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BOOK SWAP October 29 - 10:00am-11:00amLibrary Pondside Hallway Come give, take, or trade books with your colleagues in Enrollment Management! Bring a favorite book and walk away with a new...

Posted: October 23, 2026, 8:47 AM

[Repost] Get Ready for Homecoming: October 26 – 31!

Including Chance the Rapper concert!!!

Homecoming is getting a new energy at UMBC this year! From Monday, October 26 through Saturday, October 31, we’re creating a week centered on students, Retriever spirit, traditions, and...

Posted: October 9, 2026, 11:48 AM

Save-a-Swipe

Donate meals to Retriever Essentials

Posted: September 16, 2026, 10:29 AM

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A Message from Dr. Jake Diaz, Vice President and Dean of Students

Working in Partnership

As a new member of the UMBC community, I want to take a moment to introduce myself and share my enthusiasm for the academic year. I serve as the Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students, and...

Posted: September 11, 2026, 10:39 AM

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Help UMBC, Earn a Microcredential

The Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising has openings available for Winter Orientation Advisors! Advisors meet with incoming students VIRTUALLY during the month of January in...

Posted: August 27, 2026, 10:17 AM

[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