3/16 Weekly Digest
Happy Spring Break Retrievers!
In case you need plans for spring break, here are some events happening on-campus next week.
Softball vs. Hofstra
Date: Tuesday, March 19th
Time: 1-3pm
Location: The Softball Field
The Retrievers take on the Hofstra Pride at the Diamond. Admission is free!
Alternative Spring Break 2024 (waitlist applications now open)
Spots in ASB 2024 are now full. However, you may still complete the application if you would like to be added to the waitlist.
Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is a five-day immersive learning experience in which UMBC undergraduate and graduate students explore the systemic and human dimensions of complex social issues in Baltimore. Participants build connections with local leaders, organizations, and policy makers and develop a sophisticated understanding of available resources and challenges. The program helps participants identify pathways to long-term community engagement.
This year’s ASB program will take place from Monday, March 18 - Friday, March 22, 2024. ASB participants spend much of the program in small groups (co-led by undergraduate students trained by the Center for Democracy and Civic Life) focused on exploring a specific topic in depth. ASB 2024 groups will focus on:
The Center for Democracy and Civic Life hosts ASB. More information on this program is available below.
- Educational Justice for LGBT+ Youth (co-led by Madison Brown and Musa Jafri)
- Immigrant Health Justice (co-led by Simone Acquaye and Kina Soberano)
- Improving Life After Prison (co-led by Aidan Hunter and Alberta Ndille)
The Center for Democracy and Civic Life hosts ASB. More information on this program is available below.
Women's Lacrosse vs. New Hampshire
Date: Friday, March 22nd
Time: 2-4pm
Location: UMBC Soccer Stadium
UMBC hosts America East foe New Hampshire in the One Love game!
Stay tuned for more events happening on-campus after we come back from break!
Posted: March 16, 2024, 7:38 PM
