News – Department of Africana Studies

UMBC Alumni and Friends 50th Anniversary Party

Party with a Purpose

SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2017 7 p.m. – midnight Skylight Room, The Commons, UMBC Join us for a Party with a Purpose to celebrate UMBC’s 50th Anniversary. Enjoy great food, company, drinks, and a...

Posted: February 28, 2017, 1:08 PM

SPRING 2017: MEET & GREET

Academic Advising

SPRING 2017 MEET & GREET Hosted by New CAHSS Academic Advising Coordinator: Mr. James Hamilton Welcome back to the Spring 2017 semester! All of our CAHSS students are invited to come...

Posted: February 7, 2017, 1:59 PM

Campus Actions Regarding Temporary Ban

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, On Friday, January 27, President Trump issued an executive order imposing a 90-day ban on citizens of seven countries entering the U.S. These seven...

Posted: January 30, 2017, 12:29 PM

Federal Judge Halts Overtime Rule

What Is The New FLSA Overtime Rule?

What Is The New FLSA Overtime Rule? The rule extends overtime protections to 4.2 million workers who are not currently eligible under federal law. Workers who do not earn at least $47,476 a...

Posted: November 29, 2016, 10:44 AM

Men's Role in the Women's Movement

Women Involved in Learning and Leadership - WILL

Monday, October 3, 2016 · 4 PM - 5:30 PM The Commons : Skylight William H. "Billy" Murphy, Jr. has been repeatedly recognized and honored as one of the greatest trial lawyers in the nation...

Posted: September 30, 2016, 9:24 AM

The Reginald F. Lewis Museum&Department of Africana Studies

Dr. Iyelli Ichile Post-Doctoral Fellow and Instructor

The Reginald F. Lewis Museum and the University of Maryland Baltimore County are pleased to welcome Dr. Iyelli Ichile as a post-doctoral fellow and instructor, respectively. At the museum, Dr....

Posted: August 3, 2016, 2:11 PM

Dr. Chuku Presents Paper at TOFAC in Osun State, Nigeria

Dr. Gloria Chuku presented a paper titled, "African Intellectuals and Decolonization: The Case of Mbonu Ojike," at the 6th Toyin Falola International Conference (TOFAC), Redeemer's University,...

Posted: July 25, 2016, 11:23 AM

Dr. Chuku appears live on Channels Television, Nigeria!

Gloria Chuku, incoming chair of AFST, appeared live on Channels Television, Nigeria, and discussed "Spotlight on the State of Education in Nigeria," on July 9, 2016.

Posted: July 25, 2016, 11:07 AM

Scheduled Maintenance for Hot Water System

NO HOT WATER/NO HEAT - FINE ARTS BUILDING

Scheduled Maintenance for Hot Water System Maintenance crews will be performing scheduled maintenance and repair work on the high-temperature hot water system on campus beginning Saturday, May 21...

Posted: May 23, 2016, 2:10 PM

HAPPY ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL DAY!

Administrative Assistant,Secretary, Support Staff,Clerk

About Administrative Professionals Day During World War II, there was an increased need for skilled administrative personnel, particularly in the United States. The National Secretaries...

Posted: April 27, 2016, 11:17 AM