I am First @UMBC Posts

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

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

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