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Pass/Fail Grading Options for the Current Semester FAQ

Department Pass Fail policies and other policy questions

**Hi Retrievers, The end of classes is nigh and finals are coming up! We want to take this time to remind you of all the policy options available to you for the Spring 2020 semester....

Posted: May 12, 2020, 10:26 AM

Summer E-Service-Learning Opportunity with Esperanza Center

Summer 2020 E-Service-Learning Opportunity-- Teach ESOL!

**The Esperanza Center is hosting virtual ESOL sessions for community members in the Summer 2020.  This is a great opportunity to stay involved with the community and learn valuable skills while...

Posted: May 11, 2020, 5:49 PM

Video- Dr. Vonhoff & Steve Park show how to apply for a URA

Get up to $1500 for research- it's easy, even in quarantine!

**Dr. Vonhoff (Biological Sciences), and his mentee, Steve Park, show how easy it is to apply for an Undergraduate Research Award (URA), even in quarantine. https://vimeo.com/417328910...

Posted: May 11, 2020, 5:47 PM

Congrats to our Global Majors Departmental Award Winners!

Complements to Pat Michael and Madeline Dement

Congratulations to Madeline Dement for receiving "Outstanding Scholar" Award for being "The best overall student, based on academic performance"!  Pat Michael received the award for "Outstanding...

Posted: May 8, 2020, 5:11 PM

Video Montage Honoring our Global Studies 2020 Graduates

Watch the video below and help congratulate our seniors!

Video Montage Honoring our Global Studies 2020 Graduates Watch the video below and help congratulate our seniors! Hello Global Studies Majors!  The Global Studies Department wanted to find a...

Posted: May 8, 2020, 5:01 PM

COVID-19 Action Update

Job search strategies; virtual town halls; online learning

**Campus Status: The University is open, with employees working remotely. Facilities will remain closed. Maryland is currently under a Stay at Home Order. For the most updated information and...

Posted: May 7, 2020, 12:16 PM

Brian and Larry Have Decided to Apply for a URA Award

Provides Up to $1500 to Support Their Research

**Meet Brian and Larry. They have decided to apply for a URA Award. "There are three different awards this year," noted Brian, who was interviewed while blow drying his luxurious hair. "You've...

Posted: May 5, 2020, 10:09 AM

*Cancellation of Fall Education Abroad Programs*

Education Abroad Post:  UMBC and its Office of International Education Services continue to actively monitor the outbreak of COVID-19. As you may know, UMBC has suspended all...

Posted: April 27, 2020, 2:12 PM

Attention Global Studies Seniors!

UMBC is collecting memories and messages of gratitude from the Class of 2020 for potential use in Commencement communications, social media, UMBC Magazine, and beyond. Graduates, share your...

Posted: April 23, 2020, 1:59 PM