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Hiring Fall 2015 Tutors!!

Hi Retrievers! Are you or someone you know excellent in a certain subject? Why not become a tutor for the Learning Resources Center! LRC tutoring is a great way to be involved with the campus...

Posted: July 9, 2015, 11:06 AM

The END (of Spring) is NIGH! Summer Tutoring is coming!

Last day of tutoring is May 12th! Summer tutoring available!

Hi Retrievers! It's official! The end of the semester is so close, we can taste it! And as the semester ends, unfortunately, tutoring must end as well. The Math Lab and the Writing Center will...

Posted: May 11, 2015, 11:18 AM

PACC is hiring!

Calling all STEM transfer students

Did you transfer to UMBC from a community college close by? Are you a STEM major? If so PACC is for you. OCSS is hiring new PACC team leaders for the upcoming fall 2015 semester. As a PACC team...

Posted: April 30, 2015, 11:56 AM

Tips for Letters of Recommendation!

Hi Retrievers! We’re in the final stretch of the semester! Just stopping by the myUMBC sphere to make sure you’re aware of all of the resources available to you on campus.  If you didn't...

Posted: April 16, 2015, 3:26 PM

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Casual Carpool Survey

Take our survey and be entered to win a prize!

Hello, Are you a UMBC carpooler?  If you currently carpool, are interested in carpooling, can't stand the thought of carpooling, or simply want to find out more information about the...

Posted: April 9, 2015, 9:32 AM

Have You Tried S.I.?

Supplemental Instruction available in some STEM courses!

Hi Retrievers! Despite the weather, Spring Break is fast approaching. And while visions of partying and relaxation might currently be dancing in your head, we at the Learning Resources Center are...

Posted: March 3, 2015, 2:48 PM

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LRC Math Lab FAQ

Everything you've ever wondered about the Math Lab

Hi Retrievers! This post goes out to all you wonderful STEM majors and you wonderful Arts, Humanities, and Social Science majors who are just trying to fulfill your Math and Science GEP...

Posted: February 24, 2015, 10:43 AM

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Early Alerts Program

What it means for you

Hi Retrievers! We are officially in the fourth week of the semester, which means it’s time to talk about one of the LRC’s lesser known programs! The Early Alert Program (formerly known as the...

Posted: February 16, 2015, 12:43 PM

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Get to Know a Tutor!

Math Lab Edition

Greetings Retrievers! You all know that the Learning Resources Center offers free tutoring for UMBC students. You know that we have weekly appointment tutoring available to you for pretty much...

Posted: February 9, 2015, 11:07 AM