News – The Shriver Center

TWO CRITICAL SOCIAL JUSTICE EVENTS RESCHEDULED!

Monday, March 10th - Check them out!

Rescheduled from last week's snow, there are two interesting events happening on Monday, March 10th: "Critical Social Justice 101" includes a fantastic group of panelists to discuss and engage...

Posted: March 9, 2014, 11:29 PM

Documents/Info ATTACHED!

TWO PAID SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES WORKING WITH YOUTH!

Please review the TWO ATTACHED Position Descriptions for two PAID opportunities for UMBC students to support positive youth development and engage in deep learning through meaningful experiences:...

Posted: March 8, 2014, 10:14 AM

March 5th is Spread the Word to End the Word Day

SHARE YOUR STORY!

The power of just one word is amazing! Go to http://www.r-word.org/ AND/OR Post comments here to share your story!

Posted: March 5, 2014, 11:33 AM

TODAY! Spread the Word to End the Word!

Bake Sale, Tues. 3/4, 11am-3pm

As part of Critical Social Justice Week, SUCCESS is hosting a bake sale on Main Street from 11am-3pm on to promote the “Spread the Word to End the Word” campaign! Visit the group to enjoy some...

Posted: March 4, 2014, 8:41 AM

FOLLOW UP FROM WED. 2/26 LEADERSHIP PANEL

Highlights, applications/links, and deadlines!

Despite the unusual weather, there was a great turnout for Leadership Panel this past Wednesday, February 26th. For those who could not attend, additional information is posted below. SALAR...

Posted: March 1, 2014, 2:04 PM

Gain experience and insight!

One more day for Spring 2014 Community Service & Learning!

The Shriver Center's 096 Community Service & Learning spring 2014 registration officially closes by this Friday at 10 am! A number of our off-campus sites provide transportation, and still...

Posted: February 27, 2014, 2:45 AM

UMBC Students Testify in Maryland House Committee Hearing

On Friday, February 21, three UMBC students represented the Shriver Center’s Public Service Scholars programs in front of the Maryland State House of Delegates. Travis Bell (Political Science,...

Posted: February 25, 2014, 11:53 AM

Scholarships For Service

2014-15 Applications due April 1st

For almost 20 years through this unique scholarship program, the France-Merrick Foundation has supported UMBC students dedicated to service. For 2014-15, scholarships available are two Fellows...

Posted: February 22, 2014, 11:50 AM

Jacqueline Hrabowski Endowment Fund- $750 Scholarship

Apply if you volunteer to improve the lives of at-risk youth

UMBC will award a scholarship to a deserving UMBC students for the academic year 2014-2015 in recognition of the accomplishments and contributions of Jacqueline C. Hrabowski. This scholarship can...

Posted: February 22, 2014, 11:45 AM

Updated Spring 2014 Service Chart

One more day for Spring 2014 Enrollments!