Wednesday, February 8, 2017
All Day
Spring 17 Fraternity and Sorority Recruitent ·
On Campus
All Day
Altered State: Painting Myanmar in a Time of Transition ·
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn
All Day
Ninja-gram Fundraiser for Alternative Spring Break! ·
On Campus : Commons Mainstreet
All Day
Phi Kappa Sigma Rush 2017 ·
Off Campus
All Day
Lambda Chi Alpha Spring Rush 2017 ·
Off Campus
All Day
Antoni Muntadas — Activating Artifacts: About Academia ·
Center for Art Design and Visual Culture
7 AM
to 6 PM
Retriever Activities Center (RAC)
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All three recreation courts will be closed from 7am-6pm on Wednesday, February 8th for Involvement Fest.
7 AM
to 6 PM
Retriever Activities Center (RAC)
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All three recreation courts will be closed from 7am-6pm on Wednesday, February 8th for Involvement Fest.
7:05 AM
to 8 AM
with Sarah
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio
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Vinyasa flow linking mind, body, breath, and beats. Begin and end with a crescendo of heat-building poses in between. Prepare to get down, be present, and let your day go. You'll leave feeling...
8 AM
to 5 PM
Purchase a WACKY beverage, receive a $1 coupon!
Bookstore : Yum Shoppe
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Wacky Wednesday - we know you love it! Purchase a WACKY beverage from the Yum Shoppe and receive a $1 coupon to use on your next purchase of $2 or more! Website: bookstore.umbc.edu/yumshoppe...
10 AM
to 11:30 AM
University Center : 310
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Professional Societies in many academic disciplines honor their most accomplished scholars with designations such as "fellow." In addition to academic rank, designations such as becoming a fellow...
10:30 AM
to 12 PM
A Proactive Student-Centered Approach presented by EAB
The Commons : 331
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This event is the first workshop in a series focused on how the Division of Student Affairs staff can best support and provide guidance to students who are interested in participating in campus...
11 AM
to 12:30 PM
Join Us for a Webinar
Online
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This workshop is designed to introduce faculty to the instructional possibilities of the student response systems (clickers) and their integration with Blackboard. The student response system is...
11 AM
to 2 PM
University Center : 312
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This is your chance to get up close and personal to recruiters from Lockheed Martin to learn about career opportunities. Please join us for the Lockheed Martin visibility day to learn about...
11:30 AM
to 12:30 PM
Pre-Fest event & Free Food!
The Commons : Commuter Lounge
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Join the TSN leaders and the CA's for an event highlighting the importance of getting involved... and them head over to the RAC for Involvement Fest! *This TSN Workshop is located in the...
11:45 AM
to 12:45 PM
Dr. JongHwa Lee, Center for Global Nonkilling
Fine Arts : 459
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An Intercultural Study of Collective Memories in North East Asia What is the relationship among language, culture, and memory? How is collective memory, at its heart, discursive phenomena? How do...
12 PM
to 1 PM
Learn about recent projects and suggest/discuss your ideas
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : 767
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Facilities Management, the Office of Human Relations, and Student Disability Services are hosting a review of recent and current projects that enhance accessibility, as well as a discussion of...
12 PM
to 1 PM
Informational Meeting
Performing Arts & Humanities Building : 441
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Come excavate a late Roman/early Islamic settlement at Dhiban, one of Jordan's most important historical sites. Learn archaeological techniques and visit other sites such as Petra, Wadi Rum, and...
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 2 PM
~Come and stop by to support CKI! :D
On Campus : RAC
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Before we start out the semester, Circle K International will be at IFest happening on campus at the RAC. Come and stop by to say hi or let your friends know about us! Going to IFest would also be...
12 PM
to 2 PM
Come visit the SLSA table!
Retriever Activities Center (RAC)
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Come visit the SLSA table at Involvement Fest to learn about our exciting plans for the Cultivate to Educate banquet, another Cricket Game, possible restaurant fundraiser, and more! If you...
12 PM
to 2 PM
Golden Key Tabling
Retriever Activities Center (RAC)
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Come stop by our table at the Honor Societies section of the Fair.
12 PM
to 2 PM
Choose your path to Involvement!
Retriever Activities Center (RAC)
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Stop by The RAC from 12-2pm for Fall Involvement Fest! Meet some of our 270+ student organizations and check out student organization performances! Did someone say free food?! Yep, we have some of...
12 PM
to 2 PM
Choose your path to Involvement!
Retriever Activities Center (RAC)
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Stop by The RAC from 12-2pm for Fall Involvement Fest! Meet some of our 270+ student organizations and check out student organization performances! Did someone say free food?! Yep, we have some of...
12 PM
to 2 PM
Learn more about Triangle Fraternity at Involvement Fest!
Retriever Activities Center (RAC)
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Stop by our table at Spring Involvement Fest to meet the brothers of Triangle Fraternity and learn more about our chapter! Drop by to sign up for our email list and learn more about staying...
12 PM
to 12:50 PM
Info on ways to get involved-- Upcoming Events & more
Information Technology/Engineering : 231
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Welcome back! Our first General Body Meeting is this Wednesday 2/8 at 12-12:50 in ITE 231. You can expect: Introductions to current officers Info on upcoming events Info on benefits of...
12 PM
to 12:30 PM
On Campus : FA 559
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SPRING 2017: MEET & GREET Hosted by New CAHSS Academic Advising Coordinator: Mr. James Hamilton Welcome back to the Spring 2017 semester! All of our CAHSS students are invited to...
