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Earth Day 5K Virtual Run 2021

Run anywhere from April 17th-24th!

Participate in UMBC Recreation's 2021 Earth Day Virtual Event happening 4/17-4/24. The first 50 people to register and tag @UMBCRec will receive a FREE t-shirt! Download flyer for more...

Posted: April 20, 2021, 3:14 PM

URCAD: Congratulations to our Tutors and SI PASS Leaders

URCAD 25 will run from April 19 through April 25

URCAD 25 has begun! We are so proud of our wonderful tutors and SI PASS leaders and we want to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of those who are presenting their research and creative...

Posted: April 19, 2021, 11:04 AM

Vaccine Information Session with Experts

Got a question about COVID-19 vaccines?

Join UMBC community leaders and experts as they answer your questions about COVID-19 vaccines. Learn about the science behind vaccines, common myths, and tips on scheduling appointments. Students...

Posted: April 16, 2021, 7:11 PM

How to land internships, participate in research and more!!

This Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 4-5:30 PM

Come and learn how first-gen and adult learners can get internships, participate in research and service-learning opportunities! The original post for this post can be found on the Career...

Posted: April 12, 2021, 11:33 PM

Brown Bag Lunch Discussion this Monday

Writing an effective personal statement?

If you are thinking about applying to internships, summer abroad programs, scholarships and you are not sure how to write an effective personal statement? If yes, then we are hosting an event this...

Posted: April 9, 2021, 11:23 PM

Student Caregivers Survey

According to AARP, there are 5 million student caregivers in the United States. 7 out of 10 student caregivers say their caregiving roles affect their academic achievements. Student caregivers...

Posted: April 6, 2021, 10:54 AM

Adult Learner Month Events

We hope to see you there!

Are you an Adult Learner? Not sure?  Well, Adult Learners are undergraduate students who are 25+ years old. At OCSS, Adult Learners are one of the four student groups who we work to support...

Posted: March 29, 2021, 1:16 PM

We're almost to the end of the semester!

Let's check in!

Hi Retrievers! We are almost done with the semester! Don't run out of gas now--here are some links to help you put on the afterburner and keep it going! Tutoring through the Academic...

Posted: March 29, 2021, 12:01 PM

How to Engage During Online Learning

Tips for how to engage inside and outside the classroom

Check out these two resource guides-tips to help students engage during online learning: Student Guide to Engaging During Virtual Learning Student Guide to Engaging Beyond the Virtual Classroom

Posted: March 27, 2021, 4:40 PM

Verzuz battle TONIGHT at 6PM

The battle of the 90s vs 00's music

Grab a couple of friends or join us by yourself and LET THE HITS KEEP ON COMING!!! The game is simple, create a 10-15 min playlist with what you and your team think are the best songs of your era....

Posted: March 23, 2021, 4:35 PM