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SUMMARY:Retrievers Read 2026: Summer Reading Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Retrievers Read 2026 presented by the UMBC Hilltop Society!  \nThis year\, we’re shaking things up with a Bingo Challenge and a mission to support the heart of our campus—the Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery. \nRetrievers have always learned together. This summer we read together\, too. Whether you’re an alum\, student\, faculty\, parent\, or staff\, it’s time to hit the books! \nHow It Works \nStep 1: Sign up! \nAll UMBC community members are encouraged to participate! The first 250 alumni who sign up before May 18 will receive a physical “Retriever Reader” packet in the mail. Everyone else will receive a digital packet sent to the email they signed up with. \nAll participants will also receive a digital code for 20% off one item at the UMBC Bookstore. \n \nStep 2: Start reading!  \nAs you read\, keep track of your journey using your bingo sheet and reading log. For every book you finish\, mark off the corresponding category on your board. \n*Each book can only count toward a single category  \nStep 3: When you’re done\, click the button below and fill out the short form by August 31\, 2026 to let us know which books you read this summer. It’s that simple! \nFinal Submission Form \nStep 4: Win cool prizes!  \nWhen you submit your bingo card\, you will be entered into a drawing for awesome prize packs\, including gift cards to local and alumni-owned businesses. The more you read\, the more chances you have to win! \n\nBingo! Complete five blocks in a row and receive three entries\nReceive a bonus entry for each block completed beyond your Bingo\nRefer a fellow Retriever to participate and receive another bonus entry\nEmail us a photo of your Bingo card and reading log after submitting for a bonus entry\n\n  \nPresented by the UMBC Hilltop Society \n \n \n \nThis event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race\, color\, religion\, sex\, national origin\, or any other protected category under applicable federal law\, state law\, and the university’s nondiscrimination policy.
URL:https://umbc.edu/event/retrievers-read-2026-summer-reading-challenge-2026-07-31_00-01/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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SUMMARY:G.O.L.D. Gathering: Topgolf
DESCRIPTION:G.O.L.D. Gathering: Topgolf \nReady to tee up some fun? 🏌️ Join fellow G.O.L.D. alumni at Topgolf for an evening of swings\, bites\, and Retriever connections. Come reconnect\, meet new friends\, and enjoy a relaxed night out with Retrievers from across the last decade. \n \n⛳ 2 hours of gameplay \n🍽️ Light fare (An assortment of shareable appetizers\, signature favorites\, and crowd-pleasing bites served throughout the event) \n🍹2 drink tickets per attendee (can be used on any choice of beer or wine) \n \n📅 September 16\, 2026 \n🕝6:30 – 8:30 p.m. \n📍1411 Warner St. Baltimore\, MD 21230 \n🚗 Parking located on the second floor of the Horseshoe Casino parking garage. For the most accurate directions\, please enter “Horseshoe Casino” as your GPS destination. You’ll need to take a ticket at the garage and have it validated inside Topgolf. \n \nRSVP Deadline: September 9\, 2026 | Event capacity is limited to 30 attendees. \n \n \nBut wait… there’s more! Be sure to check out the other G.O.L.D. Gatherings happening this fall: \n🎳 Lucky Strike\n🎨 Pinot’s Palette \nCheck out the full fall lineup and join us for one\, two\, or all three! \n \n \n \n \nG.O.L.D. Gatherings are a signature event series for UMBC Graduates of the Last Decade (2017 – 2026)\, created to bring recent alumni together through meaningful connections\, shared experiences\, and unforgettable evenings. Hosted by the Office of Annual Giving\, these gatherings celebrate the Retriever community while helping alumni stay connected to UMBC and to one another. \n \n_________________________________________________ \n \nQuestions? Contact Nicholas Stachurski at \nnstachur@umbc.edu \n \nThis event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race\, color\, religion\, sex\, national origin\, or any other protected category under applicable federal law\, state law\, and the university’s nondiscrimination policy. \n \nAll contributions are administered by the UMBC Foundation\, Inc. for the benefit of UMBC.
