Wednesday, September 28, 2016
All Day
Sharing the Past, Building the Future: UMBC at 50 ·
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn
All Day
Ongoing
to 6 PM
Ongoing
to 6 PM
7:05 AM
to 8 AM
With Kathleen
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio
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Yoga classes enhance physical strength and suppleness and improve body, breath,and self-awareness through practice of an evolving series of standing, seated and reclining poses and elementary...
11 AM
to 2 PM
The Commons : Breezeway
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Hey all of you brownie bakers and candy makers! The Ancient Studies Council is have a fundraising bake sale Wednesday, Sept. 28th in the Commons Breezeway. We will happily accept any help making...
11 AM
to 12 PM
Mathematics/Psychology : 104
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Session ChairIris Gauran DiscussantDr. Gowda Speaker 1: Yun-Ju Cheng Title The use of propensity scores in assessing generalizability of RCTs to a target population Abstract...
11 AM
to 3 PM
Purchase Your Cap & Gown!
Bookstore
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What: University of Maryland Baltimore County Grad Fair When: Monday, September 26 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Tuesday & Wednesday, September 27 - 28 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Where: UMBC Bookstore...
11 AM
to 12 PM
You won't want to miss on Academic Advising and free lunch!
University Center : 115
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Receive first hand information on transferring, advising, registering for classes, and deadlines from the Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Advising and Student Success.
11:30 AM
to 3:30 PM
Retriever Activities Center (RAC)
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This is the largest UMBC job fair of the year. Don't miss your chance to meet with employers to discuss career and employment opportunities. Don't forget, first impressions are important - bring...
11:45 AM
to 1 PM
Off Campus
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Want access to healthy, local food? Don't want to lose your parking space? Need to shop but don't have a ton of time? Great news! Due to your positive feedback and participation during our...
11:45 AM
to 12:45 PM
Piloting on 11th - Participation Needed!
Off Campus
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Want access to healthy, local food? Don't want to lose your parking space? Need to shop but don't have a ton of time? All good reasons to take advantage of the FREE UMBC Transit to...
11:45 AM
to 12:45 PM
Piloting on 11th - Participation Needed!
Off Campus
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Want access to healthy, local food? Don't want to lose your parking space? Need to shop but don't have a ton of time? All good reasons to take advantage of the FREE UMBC Transit to...
11:45 AM
to 1 PM
Come join us for the farmers' market!
On Campus : Commons Circle
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Want access to healthy, local food? Don't want to lose your parking space? Need to shop but don't have a ton of time? Great news! Due to your positive feedback and participation during our...
11:45 AM
to 1 PM
Come join us for the farmers' market!
On Campus : Commons Circle
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Want access to healthy, local food? Don't want to lose your parking space? Need to shop but don't have a ton of time? Great news! Due to your positive feedback and participation during our...
12 PM
to 1:30 PM
Focused Conversation with STRIDE
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : 7th floor
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Please join STRIDE for a focused conversation on the topic of "Building Shared Evaluation Metrics." We hope that this conversation provides a valuable opportunity for faculty serving on search...
12 PM
to 1 PM
with Jasmin
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio
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Cardio Party: Street is a non-stop dance party to the latest hits designed to get your heart pimping! Learn new moves, build your skills or just have fun while building endurance.
12 PM
to 1 PM
Join us for a session on clickers!
Engineering : 102
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Join us on Wednesday, September 28 from 12 PM- 1PM in ENG 102 for a Clicker Lunch-and-Learn session on the TurningPoint Cloud software. Trainers from Turning Technologies will be on campus to...
12 PM
to 1 PM
Sherman Hall : 006
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We provide opportunities for students to connect with other students, study God’s Word, and encourage each other in love as they “do life” together while growing in the grace and knowledge of...
12 PM
to 1 PM
Sherman Hall : 011
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Calling all service-enthusiasts! We will be holding a general body meeting TOMORROW, Wednesday (9/28) during free hour in Sherman 011. Please plan to attend as we will be covering several...
12 PM
to 1 PM
With Joshua
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track
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Fitness Basics* is a low-impact, individually designed mid-day workout.
12 PM
to 1 PM
Our first general body meeting of the semester!
Sondheim Hall : 209
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Come out to Health Administration and Policy Program Council of Majors first and only general body meeting of the semester! We will be discussing upcoming events that we are planning and how you...
12 PM
to 12:50 PM
Learn About Summer Opportunities, Programs for Undergrads!
