Answering the call of duty

Jun 30, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

Here at UMBC we often like to take the time to recognize those alums that have gone above and beyond the call of duty. This week we are featuring Lieutenant Colonel Raymond J. Placiente of the Marine Corps ’92, computer science and Staff Sergeant Martin Mann ’15, social work of the U.S. Army Reserve who have made invaluable strides for our country while doing the name of UMBC proud. Martin Mann ’15, social work, shares about his experience as a student at UMBC’s Shady Grove campus and his military career at Chancellor Kirwan’s retirement celebration. Staff Sergeant Mann spoke before… Continue Reading Answering the call of duty

Round Up: UMBC In the News

Jun 26, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

One of the things that makes UMBC great is how wonderful our alumni, students, faculty, and staff are. Because of these amazing people, UMBC often finds itself “in the news,” so each week, we’ll be sharing with you a round-up of the most newsworthy achievements from our community. Maurice Berger, CADVC, Discusses “Revolution of the Eye” on WYPR Linda Dusman, Music, and Eric Smallwood, Visual Arts, Discuss Their Octava App with The Baltimore Sun Bill LaCourse, College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, Describes STEM Retention Efforts in eCampus News Jaan Kononov ’16, Men’s Tennis, Ranked No. 7 in Final ITA… Continue Reading Round Up: UMBC In the News

Jump into Summer Fitness

Jun 25, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

Have you got the urge jump into the pool? Dance your way into better health? Say no more, UMBC is here to help you stay in shape with fitness classes and pool access that help you fight those lazy summer days. The Retriever Athletic Center provides UMBC alums with the perfect opportunity to keep you moving. As a fellow dawg, you can take advantage of several fitness perks this summer. Break out a few dance moves in Cardio Party, balance your energy in Yoga, or practice your breaststroke in the pool. Since classes are offered throughout the day and evening,… Continue Reading Jump into Summer Fitness

Hrabowski and alumni entrepreneurs featured in SmartCEO

Jun 24, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

SmartCEO has published a feature-length profile on UMBC President Dr. Freeman Hrabowski. In addition to an overview of the President’s career in academia and his approach to education, the article dedicates much of its length to Dr. Hrabowski’s role in the bwtech research park and his encouragement of alumni entrepreneurship. Several UMBC alumni now either work for companies based in the research park or run them, and the ones interviewed for this article point to their UMBC experience and connection with Dr. Hrabowski as positives in their entrepreneurial journey. According to the article, companies “[draw on] help from UMBC faculty and… Continue Reading Hrabowski and alumni entrepreneurs featured in SmartCEO

Round Up: UMBC in the News

Jun 19, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

One of the things that makes UMBC great is how wonderful our alumni, students, faculty, and staff are. Because of these amazing people, UMBC often finds itself “in the news,” so each week, we’ll be sharing with you a round-up of the most newsworthy achievements from our community. Sunil Dasgupta, Political Science, Writes about World Politics in ISN Following FIFA Arrests Kate Drabinski, Gender and Women’s Studies, and Kimberly Moffitt, American Studies, on The Marc Steiner Show Denise Meringolo, History, Describes Baltimore Uprising Project in the Baltimore Sun Thomas Schaller, Political Science, Analyzes Immigration Policy in the Huffington Post, Op-Ed… Continue Reading Round Up: UMBC in the News

Behind the Scenes with Shanae Cole ’13

Jun 18, 2015 / 3 minutes of reading

At 5:30 a.m. every morning, Shanae Cole ‘13, Media and Communication Studies, sits down in the control room as she assists with managing cameras, news anchors, and viewers of the popular celebrity news show, TMZ. She carefully searches through all of her leads and quickly reviews the website for any last minute breaking news before going live. Growing up, Cole was glued to her television screen watching the latest and greatest cartoons and entertainment television. She laughed along with Bart on “The Simpsons” and Stewie on “Family Guy,” immersing herself in the cartoons and taking on the role of audience… Continue Reading Behind the Scenes with Shanae Cole ’13

