As the entire UMBC Community prepares for this transition, we know that we have many reasons to celebrate both President Hrabowski and the successes of our community. Please make sure to join us for these special events.
This page will be updated throughout the Spring to include registration links to each event.
RetriEVER Empowered
Student Success + Research + Community
Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena Plaza and Concourse
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m
Join us for a fun, festival-style event to celebrate our community’s accomplishments in areas including student success, research and creative achievement, community-engaged scholarship, innovative teaching and learning, and global engagement. This event will provide the opportunity for our community to come together to celebrate, learn from each other, and have fun.
May 2, 2022
Daphne Harrison Lecture with Freeman A. Hrabowski, III
Fine Arts, Recital Hall
American Higher Education at the Crossroads: Reflections on Access and Student Success in the Past 60 years
May 25 – 26, 2022
University Commencement
Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena and Online
UMBC graduates prepare for the transition from student to alumni as they receive words of wisdom from President Hrabowski, alumni, and special guests.
June 4, 2022
A Celebration of President Freeman A. Hrabowski, III
UMBC Campus
PAST EVENTS
February 16 – 17, 2022
Black & Gold Rush — UMBC’s Giving Day
Online
Get involved in our annual 36-hour event. This year’s goal is to honor President Hrabowski’s 30 years as President with 3,000 donors.
April 1, 2022
The Endowed Scholarship Lunch
Retriever Activities Center and Online
We are RetriEVER Grateful to host a lunch with President Hrabowski, generous donors, and their exceptional students.
Donors and students will receive personal invitations.
April 6, 2022
Presidential Faculty & Staff Awards
Retriever Activities Center and Online
All are welcome as we honor the faculty and staff who have consistently contributed above and beyond to the campus community. This community gathering will also be a special moment for faculty and staff to wish President Hrabowski well.
