Welcome to UMBC’s Resident Student Association!

Resident Student Association (RSA) is the primary student organization that was created for the residential student population. We work along Residential Life to advocate for our constituents and create a thriving community in which our residents can prosper.

Knowledge Exchange: Liking, Following, Voting

The impact of social media and tech on our elections

Location

On Campus

Date & Time

October 25, 2018, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

The following event is in partnership with the Women's Center

Stay tuned for more information.

What is a knowledge exchange?

A knowledge exchange is a way for folks from various disciplines, life experiences, and perspectives to come together and share in an equitable dialogue. This is a way for the UMBC community to work as learning collaborators, and learn from each other.

Inspired by the tenets of radical pedagogy that are outlined by scholars such as Paulo Freire and bell hooks, we at the Women’s Center want to create space for learning that blurs the power dynamics of a typical teacher-student relationship and posits, instead, a team of “co-investigators.” We envision an opportunity for professors, students, staff, community members, etc. to all come together to learn from each other and work out problems using their unique knowledge bases.

In our knowledge exchanges we aim to do several things:

  • Create a network of lifelong learners and curious co-investigators among all aspects of the UMBC community
  • Collaborate on dynamic solutions to complex, multi-faceted problems
  • Have fun! No really. A big goal with these knowledge exchanges is to build relationships across campus and make friends with the folks that are gathered together
For questions or more information, contact the Women's Center at womenscenter@umbc.edu or 410-455-2714. Even better, stop by and visit us in person. We're located on the ground floor of The Commons, right by the Yum Shoppe. 

This event counts as 1 discussion-based event for the Women's Center Scouts group. Want to learn more about joining? Click here.

Location

The Commons : CIC

Date & Time

October 25, 2018, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

SGA is sponsoring FREE transportation to early polling stations across the region for students. Seats are limited to 30 per trip, so don't wait! Questions and clarifications can be directed to SGA, sga@umbc.edu

Get your tickets now!

Interested but can't make the time? Email us at sga@umbc.edu with the subject line "Early Voting Transportation - Howard County"

SCHEDULE:
Thursday, October 25th, 3:00 - 6:00 pm -- Howard County
Friday, October 26th, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm -- Carroll County
Monday, October 29th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm -- Montgomery County
Tuesday, October 30th, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm -- Anne Arundel County
Wednesday, October 31st, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm -- Harford County
Thursday, November 1st, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm -- Baltimore County

Participants should meet in the Commons near the CIC. 

Location

Apartment Community Center : MPR

Date & Time

October 24, 2018, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Join us at our Town Hall Meeting where you will have the ability to asks questions and speak with our panelists on ways key issues, and ways that the campus experience can be improved! 

Panelists:
-Residential Life
-Athletics
-Campus Life
-Dining Services 
-DOIT

*Free Qdoba will be provided*

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC)

Date & Time

October 19, 2018, 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Description

Get excited for Dodgeball @ THE RAC! More details to come!

Baltimore County Executive Forum

Come and meet the candidates for Baltimore County Exec!

Location

Fine Arts : Recital Hall

Date & Time

October 15, 2018, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Description

In partnership with the Greater Arbutus Business Association, The Catonsville Chamber of Commerce, and the UMBC Student Government Association's Election Night Extravaganza, we invite the greater UMBC community to a forum with the candidates for Baltimore County Executive. 

Community members will be able to submit questions for the candidates to respond to. 

RSA's General Body Meeting

Meet Residents! Voice Your Concerns!

Location

Apartment Community Center

Date & Time

October 10, 2018, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Meet residents, learn about RSA, and voice your concerns!

Location

Apartment Community Center

Date & Time

October 3, 2018, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Come hangout with RSA while enjoying some delicious marshmallows and s'mores!

Location

Erickson Field

Date & Time

September 28, 2018, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Description

Come join RSA for Dogaplaooza! 

There will be Food Trucks, Games, FREE Ice Cream from Miss Twist, crafts, and so much more!


*First 300 people will receive free ice cream*