When Robin Keller Mayne ’69, American studies, graduated from UMBC, she wore no robes and no mortarboard. There was no crowd to cheer her across the stage. In fact, there was no stage. It was 1969, just three years after the university opened its doors, and one year before its first official commencement ceremony.
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The Matter of Mind: Reid Thompson ’85
When Reid Thompson ’85, biological sciences, was named chairman of Vanderbilt University’s Department of Neurological Surgery this past fall, it was yet another big step forward on a road that began at UMBC.
Pictures from Providence: Sharon Knecht ’99 and ’03 M.A.
Most members of the UMBC community who drive between the university’s main campus and its south campus don’t know that they’re passing a bit of Baltimore’s cultural and religious history along the way. Tucked on a hill near south campus is the motherhouse of the Oblate Sisters of Providence – a Catholic religious community founded in the United States by women of African descent. During her studies at UMBC, Sharon Knecht ’99 and ’03 M.A., history, became involved in helping the Oblates tell their uniquely American story. In the following essay, Knecht shares her experience as an archivist with the order
Turn to Earn – Alumni Discuss Memorable Internships
Internships are a key part of a UMBC education. And sometimes, a challenging and timely internship can change a career trajectory. We talk with four UMBC alumni — Amy Coveyou ’07, Gamunu Wijetunge ’01, Jamie Smith Hopkins ’98, Elliot Pace, ’08 — whose internships helped rocket them to success. – By Meredith Purvis, Derek Roper ’11 and Erika Shernoff
Bioengineering and Blitzing: Brooke Coley ’03
Brooke Coley ’03, chemical engineering, remembers it as a dream play for a football defense. Two defenders burst through the offensive line just moments after the snap, trapping the quarterback in the backfield. One defender tackles the quarterback, allowing the second defender to zero in on the ball and yank it loose…
The Art of Educating: Laura Pasquini ’98
When Laura Pasquini ’98, visual arts, started her studies in art at UMBC, she thought she wanted to be a museum curator, creating exhibits that set great art in narrative contexts. Pasquini did end up working at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., one of the most prestigious museums in the United States.
Building and Bonding: James Donlan ’85
If you marvel at how well UMBC’s buildings have been maintained over the last decade or so, you can point to the hard work of James Donlan ’85, economics, who until recently served as the university’s director of facilities management.
Break Bread. Break Boards. Break Dance: Leo Patalinghug ’92
UMBC alumnus Father Leo Patalinghug ’92 finds the divine in cuisine and competition. His quest may make him one of America’s best-known Catholic priests. – By B. Rose Huber
The (Business) World According to Duff Goldman ’97
Wanna be a celebrity culinary entrepreneur like Ace of Cakes star Duff Goldman ’97? Duff offers a few hints. – By Ana Marie Cox
Venus, If You Will: Deborah Randall ’94
Many theatre companies are born out of a mixture of inspiration and frustration. Take The Venus Theatre in Laurel, for instance.
When its founder, Deborah Randall ’94, theatre, graduated from UMBC, she pursued a career as a playwright and a performer in Washington, D.C. Like many recent graduates, Randall had a desire to succeed in a challenging profession.
Fund-Amental Leader: Gustavo Matheus ’90
Over the past decade, Gustavo Matheus ’90, biological sciences, has demonstrated his pride in UMBC in a most tangible way: helping to persuade his fellow alumni to give back to the university.
Now UMBC is giving something to Matheus: its 2009 Outstanding Alumni Award for Distinguished Service to the university and it’s alumni.
Center of Attention: Andre Gudger ’99
Ask Andre Gudger ’99, information systems management, how he recalls his undergraduate years at UMBC, and he sums it up in a single word: “intense.”
Gudger remembers a swirl of study and ambition at the core of his college experience.