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Dr. John Rennie Short contributes to The Conversation

Your vote may not count as much as you think

"As we enter the traditional, post-Labor Day sprint in the campaign season, voters may want to consider how much their vote really counts. In the United States, the difference between the popular...

Posted: September 5, 2018, 11:37 AM

AFST'S WELCOME RECEPTION

YOU ARE INVITED TO DEPARTMENT OF AFRICANA STUDIES WELCOME WEEK RECEPTION FINE ARTS BUILDING ROOM 559 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 12:00 NOON – 1:00 PM LIGHT REFRESHMENTS

Posted: September 4, 2018, 12:47 PM

Catching up with Charrise Alexander, Class of '06

GWST spent the summer catching up with alums to ask them: What are you up to since graduation, and how has your work in gender and women's studies shaped your career and life? Check out our...

Posted: September 4, 2018, 12:15 PM

SAHAP Welcome Week TODAY - NOON - PUP ATRIUM

Stop in for pizza with SAHAP faculty and staff!

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Health Administration & Policy is hosting an open house lunch TODAY at noon in the PUP building, 1st floor atrium.   Meet faculty and staff...

Posted: August 31, 2018, 9:25 AM

The 2016 and 2018 Ellicott City Flash Floods

Featured speakers include Dr. Miller and Dr. Halverson

The UMBC Center for Urban Environmental Research and Education presents a symposium on  The 2016 and 2018 Ellicott City Flash Floods:  Meteorology, Hydrology, Emergency Response, and...

Posted: August 30, 2018, 8:57 AM

Saira Khan '09 Wins 2018 Outstanding Alumna Award

Saira Khan (English '09), currently the director of social media for The New Yorker, will be the recipient of an outstanding young UMBC alumna award on October 4.  Ms. Khan’s journalism - on...

Posted: August 29, 2018, 3:36 PM

2018 Summer Stories

Linehan Artist Scholar and Cello Performance major Christian Hartman has been performing as a snare drummer with Baltimore’s Marching Ravens. Some summer performances include a flash mob at the...

Posted: August 29, 2018, 11:06 AM

Ben Jealous for Governor Fellowship

The Ben Jealous for Governor Fellowship involves joining the campaign this Fall of 2018. Fellows will be able to work in all areas of the campaign, including but not limited to communications,...

Posted: August 28, 2018, 3:41 PM

Asian Studies Welcome Week Event Tomorrow, 8/29/18

Please join us!

Welcome to Dr. Meredith Oyen, Asian Studies New Director! We hope students and faculty will join us for our Welcome Week event in Fine Arts 558 South on Wednesday, August 29, 2018...

Posted: August 28, 2018, 1:33 PM