URL:https://umbc.edu/event/g-o-l-d-gathering-topgolf-2026-09-16_18-30/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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SUMMARY:G.O.L.D. Gathering: Lucky Strike
DESCRIPTION:October G.O.L.D. Gathering: Lucky Strike (Bowling) \nKeep the ball rolling with fellow G.O.L.D. alumni at Lucky Strike for an evening of bowling\, conversation\, and Retriever camaraderie. Whether you’re chasing a strike or just there for the laughs\, this relaxed event is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with UMBC\, strengthen existing friendships\, and meet fellow recent graduates while continuing to grow your Retriever network! \n \n🎳 2 hours of bowling \n🍽️ Light fare (An assortment of shareable appetizers\, signature favorites\, and crowd-pleasing bites served throughout the event) \n🍹2 drink tickets per attendee (can be used on any choice of beer or wine) \n \n📅 October 21\, 2026 \n🕝6:30 – 9 p.m. \n📍7100 Carved Stone Rd. Columbia\, MD 21045 \n🚗Free parking available in front of venue. \n \nRSVP Deadline: October 14\, 2026 | Event capacity is limited to 30 attendees. \n \nBut wait…there’s more! Be sure to check out the other G.O.L.D. Gatherings happening this fall: \n⛳ Topgolf🎨 Pinot’s Palette \nCheck out thefull fall lineup and join us for one\, two\, or all three! \n \nG.O.L.D. Gatherings are a signature event series for UMBC Graduates of the Last Decade (2017 – 2026)\, created to bring recent alumni together through meaningful connections\, shared experiences\, and unforgettable evenings. Hosted by the Office of Annual Giving\, these gatherings celebrate the Retriever community while helping alumni stay connected to UMBC and to one another. \n \n_________________________________________________ \n \nQuestions? Contact Nicholas Stachurski at \nnstachur@umbc.edu \n \nThis event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race\, color\, religion\, sex\, national origin\, or any other protected category under applicable federal law\, state law\, and the university’s nondiscrimination policy. \n \nAll contributions are administered by the UMBC Foundation\, Inc. for the benefit of UMBC.
URL:https://umbc.edu/event/g-o-l-d-gathering-lucky-strike-2026-10-21_18-30/
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SUMMARY:G.O.L.D. Gathering: Pinot's Palette
DESCRIPTION:November G.O.L.D Gathering: Pinot’s Palette (Paint & Sip) \nWrap up the fall with fellow G.O.L.D. alumni at a Paint & Sip for an evening of creativity\, conversation\, and community. No artistic experience is required\, just bring yourself and enjoy a relaxed night of painting\, reconnecting with UMBC\, and meeting fellow recent graduates before the holiday season. It’s the perfect way to celebrate new friendships\, strengthen your Retriever network\, and close out the season together. \n \n🎨 2 hour guided painting experience led by a professional artist (designed for painters of all skill levels!) \n🍽️ Light fare (An assortment of shareable appetizers\, signature favorites\, and crowd-pleasing bites served throughout the event) \n🍹2 drink tickets per attendee (can be used on any choice of beer or wine) \n \n📅 November 11\, 2026 \n🕝7 – 9 p.m. \n📍11105 Resort Rd. Suite 105\, Turf Valley Towne Square\, Ellicott City\, MD 21042 \n🚗Free parking available in front of venue. \n \nRSVP Deadline: November 4\, 2026 | Event capacity is limited to 30 attendees. \n \nBut wait… there’s more! Be sure to check out the other G.O.L.D. Gatherings happening this fall: \n⛳Topgolf🎳Lucky Strike \nCheck out the full fall lineup and join us for one\, two\, or all three! \n \n \nG.O.L.D. Gatherings are a signature event series for UMBC Graduates of the Last Decade (2017 – 2026)\, created to bring recent alumni together through meaningful connections\, shared experiences\, and unforgettable evenings. Hosted by the Office of Annual Giving\, these gatherings celebrate the Retriever community while helping alumni stay connected to UMBC and to one another. \n \n_________________________________________________ \n \nQuestions? Contact Nicholas Stachurski at \nnstachur@umbc.edu \n \nThis event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race\, color\, religion\, sex\, national origin\, or any other protected category under applicable federal law\, state law\, and the university’s nondiscrimination policy. \n \nAll contributions are administered by the UMBC Foundation\, Inc. for the benefit of UMBC.
URL:https://umbc.edu/event/g-o-l-d-gathering-pinots-palette-2026-11-11_19-00/
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