The Juneteenth Jubilee, co-sponsored by UMB’s Office of Community Engagement, not only commemorates a pivotal moment in U.S. history but also fosters community connection and joy.
Office of Community and Civic Engagement
The Office of Community and Civic Engagement (OCCE) serves as UMB’s liaison to communities across the state of Maryland on behalf of the Office of the President. Focusing on communities in West Baltimore that border the UMB campus, OCCE develops and nurtures Universitywide partnerships with external stakeholders, including K-12 public schools, community organizations, nonprofits, and local businesses. We assist UMB’s professional schools with coordinating community engagement initiatives. Additionally, OCCE coordinates faculty, staff, and student volunteer and service-learning initiatives to respond to needs identified by community partners.



FLASHBACK: UMB Community Engagement Center
In 2020, UMB announced the opening of the new Community Engagement Center at 16 S. Poppleton Street.


Many of our ventures take place in the Community Engagement Center (CEC), which is the cornerstone of UMB’s Community Campus, a location and a concept that demonstrate a deep commitment to strengthening West Baltimore in collaboration with the neighbors who live there and local business owners. The new CEC is close to seven times larger than the former center, which opened its doors in 2015.
The CEC is where neighbors of all ages come to engage in free quality programs, services, supports, trainings, and activities. Our aim is to provide a safe environment that supports the empowerment of our neighbors while strengthening the neighborhoods of West Baltimore. With this newly renovated space, the CEC is even better equipped to reach and serve more people as we work toward our goal of improving the health and well-being of our neighbors.
Giving Opportunities
Help the UMB Community Engagement Center (CEC) touch lives and change the trajectory of children and families growing up in poverty and vulnerable situations in West Baltimore.
News
Saving Smiles at Shady Grove Sealant Saturday
February 20, 2025
Dental students improved the oral health of young Marylanders on Sealant Saturday at the Universities at Shady Grove.
Latino Day Laborers Share Struggles in Photovoice Study
January 22, 2025
University of Maryland School of Social Work spotlights mental health of Latinos at national conference.
Thanksgiving Drive Serves Families Across West Baltimore
December 6, 2024
UMB, UMMC, and WJZ-TV collaborate to provide 1,600 turkeys to families in West Baltimore during annual Thanksgiving Drive.
UMB/UMMC Community Engagement Strategic Plan
Visit the UM Partnership With West Baltimore and download the UMB/UMMC Community Engagement Strategic Plan.
Contact
Office of Community and Civic Engagement
220 N. Arch St.
Fourteenth Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
Community Engagement Center
16 S. Poppleton St.
Baltimore, MD 21201