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Brown Bag Lunch Discussions Tuesday May 4th

Discussion on Positive Mental Health Practices

Please join the First-Gen Network as we continue our discussion on Positive Mental Health Practices.  Last semester discussion was insightful and we learned various techniques for staying healthy...

Posted: May 2, 2021, 11:04 AM

Upcoming Events

Hello First-Gen Family!! The spring semester is coming to an end. To wrap up this wonderful semester, here are the remaining three events that we have planned out. We hope that you are all able to...

Posted: April 26, 2021, 3:28 PM

Student vs. Faculty/Staff Game Night

Show us what you got!

Come out and show us what you got! On April 28th from 5:30PM - 7PM, join the First-Generation Network in a virtual game night. Grab your friends and form a team to face off in a challenge against...

Posted: April 26, 2021, 12:28 PM

First-Gen Professors and Administrators - Hear their story!

There will be drawings for 2 $25 bookstore gift cards!

Come hear from these professors and administrators who were the first in their families to graduate with a 4-year degree! (A first generation student like you!) As they share about their journey...

Posted: April 22, 2021, 12:31 PM

UMBC Recreation Trivia Night

Come join the fun and bring your best sports knowledge!

Participate in UMBC Recreation's Trivia Night! The theme will be sports, and the event will be hosted on Wednesday, April 21st at 1:00pm. Download flyer for more information. 

Posted: April 20, 2021, 3:21 PM

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