Friday, May 5, 2017
All Day
Illustrations of Imaginative Literature ·
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn
All Day
SGA Prove It! Election ·
Online
All Day
UMBC Choice Program Workshop ·
On Campus
8 AM
to 4 PM
Spend $20 or more to receive a FREE t-shirt!
Bookstore : Yum Shoppe
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Every Friday, spend $20 or more to receive a FREE Rockstar t-shirt! Fridays are the best time to stock up on snacks and beverages to keep you going through finals! Dates: May 5th, 12th, 19th,...
8 AM
to 1:30 PM
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : 7th Floor
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RSVPs required - please RSVP at this link. Overview This is the Spring 2017 iteration of the semi-annual UMBC Research Forum series, which brings together researchers and scientists from...
10:30 AM
to 12 PM
Bowie State University
Mathematics/Psychology : 401
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Title: The minimax theorem and its relatives Abstract The minimax theorem will be discussed and existence of Nash equilibrium will be proved. Some related topics will be mentioned. The...
11 AM
to 12 PM
Statistics Colloquium
(canceled)
Dr. Moloy De, Data Scientist
University Center : 115
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Title: Analytics Case Studies Abstract: In this talk I will share my experience as a Data Scientist working with various business cases. In particular I will highlight following projects: MTN...
12 PM
to 1:30 PM
Lunch and Discussion for ALIT Certificate Participants
Engineering : 102
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Join your ALIT colleagues for a year-end review of lessons learned about ways to foster the retention of students in STEM majors and support the development of students as STEM professionals. The...
12 PM
to 1 PM
On Campus
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Join us for our very first monthly meditation hike! Please register here: http://my.umbc.edu/groups/training/events/49841 Join us the first Friday of each month during free hour as we...
12 PM
to 1 PM
Monthly Wellness Event for Faculty, Staff, and Students
On Campus
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Join us the first Friday of each month during free hour as we collectively unplug, recharge, meditate, and reflect in nature through mindful Meditation Hikes on the CERA (Conservation and...
12 PM
to 1 PM
On Campus
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Join us the first Friday of each month during free hour as we collectively unplug, recharge, meditate, and reflect in nature through mindful Meditation Hikes on the CERA (Conservation and...
12 PM
to 1 PM
Relax before finals with your favorite Commuter Assistants!
On Campus : Lower Flat Tuesdays
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Stressed about finals? Come join OCSS and learn about the resources available at UMBC to help students relieve their stress! Food will be provided along with a stress ball making workshop! We will...
12 PM
to 12:30 PM
Be prepared for the end of the semester
Online
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Ease stress during the final days of your semester with a few simple tasks, and learn which Blackboard tools can quickly get final exam & grade information out to students! Please RSVP for the...
12 PM
to 1 PM
with Joshua
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track
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Do you have any health goals you are trying to achieve? A better build for the summer? Have you been working out consistently but feel like you have hit a plateau? Come to Fitness Basics for help...
12 PM
to 5 PM
Sign Up Today!
Varsity Athletic Fields : Field 1
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Intramurals will be offering an outdoor soccer league this semester. Outdoor Soccer will be played on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on Field 1 from 12pm-5pm. Outdoor Soccer Season Begins:...
12 PM
to 1 PM
Host: Dr. Michael Summers
Meyerhoff Chemistry : Chem 120
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"Membrane protein structural biology: from micelles to bacterial invasion" The research aims of the Columbus laboratory are two-fold: (1) to address the challenges in membrane protein structural...
12 PM
to 1 PM
@ The Skylight Room
The Commons : The Skylight Room
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PSS invites you to join us for lunch every first Friday of the month at The Skylight Room located in The Commons on the 3rd floor. A table for 10 will be reserved for staff members. Meet and...
12 PM
to 1 PM
with Janet
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio
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Is
a Latin-inspired class involving dance and aerobic movements performed to
energetic music. The choreography can incorporate hip-hop, African, salsa,
merengue, Dancehall and Bollywood.
12:15 PM
to 12:45 PM
A time to receive Jesus in the Eucharist between classes
Mathematics/Psychology : 103
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Traveller's Mass during the Friday lunch break!
1 PM
to 6 PM
Softball Field
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Come out and cheer on your UMBC Retrievers as they take on Hartford with double header action beginning at 1:00 PM.
2 PM
to 3 PM
Georgia Southern University (and UMBC)
Mathematics/Psychology : 104
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Title: A Second Order Cone Formulation of Continuous Control Tabular Adjustment Model Abstract In this talk a minimum distance Controlled Tabular Adjustment (CTA) model for statistical...
2 PM
to 3 PM
Technology Research Center (TRC) : 206
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UMBC Center for Urban Environmental Research and Education Spring 2017 Seminar Series presents Dr. Mintesinot Jiru UMBC/CUERE Coppin State University, Department of...
2:30 PM
to 3:30 PM
Information Technology/Engineering : ITE231
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Let's welcome Dr. Yi Duan Arnold from Esco Ventures to UMBC for a seminar entitled "The fascinating placenta and its role in regenerative medicine". Dr. Arnold received her PhD in Biomedical...
