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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Next President of UMBC

Valerie Sheares Ashby named next president of UMBC

The University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents has appointed Valerie Sheares Ashby as the next president of UMBC. She will become chief executive on August 1, 2022. She will be the first...

Posted: April 4, 2022, 11:18 AM

The BFSA's Tailgate Style Social

Come out to meet and greet other BFSA members

The UMBC BFSA will be having a tailgate style social event on Saturday April 16, 2022 from noon to 3pm in parking lot #8 on campus (close to the police station). Please join us and meet other...

Posted: March 31, 2022, 1:45 PM

The Faculty Women of Color in the Academy

(FWCA)

Dr. Tammy Henderson, will speak at the Faculty Women of Color in the Academy The Faculty Women of Color in the Academy (FWCA) conference is a unique educational and professional opportunity for...

Posted: March 29, 2022, 10:35 AM

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