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End of Semester Event - Asian Studies Tea House

Thursday, May 16, 2019 - 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Please join us for tea and snacks and a quiet place to study, if you need one. Asian Studies Conference Room, Fine Arts Building, Room 558 South - only accessible by using the elevator or stairs...

Posted: April 29, 2019, 3:02 PM

Dr. Robert Deluty Publishes his 57th Book

Dr. Robert Deluty, associate dean emeritus of the Graduate School, has published his 57th book, "The Choice of Attention."  In his review, Dr. Ronald Pies writes, "Robert Deluty's excellent...

Posted: April 29, 2019, 2:55 PM

Apply now to participate in a Faculty Learning Community

Applications for 2019-20 FLCs are due Friday, May 24

The Faculty Development Center is pleased to announce five new proposed topics for Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) for AY 2019-20: Contemplative Pedagogies: Mindfulness in the Classroom...

Posted: April 26, 2019, 10:17 AM

Dr. Shomali Awarded Wilson Career Enhancement Fellowship

Dr. Mejdulene B. Shomali, Assistant Professor in Gender, Women's, + Sexuality Studies, was named one of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation's Career Enhancement Fellows for 2019-2020.  The Career...

Posted: April 25, 2019, 1:26 PM

Out of Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk

Saturday, April 27, 2019 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. - RAC

The Out of the Darkness Walk that is taking place at UMBC on Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a great opportunity to support the American Foundation for Suicide...

Posted: April 25, 2019, 1:19 PM

Congratulations to Dr. Constantine Vaporis

Founder and Former Director of the Asian Studies Program

Congratulations to Dr. Constantine Vaporis, Founder and Former Director of the Asian Studies Program, for his article on the imperial abdication and succession in Japan taking place next week. ...

Posted: April 23, 2019, 10:48 AM

End of Semester Celebration!

Wednesday, May 15th 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Please join the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, & Health Administration and Policy  we celebrate the end of the semester, induct new members into our honors societies, recognize student...

Posted: April 23, 2019, 9:50 AM

Candlelight Vigil for Tragedy in Sri Lanka

April 23rd @ 8 pm Erickson Field

Dear UMBC Community,  Tonight, Tuesday April 23rd, we will be holding a candlelight vigil to commemorate the lives of those lost in the tragedy in Sri Lanka on April 21st. The Sri Lankan...

Posted: April 23, 2019, 9:05 AM