Sondheim Hall : 103
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How to Get Started in Research workshop Wednesday, 9/28/16 from 12-12:50 in Sondheim 103. Learn about PAID summer research opportunities for undergrads as well as programs like URA...
12 PM
to 5 PM
Stadium : Field 1
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Intramurals will be offering two Flag Football leagues this semester. One league will be played on Mon/Wed/Fri from 12pm-5pm on Field 1 inside the stadium. The second league will be played only...
12 PM
to 5 PM
Stadium : Field 1
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Intramurals will be offering two Flag Football leagues this semester. One league will be played on Mon/Wed/Fri from 12pm-5pm on Field 1 inside the stadium. The second league will be played only...
12 PM
thru Sep 30
Flexible 3-day online format
Online
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How accessible is your hybrid or online course? What steps can you take to make it more accessible? In this 3-day problem solving asynchronous workshop, you will work with your accessibility...
12 PM
thru Sep 30
Flexible 3-day online format
Online
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The term Open Educational Resources (OER) was first adopted by UNESCO in 2002 to describe materials used to support education that can be freely accessed, reused, modified, and shared in order to...
12 PM
to 12:50 PM
Patapsco Hall : Classroom
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Come learn about Yoga & POP Pilates!!
12 PM
to 12:50 PM
Second GBM of the semester
Sondheim Hall : 113
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We will be having our second meeting of the semester Wednesday, September 28 in Sondheim Building 113 from 12-1 PM. Also if you are interested in getting a t-shirt, please bring in $5 to the next...
12 PM
to 1 PM
UMBC Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences : 004
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Please join the Biological Sciences Department for a seminar given by our own Dr. Michael Nestor. Dr. Nestor will present "Decreased Overall Network Activity in iPSC-Derived Cortical Neurons in...
12 PM
to 1 PM
Panel Discussion: Applying to Grad School in Social Sciences
Public Policy : 204
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The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Health Administration and Policy will be hosting Fall 2016 Graduate School Forum on Wednesday (9/28/16) from 12-1 p.m. in PUP 204. No registration is...
12 PM
to 1 PM
Panel Discussion: Applying to Grad School in Social Sciences
Public Policy : 204
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The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Health Administration and Policy will be hosting Fall 2016 Graduate School Forum on Wednesday (9/28/16) from 12-1 p.m. in PUP 204. No registration is...
12 PM
to 1 PM
Panel Discussion: Applying to Grad School in Social Sciences
Public Policy : 204
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The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Health Administration and Policy will be hosting Fall 2016 Graduate School Forum on Wednesday (9/28/16) from 12-1 p.m. in PUP 204. No registration is...
12 PM
to 1 PM
Learn how to use R for basic statistical analysis!
Engineering : 122
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R is a powerful open source software system for statistical computing. It has become immensely popular due to its intuitive programming language, built-in support for statistical procedures, and...
12 PM
to 1 PM
Fall 2016 ENTR Speaker Series with Jamaal Collier
University Center : 312
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Description Come listen to Jamaal "Mr. Root" Collier talk about his journey to becoming a professional artist. Who inspired him when he was in high school? What factors in college prompted him...
12 PM
to 1 PM
Fall 2016 ENTR Speaker Series with Jamaal Collier
University Center : 312
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Description Come listen to Jamaal "Mr. Root" Collier talk about his journey to becoming a professional artist. Who inspired him when he was in high school? What factors in college prompted him...
12:05 PM
to 12:50 PM
Leave your mark on the 50th anniversary time capsule!
Sondheim Hall : 107
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Come out to our general body meeting to learn more about SLSA and to leave your mark by contributing to our 50th Anniversary Time Capsule submission. We will be working on our submission of...
2 PM
to 3 PM
Explore innovative ways to use clickers in the classroom
Online
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Interested in using clickers? Already experienced, but looking for something new to try? Dr. Christopher Wiley, Senior Lecturer in Music and Director of Learning and Teaching in the School of...
2 PM
to 3 PM
Reduce cheating in online Blackboard exams
Online
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This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use Respondus LockDown Browser with online exams. Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the...
2 PM
to 3 PM
Learn about legal issues & how to locate useful resources
Online
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Students, families, educators at all levels and other service providers who are new to accessible educational materials (AEM) and accessible technologies may have many questions about what...
2 PM
to 3 PM
Online
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Trust is an asset leaders can’t be effective without. Why? Because business is conducted through relationships, and the foundation of relationships is trust. Yet, trust is fragile. It’s complex,...
