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Involvement Fest

Get Connected

Are you looking to get involved on campus? Involvement Fest is the perfect place to get started and to get connected to over 250+ student organizations, both Undergraduate and Graduate! Curious...

Posted: August 26, 2026, 10:37 AM

Democracy in the Making

Create art. Share stories. Meet new friends.

On Monday, August 31, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in University Center 312, UMBC’s Center for Democracy and Civic Life is hosting Democracy in the Making, a community art event where we’ll reflect on the...

Posted: August 25, 2026, 2:17 PM

Office of Disability Access & Resources: Fall 2026 Open House

Meet the People Who Support You!

Join the Office of Disability Access and Resources for our Open House and learn more about the people, programs, and resources that support accessibility at UMBC! This is a great opportunity to...

Posted: August 25, 2026, 2:09 PM

CS3 Fall 2026 Faculty Writing Group

Collaboration and Innovation

Join us throughout the semester for a faculty writing group. Faculty from all disciplines are welcome! Our theme is collaboration and innovation, emphasizing our shared commitment to fostering a...

Posted: August 25, 2026, 1:05 PM

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Welcome Back, Retrievers! First Coffee Monday of the Year!

Every Monday from 10AM-2PM in Commons 308

Happy First Day of Classes! Whether you are stepping onto campus for the very first time or returning for another exciting year of research and discovery, the Office of Graduate Student Life...

Posted: August 24, 2026, 9:55 AM

Retro mid-century style logo for "Coffee Mondays" styled like a vintage roadside marquee sign against a solid brown background. * **Text**: "Coffee" appears in bold, dark brown sans-serif font at the top. Below it, "MONDAYS" is written in a cream-colored, stylized vintage font with decorative flourishes on the letter "M". * **Design Elements**: The text is enclosed within a cream-and-brown rounded rectangular sign with a cream border. An L-shaped marquee arrow pointing upward wraps around the right and bottom edges, featuring seven circular light bulb cutouts. A dark brown starburst icon sits in the lower-left corner below the main sign frame.

Microcredential Advisory Committee AY2026-2027 Orientation

Learn & Get Involved with Microcredentials at UMBC

Interested in the future of microcredentials at UMBC? Join us for an orientation to the Microcredential Advisory Committee (MAC) and learn more about how UMBC is working to strengthen and expand...

Posted: August 24, 2026, 9:45 AM

Join the GSA Equity of Funds Committee – Apply Today!

Promote fairness, transparency, and accountability

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is recruiting 3 graduate students to join the Equity of Funds (EoF) Committee for the 2026–2027 academic year! As an EoF Committee member, you will play a...

Posted: August 24, 2026, 8:50 AM

CNMS Senators need Representation: Paid Opportunity

Aid in making Graduate Student Life Better

Please consider joining the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS) Senator team this academic year to help your fellow Graduate Students. There are currently 2 out of 4 open spots...

Posted: August 20, 2026, 8:45 AM