Tuesday, August 26, 2014
9 AM
to 10 AM
WELCOME TO UMBC INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS!
University Center : 312
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UMBC would like to officially welcome you to our university with an informative orientation geared to help you study abroad smoothly. This orientation will be covering: F-1 student...
10 AM
to 11 AM
University Center : Third Floor
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Are you interested in becoming a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, nurse, physical therapist or other health professional? Join us for this special workshop, conducted by two academic advisors with a...
10 AM
to 8:20 PM
Tuesday August 26
Performing Arts & Humanities Building : TBD
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Please go to the following link to find more info and sign-up for an audition time. http://www.umbc.edu/music/about/WindEnsembleAuditions.php
10:30 AM
to 1:30 PM
On Campus
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Learn where to shop, eat, and play - all right in your new backyard. Hot spots you will hit include Patapsco Valley State Park, Double T Diner, Walmart, the Hollywood Theater, and local music and...
10:30 AM
to 11:30 AM
The Commons : 318
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We've all been there...we've seen something happen right in front of us that we know is not OK: A couple yells at each other in the movie theatre, a classmate tells an offensive "joke" during lab,...
11 AM
to 12:30 PM
Last chance to register!
bwtech@UMBC North : 5523 Rsch Park Dr, Sute 310
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What habits do you follow when traveling out of the country? •Know local laws and customs •Taking copies of passports, credit cards with you •Be aware of State department and/or FBI country...
12 PM
to 12:50 PM
Faculty Instructional Technology Training (FITT)
Engineering : 025
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In this session, participants will be given a basic overview of Blackboard (Bb). Topics covered will include creating announcements, posting your syllabus and other course documents, and finally...
12 PM
to 2 PM
Campus Job Fair
University Center : UC Ballroom
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Register at careers.umbc.edu/campusjobsfair.php
12 PM
to 2 PM
University Center : Ballroom
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Looking for work on-campus this year. Then come to the Campus Jobs Fair the Tuesday before classes start. Representatives for UMBC departments and companies located in the BWTech@UMBC Research...
12 PM
to 1 PM
Administration : Outside
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Hey guys! Join us for a pre-semester prayer time on August 26th. Let's soak our campus in God's Love before the academic madness starts (ahhh!). "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and...
12 PM
to 1 PM
Host: Dr. Tamra Mendelson
Biological Sciences : 004
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Please join us for a seminar presented by Colleen A. Burge, Ph.D., from the University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, titled “Host-Pathogen Interactions in a Changing Ocean."
12:30 PM
to 3 PM
Celebrating Entering First Year Honors College Students
Lecture Hall 4: Sherman Hall : Sherman Hall, Room 003
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Welcome to the Honors College! The first and most important fall event to put on your calendar is the Honors College Induction. As a new member of the Honors College, your attendance at...
3 PM
to 4 PM
First PHA meeting of the semester
The Commons : Greek Room
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Come to the First General PHA meeting while we get things rolling for the semester
3 PM
to 3:30 PM
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn
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Be part of a UMBC tradition and process into Convocation with your classmates. Please meet in front of the library to walk down the academic corridor and into the RAC together. If raining feel...
3:30 PM
to 5 PM
2014 Convocation Planned!
Retriever Activities Center (RAC)
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UMBC NEW STUDENT CONVOCATION Join us and be a part of this long-standing tradition of welcoming new students to our campus! The UMBC New Student Convocation will take place on Tuesday, August...
3:30 PM
to 5:30 PM
Join the UMBC family!
Retriever Activities Center (RAC)
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Meet your Woolie in the Commuter Lounge by 3PM.
3:30 PM
to 4:30 PM
Retriever Activities Center (RAC)
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Convocation marks the beginning of your UMBC career. Join students, faculty and staff as you are officially welcomed to UMBC by President Freeman Hrabowski, III, and others. Families are invited...
4:30 PM
to 5:30 PM
The Quad
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The UMBC community is invited to share in this kick-off picnic. True Grit's will not be open for business unless it is raining.
8 PM
to 11 PM
A night of FUN!
The Commons
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Meet your Woolie in the Commuter Lounge by 7:45PM. Join new students at their amazing night of FREE games in a carnival-like atmosphere.
8 PM
to 11 PM
The Commons
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True to its name, this event will be jam-packed with activities and people. This is the kick-off event of the semester and your last hurrah before classes begin. Don't miss out on the food, games,...