been Busy

A new editor, accessibility, scheduling, archiving, more...

If you manage a myUMBC group, you've probably noticed some things look a little different lately. We've been working on a big round of improvements to the editor and groups experience, and I...

Posted: April 29, 2026, 11:16 AM

Spring 2026 CUSS Newsletter

Council of University System Staff Updates

The Council of University System Staff (CUSS) brings your most pressing concerns directly to university presidents, the Chancellor, and the Board of Regents. From budgets, to emerging policy, to...

Posted: April 24, 2026, 12:26 PM

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Staff Conversation with President Valerie Sheares Ashby

Notes from the Staff Town Hall on April 8th

Updates provided by the President Strategic Planning The University Steering Committee (USC) and shared governance leaders are participating. The goal is to offer participation...

Posted: April 23, 2026, 10:07 AM

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Reminder: Staff Conversation with President Sheares Ashby

Tomorrow, Wednesday April 8, 2026, 12 - 1 PM!

Join us in person tomorrow, 4/8, in Admin 101 from 12 - 1  PM! Click here to RSVP and see more details on the myUMBC event. Don’t forget to join your colleagues tomorrow, Wednesday, April...

Posted: April 7, 2026, 12:59 PM

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: April 1, 2026, 9:20 AM

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Nominations Open for ESS and CUSS

Nominate yourself or a colleague today!

Exempt Staff Senate (ESS) and the Council of University System Staff (CUSS) are now accepting nominations for the upcoming 2026-2027 term! You can nominate yourself, or nominate a colleague. Check...

Posted: March 30, 2026, 12:42 PM

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