November 10: Retriever Ready Action Update

Please see the latest updates on UMBC’s Retriever Ready website. Questions? Email covid19@umbc.edu.

COVID-19 Health & Safety

• Please be sure to read this Urgent Community Health Request regarding the predicted but nevertheless concerning surge in coronavirus cases occurs in Baltimore and across the nation. Remember that students, faculty, and staff approved to be on campus are required to complete daily online symptom tracking.

• Make a plan now for the holidays! Here is some helpful information, CDC guidance, and advice. If you are planning on spending time with family this Thanksgiving, the time to start isolating yourself is now. Plan, plan, plan ﹘ don’t leave your health and well-being to chance. 

Guidance for Winter and Spring 2021 Applied Learning Experiences

• Please read this updated guidance from the Provost regarding Applied Learning Experiences for the winter and spring 2021 terms, including internships, cooperative education, research experiences, and service-learning and community engagement.

Counseling Center Offers Meditation Sessions

• The Counseling Center offers “Let’s Meditate at UMBC!” throughout the week. Visit their myUMBC events page for information about upcoming sessions and other supportive programs.

UMBC Together

• Faculty and staff: Sign up for home delivery of the Fall UMBC Magazine by filling out this link by this Friday, November 13. 

• Visit the UMBC Together website for recent social media posts and the UMBC Together myUMBC group for information on upcoming events.