February 4: 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 February 3. There were 21 new positive on-campus cases during this reporting period.

• Twice weekly testing continues for all students living on campus (testing Group A). Faculty, staff, and commuting students in Group B begin testing next week. Please check here for instructions and guidance.

• Here are some safety tips for Super Bowl watching this weekend.

Health, Wellness & Support

• University Health Services (UHS) is offering in-person and telehealth services to students, faculty, and staff. Operating hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. All clients are required to make an appointment to receive clinical services. Please call (410) 455-2542. If you are in need of care outside of operating hours, please contact our after-hours care line at (410) 455-3230. More information on UHS services is available here.

• The Counseling Center is providing fully remote services to students. Operating hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Call (410) 455-2472 to set up an appointment. If you are in need of care outside of operating hours, please contact our after-hours care line at (410) 455-3230. More information on the Counseling Center’s services is available here.

• The Counseling Center’s virtual Moving Forward with Purpose group is a five-week program based on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) which begins on February 5 at 1 p.m. It is intended to help students learn strategies to increase motivation, figure out what matters most, and feel more present in day-to-day life. Group sessions will focus on different concepts including being present, approaching things that we avoid, and turning values and goals into action.

• Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion, & Belonging (i3b) will hold a virtual open house on February 10, noon – 1:30 p.m. This “come as you are, leave as you need” open house is for all students, staff, faculty, alumni, and campus partners to come together and connect with one another. We encourage you to build community across difference, learn about i3b’s resources, and find out about our engaging spaces, dialogues, workshops, and other offerings for the spring semester!

UMBC 2021 Virtual Career & Internship Fair

• Students, be sure to register for the UMBC Spring Virtual Career & Internship Fair on February 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is your chance to connect with more than 70 employers recruiting for intern and full-time positions. This event is just like an in-person career fair, but online! Position yourself for a successful fair experience and give employers the opportunity to review your credentials prior to the fair! Registration details and a list of participating employers can be found here.

UMBC Together

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