“There are not that many of me left,” George Vitak, ’73, biological sciences, says jovially as we walk together from the Library Pond back to his office in the University Center on a blustery late November day. The “me” in this case is a select group of faculty and staff who have witnessed UMBC’s rise to national prominence almost in its entirety. And at least as far as the University System of Maryland payroll is concerned, today is the day that another “me” bids UMBC farewell. On December 1, Vitak retired from his position as director of campus card and… Continue Reading Leaving a Legacy: George Vitak '73, BioSci
March 15, 2012 TO: The UMBC Community FR: Freeman Hrabowski, President and Philip Rous, Provost RE: Your Support Vital for Higher Education Budget As the Maryland General Assembly works to address a $1-billion State budget gap, legislators are considering a number of budget plans that would reduce Governor O’Malley’s proposed budget for the University System of Maryland (USM) and negatively impact USM campuses. Budget cuts currently proposed for the System range from $5.3 million to nearly $20 million. It is vital that faculty, staff, students, and alumni take time to urge legislators to continue the strong support they have shown… Continue Reading Your Support Vital for Higher Education Budget
When asked to chronicle her life since college, illustrator Monica Gallagher did so in the way that meant most to her: in comic book form. Check out her essay from the Winter 2012 issue of UMBC Magazine: A designer, illustrator and comicker living in Baltimore, Gallagher graduated magna cum laude from UMBC in 2001 with a degree in visual arts, emphasis on animation. While at UMBC she learned Japanese, traveled to Greece with the ancient studies department, fainted in a yoga class, participated in film festivals, worked in the photo cage, stayed up way too late in the computer… Continue Reading Picture Perfect: Monica Gallagher '01, Visual Arts
When asked to chronicle her life since college, illustrator Monica Gallagher did so in the way that meant most to her: in comic book form. Check out her essay from the Winter 2012 issue of UMBC Magazine: A designer, illustrator and comicker living in Baltimore, Gallagher graduated magna cum laude from UMBC in 2001 with a degree in visual arts, emphasis on animation. While at UMBC she learned Japanese, traveled to Greece with the ancient studies department, fainted in a yoga class, participated in film festivals, worked in the photo cage, stayed up way too late in the computer… Continue Reading Picture Perfect: Monica Gallagher ’01, Visual Arts
How the 1969 battle over UMBC’s literary magazine kicked off an era of discontent at the university. “Literary Magazine to Determine True University Status of UMBC” The headline in the February 10, 1969 edition of The Retriever seems a bit grandiose, as do the brash pronouncements of its editor, quoted in the article: The staff of the magazine anticipates a lot of excitement on its debut. Editor Michael Jacobs stated in an interview that “the response to this magazine will be a kind of gauge on how far UMBC has approached being a true university.” By Richard Byrne ’86 As… Continue Reading Blow Up: 1969 Battle Over UMBC’s First Literary Magazine
How the 1969 battle over UMBC’s literary magazine licked off an era of discontent at the university. “Literary Magazine to Determine True University Status of UMBC” The headline in the February 10, 1969 edition of The Retriever seems a bit grandiose, as do the brash pronouncements of its editor, quoted in the article: The staff of the magazine anticipates a lot of excitement on its debut. Editor Michael Jacobs stated in an interview that “the response to this magazine will be a kind of gauge on how far UMBC has approached being a true university.” By Richard Byrne ’86 As… Continue Reading Blow Up: 1969 Battle Over UMBC's First Literary Magazine
Visit the latest issue of UMBC Magazine online to read some great new stories — and view exclusive web extras! This issue includes features on: UMBC professor of political science Thomas Schaller talking about the success of his book, “Whistling Past Dixie,” and putting the 2012 presidential race into perspective. The coolest jobs (you never knew existed) at UMBC, including a glass blower, rat caretaker and more. (Plus, video!) We’ve also got a story about one of the biggest controversies in UMBC history: the 1969 literary magazine that featured nude photographs from a rising star in the Washington, DC art… Continue Reading UMBC Magazine Winter 2012 Online
Junior Atom Zerfas is the quintessential UMBC scholarship student: overwhelmingly outgoing and incredibly involved. A double major in psychology and math, Zerfas is no slouch where academics are concerned — but he feels just as much at home on the playing field. Zerfas came to UMBC following his graduation from Pikesville High School in 2009. Immediately he jumped into the UMBC culture, joining the Student Events Board and Ultimate Frisbee team. In just two years, he became the Ultimate Frisbee president. “Don’t get me wrong, I’m just the president, I’m not the captain,” he explained modestly. Atom knew one thing… Continue Reading Scholarship Profile: Atom Zerfas '13
Junior Atom Zerfas is the quintessential UMBC scholarship student: overwhelmingly outgoing and incredibly involved. A double major in psychology and math, Zerfas is no slouch where academics are concerned — but he feels just as much at home on the playing field. Zerfas came to UMBC following his graduation from Pikesville High School in 2009. Immediately he jumped into the UMBC culture, joining the Student Events Board and Ultimate Frisbee team. In just two years, he became the Ultimate Frisbee president. “Don’t get me wrong, I’m just the president, I’m not the captain,” he explained modestly. Atom knew one thing… Continue Reading Scholarship Profile: Atom Zerfas ’13
February 28, 2012 To: The UMBC Community From: Freeman Hrabowski, President Diane Lee, Dean of Undergraduate Education With great sadness, we must let you know that LaMont Toliver, Director of the Meyerhoff Scholars Program and Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education, passed away late this morning after suffering a heart attack on campus. This is a tragic loss for LaMont’s immediate family – his wife, Lisa, and his four sons, Jacquet, Tristan, Julian, and Jordan, and a granddaughter, Kamry Toliver. (Both Julian and Jordan are students here on campus.) LaMont’s passing is a tragic loss as well for the Meyerhoff Scholars… Continue Reading The Passing of LaMont Toliver
Members of the Alumni Relations staff traveled north last week to meet up with Boston-area alumni and cheer on the women’s basketball team as they took on the Boston University Terriers. Enjoy the slideshow below, and check out more photos from the trip on the UMBC Alumni Flickr page! [slideshow]
There are so many ways to leave a legacy. By all accounts, over her many years at UMBC, Dr. Alice Robinson, a founding professor in theatre, left legacies in the broadened hearts and minds of countless students here. After her passing, her legacy lives on through a scholarship fund aimed at the very students she taught. (Click on the photo at right to enlarge the full piece in UMBC Magazine.) We are inspired by the gifts Dr. Robinson gave to UMBC. What will your legacy be?
