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PSS Reads Book Club - Help Select the Book!

PSS Reads Book Club is Back!

Exempt and non-exempt staff are welcome to participate. Participants are asked to purchase their own books in whatever form they prefer (paperback, kindle, audiobook, etc.). If you are interested...

Posted: October 8, 2019, 9:59 AM

Early Bird Ticket Access

Mix 106.5 Deck the Hall Ball

Please see below for UMBC Event Center's most recent show announcement and pres-sale code for early access to purchase tickets.  Saturday, December 14 Mix 106.5 Deck the Hall Ball – featuring...

Posted: October 1, 2019, 9:01 AM

2019-2020 Staff Awards

Nominate Peers and Colleagues for Outstanding Staff Awards!

Full details can be found HERE Is there someone: In your department who is doing a superior job? On campus who is exceptionally talented and dedicated? Who is truly outstanding and always...

Posted: September 30, 2019, 11:17 AM

State of Maryland Changes to Retirement Prescription Plans

Updated on 9/16/2019

Recently, the State of Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM)  mailed a certified letter (attached - State Letter) to eligible employees and retirees to make them aware of changes to...

Posted: September 13, 2019, 2:56 PM

Retriever Courage Community Gathering

On 9/18, UMBC will host the Retriever Courage Fall Gathering. We invite our community to hear about the work that’s been done & plans for the future. There will be an opportunity to ask...

Posted: September 11, 2019, 2:55 PM

Complimentary Volleyball Tickets for Staff

Friday, 9/6 for both Volleyball home games at 1pm & 7pm

Complimentary tickets are available for UMBC Staff & Faculty members this Friday, September 6 for both Volleyball home games at 1 p.m and 7 p.m.  Faculty/Staff should visit...

Posted: September 5, 2019, 8:04 AM

Complimentary Staff Tickets - Men's & Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer game on 8/29 and Men's Soccer game on 8/30

UMBC Athletics is offering complimentary tickets for all UMBC Faculty and Staff members for both the Women's Soccer game Thursday 8/29 at 7 p.m. and Men's Soccer game Friday, 8/30 at 7 p.m....

Posted: August 28, 2019, 1:35 PM

UMBC night at the O's July 16! Tickets still available!

Join others from the UMBC community to cheer on the Orioles as they take on the Washington Nationals in a battle of the beltways! Date: Tuesday, July 16 Time: 5:30 p.m. cookout, 7:05 p.m....

Posted: July 10, 2019, 2:00 PM

A chance to help people facing homelessness in Baltimore

Drop off care kits at the Shriver Center now to 7/23

The Shriver Center and UMBC Transit have organized a restaurant week to provide hundreds of individuals facing homelessness in Baltimore with a restaurant experience at Tabrizi's. The goal is to...

Posted: June 25, 2019, 5:18 PM

Congratulations to our incoming PSS Senators

Thanks to all of the professional staff members who participated in this year's PSS election! We had the largest voter turnout we have seen in years.  We are pleased to announce the election of...

Posted: June 18, 2019, 1:25 PM