A Note from the Member-At-Large

Dear UMB Staff,

As spring approaches and we walk around campus during this vibrant season, let's take a moment to contemplate our roles within the UMB community. As dedicated staff members, it is imperative to recognize our responsibility to foster a culture of support and compassion not only within our immediate community but also amongst our neighbors. The Staff Senate Community Outreach Committee remains committed to championing initiatives that foster meaningful connections with our neighbors. I urge all staff members to actively engage with the Community Engagement Center and contribute to the efforts they undertake. 
 
As your Member-At-Large, I am here to offer my unwavering support as you juggle the demands of work, prioritize your health and safety, and nurture your overall well-being as an integral part of the UMB family. Let's embark on this new season with a shared commitment to uplift and support one another, within our campus borders and beyond. 

Sincerely,

Taylor DeBoer
UMB Staff Senate Member-At-Large

Register for the Spring Campus Cleanup

The spring campus cleanup will take place on Tuesday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sign up for one or more shifts to help #KeepUMBBeautiful. Meet outside the HSFIII main entrance to grab supplies at the beginning of your shift.

Register to volunteer using this link.

This event is hosted by the Office of Sustainability in partnership with Environmental Services and the Staff Senate.

Proud to Work Here. Proud to Give Here.

“Proud to Work Here. Proud to Give Here.” is a Universitywide awareness and fundraising effort that invites faculty and staff to show their pride with a one-time or recurring gift to the UMB school, scholarship, program, fund, or cause that matters most to them.

Get your gift in to a deserving UMB program before the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2024) by visiting the Philanthropy website.

March 26 and 28: Future of Work Town Halls

The Future of Work Task Force 2023 Committee Report identified several recommendations on how the University should support its existing workforce and plan for the future. Task force recommendations and next steps will be discussed at several town halls in March. Town halls will offer in-person and virtual attendance options.

Tuesday, March 26
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
SMC Campus Center, Elm Room 208A

Thursday, March 28
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
School of Law, Room 106

Register for a session using this link.

Save the Date: J.E.D.I. Summit on April 11

This year, the University of Maryland School of Social Work’s (UMSSW) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) are excited to announce the Spring 2024 J.E.D.I. Summit, which will be open to the entire UMB community.

The theme for this year’s summit is “No Turning Back: Sustaining Progress Toward Equity and Inclusion.” The summit will be a half-day program with workshops focused on sustaining progress with the rise in anti-DEI legislation, understanding the rise of educational gag orders impacting higher education, and discussing the importance of cultivating a culture of dialogue during challenging times.

Date: Thurs., April 11, 8:30 a.m. to noon 

Location: UMSSW Auditorium (525 W. Redwood St., Baltimore, MD 21201) 

Cost: Free (continuing education credits available at an additional cost) 

To register for the 2024 J.E.D.I. Summit, visit this link.

Save the Date for the State of the University

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | 4 p.m.
M&T Bank Exchange, 401 W. Fayette St.

Please join University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) President Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS, as he delivers his State of the University Address, recapping UMB’s recent accomplishments and looking forward to its exciting future.

The event will be held at the M&T Bank Exchange, the new venue that is adjacent to the Hippodrome Theatre and part of the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center.

More details about the 2024 State of the University Address will be announced in the coming weeks in The Elm.