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Policy Job Opportunity

Dear Students, Any Spring 2016 graduating senior interested in a 26-month, full-time policy job with a Washington, DC based think tank should contact Dr. Tom Schaller at schaller@umbc.edu....

Posted: March 1, 2016, 3:02 PM

Dusman and Smallwood River Oaks Chamber Orchestra in Houston

Octava an engaging app for concert goers

Can A Smartphone Enhance Your Live Music Experience? One Houston orchestra recently encouraged its audience members to try out a new app that helps them engage with the music.

Posted: February 25, 2016, 4:48 PM

INDS Petrovich Lecture: James Valentine!

March 7th 5:30-7:30 pm UC310

Mr. Valentine graduated Magna Cum Laude from UMBC, with an INDS degree in Social Perspectives on Biomedical Ethics. Mr. Valentine will discuss the challenges and opportunities for orphan drugs...

Posted: February 25, 2016, 2:32 PM

Opportunity to volunteer for Eric Costello

Dear Students, Councilman Eric Costello is running for election in Baltimore's 11th District. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to meet and connect with constituents, and canvass...

Posted: February 24, 2016, 12:20 PM

UMBC Student Delegates at the Model African Union Summit

Professor Chuku leads student delegation at Model AU

Professor Gloria Chuku led a ten-student delegation to the 14th Model African Union summit February 17-21, 2016 in Washington, DC. Sarah Agarrat, Micahyas Akama, Ayodele Daniel, Yenin Gnaka, Maada...

Posted: February 23, 2016, 2:25 PM

Mary Akaras Scholarship Book Award for $500

Scholarship Book Award for $500

Mary Akaras Scholarship Book Award  Call for nominations The Dresher Center for the Humanities seeks nominations for students eligible to receive the Mary Akaras Scholarship Book Award...

Posted: February 22, 2016, 12:40 PM

Now Accepting Applicants for the David W. Smith Scholarship

The scholarship seeks to honor the memory of David W. Smith, an extraordinary singer and a brilliant and dedicated professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.  In his short time on...

Posted: February 22, 2016, 8:27 AM

William Blake's Supreme Court op-ed resonates with readers

William Blake, political science, recently published an op-ed in the Baltimore Sun entitled "Bring back Justice O'Connor" about the Supreme Court vacancy following Justice Scalia's death.  The...

Posted: February 19, 2016, 4:23 PM