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Sights and Sounds of Senegal

Film Screening and Performances

Please join us on September 9 and September 11!

Posted: September 3, 2026, 1:32 PM

Sign up for the Fall 2026 Writing Group

Twice a week, the Dresher Center will host virtual writing sessions for all faculty, staff, and graduate students who are interested in participating. Tuesdays and Fridays from September 8 to...

Posted: September 2, 2026, 1:47 PM

UMBC Symposium: Bridging AI and Quantum

September 10, 2026

REGISTER The rise of next-generation Quantum Computing has attracted the attention of academia, industry, government, and state agencies. However, Quantum Computers are still in their infancy,...

Posted: September 1, 2026, 2:42 PM

Oral History Listening Party and Training Workshop

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 4 - 5:30 PM

Interested in listening to or doing oral history interviews? Check out this free event on September 16!  https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gwst/events/157106 Please join Dr. Kate for a listening...

Posted: September 1, 2026, 1:58 PM

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Humanities Scholars & Humanities Retrievers Fall Gathering

Learn about exciting opportunities for the upcoming year!

Humanities Scholars & Humanities Retrievers Fall Gathering Friday, September 4, 2026 · 12 - 1:30 PM (In Person) Performing Arts & Humanities Building : 216 The HUM Scholars Program...

Posted: September 1, 2026, 1:58 PM

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Call for Participants: CURRENTS - Humanities Work Now

Submit your name by Wednesday, September 16

Dear Colleagues: We are building our schedule of CURRENTS: Humanities Work Now talks for the academic year. These will be at noon on Mondays or Wednesdays in a hybrid (in-person and WebEx)...

Posted: August 31, 2026, 2:30 PM

Reid Harlan Named MMEA Collegiate Representative 2026-2027

Congratulations to senior music education major Reid Harlan on his appointment as the Collegiate Representative to the Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA) Board!  In his role, Reid will...

Posted: August 31, 2026, 1:21 PM

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FACULTY FEATURE: Professor Fan Yang

New Series with Asian Studies!

We hope you all had a great first week of the semester! Asian Studies is excited to kick off a couple of new series featuring updates on all the big things happening for students and faculty in...

Posted: August 28, 2026, 10:00 AM

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