UMB Sustainability Tour with Anthony Consoli

Follow recently retired UMB architect, Anthony Consoli, around the University's campus as he discusses different sustainability aspects across UMB.

Read the article here.

Watch the video here.

New Swag and Green Labs Purchasing Guides

Our office has added two purchasing guides in the Resources section of our website. The first guide is about sustainable swag and highlights key questions to ask yourself when purchasing swag. The second guide is about purchasing materials and equipment for research labs and tips on what to look for when making purchases for your lab.

Find the guides here.

Spring 2025 Sustainability Course Inventory

Our Sustainability Course Inventory is up to date for the Spring 2025 semester. If we missed any classes, please let us know and we will update the page.

Find the inventory here.

Support the UMB Staff Senate's Annual Thanksgiving Drive

This year, the UMB Staff Senate’s Community Outreach Committee and the UMB Office of Community and Civic Engagement are coordinating their annual Thanksgiving Drive in partnership with the University of Maryland Medical Center and WJZ-TV. Every $25 contributed will provide a family of four one frozen turkey (12-16 lbs.) to families connected to the Community Engagement Center, Hollins House, Poppleton Place, Vintage Gardens, James McHenry Elementary/Middle School, Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy, and Samuel Coleridge Taylor Elementary/Middle School.

Donate here.

Walking Wednesdays

Starting November 6th, we will be meeting at the outdoor area of the Lexington Market along Paca Street at 12:05 to walk around campus. We will wait around for about 5 minutes and get walking at 12:10 to allow people from all over campus time to get to the market. We will plan to wrap up by 12:40 to allow folks to eat lunch and/or get back to their offices for afternoon meetings.



This is a very casual meetup and is a way to meet other people around campus, while also getting in some steps. Walking Wednesdays will take place every other week and may be canceled due to inclement weather or holidays. You can join the Microsoft Team here for updates if there is bad weather or to find other walkers.

Ecoacoustics

Ecoacoustics is the study of ecological acoustics, in which vibrational energy, sonification and human-nature interaction are examined through technological mediation (such as transduction and computation), using scientific methods to parse the environment through acoustics. Matthew Burtner is an Alaskan-born composer, sound artist and eco-acoustician. His music has been performed in concerts around the world and featured by organizations such as NASA, PBS NewsHour, the American Geophysical Union (AGU), the BBC, the U.S. State Department under President Obama, and National Geographic. He has published three intermedia climate change works including the IDEA Award-winning telematic opera, Auksalaq. In 2020 he received an Emmy Award for “Composing Music with Snow and Glaciers” a feature on his Glacier Music by Alaska Public Media.

Watch this video by Indie Alaska and PBS to see Matthew's process.

Watch this video to hear one of Matthew's songs.

Book Discussions at Enoch Pratt Libraries

One Maryland, One Book: What Storm, What Thunder

Saturday, November 9th, 2024 (2:00pm to 3:00pm)

Herring Run Enoch Pratt Library (3801 Erdman Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21213)

Join thousands of other Marylanders at one of the many book discussions and related programs happening around the state this fall for One Maryland One Book! This year, join us as we read What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J.A. Chancy! Learn more here.

Book Discussion: A Snake Falls to Earth

Monday, November 18th, 2024 (6:00pm)

Hampden Enoch Pratt Library, Meeting Room (3641 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21211)

Read A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger then join a discussion with fellow readers. Learn more here.

Fall Fix-It Fair

Saturday, November 16th, 2024 (10:00am to 2:00pm)

Station North Tool Library (417 East Oliver Street, Baltimore, MD 21201)

Welcome to the Fall Fix-It Fair! Join us at the Station North Tool Library (417 E Oliver St.) for a FREE, family friendly day of fixing and fun. Bring in broken items from home and our team of experienced fixers will be on site to help with repairs! You will work with our fixers to diagnose and try to fix your item.

Register and learn more here.

Local Vendor Markets

Mini Maker's Market - Small Business Saturday

Saturday, November 30th, 2024 (12:00pm to 6:00pm)

R. House (301 W. 29th Street, Baltimore, MD 21211)

Join us on Saturday, November 30, from 12-6 PM at R House for our cozy Mini Maker’s Market!  Celebrate Small Business Saturday by exploring a curated selection of 11 talented local makers, showcasing handmade crafts and unique gifts just in time for the holiday season. Learn more here.

Hampden Holiday Markets

Saturday, November 30th, 2024 (12:00pm to 5:00pm)

St. Luke's Church (800 W. 36th Street, Baltimore, MD 21211)

Join us for an amazing shopping extravaganza at Hampden Holiday Markets shop small Saturday edition. We will be featuring some of Baltimore’s most unique and talented artists, artisans and makers. Learn more here.

Green Labs

The large number of research labs on UMB’s campus present an opportunity for resource conservation and waste reduction efforts. To facilitate this, the UMB Office of Sustainability has launched a Green Labs program to guide labs through processes to improve the sustainability of their operations. Sign up today for up to $100 in BIORESCO credit!

Learn more about how to sign up here.