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Junaid Bhatti: Get to know a Math Lab & Writing Center Tutor

Favorite thing about tutoring: Making a difference!

Tell us a little about yourself  My name is Junaid Bhatti and I am a tutor at the Writing Center and the Math Lab. I was born in Pakistan and moved to Baltimore when I was very young. I am junior...

Posted: October 6, 2016, 11:31 AM

Get to know a Tutor: Ryan Brenner

Economics and Physics

1.  Tell us a little about yourself… Hi! I’m Ryan, a tutor with the LRC, and a math/economics double major. I’m a transfer student who came from Carroll Community College, and am now in my...

Posted: October 5, 2016, 9:24 AM

Get to know Joe Skowronski (SI/PASS Leader for CHEM 101)

Supplemental Instruction-Peer Assisted Study Session Leader

1.  Tell us a little about yourself… My name is Joe, and I’ve been a PASS/SI leader for three semesters now. I lead sessions for CHEM 101 and 102 and PHYS 121. I come from Frederick County, MD,...

Posted: October 4, 2016, 9:30 AM

Get to know a Tutor: Morgan Zepp

Writing Center

In honor of Tutor Appreciation Week, get to know our tutors: 1.  Tell us a little about yourself... My name is Morgan Zepp. I'm  from Catonsville and I'm a junior studying English...

Posted: October 3, 2016, 10:23 AM

Celebrate National Tutor Appreciation Week!

Say "Thanks!" to your tutors, leaders and mentors

The first week in October is National Tutor Appreciation Week! To our Tutors, Leaders, and Mentors: We couldn't support student success at UMBC without your skills, compassion, and care....

Posted: September 29, 2016, 10:21 AM

By the Numbers: UMBC Tutoring

Many students are finding academic success support

UMBC Students know that actively engaging in learning with helpful peer support is a key way to succeed! In the 2015-2016 academic year: 2200 The number of students who were tutored at...

Posted: September 26, 2016, 10:34 AM

50th Anniversary Temporary Campus Parking Changes

Information about parking during the 50th anniversary!

Dear Students, As we approach UMBC's 50th anniversary celebration this weekend, the university wanted to make you aware of some upcoming changes involving campus parking which may impact you....

Posted: September 14, 2016, 2:33 PM

Adult Learners Week!

Don't miss our Adult Learners Week this coming Monday,   September 19th-Friday, September 23rd.  Events are open to all commuters, transfers, adult learners, and veterans.   

Posted: September 12, 2016, 11:27 AM

LRC Tutoring Starts September 12th!!

Hi Retrievers! We hope you are all settled in for the semester. It's already week 2-- can you believe it??!! How are your classes going? Chem got you down? Math got you puzzled? Papers aren't...

Posted: September 12, 2016, 9:16 AM

UMBC's Adult Learners Network

A space for you!

If you're a student over the age of 25, you can be part of the UMBC Adult Learners Network!  UMBC values this segment of the student population, and has the goal to promote our success...

Posted: September 9, 2016, 2:22 PM