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Love kids? Still looking for a summer internship?

Stipended internships available

Happy almost-Summer! Still looking for a summer internship? Check out these opportunities at Walden Circle Community Center, and contact Eleanor Brasfield with any questions you may have at...

Posted: June 14, 2017, 9:39 PM

Collegetown Underground

Dive Deep Into Your City

Deepen your connection with the inspiring community where you live and study. Just 30 students will be selected to participate in Collegetown Underground; a four-day immersive opportunity to learn...

Posted: April 26, 2017, 11:48 AM

THE PIGTOWN COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET: SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

Looking to Recruit Some UMBC Rockstar Volunteers or Interns!

The Pigtown Farmer's Market, which is located in SW Baltimore, only 12 minute drive from campus (or a short shuttle or bus ride) is looking to recruit some rockstar volunteers or interns this...

Posted: April 7, 2017, 5:26 PM

The intersection of social change and careers!

Pathways Panel Next Tuesday, 4/11

Come out to hear panelists from a variety of fields (healthcare, technology, nonprofit, education, and public sectors) share how they connect their careers with service.   This event is...

Posted: April 6, 2017, 12:22 PM

EXTENDED! France-Merrick Applications due Monday, 4/3 @10am

Service and Scholarship in Baltimore

Applications for the 2017-18 cohort of the France-Merrick Scholarship Program have been extended and are now due on Monday, 4/3 by 10 am.   For more information, visit 

Posted: March 30, 2017, 9:35 AM

REMINDER, THIS SATURDAY, 4/1 AT TOWSON UNIVERSITY

Connect with other "sparks" for action!

THIS SATURDAY, April 1st, is the 10th Annual Service-Learning & Civic Engagement Conference, "Be the Spark for Action" at Towson University. This event has major roots in UMBC (for more info,...

Posted: March 29, 2017, 9:32 AM

UPDATE!!!! France-Merrick Pathways Panel

Postponed!!!

The 2017 France-Merrick Pathways Panel, organized by the current 2016-17 France-Merrick cohort, has been rescheduled in two weeks for Tuesday, April 11th. More details will soon follow.

Posted: March 28, 2017, 9:33 AM

Volunteers (Still) Needed!

Love kids? Sign up now for Walden Circle Community Center.

Walden Circle Community Center houses an after-school program for school-aged kids in Woodlawn, MD, just about 15-20 minutes from UMBC.  We help kids with homework and provide a semi-structured...

Posted: March 7, 2017, 7:00 PM

TOMORROW, 2/28 @ 4:30 pm

Collegetown LeaderShape is visiting UMBC!

Join us for an informal INFORMATION SESSION on 2/28 at 4:30pm to learn more about this amazing opportunity!  Information Session: Tuesday, February 28  4:30 PM - 6 PM Commons 328 About...

Posted: February 27, 2017, 3:44 PM

Yes, there are scholarships for Service!

Applications open for 2017-18 SCHOLARS PROGRAMS!!!

Check out these two great opportunities to provide scholarships to students engaged in service to Baltimore: Jacqueline C. Hrabowski Endowment Fund - closes SOON on Tuesday, February...

Posted: February 23, 2017, 3:33 PM