Telehealth Now Available via the Alumni Insurance Program

Jun 16, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

Editor’s Note: This month, we’re sharing a message from our partners, Meyer and Associates. Don’t let getting sick spoil your workday or your travel plans. The UMBC Alumni Insurance Program now offers telehealth memberships with special pricing for alumni. Through this program, you can consult with board-certified doctors via phone, video or email – no matter where you are or what time it is. Whether you’re at home, at the office, or on the road, telehealth provides access to quality care, quickly and affordably. Telehealth provides treatment for non-emergency ailments such as cold and flu, allergies, bronchitis, sprains and strains, pink-eye, and more. You… Continue Reading Telehealth Now Available via the Alumni Insurance Program

Book Smart: Joseph Howley ’06, Ancient Studies,

Jun 16, 2015 / 4 minutes of reading

“Roman poets were a lot like rappers,” observes Joseph Howley ’06, ancient studies, who is an assistant professor of classics at Columbia University. It’s the kind of observation – presented as an almost offhand remark – that typifies Howley’s approach to the discipline. As a scholar particularly attuned to the unexpected, Howley thinks the modern fixation on Roman poetry, as opposed to other classical texts, has tended to constrict our perceptions of Roman experiences. His current research on different aspects of the book as a physical and technological object in ancient times sets out to radically broaden that understanding. “A… Continue Reading Book Smart: Joseph Howley ’06, Ancient Studies,

UMBC’s Modern Men

Jun 15, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

Two UMBC alums were featured in “BE Modern Man,” a program that honors the accomplishments, challenges, and victories men of color have endured all while making a positive impact on the world. We are proud to share the extraordinary work of Dr. DeLeon Gray ‘07, interdisciplinary studies and Dr. Nnadozie Onunkwo ‘06, computer engineering. Dr. DeLeon Gray ’07, interdisciplinary studies is a professor at North Carolina State University. He is passionate about giving back to the community and is especially interested in investing his own time and talents back into the African American community as he understands his own personal… Continue Reading UMBC’s Modern Men

Round Up: UMBC in the News

Jun 12, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

One of the things that makes UMBC great is how wonderful our alumni, students, faculty, and staff are. Because of these amazing people, UMBC often finds itself “in the news,” so each week, we’ll be sharing with you a round-up of the most newsworthy achievements from our community. Maurice Berger, CADVC, Latest “Race Story” in The New York Times Kavita Krishnaswamy, CSEE Ph.D. student, Featured on National Science Foundation Website Eileen Meyer and Markos Georganopoulos, Physics, Use Hubble Telescope to Observe Rare “Shock Collision” Read more at UMBC Insights!

Staying in the Loop – Yvette Mozie-Ross ’88, health science and policy

Jun 10, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

Staying in the Loop is a new post series from the Chapter of Black and Latino Alumni (CBLA) that seeks to create connections between alumni, faculty, staff, and other supporters of UMBC and CBLA. Click here for more information about CBLA. Name: Dr. Yvette Mozie-Ross Major: Health Science and Policy Grad year: 1988 Staff: Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Planning Q: What do/did you enjoy most about being a part of the UMBC community? I enjoyed the close sense of community. Everyone knew everyone and looked out for each others’ well-being. I remember celebrating birthdays and also coming together to help classmates through difficult times as well (personal/family challenges). Q: UMBC is… Continue Reading Staying in the Loop – Yvette Mozie-Ross ’88, health science and policy

Round Up: UMBC in the News

Jun 5, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

One of the things that makes UMBC great is how wonderful our alumni, students, faculty, and staff are. Because of these amazing people, UMBC often finds itself “in the news,” so each week, we’ll be sharing with you a round-up of the most newsworthy achievements from our community. American Studies and Media and Communication Studies Students Produce Radio Series for The Marc Steiner Show Shari Waldstein, Psychology, Named Lipitz Professor for 2015-2016 CAHSS Faculty Research Awards and Fellowships Announced for 2015-2016 John Rennie Short, School of Public Policy, Discusses Cities’ Impact on Climate Change in Citiscope Read more at UMBC… Continue Reading Round Up: UMBC in the News

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