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Sedrick Smith Successfully Defends his Dissertation!

On March 30, 2020 Sedrick Smith of LLC Cohort 18 successfully defended his dissertation and earned the title of Doctor of Philosophy. His defense went very smoothly, despite its being the...

Posted: March 31, 2020, 1:47 PM

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

Pass/Fail Grading in Asian Studies

Pass/Fail accepted for Course Requirements this term only

The university says you have until June 10 (i.e. after grades come out) to switch to pass/fail grading.  The Asian Studies Program will accept pass/fail grades in core courses, electives, and for...

Posted: March 28, 2020, 10:36 AM

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

COVID-19-Related Updates and Information from CS3

Staying Connected The Center for Social Science Scholarship remains a resource for our UMBC social science community during this challenging time. Faculty, staff, and students -- don't hesitate...

Posted: March 27, 2020, 11:22 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

Summer 2020 Classes

Deemed accurate but not guaranteed.  Courses, days, instructors, times, and method of course delivery are subject to change.  Please always check the on-line UMBC Summer 2020 courses for the...

Posted: March 26, 2020, 1:15 PM