Meet the Staff: Jessica El-Zeftawy ’08, Political Science, Sociology; ’12, M.P.P.

Apr 7, 2014 / 3 minutes of reading

Here in the Office of Alumni Relations, we spend a lot of time telling stories about and talking with our wonderfully supportive alums. However, we’ve decided to turn the tables and take time to get to know the people behind the scenes – the advancement and alumni relations staff members who are hard at work on behalf of our alumni. Today we’ll be hearing from Jessica El-Zeftawy ’08, Political Science, Sociology; ‘12, M.P.P., the Alumni Programming Coordinator. Name: Jessica El-Zeftawy (formerly Bard) Job Title: Alumni Programming Coordinator Focus Area: I work with the UMBC Chapter of Young Alumni (CYA) to… Continue Reading Meet the Staff: Jessica El-Zeftawy ’08, Political Science, Sociology; ’12, M.P.P.

Take the Next Step In Your Career!

Apr 5, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Editor’s Note: This information is posted on behalf of UMBC’s Division of Professional Studies, which offers a broad array of professionally focused master’s degrees and graduate certificates that help prepare professionals for today’s most in-demand careers. On April 23, attend the Professional Graduate Program Open House at UMBC’s South Campus (bwtech@UMBC South), to learn about graduate programs in Biotechnology, Cybersecurity, Health Information Technology, Engineering Management and Systems Engineering. During the session, there will be an opportunity to participate in discussions with program directors, staff and alumni, and meet Career Services representatives to learn about careers, job searching resources available and… Continue Reading Take the Next Step In Your Career!

Round-Up: UMBC in the News, 4/4

Apr 4, 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. Robert Provine, Psychology, on BBC News Website Meredith Oyen, History, on CNBC News Website Brian Grodsky, Political Science, Op-Ed in Al Jazeera America Dennis Coates, Economics, on Econ Journal Watch Liz Walton, Dance, in Washington Post and New York Times Nicole King and Michelle Stefano, American Studies, in City Paper Check out all the other great campus news… Continue Reading Round-Up: UMBC in the News, 4/4

Heaven, Hell & Eisenhower: Allan Jirikowic ’77, INDS

Apr 3, 2014 / 4 minutes of reading

It’s almost two weeks till Christmas, and Chief Ike’s Mambo Room in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of D.C. has hung up its stockings. There are loads of them—maybe two dozen, dangling out of arm’s reach above the cluttered bar and along an opposite wall. Each bears a name – Doug, Angela, D-Rok, Baby G – painted in glitter glue. I ask the bar’s white-bearded owner, Allan Jirikowic ’77, interdisciplinary studies, (who has probably withstood his share of Santa Claus comparisons) about the stockings, but he would rather talk about a mural – one of many – he’s commissioned for the… Continue Reading Heaven, Hell & Eisenhower: Allan Jirikowic ’77, INDS

Not Your Average Trip to the Library!

Apr 3, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

Libraries have long been a bastion of scholarly pursuits and studied silence, but the UMBC Chapter of Young Alumni (CYA) is about to change all that when it hosts the 9th Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction at the George Peabody Library on April 25. So go ahead, break out the swanky suits and classy cocktail dresses for a trip to the library that is anything but average! Now in its 9th year, the wine tasting and silent auction is a much-anticipated annual event for all of UMBC’s alumni. The event promises a wide array of delicious wine and food… Continue Reading Not Your Average Trip to the Library!

Spring and Summer Fun for Alums!

Apr 2, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

Join us this May and June for great alumni events like these: CBLA Scholarship Jazz Brunch Sunday, May 18, 12 – 3 p.m. Join UMBC alumni for a fabulous buffet, energizing jazz and fantastic fellowship as we raise money in support of the Second Generation and Esperanza Scholarships at the annual CBLA Scholarship Jazz Brunch. This year’s event will be held in the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture and the ticket price includes an unlimited brunch buffet, special brunch beverages, and full access to the museum (brunch ends at 3 p.m., access to the… Continue Reading Spring and Summer Fun for Alums!

Alums in the News: Copeland, Friedman, Bachore and Bell-McKoy

Mar 31, 2014 / 3 minutes of reading

We are proud of our alums and their constant achievements. Recently, four of UMBC’s alumni, in particular, have made it in the news and we thought you should know! Governor Martin O’Malley recently announced the appointment of 23 judges who will serve across Maryland. We’re proud to share that two of our UMBC alumnae, Judge Melissa Kaye Copeland ’91, sociology, and Judge Karen Friedman ’94, political science, were appointed to the Circuit Court for Baltimore. Copeland has served on the District Court for Baltimore City since 2012. Prior to that appointment, she worked as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Baltimore City.… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Copeland, Friedman, Bachore and Bell-McKoy

Road Trips Are Better When You’re An Alum!

Mar 25, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

The flowers are starting to blossom, the air is getting warmer, the days longer – what does all this mean? It’s time for a spring vacation, even if it’s just for the weekend. Do it now before cabin fever gets the best of you. If you are a UMBC alum, you have special perks awaiting. UMBC and Enterprise have paired up to give you a ride and a discount to wherever it is you’re aching to go this spring season. Take advantage of this perk while the weather is right. Pick UMBC and Enterprise; we’ll cut you a deal and… Continue Reading Road Trips Are Better When You’re An Alum!

Round-Up: UMBC in the News, 3/21

Mar 21, 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. Matthew Baker, Geography and Environmental Systems, in The Washington Post Kimberly Moffitt, American Studies, on The Marc Steiner Show Thomas Schaller, Political Science, in The Daily Beast Check out all the other great campus news on Insights Weekly.

Alumni Essay: Forget The Smoking Gun, by Gus Russo ’72

Mar 19, 2014 / 5 minutes of reading

Catonsville resident Gus Russo ’72, political science, is married to the mob. And to U.S. history. He is a writer and investigative reporter specializing in the shadowy netherworld of American crime and politics. Russo has worked on 15 television documentaries for major networks in the United States and elsewhere, and he is the author of seven books – including “Where Were You? America Remembers the JFK Assassination” (Lyons Press, 2013). The 1960s and 1970s (when I was a student at UMBC) were not just defined by musical revolutions, but also by the tumult of politics and conspiracy – and the… Continue Reading Alumni Essay: Forget The Smoking Gun, by Gus Russo ’72

Alumni Take Flight with Robo Raven III

Mar 17, 2014 / 5 minutes of reading

Man has long envied the avian ability of flight. Wings offer the opportunity for flight, yes, but also for exploration and a different point of view. Now, three UMBC alumni are working to borrow that vantage point through the Robo Raven project at the University of Maryland, College Park. We spoke with Meyerhoff alumni Ariel Perez-Rosado ’11, M19, mechanical engineering; Luke Roberts ’12, M20, mechanical engineering; and Alex Holness ’13, M20, mechanical engineering, about their continued connection in graduate school and what it is like to work on this amazing micro air vehicle. Q: Why did you decide to study… Continue Reading Alumni Take Flight with Robo Raven III

Round-Up: UMBC in the News, 3/14

Mar 14, 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. UMBC Psychology Research Cited in TES Magazine Marie desJardins, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, on Voice of America UMBC Postdoctoral Fellow Evelyn Thomas Profiled in SIAM News Tom Beck, Library Gallery, Interviewed for WYPR’s Maryland Morning George Derek Musgrove ’97, History, in The Washington Post Check out all the other great campus news on Insights Weekly.

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