UMBC’s 6th Critical Social Justice Week focuses on passion and pathways to have an impact

Oct 22, 2018 / 3 minutes of reading

CSJ: Ignite takes place October 22 – 26, 2018. The week’s programs have been designed both to tap into the passion people already feel for issues that matter to them and to provide pathways for people who haven’t been engaged in traditional forms of activism to see opportunities to have an impact. “It’s about being able to share your strengths and skills for activism and social change, and being able to share the message with others,” says Jess Myers, director of UMBC’s Women’s Center. Continue Reading UMBC’s 6th Critical Social Justice Week focuses on passion and pathways to have an impact

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UMBC celebrates 2018 Presidential Faculty and Staff Award winners

Apr 10, 2018 / 5 minutes of reading

Thanking UMBC’s committed faculty and staff for their contributions to the university, President Hrabowski shared that UMBC is a place where “we make history,” and in working every day to achieve greatness, “We are in this together.” Continue Reading UMBC celebrates 2018 Presidential Faculty and Staff Award winners

Dr. Adrienne Keene workshops with members from the UMBC community.

Annual Critical Social Justice events focus on themes of resilience and resistance

Nov 3, 2017 / 4 minutes of reading

“It’s really important for CSJ to not just be these ivory tower conversations. We have to be thinking about the ways that we do social justice as an institution and as a community within Baltimore,” Jess Myers, director of The Women’s Center, explained. “What’s important to remember about Critical Social Justice is that it’s not just supposed to be five days. What we really hope is that it can create springboards or open doors for people to think about Critical Social Justice all the time.” Continue Reading Annual Critical Social Justice events focus on themes of resilience and resistance

Kayla Smith, student health advocate, to attend Brooklyn Law School

May 13, 2017 / 2 minutes of reading

“Iron sharpens iron, and at UMBC I have been given the space to interact with and learn from people who challenge me and push me to be my best,” says Smith. Continue Reading Kayla Smith, student health advocate, to attend Brooklyn Law School

Natacha Ngea, future software engineer, reflects on the impact of mentorship

May 13, 2017 / 2 minutes of reading

“I decided to find new ways to help other students to succeed,” says Ngea, who became a tutor and mentor to pass along knowledge she gained from courses, conferences, and internships. Continue Reading Natacha Ngea, future software engineer, reflects on the impact of mentorship

Critical Social Justice celebrates UMBC as a home for learning, activism, and social change

Oct 28, 2016 / 3 minutes of reading

In her keynote talk “Body/ Land/ Home: Disability Justice, Healing Justice and Femme of Color Brilliance,” Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha explained how lived experiences can provide a foundation for social justice. Continue Reading Critical Social Justice celebrates UMBC as a home for learning, activism, and social change

Grad student Liz Winters ’13 featured on Maryland Public Television’s Ways to Pay for College program

Nov 25, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

A recent program produced by Maryland Public Television about college affordability featured UMBC student Liz Winters ’13, psychology, and current master’s student in industrial and organizational psychology. The program “Ways to Pay for College” guided viewers through the many options of funding higher education. Several financial experts and student success stories were featured during the program which aired November 21 and 23 on Maryland Public Television. https://youtu.be/Zsn23C-n6Us Liz Winters (story begins at 33:50 in the video above) described her path in finding ways to finance her education at UMBC. After she served in the military for 12 years, she returned… Continue Reading Grad student Liz Winters ’13 featured on Maryland Public Television’s Ways to Pay for College program

WEAA’s Marc Steiner Show broadcasts UMBC Critical Social Justice Week keynote panel

Nov 12, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

The Marc Steiner Show aired a special two-hour broadcast November 2 that was a recording of UMBC’s Critical Social Justice Week keynote panel “Baltimore in Action: Always Rising.” Marc Steiner moderated the panel which featured several prominent social justice activists and leaders from across Baltimore to discuss a range of issues currently impacting the city. Topics discussed included the city’s rich history of social justice and activism and the power of community organizing in addressing challenges. Guests on the panel included Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III, pastor of Pleasant Hope Baptist Church and executive director of Orita’s Cross Freedom School; Dr.… Continue Reading WEAA’s Marc Steiner Show broadcasts UMBC Critical Social Justice Week keynote panel

Jess Myers and Megan Tagle-Adams, UMBC Women’s Center, win prestigious awards from National Women’s Studies Association

Sep 24, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

UMBC’s Women’s Center Jess Myers and Megan Tagle-Adams were acknowledged by the NWSA Women’s Center Pre-Conference Award Committee with the prestigious Outstanding Achievement Award and Emerging Leader Award for their efforts and contributions toward advancing gender equity. They will be honored at the upcoming Pre-Conference reception and listed in the NWSA Conference book in November 2015. Outstanding Achievement Award – Jess Myers, Director of the Women’s Center The annual NWSA Women’s Centers Outstanding Achievement award is given to remarkable women working in Women’s Centers/Gender Equity Centers who have accomplished a significant endeavor to improve the lives of women, and have addressed gender equity, sexism and other forms… Continue Reading Jess Myers and Megan Tagle-Adams, UMBC Women’s Center, win prestigious awards from National Women’s Studies Association

Clothesline Project Display: Sexual Assault Awareness Month (4/8)

Apr 2, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

On Wednesday, April 8th on the Commons Main Street AND the RAC from 10-4pm, the Women’s Center will be displaying the Clothesline Project in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This display includes t-shirts with messages from UMBC community members over the years related to their experiences of sexual assault or relationship violence. This can be a powerful experience for passersby. The display in the RAC will be part of the Retriever Heath and Wellness Expo. Opportunities to contribute a t-shirt to the Project will be available in the Women’s Center prior to the 8th. For more information on dates… Continue Reading Clothesline Project Display: Sexual Assault Awareness Month (4/8)

Take Back the Night 2015 (4/16)

Apr 2, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, join the Women’s Center, UHS Health Education and Voices Against Violence on Commons Main Street on April 16th at 6pm and let’s take back the night! Events and activities include: Community Resource Fair (beginning at 6pm) The Clothesline Project Survivor Speak Out Forum (begins at 6:30pm) March Against Sexual Violence (begins approx around 7:20pm) Art Activism and Community Building (post march) Community members are encouraged to make rally signs prior to TBTN to show your solidarity with survivors. You can make signs in the Women’s Center between 12-3pm on April 13, 14 and… Continue Reading Take Back the Night 2015 (4/16)

Critical Social Justice Presents Franchesca Ramsey on “Social Media For Social Change” (2/18)

Feb 5, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

*Due to the weather, this event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 18 at 7.30 p.m. in the UC Ballroom. Best known for her viral parody video of racial microaggressions, Shit White Girls Say…to Black Girls, comedian and vlogger Franchesca Ramsey discusses her approach to harnessing the power of social media across multiple platforms in order to engage in meaningful dialogues about social justice. Inspired by her interactions with other prominent social justice bloggers, Ramsey critiques the toxic “call-out culture” that pervades many social justice communities and explores alternative approaches to demanding accountability in online spaces. Her poignant video, How… Continue Reading Critical Social Justice Presents Franchesca Ramsey on “Social Media For Social Change” (2/18)

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