November 19: Retriever Ready Action Update

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

COVID-19 Health & Safety

• UMBC’s Public Health Dashboard was updated with new data on November 18. The dashboard provides timely data about the prevalence of COVID-19 within our main campus. There were 14 new positive cases during this reporting period.

• Check out this important information from the CDC about masks and their role in the prevention of COVID-19 infection; please read and share with those you care about.

Reminder: Protect Yourself with a Seasonal Flu Shot

• University Health Services (UHS) has a limited supply of seasonal flu vaccines. Flu shots are available by appointment only at UHS on the ground floor of Erickson Hall for students, faculty, and staff approved to be on campus during the fall semester. Call UHS at 410-455-2542 to schedule your appointment before Thanksgiving. Remember that getting a flu vaccine has never been more important in protecting yourself and  our community.

• In addition, you can visit the UHS flu shot page for off-campus locations in the Catonsville-Arbutus area offering flu shots. Most health insurance plans will cover the cost of the flu shot; be sure to have your health insurance card with you. Remember to call ahead to ensure the location you plan to visit has vaccines available.

Women of Color Coping Circle

• The Counseling Center hosts a virtual Women of Color Coping Circle on Fridays at 

2 p.m. Information on the Friday, November 20 session is available here.

Brave Space Forum: Anti-Asian Violence and COVID-19

• The Women’s Center is hosting a Brave Space Forum: Anti-Asian Violence and COVID-19today, Thursday, November 19, at 4 p.m.

Mental Health Week Begins November 30

• University Health Services (UHS) will offer special events and resources during Mental Health Week, November 30 ﹘ December 4. These include a Mental Health Week Challenge and a drop-in session on Seasonal Depression and Stress. Follow the UHS myUMBC group for more information. 

Update on Campus Card and Mail Services Operations

• The Campus Card Office in the University Center will close for the year on November 25. Campus Card staff will continue to work remotely; all requests should be submitted via a Request Tracker ticket. 

• Mail Services will continue to operate from 8 a.m. ﹘ 12 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

UMBC Together

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