12 PM
to 1 PM
URA Workshop- How to Apply!
Sherman Hall : 113
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Undergraduate Research Awards provide up to $1,500 to undergraduate students to support their research or creative work with a UMBC faculty mentor on an original project. UMBC students of all...
12 PM
to 1 PM
URA Workshop- How to Apply!
Sherman Hall : 113
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Undergraduate Research Awards provide up to $1,500 to undergraduate students to support their research or creative work with a UMBC faculty mentor on an original project. UMBC students of all...
12 PM
to 1 PM
Sustainability Matters
The Commons
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2017 is UMBC's 10th year of competing in RecycleMania, a nationwide tournament between universities to achieve the highest rates in recycling, composting & waste reduction. So join us, the...
12 PM
to 1 PM
On Campus
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Join us, the Eco-Ambassadors, OCSS and Chartwells for the RECYCLEMANIA KICKOFF! Taking place on Commons Main Street, Wednesday, Feb 8th from 12-1pm. We will have a recycling toss game, photo...
12 PM
to 1 PM
This is the first workshop in a series
Engineering : 122
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MATLAB is a popular mathematical software package that combines efficient linear algebra operations and powerful graphics with an intuitive, interactive user interface. MATLAB can be useful for a...
12 PM
to 2 PM
**Stop by our table for some SWEets and info**
Retriever Activities Center (RAC)
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Good Morning SWEethearts, Want to get more involved this semester? Stop by Involvement Fest today from 12-2pm in the RAC. There will be over 200 organizations that are fantastic to choose from!...
12 PM
to 1 PM
Up to $1500 for Research and Creative Projects
Sherman Hall : 113
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Undergraduate Research Awards (URAs) at UMBC provide up to $1500 to our undergraduate students to support their research or creative work with a UMBC faculty mentor on an original project. UMBC...
12 PM
to 1 PM
with Tanshina
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.
2 PM
to 3 PM
Discussion-based program for trans and questioning students
On Campus : The Women's Center
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A discussion-based program for those who identify as trans, genderqueer, non-binary, and/or those who are questioning their gender identity Come share your experiences and discuss topics related...
3 PM
to 4 PM
LSU AgCenter & Louisiana Sea Grant
Off Campus : MPR
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Wednesday 8 February 2017 Title: “TBD” Speaker: Dr. Julie Lively, LSU AgCenter & Louisiana Sea Grant Abstract: TBD Host: Dr. Eric Schott
3:30 PM
to 4:30 PM
Physics : 401
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TITLE: Fundamental limits on optical transparency of transparent conducting oxides ABSTRACT: Transparent conducting oxides (TCOs) are a technologically important class of materials with...
4 PM
to 5 PM
Come for casual conversation 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 7 PM
Sign Up Today!
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Court 1
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Intramurals will be offering an indoor league this semester. Indoor Soccer games will be played on Mondays & Wednesdays (6-10pm) and Fridays (4-7pm) in the RAC on Court 1. Indoor Soccer...
4 PM
to 5:30 PM
UMBC Eminent Scholar Mentor Program
The Commons : 329
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Vanessa Pérez Rosario, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies at Brooklyn College, City University of New York. "Beyond Boat People:...
5 PM
to 6 PM
with Jenn
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio
·
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.
5:15 PM
to 7 PM
Come for Mass, Dinner and a discussion on Vocations!
On Campus : Interfaith Center
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We will have mass in the Interfaith Center at 5:15 followed by free dinner! All faiths are welcome to join! Bring your questions about Vocations!
6 PM
to 7 PM
Biological Sciences : 461
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Are you interested in participating in an international competition surrounding new innovation in synthetic biology and genetic engineering? International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) is...
6 PM
to 8 PM
SGA General Meeting
(canceled)
February Theme: Diversity at UMBC
The Commons : Skylight
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SGA General Body Meeting Schedule: SGA Updates Dinner/Themed Discussion Reflection Session/Wrap-Up Closing The theme for February's meeting will be Diversity at UMBC. Stay tuned...
6 PM
to 7 PM
with Valerie
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio
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Lets
get kick off Spring with a great class that will tighten and strengthen your
abs, buns and thighs, and a little more! And please keep in mind, great music,
laughter and having FUN are required!
7 PM
to 10 PM
Get to know the members of Engineers Without Borders at UMBC
Mathematics/Psychology : 103
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The UMBC chapter of Engineers Without Borders is taking a break from working on our project documents and grant proposals to get to know new and interested members. We are in the process of...
7:30 PM
to 8:30 PM
Learn about what it takes to join Zeta Sigma Chi!
The Commons : 331
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Learn more about Zeta Sigma Chi Multicultural Sorority, Inc., the only multicultural sorority at UMBC, and what it takes to become a Radiant Lady! In order to pursue membership, you must be at...
8 PM
to 9 PM
Sing it out at the 1st Spring 2017 Karaoke Kraze!
The Commons : Sportszone
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Sing it out at the 1st Spring 2017 Karaoke Kraze! Join (seb) for pizza and a fun night of singing and funk! Located in the Sportszone on the second floor of the Commons Building! For any issues...
9:30 PM
to 11:30 PM
Meet 15 min before event at the Commons, Free Ride to Event
Off Campus
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Come out and enjoy some games of lasertag with the brothers of TKE, It is that time of the year again! Rush week is upon us, and the brothers of Tau Kappa Epsilon would like to invite you to...