A Note from the Vice President

Dear UMB Staff, 

I am humbled every day to work here with you. Serving on the Board of Regents Committee this year, I was able to learn more about the work going on around me that I had never noticed. Following the Key Bridge tragedy on March 26, I am more grateful than ever to have a campus community that cares for human beings regardless of formal UMB affiliation; the outpouring of support I witnessed for those most directly affected reignited hope for healing. 

With campus-wide and department-specific initiatives to uplift one another, I sincerely encourage you to participate – or perhaps even more informally, to learn more about and from each other. As your Vice President, I am here to support and encourage you: You matter, and we value you not just for what you do, but for who you are. Thank you for being my colleague, even if we have not yet met. 
 
Sincerely,

Allison Deitz, LCSW-C
UMB Staff Senate Vice President

The Quantum Human Capital Management (QHCM) Project is excited to invite all UMB faculty and staff to the first community-wide Quantum HCM Town Hall on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., in the School of Dentistry Auditorium (G205).

In-person and virtual options will be available. The Quantum HCM Project Team and the UMB executive sponsors will share some of the exciting human resources and payroll features the new system will bring to UMB and answer your questions during a Q&A portion.

Register for the Town Hall using this link.

Yes Chef! at UMB Opens at Campus Center

UMB’s newest breakfast and lunch option is now open in the SMC Campus Center. Yes Chef! at UMB offers healthy and affordable snacks, smoothies, specialty salads, hot paninis, sandwiches, and wraps. Additionally, they offer a selection of local products such as Pfefferkorn’s Coffee and Taharka Brothers Ice Cream. Yes Chef! at UMB is open Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are also available for catering across campus.

For more information, visit the Campus Center website.

Register for the State of the University

Wednesday, May 1 | 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.

Register to attend using this link.

2024 Security Awareness Training

Each UMB staff member received an email earlier this month regarding 2024 security awareness training through KnowBe4. Please complete this training by Monday, May 6.

Search in your inbox for a message with the subject "You have been enrolled in training" to get the link to complete the training tied to your account. If you should have received this training but did not or are having any issues accessing it, please reach out to the Help Desk by emailing help@umaryland.edu or calling 410-706-HELP (4357).

New School of Social Work Building Town Hall

Thursday, May 2 | 11 a.m.
School of Social Work Auditorium

Join us for an insightful town hall to discuss the development of the new School of Social Work building at UMB. This event will be held in-person and virtually. 

UMB is excited to share updates on the creation of this sustainable building, located on the north end of campus. During the town hall, you’ll have the opportunity to hear directly from a project representatives on how past feedback has shaped the design of the building, ensuring that it meets the needs and desires of our community.

Register for the town hall using this link.