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Current Events Forum

Meets virtually this week!

Hey Political Science Students, I wanted to let you know that department will be hosting a virtual current events forum this coming Wednesday (4/1) at noon. The current events forum is a good...

Posted: March 30, 2020, 12:06 PM

The Digital Decameron

Global Digital Story Festival – Where I Find Strength

    “In 1348 a party of wealthy young patricians take refuge from the plague that is raging in the city in a villa outside Florence. To pass the time, they tell each other stories…” (Cover...

Posted: March 27, 2020, 12:36 PM

Fall 2020 White House Internship Program

Applications are now available!

Hi Political Science Department, I am emailing you to make you aware that the application for the Fall 2020 White House Internship program is now available. If you are interested in applying...

Posted: March 27, 2020, 11:40 AM

Keep on Grading Resources from the FDC

Support students with feedback & guide their learning

Assessing and grading student learning can feel especially daunting if the online environment is new to you. We’ve put together a few ideas on our new Keep on Grading webpage to help you move...

Posted: March 26, 2020, 4:09 PM

CIRCA Spring 2020 Events

COVID 19 postponements

Due to COVID 19 impacts remaining CIRCA Spring 2020 programs will be postponed. Timely updates will be available through the CIRCA Digest and our website circa.umbc.edu.

Posted: March 25, 2020, 10:21 AM

X-Finity Announces free Hotspots

X-Finity just announced that they are making their network of hotspots open to the public. See details here: https://wifi.xfinity.com/?rid=1795519155&mid=20200323_Adhoc_CM_Crisis_DWWeekly

Posted: March 24, 2020, 11:11 AM

The FDC is here for you!

Resources, Consultations, & Study Tips

Dear Colleagues, As you transition to online teaching and your students to online learning, please remember that the Faculty Development Center staff are here to support you! Webpage...

Posted: March 24, 2020, 9:36 AM

Retriever Essentials Free Food Pantry Still Open

If you need any food or personal care items please visit!

Retriever Essentials Free Food Pantry Still Open If you need any food or personal care items please visit The food pantry, Sherman 205, will be open: Monday March 23rd from...

Posted: March 23, 2020, 12:03 PM

StoryCenter: Online Training in Digital Video w WeVideo

Free orientation Trainings for Educators This Friday 3/27

StoryCenter to Offer Online Training in Digital Video in Collaboration with WeVideo.com Free orientation Trainings for Educators This Friday! Over the last...

Posted: March 22, 2020, 12:19 PM