The Dawg Days of Search and Rescue

Aug 6, 2014 / 3 minutes of reading

Every morning when Lisa Kakavas ‘94, psychology, gets ready for work, her dog Zildjian (or Z for short), inspects her outfit of choice. “[He] gets excited when I pull certain pants out,” says Kakavas. That’s because Z knows that when search and rescue gear comes out, he gets to go to work, too. Kakavas and Z–a German shepherd–volunteer with the Mason-Dixon Rescue Dogs (MDRD), an organization that trains dogs in search and rescue of both live and deceased people. She learned about the organization years ago when her husband got involved with MDRD. At first, she says, she thought it… Continue Reading The Dawg Days of Search and Rescue

Round-Up: UMBC in the News, 8/1

Aug 1, 2014 / 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. Dennis Coates, Economics, in The Baltimore Sun and The Buffalo News Pres. Hrabowski on NPR and WYPR Yonathan Zohar, NPR’s Morning Edition, Father of Bluefin Tuna Maurice Berger, CADVC, Latest “Race Story” in The New York Times Read more great news here!

Career Q&A: Richard Byrne ’86, English

Jul 30, 2014 / 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 editor Richard Byrne ‘86, English, about his career and work with the UMBC Magazine. Name: Richard Byrne Job Title: Editor, UMBC Magazine and Special Projects Q: Why did you choose to come to UMBC? Transferring to UMBC in 1984 was one of the best decisions I made in my young life. I found terrific professors who helped to shape my intellectual and creative life. I met alumni who mentored me in my desire to become a writer, and I… Continue Reading Career Q&A: Richard Byrne ’86, English

Round-Up: UMBC in the News, 7/25

Jul 25, 2014 / 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. Roy Meyers, Political Science on MarylandReporter.com Leslie Morgan, Sociology and Anthropology, in The Baltimore Beacon Nicole King, American Studies, in City Paper Thomas Schaller, Political Science, Op-Ed in The Baltimore Sun Paul Smith, Chemistry, in The Baltimore Sun Read more great news here!

Meet our Newest Alums: Tang, Leiter-Mason, Shah

Jul 24, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

UMBC is always full of hard-working people who aspire to do great things, and the class of 2014 is no exception. Today, we wanted to share with you what some of our recent graduates are planning to do with their Retriever education. While enrolled in UMBC for her undergraduate career, Ke “Coco” Tang, B.A. political science, history, and visual arts, a National Security Education Program (NSEP) Boren Scholarship and Undergraduate Research Award recipient, completed a documentary in Jordan and traveled to the Philippines for disaster relief. The native of Shenyang, China, plans to continue her community outreach by doing medical… Continue Reading Meet our Newest Alums: Tang, Leiter-Mason, Shah

Fetching Discounts for our Dawgs: Retriever Athletic Center

Jul 22, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Feeling a little out of shape? Catch yourself panting after climbing up the stairs? Look no further than your alma mater to get you back on track! The Retriever Athletic Center, otherwise known as the RAC, has everything a retriever needs to get in shape. Our great facilities, such as a cardio balcony, a newly renovated weight room, an indoor track, three full-sized basketball courts, and two pools — an outdoor, 50 meter, Olympic-sized pool, and an indoor 8-lane pool — will leave you drooling. If you find yourself wanting to chase after some tennis balls, there are five available… Continue Reading Fetching Discounts for our Dawgs: Retriever Athletic Center

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Alums in the News: Loftus, Bok, Severance, Penn

Jul 21, 2014 / 3 minutes of reading

Congratulations to these UMBC alums whose accomplishments have been recognized both inside and outside of UMBC. Take a moment to read what they have been up to! Matthew Loftus ‘07, chemistry, grew up in Bel Air, Maryland, with ample resources, attended UMBC, and is now a family physician. But now, after joining the New Song Community Church, a branch of the Presbyterian denomination he attended as a child, Loftus and his family have relocated to Sandtown, Maryland as an evangelist to connect with residents and provide mental health services. Loftus, like many other relocators, was much better off than many… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Loftus, Bok, Severance, Penn

Round-Up: UMBC In the News, 7/18

Jul 18, 2014 / 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. LA Times: Mantis shrimp wear tinted shades to see UV light, Tom Cronin and Michael Bok U.S. News, Colleges Work to Engage Women, Minorities in STEM Fields, Penny Rheingans Dale Bittinger, Admissions, in The Baltimore Sun Donald Norris, Public Policy, in The Washington Post and The Baltimore Sun Find more news here!

Career Q&A: Roberta Sabin ’90 Ph.D., computer science

Jul 17, 2014 / 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 Roberta Sabin ‘90 Ph.D., computer science, about her career as a professor and her recent teaching excursion to Malawi on a Fulbright Scholar grant. Name: Roberta Sabin ’90 Ph.D., computer science Job Title: Professor Emerita of Computer Science at Loyola; Fulbright Scholar Q: You were the first woman to graduate from UMBC with a Ph.D. in computer science. What did that feel like? A: It was great, and it’s something I’m really proud of. It was an effort of myself… Continue Reading Career Q&A: Roberta Sabin ’90 Ph.D., computer science

Solitary Refinement

Jul 15, 2014 / 6 minutes of reading

UMBC alumnus Ben Marcin ’80 traveled the world with his camera. But he has found acclaim investigating the often bitter poetry, beauty and truth in local landscapes. The photographs of Ben Marcin ’80, economics, are gaining a much wider audience of late. His work has been shown at venues including the Delaware Art Museum, The Center for Fine Art Photography in Ft. Collins, Colo., and at the C. Grimaldis Gallery in Baltimore – where he is currently represented and recently had a solo show this past winter. His photos are also in a number of group shows this summer, including… Continue Reading Solitary Refinement

We’re Hiring: Assistant Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs

Jul 14, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

As UMBC approaches its 50th anniversary in 2016, the school is looking to expand the leadership and capacity in the Office of Institutional Advancement. At a college where “the party is in the library,” UMBC has become a model for other campuses, especially in the science and technology areas of study. Along with the University of Maryland, College Park, UMBC is one of three research universities in Maryland and houses the first university-related research park in the state, bwtech@UMBC, creating a stimulating environment for students who are looking to expand their knowledge and gain experience in their fields. To help… Continue Reading We’re Hiring: Assistant Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs

Round-Up: UMBC in the News 7/11

Jul 11, 2014 / 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. Bambi Chapin, Sociology and Anthropology, on WYPR’s Maryland Morning Thomas Schaller, Political Science, in Politico Magazine and The Baltimore Sun Robert Provine, Psychology, in Real Simple Find more news here!

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