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PSS Work Life Balance Consultants...

are ready to hear from you!

Welcome, PSS Work Life Balance Consultants! This semester, the PSS Work Life Balance Committee is launching the Work Life Balance Consultants program. It offers employees the opportunity to...

Posted: February 27, 2019, 5:59 PM

"PSS Reads" book club round two

Vote now to select the next book!

PSS is organizing another book club for UMBC staff members! Exempt and non-exempt staff are welcome to participate. Participants are asked to purchase their own books in whatever form they prefer...

Posted: February 26, 2019, 2:34 PM

"UMBC Suits You" Clothing Drive

Donate your gently used professional attire Feb 18 - Mar 6

The UMBC Career Center is collecting gently used professional clothing for "UMBC Suits You" between February 18 and March 6. More information about where items can be dropped off and what items...

Posted: February 16, 2019, 11:02 AM

Massage slots are full!

Thank you for your enthusiasm!

All of the slots for massages on Wednesday, January 23 are now taken. However, you are still encouraged to stop by for a snack and to chat with colleagues. If for any reason you cannot make...

Posted: January 16, 2019, 10:45 AM

It's back! Free Massage Day!

Don't wait to sign up -- slots go fast!

STRESS BUSTER:  TAKE A MINUTE FOR YOURSELF Massage the Body and the Senses PSS has again arranged for free mini-massages for staff members. Last year the slots filled up almost immediately,...

Posted: January 16, 2019, 9:50 AM

Staff Awards nominations open through November 1

Nominate someone extraordinary today.

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 there to help solve a problem or...

Posted: October 10, 2018, 3:10 PM

Homecoming volunteers still needed Saturday 10/13

Come have fun greeting folks to campus!

The Homecoming planning team is in great need of folks to staff the Homecoming Welcome Tents stationed around the loop on Saturday, Oct 13, between 12:30 and 5 p.m., in 90-minute blocks. ...

Posted: October 1, 2018, 9:56 AM

An invitation from the PSS: Listening session on Sept. 20

Learn from students and/or share your story

Dear UMBC professional staff, We all received an email from President Hrabowski on Monday inviting members of the UMBC community to an open listening session to discuss the recent events...

Posted: September 19, 2018, 1:17 PM

Personal Leadership and Project Management nominations

Deadline extended to September 3!

Good news! The deadline to apply to be part of the Personal Leadership and Project Management 2018 - 2019 cohort is no longer August 24, as indicated erroneously in the PSS Newsletter.  The...

Posted: August 23, 2018, 11:22 AM

Reminder: UMBC Community Picnic Tomorrow

Featuring BBQ Food, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle, and more!

Friday, June 29, 2018 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. The Commons Terrace Please join the Professional Staff Senate in partnership with the Non-Exempt Staff Senate for our annual picnic! There will be door...

Posted: June 28, 2018, 8:43 AM