Community News

Participate in the Baltimore Sun "Top Workplaces" survey

Dear Colleagues, UMBC has again been nominated to participate in The Baltimore Sun Top Workplaces program. This program identifies and compares top places to work in the Baltimore Metropolitan...

Posted: August 30, 2017, 11:05 AM

Heavy Traffic Alert

Tips for getting to Campus and Parking

The first day of classes is upon us, and students, faculty, staff, and visitors should expect extremely heavy traffic, particularly during the morning rush hour, and a high demand for parking as...

Posted: August 29, 2017, 4:32 PM

New one-way Commons Drop-off Circle

New Traffic Pattern

Please be advised that there will be permanent changes to the traffic patterns in the area of Commons Garage, Physics Building and The Commons prior to the start of the Fall 2017 semester. The...

Posted: August 17, 2017, 3:35 PM

Commons Roof Maintenance Project

Commons Roof Maintenance Project Starting early this week, crews will begin replacing portions of the Commons Building roof. The repair work is estimated to be completed by the beginning of...

Posted: August 14, 2017, 10:55 AM

Charlottesville

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, Over the weekend, we watched the violent, hate-driven acts that took place in Charlottesville and on the University of Virginia campus. On behalf of the...

Posted: August 14, 2017, 9:57 AM

Fall Opening Meeting 2017

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, Each year, at the start of the fall semester, the UMBC community comes together to welcome colleagues and students back to campus, celebrate our...

Posted: August 11, 2017, 11:35 AM

Reminder: Fall 2017 Convocation

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, Friday, August 18, is the last day for faculty and staff to register to attend this year's Convocation ceremony and all-campus picnic. If you plan on...

Posted: August 10, 2017, 11:37 AM

Fall 2017 Convocation

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, We look forward to your participation in our Fall 2017 Convocation on Tuesday, August 29 at 3:30 p.m. in the Retriever Activities Center (RAC). This...

Posted: July 21, 2017, 3:32 PM

Delay in Implementation of Statewide Personnel System

2017 Open Enrollment

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, The State Department of Budget and Management’s Employee Benefits Division has notified us of a delay in the implementation of the State Personnel System...

Posted: July 21, 2017, 3:31 PM

Parking permit fees for academic year 2017/2018

To support the increasing cost associated with operating, maintaining, and improving the parking facilities on campus, UMBC faculty and staff will see an increase in parking permit fees for...

Posted: June 30, 2017, 10:12 AM