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June 25: Retrievers Return Action Update

Faculty and Staff Town Halls

Campus Status: The University is open, with employees working remotely. UMBC’s physical campus remains closed. Maryland is currently under a Safer at Home Order.  The latest campus updates are...

Posted: June 25, 2020, 11:05 AM

Shelly Wiechelt appointed Chair of UMBC Social Work Program

Will lead UMBC's Baccalaureate Social Work Program

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Shelly Wiechelt as Chair and Associate Dean of the UMBC Baccalaureate Social Work Program effective August 1, 2020.    Dr. Wiechelt, who joined...

Posted: June 24, 2020, 11:49 AM

FY 2021 Budget Information

As we near the end of the current fiscal year, many of you may have questions about the status of UMBC’s FY 2021 Working Budget. In a normal year, this would already be settled. However, the...

Posted: June 24, 2020, 10:30 AM

Applications Invited for Interim Dean of CAHSS

Dear UMBC Faculty and Staff, Applications are invited for the position of Interim Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS). The Interim Dean will lead a dynamic...

Posted: June 24, 2020, 10:16 AM

June 23: Retrievers Return Action Update

Town Hall Discussions about Fall Plans

Campus Status: The University is open, with employees working remotely. UMBC’s physical campus remains closed. Maryland is currently under a Safer at Home Order.  Retrievers Return Roadmap...

Posted: June 23, 2020, 1:41 PM

Fall Semester Update

FALL PLANNING COORDINATING COMMITTEE REPORT TO CAMPUS We are writing to update you on preparations for the fall semester. UMBC is beginning to transition from fully remote operations to...

Posted: June 19, 2020, 12:21 PM

The Many Faces of Structural Racism: A Campus Conversation

Thank you to the 600 members of our community who attendedThe Many Faces of Structural Racism: A Campus Conversation yesterday. We deeply appreciate the time and expertise of our panel members and...

Posted: June 19, 2020, 11:20 AM

Honoring Juneteenth

Dear UMBC Community, As we continue to reflect on and learn about structural racism in America and on our campus, we encourage you to commemorate Juneteenth on Friday, June 19. Juneteenth...

Posted: June 18, 2020, 9:53 AM

The Many Faces of Structural Racism: A Campus Conversation

Join us tomorrow, June 18, 4 p.m.

Please join us tomorrow, Thursday, June 18, at 4 p.m. for The Many Faces of Structural Racism: A Campus Conversation.  The event will feature some of our campus experts as we continue to consider...

Posted: June 17, 2020, 10:03 AM

June 16: UMBC COVID-19 Action Update

Mid-year benefit changes, SEA discount for employees

Campus Status: The University is open, with employees working remotely. UMBC’s physical campus remains closed. Maryland is currently under a Safer at Home Order.  For the most updated...

Posted: June 16, 2020, 1:34 PM