3 PM
to 4:30 PM
Performing Arts & Humanities Building : 151 (Music Box)
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Faculty from several departments come together in this annual symposium to present their recent research and new works based in the study of sound and acoustics. The event will feature the...
3 PM
to 4:30 PM
Presentations by Sound Studies Faculty Working Group
Performing Arts & Humanities Building : Music Box
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Members of the interdisciplinary Sound Studies Faculty Working Group, supported by the Dresher Center for the Humanities, will present recent work and research in the arts and humanities on...
3 PM
to 4:30 PM
2017 Sound Studies Faculty Working Group
On Campus : PAHB Music Box
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Featuring: Stephen Bradley, ART, "The Perfect Storm" Maleda Belilgne, AFST & ENGL, "Acoustic Afterlives: Sounding Geography in Black Text" Bryce Peake, MCS, "Sacred Soundscape and...
3 PM
to 4:30 PM
Join faculty to talk strategies for tough teaching moments!
Fine Arts : 424
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The Department of Gender and Women's Studies is hosting a monthly discussion-based symposium, Teaching Across Differences in the New Political Landscape, on the first Friday of each month at...
3:30 PM
to 4 PM
Come discuss environmental issues and UMBC!
The Commons : Steps Near the Yum Shoppe
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We will have a free form discussion about environmentally related issues. On the lower level of the Commons.
4 PM
to 5 PM
UMBC Campus Clean Up with ETF!
The Commons : Lower Level near Yum Shoppe
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The Environmental Task Force is a group of students who have adopted the Herbert Run Stream on campus and organize volunteers for regular litter clean ups. Our clean ups this semester will meet...
4:30 PM
to 5:30 PM
with Abril
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio
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Pilates
is a low-impact, total body mat workout that focuses on core strength.
5 PM
thru May 6
Retriever Activities Center (RAC)
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The recreation courts will be closing at 5pm on Friday, May 5th for the Glow Dodgeball event. They will re-open at 12pm on Saturday, May 6th.
5 PM
to 7 PM
The Commons : Student Organization Space
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Participation in this meeting is desired as we will be discussing the state of the Executive Branch, updating one another about the different activities of each department, and examining different...
5:30 PM
to 7 PM
with Abril
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio
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90-minute
yoga fusion class that will encompass asana, pranayama and meditation;
three elements that will strengthen and lengthen the body, balance the
mind and give an overall sense of contentment.
7 PM
thru May 6
Food, prizes, and lots of fun!
On Campus : RAC
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Join UMBC Recreation, OCSS, (seb) and RSA for Glow Dodgeball! Teams of 6 to 9 people can either pre-register at imleagues.com or sign-up at the door. Free pizza will be available outside of...
7 PM
thru May 6
It's gonna be LIT
Retriever Activities Center (RAC)
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-Register your team of at LEAST 6 at: imleagues.com There will also be on site Registration beginning at 7PM -FREE Pizza will be provided and you could win Prizes such as water bottles! -You will...
7 PM
to 9 PM
A Game Room Yoga Special
The Commons : Game Room
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Join us for a Game Room Yoga Special! "Yoga Under the Stars" with Jasmine! 7-9pm May 5th A Full Moon Yoga flow in honor of National Space Day. Space is limited. Please RSVP to attend below to...
8 PM
to 11:30 PM
Dodge, dip, dive, duck, and dodge - in the dark!
On Campus : Retriever Activity Center
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Join the Department of Recreation and (seb) for a Glow Dodgeball Tournament! Teams of 8 can sign up here (http://tinyurl.com/jhhnr5f), or register in-person beginning at 7:30pm. The tournament...
8 PM
to 11:30 PM
Dodge, dip, dive, duck, and dodge - in the dark!
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Courts
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Join the Department of Recreation and (seb) for a Glow Dodgeball Tournament! Teams of 8 can sign up here (http://tinyurl.com/jhhnr5f), or register in-person beginning at 7:30pm. The tournament...
8 PM
to 10 PM
Proscenium Theatre
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The Mail Order Bride By Charles Mee Directed by Eve Munson. Inspired by Molière's School for Wives, The Mail Order Bride is an outrageous comedy-with-music set in contemporary New York City. A...
8 PM
to 9 PM
Department of Dance presents Pacing Bodies Dance Company
Dance Cube : 337 PAHB
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The Department of Dance once again celebrates UMBC’s 50th anniversary with a special performance. September featured the work of alumna Tracy Broyles; this performance by Pacing Bodies Dance...
8 PM
to 9:30 PM
Performing Arts & Humanities Building : 151
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The Department of Music presents the UMBC New Music Ensemble. The New Music Ensemble explores and performs Western chamber music of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Admission is free....
9 PM
to 11 PM
Lecture Hall 1: Biological Sciences : LH1
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Come for free popcorn and a free showing of our weekly movie, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story!