Types of Events at UMBC

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2. If you bake it, they will come.
AKA - Food at events
• Questions concerning food are probably the most commonly asked when it
comes to events at UMBC
• There are multiple factors determining what food you can give away or sell
at an event so there is no quick and easy formula
• However, below these slides you will see a flowchart which is the most
simplified information we can give you
• If you’re still unsure after looking at it, never hesitate to ask us!

3. Meetings
• The only real caveat on meetings is at the beginning of each semester. Refer
to the timeline above for constraints on the first two weeks, but after that
student groups can have as many meetings as they want!
• Make sure to cancel meeting dates you don’t need by sending an e-mail to
schedule@umbc.edu because you are responsible for a room and it’s
condition when you have it reserved

4. Large Scale Events
• Large scale events require a much larger degree of
planning and the process should be started over 60 days
before the event whenever possible
• Please see our other blackboard training on large scale
events to get a detailed rundown of the process

5. • If you are looking for an inexpensive and creative way to advertise for your
event you may want to consider chalking on academic row
• This space is reserved on 25live just like any other space on campus
• “Chalking A” is from the library to the UC plaza and “Chalking B” is from the
UC plaza to the start of the new pavement between the RAC and the admin
building
• When reserving, just remember to always reserve for 7 days so that there is
time for the weather or facilities management to remove the chalk

6. Active Events and Liability
• Most events involving physical activity necessitate having a liability form for
participants
• You can find a copy of it at events.umbc.edu and a copy is attached below
• When in doubt it is usually better to use the forms
• Completed forms are turned into Student Affairs Business Services Center
after the event