From the Stage to the Screen: Theresa Columbus ’11

Apr 30, 2015 / 4 minutes of reading

Every so often, we’ll chat with an alum about what they do and how they got there. Today we’re talking with Theresa Columbus, about her work a creator of the feature-length film “Chaza Show Choir,” a musical comedy about a high-school show choir’s journey to Europe. The film was screened April 29th at the Charles Theatre in Baltimore. Name: Theresa Columbus Major: Interdisciplinary Studies Grad Year: 2011 Q: Where did you first come up with the idea for “Chaza Show Choir”? I had been writing and directing lots of short plays in Milwaukee, and my partner, Didier Leplae, was interested… Continue Reading From the Stage to the Screen: Theresa Columbus ’11

Alums in the News: Newhouse, Burnett, Chinn

Apr 28, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

Dr. Robin Newhouse ’87, nursing, has been named dean of the Indiana University School of Nursing. Newhouse is nationally known for her research methods to improve the quality of care for patients. She was inducted into the International Research Hall of Fame in 2014, which recognizes nurse researchers who have achieved national or international recognition for their work. To read more, click here. Kristerfer Burnett ’11 M.P.P., public policy, is honored on The Daily Record’s “20 in their Twenties” list. “20 in their Twenties” honors those who have had promising starts to their careers while in their twenties. Click here… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Newhouse, Burnett, Chinn

Round Up: UMBC in the News 04/24

Apr 24, 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. Richard Forno, Cybersecurity, in American City and County Jean Fernandez, English, Presents at BMA and Everyman Theater Manil Suri, Mathematics, Writes New York Times Op-Ed on Recent Beef Ban in Parts of India Renetta Tull, Graduate School, Interviewed on Global Webcast Govind Rao, CAST, Receives Grant from the National Capital Consortium for… Continue Reading Round Up: UMBC in the News 04/24

Alumni Perk: Spring Driving Tips

Apr 23, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

Editor’s Note: This is a message from our partner, Meyer and Associates. It can happen to anyone. You’re driving along the road, when something happens unexpectedly and your car breaks down. It could be a mechanical issue, a pothole, an obstacle in the road, or even an animal. No matter what causes your car to break down, it’s a scary experience, but one that you should be prepared for. Follow these roadside safety tips if you’re ever in this type of emergency: Slow down. If you feel a change in your vehicle’s performance, start to decrease your speed, but don’t slam… Continue Reading Alumni Perk: Spring Driving Tips

Top Gear – Marla Streb ’91

Apr 22, 2015 / 3 minutes of reading

If there were such a thing as extreme sports fairy tales, Marla Streb ’91, M.S., marine estuarine science, would be fairy godmother of that daredevil realm. Once upon a time, at the relatively advanced age of 28, Streb walked away from a career as an AIDS research biologist and fashioned herself into a world champion mountain bike racer and gravity goddess. As a career move, it was akin to selling your master’s degree in marine-estuarine environmental science for a handful of magic beans, but Streb made it work – and marvelously. Before her transformation, Streb rode bicycles as a hobby.… Continue Reading Top Gear – Marla Streb ’91

Top Gear – Marla Streb '91

Apr 22, 2015 / 3 minutes of reading

Narrative Arc – Stephen Morgan ’72

Apr 22, 2015 / 4 minutes of reading

Sometimes a person’s journey to become one of the state’s most effective CEOs is surprisingly direct. Take Stephen Morgan ’72, psychology, who is the executive director of The Arc Baltimore. Morgan began his career at the organization as an undergraduate, teaching at a summer camp for disabled adults. Fast forward to 2014, and the Maryland Daily Record names him as one of “Maryland’s Most Admired CEOs.” It’s an achievement that Morgan observes is as much about the organization as it is about his leadership. “The award is flattering,” he says, “but what I like is that it’s for the ‘most… Continue Reading Narrative Arc – Stephen Morgan ’72

Book Smart – Joseph Howley ’06

Apr 22, 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

Alums in the News: Mozie-Ross, Barbosa, and Roberts

Apr 21, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

Here at UMBC, we take pride in what our alums accomplish after graduation. Take a moment to see which Retrievers have been on the move and making news! UMBC’s vice provost for enrollment management and planning, Dr. Yvette Mozie-Ross ’88, health science and policy, speaks out in support of the Advanced Placement Summer Academy, which might be eliminated due to budget restrictions. Mozie-Ross told the Baltimore Sun that “The AP academy attracts very highly motivated students, and certainly for us, gives us an opportunity to recruit well-prepared students.” Read the full article here. Ray Barbosa ’09, American studies, was recently… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Mozie-Ross, Barbosa, and Roberts

Round Up: UMBC in the News 04/17

Apr 17, 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. Kimberly Moffitt, American Studies, and Donald Snyder, Media and Communication Studies, on The Marc Steiner Show Curtis Menyuk, CSEE, Wins Humboldt Research Award Rebecca Boehling, History, Returns to UMBC in 2016 Yelena Yesha, CSEE, Discusses Northrop Grumman Partnership in The Washington Post Dennis Coates, Economics, Provides Perspective on Economic Impact of the… Continue Reading Round Up: UMBC in the News 04/17

Round Up: UMBC In the News 04/10

Apr 10, 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. Lt. Gov. Rutherford Visits Campus Lia Purpura, English, to Present Reading at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts Erle Ellis, GES, Co-Authors Article on the Anthropocene in Science Robert Provine, Psychology, in the Baltimore Sun Anna Shields, MLLI, to Present Talk at the Library of Congress

Staying in the Loop – Darren “Jazz” Stevens ’95, Economics

Apr 8, 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: Darren “Jazz” Stevens Major: Economics Grad year: 1995 Q: What do/did you enjoy most about being a part of the UMBC community? UMBC became home, and working with my UMBC family making my home what we wanted it to be was, and is, what drives me. Q: UMBC is approaching its 50th anniversary (2016) and certainly the campus has come a long way – from a small commuter… Continue Reading Staying in the Loop – Darren “Jazz” Stevens ’95, Economics

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