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[Repost] Be Part of Welcome, Retrievers

Sign up TODAY to support Convocation, move-in, and more.

Staff are invited to help support Welcome, Retrievers, UMBC’s campus-wide initiative to create a welcoming and memorable start to the academic year, through event support roles taking place before...

Posted: August 14, 2026, 12:31 PM

Reminder! Annual Staff Cookout

TOMORROW (Wednesday) Hosted by ESS and NESS

Join us for the annual UMBC staff cookout next week, August 12th from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The event is free, and we'll have plenty of food (including vegan/vegetarian options). A few notes:...

Posted: August 11, 2026, 5:03 PM

Summer CUSS Newsletter

Stay up to date with Council of Universtiy System Staff (CUSS) goings on with the Summer 2026 newsletter. You can read the prettier version on Sway, or download the attached PDF.

Posted: July 30, 2026, 10:11 AM

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Bookstore Sale

Annual Summer Sale (up to 40% off)

The UMBC Bookstore is running their annual summer sale. The in-person sale is active and runs through Friday, June 26. The online sale is active and runs through June 30.  The Bookstore is...

Posted: June 24, 2026, 11:07 AM

ESS Mentors Needed

Apply today!

The Exempt Staff Senate (ESS) Mentoring Program is in NEED of more mentors for the FY27 cycle.  If you are were on the fence about signing up before the initial deadline expired here is your...

Posted: June 2, 2026, 1:27 PM

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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