News and Events

BFSA Meet and Greet (Virtual) Event

Our first meeting of the Semester will kick off with a virtual meet and greet on

Monday, September 19 from 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

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Elections Elections Elections

Volunteers needed for the BFSA Election Committee

The BFSA needs your help and involvement. This is an election year for all the positions on the BFSA Executive Board (President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary) and we need volunteers...

Posted: March 18, 2022, 5:47 PM

Appointment of Dr.Moffitt as Dean of the CAHSS

Dear UMBC Community, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Kimberly R. Moffitt as the permanent Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) effective March...

Posted: March 10, 2022, 1:33 PM

BFSA Executive Board elections

Volunteers needed for the BFSA Election Committee

The BFSA needs your help and involvement. This is an election year for all positions on the BFSA Executive Board (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary) and we need volunteers to be...

Posted: March 8, 2022, 2:18 PM

Bruce Perry to become Interim Police Chief

With the retirement of UMBC Police Chief Paul Dillon, current Deputy Chief, Major Bruce Perry will become the Interim UMBC Police Chief until the position is filled permanently.  Bruce graduated...

Posted: February 25, 2022, 1:57 PM

We Speak for Ourselves

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 · 4:30 - 5:30 PM Join Online Event Local author D. Watkins will join the UMBC community for a virtual keynote and discussion of his book. Photo credit: Mike Morgan...

Posted: January 26, 2022, 9:42 AM

The BFSA Tailgate - Postpone

Tailgate Social (originally scheduled for November 13, 2021. Rain date November 20, 2021) has been postponed until Spring 2022. We will announce the date and time in the near future.  Thank you! 

Posted: November 13, 2021, 12:13 PM

Participate in UMBC's 5K Turkey Trot

Wednesday, November 17 at 12:15PM

If you like getting outdoors for some exercise and want a FREE UMBC "Turkey Trot" t-shirt, join me for the 5K Turkey Trot on Wednesday, November 17 from Noon - 1PM.  I will be walking it, not...

Posted: November 11, 2021, 12:53 PM

Celebrate Diverse's 2021 Winner - Dr. Hrabowski!

Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 4:00 - 5:00PM

Join Diverse to Celebrate the 2021 Winner of the Dr. John Hope Franklin Award Virtual Ceremony (Via Zoom) Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET Dr. Freeman...

Posted: November 11, 2021, 11:22 AM

Amadou Kouyate in concert at Linehan Concert Hall

November 13 at 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

The Department of Music and the Center for Innovation, Research and Creativity in the Arts (CIRCA) present Amadou Kouyate in concert. Amadou Kouyate is the 150th generation of the Kouyate...

Posted: November 10, 2021, 10:57 AM

43rd Annual Du Bois Lecture, featuring Joseph Richardson

November 10 at 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

The Humanities Forum and the Social Sciences Forum present the 43rd Annual Du Bois Lecture, featuring Joseph Richardson, Joel and Kim Feller Professor of African-American Studies and Medical...

Posted: November 10, 2021, 9:51 AM