Alums in the News: Randall, Mavronis, Harris, and Hill

Mar 12, 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! Late last month, The Washington Post published an article featuring Deborah Randall ‘94, theatre, the Artistic Director of Venus Theatre. In it, she discusses how her work with Venus Theater has built a reputation known for the production of female plays and how this continued effort has been at the forefront in establishing woman on D.C. stages. Read the full article here. Earlier last month, a team from UMBC were guests on… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Randall, Mavronis, Harris, and Hill

Staying in the Loop – Tamara Lewis ’92, Psychology

Mar 11, 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. Tamara L. Lewis Major: Psychology Grad year: 1992 Q: What do/did you enjoy most about being a part of the UMBC community? From the moment I arrived on campus as a freshman, faculty, staff, and students reached out to encourage me to take full advantage of all the campus had to offer. After graduation, I still felt the campus was reaching out to me. I… Continue Reading Staying in the Loop – Tamara Lewis ’92, Psychology

Spring into Action!

Mar 4, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

Are you tired of winter keeping you indoors? Then venture out to the excellent events happening around UMBC! [TODAY] Webinar: Stuff Your Resume with Keywords to Highlight Your Experience, March 4, 2015, 8 – 9 p.m. As competition for jobs continues to grow, it is important to know the key techniques that will set you apart from the candidate pool. Find out how to make your resume stand out above the others as Jay Block teaches the the strategies needed to land your dream job. Register here to make your ideal career a reality. Raleigh Happy Hour, March 6, 2015,… Continue Reading Spring into Action!

Round Up: UMBC in the News, 02/27

Feb 25, 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. Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, visits UMBC Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, President of UMBC, on The Marc Steiner Show Rebecca Adelman, Media and Communication Studies, in The Conversation Kimberly Moffitt, American Studies, on The Marc Steiner Show Lia Purpura, English, in The New Yorker Read more at UMBC Insights!

Alumni Perk: the RAC

Feb 24, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

With spring right around the corner (fingers crossed), we hope that you’ll shake off the winter lazies with us at the RAC. The UMBC athletic/recreation department offers a special discounted rate to all alumni who want to use the facilities at the newly-renovated Retriever Activities Center. Amenities include exercise equipment, weight room, indoor track, pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, locker rooms, and group fitness classes. The alumni rate for membership is $250 per year, with 6 month, 3 month and 1 month rates available. Click HERE to download the membership application and HERE for the 2015 Spring recreation and group… Continue Reading Alumni Perk: the RAC

Alums in the News: Jones, Barannikova, and Berlin

Feb 23, 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! Earlier this week, Julian E. Jones, Jr. ’98, information systems management, was featured in a Baltimore Sun article where he discusses his work as the new Councilman for Baltimore County’s 4th District, as well as his prolific district activities before becoming Councilman. Jones ran unopposed in the 2014 November election and was sworn in on December 1. Read the full article here. Last week, Scientific American posted an article featuring Evgenia Barannikova ’11,… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Jones, Barannikova, and Berlin

Alumni Perk: Telehealth Available via Alumni Insurance Program

Feb 20, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

Editor’s Note: The UMBC Alumni Association has partnered a several organizations to offer you special perks and benefits. This month, we wanted to share this announcement from our partner organization, Meyers and Associates*, about health care plan available to our newest graduates and their families: How many times have you been sick, wishing you didn’t have to drag yourself (or a loved one) to the doctor? Why spend money going to the doctor when you can access quality care by phone or video chat from your home or while on the road? The University of Maryland, Baltimore County Alumni Insurance Program now offers… Continue Reading Alumni Perk: Telehealth Available via Alumni Insurance Program

Policy Pioneer

Feb 18, 2015 / 4 minutes of reading

Renato “Renny” DiPentima, Ph.D. ’84, policy sciences, had a distinguished career in the Social Security Administration, where he rose to the rank of deputy commissioner and served on numerous governmental task forces and advisory boards. He was also selected by Government Computer News as the Government Executive of the Year in 1993. After leaving Social Security, DiPentima was president and CEO of SRA International, a company he helped build into a leading provider of information technology services and solutions throughout the federal government. DiPentima was also the recipient of UMBC’s Alumni of the Year Award in 2004. UMBC Magazine asked DiPentima –… Continue Reading Policy Pioneer

Call for Class Notes

Feb 17, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

Happy belated New Year, alumni! We know that you are all out in the world making profound and positive differences, and as the new year rolls along, we would love to hear about what you’ve been up to. If you have any updates, announcements, or news, please click here to submit your note. And please, have a wonderful 2015!

It’s Good to Be Happy: The Life of Albin O. Kuhn

Feb 16, 2015 / 3 minutes of reading

Editor’s Note: UMBC has a long and storied history, and it all began in 1966 with Albin O. Kuhn, UMBC’s first chancellor. So we sat down with Albin’s granddaughter, Julie Kuhn Sanchez ’10, to learn more about this founding father. Most of you know that UMBC’s library is called the Albin O. Kuhn library, but fewer of you probably know that it was named after UMBC’s first chancellor, Albin Owings Kuhn, who mapped out the present Hilltop Circle by riding around in circles on a tractor. If you want to know more about how UMBC came to be what it… Continue Reading It’s Good to Be Happy: The Life of Albin O. Kuhn

Alums in the News: Jones, Mason, Ferrero, and Shafie

Feb 12, 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! Last week, Joseph T. Jones ’06, social work, was interviewed on “Baltimore’s Future,” a feature segment on WYPR. Jones talked with host David Warnock about the difficulties ex-offenders face in gaining employment and how one can support the Center for Urban Families. Jones founded the CFUF in 1999 as a means to strengthen urban communities by helping fathers and families achieve stability and economic success. You can listen to Jones’ interview here. Last week, the Baltimore Business… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Jones, Mason, Ferrero, and Shafie

Career Q&A: Robert Bennett ’12, Ancient Studies and History

Feb 11, 2015 / 3 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 Robert Bennett ‘12, Ancient Studies and History, about his work as the executive director of the William Brinton 1704 House and Historic site. Name: Robert Bennett Job Title: Executive director of the William Brinton 1704 House and Historic site Major(s): Ancient Studies and History Grad year: 2012 Q: What drew you to UMBC for your studies? I was originally drawn to UMBC’s Ancient Studies department because of its well-rounded curricula, which focused not only on Classical languages, but also ancient history and archaeology. However, UMBC… Continue Reading Career Q&A: Robert Bennett ’12, Ancient Studies and History

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