3 PM
to 4 PM
Off Campus : MPR
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Wednesday 6 October 2016 at 3:00pm Title: “TBD” Speaker: Dr. Arthur Grossman, Department of Plant Biology, Carnegie Institution for Science, Stanford University Abstract: TBD Host: Dr....
3:30 PM
to 4:30 PM
Physics : 401
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TITLE: The Physics and Photonics of Next Generation Solar Cells ABSTRACT: Converting sunlight into electricity is an important process that spans many fields from physics and chemistry to...
4 PM
to 5 PM
with Cat
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio
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Jillian Michael's BodyShred is a high intensity metabolic conditioning workout that combines strength, cardio, and abdominal training.
4 PM
to 5 PM
Join us for casual conversations and fun group activities.
University Center : 201B
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Snacks, games, and ice-breaker activities are provided and then the groups are left to freely converse in an informal atmosphere.
4 PM
to 6 PM
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn
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Dr. Quayshawn Spencer, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at University of Pennsylvania, will speak about "The Case for Racial Pluralism" on Sept. 28th, 4pm, in the Library Gallery. This lecture is...
4 PM
to 6 PM
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn
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Dr. Quayshawn Spencer, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at University of Pennsylvania, will speak about "The Case for Racial Pluralism" on Sept. 28th, 4pm, in the Library Gallery. This lecture is...
4 PM
to 6 PM
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn
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Dr. Quayshawn Spencer, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at University of Pennsylvania, will speak about "The Case for Racial Pluralism" on Sept. 28th, 4pm, in the Library Gallery. This lecture is...
4:30 PM
to 8 PM
Enjoy local burgers sourced from Roseda Farm in Maryland!
True Grit's
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It's Eat Local Week at True Grit's! Enjoy a variety of local dishes featuring items from Maryland and Pennsylvania! Join us Wednesday, September 28th during dinner at True Grit's (4:30pm-8pm) and...
5 PM
to 6:30 PM
The Commons : 331
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Opportunity to speak to interested students regarding internship and co-op opportunities. Opportunities are in Ohio and PA.
5 PM
to 6 PM
with Jenn
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio
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Pound is an exhilarating full-body workout that uses drumming to combine cardio, conditioning and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Instead of listening to music, you...
5:15 PM
to 7 PM
On Campus : Interfaith Center
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We are offering mass during the summer on campus for Wednesday and will continue all semester.
5:30 PM
to 6:30 PM
Campaigning for a world with human rights enjoyed by all
The Commons : 328
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Interested in human rights?? Come to Amnesty International's weekly meeting! Amnesty International is a student organization dedicated to creating active citizens through awareness and activism...
6 PM
to 7:30 PM
Home-cooked meal and story-telling about promises
The Commons : MOSAIC
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Tonight is about telling stories (and eating. Always eating.) As Jesus followers, we are people who learn from an awesome story teller who told beautiful and confusing stories all the time. ...
6 PM
to 7 PM
with Valerie
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio
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Tone Zone is 50 minutes of strengthening and tonight of your buns, thighs, and abs, Great music, laughter and fun is definitely required!
7 PM
to 9 PM
Mathematics/Psychology : 106
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We provide opportunities for men to connect with other men, study God’s Word, and encourage each other in love as they “do life” together while growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ....
7 PM
to 8:30 PM
The Commons : CIC
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We provide opportunities for women to connect with other women, study God’s Word, and encourage each other in love as they “do life” together while growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus...
7 PM
to 9 PM
Sci-Fi Films from 1966
Lecture Hall 1: Biological Sciences
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For the month of September the SEEING SCIENCE Film Festival presents films that were released in 1966, in celebration of UMBC's 50th Anniversary! The last featured film screened this month...
7 PM
to 8 PM
Discover how to engage learners in a more authentic way
Online
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With the VoiceThread / Blackboard integration, instructors can create and share VoiceThreads and grade student work. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use the assignment builder...
7:30 PM
to 9:30 PM
September 28 at 7:30pm
Off Campus
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Out of the Blocks producers Aaron Henkin and Wendel Patrick have spent the past year chronicling life in Baltimore, one city block at a time. Along the way, they’ve developed a new documentary...
8 PM
to 10 PM
The Commons : Sports Zone
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Come hear singers, bands, and much more of the amazing talent here at UMBC during Open Mic Night! If you are an artist yourself, bring your instrument of choice and perform a song, or perhaps,...