Round Up: UMBC in the News 04/03

Apr 3, 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. Felipe Filomeno, Political Science, Awarded Early Career Prize from the Latin American Studies Association UMBC Chess Team Recognized as #4 in the Nation Humanities Forum: Microscopic War: Fragmenting Vision in Contemporary American Militarism Social Sciences Forum: Ecological Encounters on the Upper Missouri: The Making of Mandan Indian History Pres. Hrabowski Recognizes Game… Continue Reading Round Up: UMBC in the News 04/03

Alums in the News: Clements, Chavarria, Massey, & Womack

Apr 1, 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! James P. Clements ’85, computer science, and ’91 M.S. and ’93 Ph.D., operations analysis, has been appointed to the American Council on Education’s board of directors. In an article on Greenville Online, Clements discusses his hopes of ensuring the interests of Clemson University and the state of South Carolina in a national market. Click here to read the full article. Erick Chavarria ‘05, acting, stands out in Get Hard, a new comedy… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Clements, Chavarria, Massey, & Womack

Round Up: UMBC in the News 03/27

Mar 27, 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. Manil Suri, Mathematics, Named Contributing Opinion Writer for the New York Times Amy Bhatt, Gender and Women’s Studies, in The Wall Street Journal Robert Provine, Psychology, in the Globe and Mail and New York Magazine UMBC Participates in National Engineering Education Initiative Announced at White House Dr. Larry Wilt, Director of the… Continue Reading Round Up: UMBC in the News 03/27

Alums in the News: Okoro, Holmes, and Baker-Frost

Mar 26, 2015 / 1 minute 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! Melanie Okoro ’11 Ph.D., marine estuarine environmental science, currently works as the West Coast Region Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator with the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA). Dr. Okoro is working on how science and policy impact one another in relationship to governmental policies concerning species and their habitats. To find out more about Dr. Okoro’s work, click here. Spencer Holmes ’05, political science, is a co-founder of PlateDate, a company that offers personal chefs… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Okoro, Holmes, and Baker-Frost

Long Term Care Insurance – A Perfect Fit?

Mar 24, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

Editor’s Note: The UMBC Alumni Association has partnered with several organizations to offer you special perks and benefits. This month, we wanted to share this announcement from our partner, Meyer and Associates, about a new plan available to our alumni: Considering long term care insurance (LTC)? Coverage may not be out of reach. The UMBC Alumni Association Alumni Insurance Program now offers a new approach to LTC called Perfect Fit. With Perfect Fit, you select from a menu of features to find a plan with a premium you can afford. Plans include key features at low price points, including: Home Health Care… Continue Reading Long Term Care Insurance – A Perfect Fit?

Vox Popular: Christie Finn ’07, Music

Mar 21, 2015 / 4 minutes of reading

We, the Hearts, have something to say. So we might as well sing it. We have voices. Are you surprised? – From “The Hearts’ Manifesto” by Christie Finn On stage in the concert hall of UMBC’s Fine Arts Building last March, Christie Finn ’07, music was rehearsing Triptych of Gossips – a composition by UMBC professor of music Linda Dusman based on a poem by Serena Sue Hilsinger – with violinist and associate professor of music, Airi Yoshioka. The two musicians ran through the witty and ebullient piece with Dusman, who sat in the audience with the score and helped… Continue Reading Vox Popular: Christie Finn ’07, Music

UMBC is hiring…

Mar 20, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

Want to help us plan for our 50th anniversary? Consider these current openings: Entry-level Program Assistants (2): UMBC’s Office of Institutional Advancement is seeking candidates for two entry-level program assistants that will help the university prepare for and execute its 50th Anniversary in 2016. The program assistant’s primary area of responsibility will be in alumni relations/engagement or communications. These full-time positions will prepare the successful candidates for a variety of potential careers in higher education, with practical experience in alumni relations, communications and marketing, institutional events, community relations, and development. See the full description. Special Events Assistant: Reporting to the… Continue Reading UMBC is hiring…

Round Up: UMBC In the News, 3/20

Mar 20, 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. Erle Ellis, GES, Discusses the Anthropocene in Nature Kate Brown, History, in Time and Al Jazeera America Clifford Murphy, American Studies, in The Conversation Jason Loviglio, Media and Communication Studies, in City Paper John Rennie Short, School of Public Policy, in The Conversation Read more at UMBC Insights!

Show Your Retriever Pride: Volunteer at our Admissions Reception

Mar 20, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

Show off your Retriever Fever and volunteer! Alumni are invited to share their experiences at UMBC with prospective students and their families. Help future students establish themselves as a fellow dawg! Dates and locations vary, so find the one that is perfect for you: Rockville/Strathmore Reception Tuesday, March 24, 7 – 9 p.m. Strathmore Music Center Rockville, MD Reception for Academically Talented African American Students Thursday, April 2, 7 – 9 p.m. UMBC Reception for Academically Talented Hispanic & Latino Students Tuesday, April 7, 7 – 9 p.m. UMBC New Jersey Reception Tuesday, April 21, 7 – 9 p.m. Olde Mill… Continue Reading Show Your Retriever Pride: Volunteer at our Admissions Reception

Alums in the News: Raczynska, Krishnaswamy, and Masella

Mar 18, 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! Joanna Raczynska ’98, visual and performing arts, has been chosen as a juror for the Ann Arbor Film Festival. She will also present a program on experimental cinema in Eastern Europe at the festival. Raczynska’s work “Artists, Amateurs, Alternative Spaces: Experimental Cinema in Eastern Europe: 1960-1990,” was recently featured in an article on M Live in Michigan. She is currently working as an assistant curator in the film department of the National… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Raczynska, Krishnaswamy, and Masella

Alums in the News: Gimbel, Ne’eman, Hyland, and Dandois

Mar 14, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

Steven Gimbel ’91, philosophy, recently discussed his new book Einstein: His Space and Time on WYPR’s “Midday with Dan Rodricks.” During the show, Gimbel explained Einstein’s influence on American politics and civil rights, which are often overshadowed by his incredible scientific achievements. Listen to the full interview. Ari Ne’eman ’10, political science, recently spoke with BuzzFeed about #thedress and how individuals with autism view the world differently. He said the viral phenomenon that #TheDress created provides a very real illustration of how people with autism deal with sensory issues. Read the full article. MaryBeth Hyland ’06, social work, is among… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Gimbel, Ne’eman, Hyland, and Dandois

Round Up: UMBC in the News, 03/13

Mar 13, 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. Tony Moreira, Vice Provost of Academic Affairs, honored by President of Portugal Robert Provine, Psychology, on Australian National Radio Oumar Ballo ’16, Signs Deal with Houston Dynamo George Derek Musgrove ‘97, History, in The Washington Post Eric Dyer ’95, Visual Arts and Performing Arts, in The Huffington Post Anne Rubin, History, in… Continue Reading Round Up: UMBC in the News, 03/13

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