Adelstein ’96, bio chem, brings tech firm to bwtech@UMBC

Jan 14, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Mike Adelstein ’96, biochemistry & molecular biology, CEO of Potomac Photonics, recently moved the 31-year-old tech company to bwtech@UMBC. Potomac specializes in microfabrication and can machine a variety of materials at a size that cannot be achieved using conventional processes (think smaller than a hair follicle). According to the Baltimore Business Journal, the move is expected to be good for both the company and the UMBC campus community: Adelstein […] sees the move as a potential recruiting tool. Potomac will be utilizing interns as well as graduate students for some of its work, he said. It will give Potomac a… Continue Reading Adelstein ’96, bio chem, brings tech firm to bwtech@UMBC

Adelstein '96, bio chem, brings tech firm to bwtech@UMBC

Jan 14, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

February Fun for Alums

Jan 9, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Don’t miss out on the fun this February! There will be birthday celebrating, dance performances and lots of alumni spirit. For more details, see below. True Grit’s Birthday Bash & Basketball Game Wednesday, February 5, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Celebrate True Grit’s 47th birthday! There will be a pre-game reception including birthday festivities, pictures with Gritty and fun with fellow alums. Following the party, watch the men’s basketball team take on the New Hampshire Wildcats. To learn more, visit alumni.umbc.edu/happybirthdaygrit. Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Performance Saturday, February 8 Pre-show reception at 6 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Join the… Continue Reading February Fun for Alums

Alums inducted into UMBC Athletic Hall of Fame

Jan 7, 2014 / 4 minutes of reading

UMBC Athletics is pleased to announce that seven alumni and one current beloved staff member will comprise its 2014 UMBC Athletic Hall of Fame class: Justin Bronson ’09, men’s swimming & diving, earned five gold medals in America East Championship competition in individual races and three golds in relay events, in addition to numerous silver and bronze medals. He was selected as the America East Conference Swimmer of the Week once as a freshman, twice as a junior and three times in his senior year. The native of Oshawa, Ontario, Canada still holds the school record in 500-yard freestyle. Kelly Fiorani ’06,… Continue Reading Alums inducted into UMBC Athletic Hall of Fame

Retriever Love: Catherine and Josh Kruder

Jan 6, 2014 / 3 minutes of reading

Editor’s note: Students come to UMBC to get an education, but they end up getting so much more. Catherine ’12, English, and Josh Kruder ’11, computer science, happened to fall in love. Lucky for us, they were generous enough to share their story. “My husband and I just celebrated our one-year wedding anniversary, after meeting and falling in love at UMBC in 2009. Now, this isn’t your run-of-the-mill Retriever love story. There was no eying each other in Chemistry 101; and there was no relating to common interests at a Resident Student Association movie night. You see, my mom had… Continue Reading Retriever Love: Catherine and Josh Kruder

Faulkner ’11, visual arts, at Mikow Gallery

Dec 13, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

It’s not often you find someone who has an art gallery in their home. But that’s exactly what UMBC professor Carolyn Forestiere and her husband, Asher, decided to do in the fall of 2012 when they opened the David Mikow Gallery in their living room. Make sure to check out their newest addition, Brianna Faulkner ’11, visual arts, on December 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, click here. The David Mikow Art Gallery 1002 Vineyard Hill Road Catonsville, MD 21228 Note: The show is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.

Ted Lawler ’99, bio sci & psych, named to Big South All-Decade Team

Nov 26, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Ted Lawler ’99, biological sciences and psychology, was recently named to the Big South Network’s All-Decade Team for men’s soccer in the 1990s. From Big South’s website: As part of the Big South’s 30th Anniversary celebration in 2013-14, the Conference is announcing its first-ever All-Decade Teams to recognize the student-athletes and coaches who excelled in their respective sport since the Conference’s founding in 1983. A committee of Big South Conference administrators served as the official voting panel to determine the All-Decade Teams, with fan voting comprising 20 percent of the overall total. During his time at UMBC, Lawler was named… Continue Reading Ted Lawler ’99, bio sci & psych, named to Big South All-Decade Team

Alumni take the stage in production of “Annie”

Nov 25, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Now through December 7, see Tom Bethards ’90, computer science, and Rebecca Feibel ’03, history, in Annie at Colonial Players of Annapolis. Stevie Mangum, a UMBC senior theatre major, plays Rooster Hannigan – a role he’s coveted since elementary school. “In this age of cynicism, Annie is a play that speaks to that very special part inside us that is still optimistic and has an innocent faith that even in the face of impossible odds, dreams can still come true and hope can be triumphant.” – director, Joe Thompson To learn more about the play and cast, click here. Theatre… Continue Reading Alumni take the stage in production of “Annie”

Alums Strike the Right Note with the Dawg Band

Nov 21, 2013 / 2 minutes of reading

With the upcoming release of their second CD, we decided to catch up with two alumni members of UMBC’s Down and Dirty Dawg Band (DDDB) (Matt Basch ’08, information systems and ’10 M.S., information systems, Director of the DDDB and Paul Swenson ’06, computer science, Producer) to see why they love being a part of the nationally recognized pep band. Q: What is the DDDB and why is it important? Paul: The pep band [also known as the DDDB] is a musical and marching ensemble sponsored by Athletics that provides its members with a chance to perform fun tunes, become… Continue Reading Alums Strike the Right Note with the Dawg Band

Tickets for Men’s Soccer NCAA Tourney Game, 11/24

Nov 20, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

NCAA Men’s Soccer Tournament UMBC faces off against winner of Quinnipiac v. Connecticut Sunday, November 24, 5 p.m., Retriever Soccer Park Tickets on sale: http://bit.ly/UMBCNCAA Get your tickets now! $10 for adults, $7 for faculty and staff, and $5 for seniors 55+/youth 5-14/UMBC students. Children 5 and under free. Tickets must be picked up at will call. For questions, contact Kristen Alexander at kristen2@umbc.edu.

James P. Clements ’85, M.S. ’91, Ph.D. ’93 Named President of Clemson University

Nov 20, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

James P. Clements, ’85 computer science and ’91 M.S. and ’93 Ph.D., operations analysis, was recently selected to be Clemson University’s 15th president. Clements currently serves as president of West Virginia University. Clements was selected by the Clemson Board of Trustees to succeed James F. Barker, who announced plans to retire in April after serving 14 years as president. Prior to serving as president of Western Virginia University, Clements held positions as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Towson University. Of his new position, Clements says: “We are so excited to be joining the Clemson family. Clemson is… Continue Reading James P. Clements ’85, M.S. ’91, Ph.D. ’93 Named President of Clemson University

NBC Kennedy documentary featuring Gus Russo ’72, political science

Nov 19, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Gus Russo ’72, political science, traces the lesser-known tales of the Kennedy assassination in a new NBC documentary airing on Novemeber 22. Ask Russo where he was on November 22, 1963, and he recalls it instantly. He was a student at Mount Saint Joseph High School, plunged with his fellow Roman Catholic school classmates into a deep communal grief over the assassination of John F. Kennedy. For the past year, Russo has been asking other people to recount their memories of that tragic day for Where Were You?: America Remembers the JFK Assassination – a new NBC documentary hosted by… Continue Reading NBC Kennedy documentary featuring Gus Russo ’72, political science

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