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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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[Repost] Great Colleges to Work For Survey

Dear Colleagues,  UMBC has decided to participate in the Great Colleges to Work For program, a national survey designed to recognize institutions that have built great workplaces. Regardless...

Posted: March 6, 2026, 5:51 PM

[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

table with plates full of food