Alum Gives Back Through GiveCamp

Nov 15, 2013 / 3 minutes of reading

On October 18-20, UMBC hosted the third annual Baltimore GiveCamp, which was organized by Douglas McCaw ‘99, information systems. During this weekend-long hack-a-thon, more than 230 software developers, designers and database administrators donating their time to help 30 non-profit organizations complete various technical projects. Due to its central location and ability to provide the necessary IT infrastructure, McCaw thought UMBC would be the perfect spot. “I also felt it would be a good opportunity for students to meet and work with professionals in the IT business.” A few students have participated over the years, and McCaw hopes for even more… Continue Reading Alum Gives Back Through GiveCamp

UMBC Women’s Soccer – On the Road to the NCAA!

Nov 14, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Congratulations to the UMBC women’s soccer team on their America East title win! It’s been so much fun to watch such an exciting season – the entire UMBC community is cheering you on. Good luck at Virginia Tech tomorrow! We know you’ll kick some Hokie butt.

Yvette Pappoe ’13, sociology, on UMBC’s BreakingGround

Nov 7, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Yvette Pappoe ’13, sociology discovered her passion for learning during her time as a student at UMBC. Now, an intern with the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education, she’s continued pursing that passion after graduation. Her current project is to develop a strategy to recruit and engage college students with the Maryland Scholars Speakers Bureau. I believe it is our responsibility as members of the community to be directly involved in shaping the lives of our next generation. Learn more about Yvette and find out how you can help.

UMBC's a Winner!

Nov 4, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Congratulations to the UMBC men’s cross country team on winning their first America East championship since 2005! From the news release: Following a third place finish at last year’s America East Championships, the UMBC men’s cross country team wanted more. A year later, the Retrievers got it, winning the league title Saturday morning at Binghamton University.

UMBC’s a Winner!

Nov 4, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Retrievers: Ready to Fall Back?

Nov 1, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Hey Retrievers, just a friendly reminder to turn your clocks back this weekend. And you know what that means… an extra hour of sleep! P.S. UMBC is full of helpful tips and tricks!

UMBC Alums and Faculty to Present “comfort/drones”

Oct 31, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

This November, the David Mikow Gallery—which is run by UMBC professor of political science Carolyn Forestiere—will host its first theatre performance. The play, “comfort/drones” is an original by UMBC professor Alan Kreizenbeck, and it will be performed by UMBC alumni: Rachel Hirshorn ’04, acting; Kevin James ’09, acting; and Daniel Friedman ’13, acting and psychology. From the David Mikow Gallery’s release: The play is based on the writings of Wallace Shawn and asks “What are the consequences of moral behavior?” After the performance, we hope to engage our guests in a lively discussion based on themes derived from the play. Read more and… Continue Reading UMBC Alums and Faculty to Present “comfort/drones”

Homecoming Wrap Up: Thank You!

Oct 21, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

A huge thank you to our faculty, staff, students and alumni for making Homecoming a big success! We’re already looking forward to next year. Be sure to keep checking our Flickr account for pics of all the fun! And if you could take a moment to share your thoughts, we’d really appreciate it.

Monica Gallagher ’01, vis. arts, on BuzzFeed

Oct 16, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Monica Gallagher ’01, visual arts, was recently featured in the BuzzFeed Geeky post, “20 Pieces of Advice for Female Artists from Female Artists.” Her advice to her fellow female artists? Draw all the time and keep going despite any negativity. Gallagher’s work was included in the Winter 2012 issue of UMBC Magazine when she created an illustrated essay about her post-college life. About Monica Gallagher: Gallagher is a designer, illustrator and comicker who lives in Baltimore with her boyfriend and two dueling cats. She graduated magna cum laude from UMBC in 2001, with a degree in visual arts, emphasis on… Continue Reading Monica Gallagher ’01, vis. arts, on BuzzFeed

Douglas McCaw ’99, info sys, Organizes Baltimore GiveCamp at UMBC

Oct 15, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Information systems alumnus Douglas McCaw ‘99, a senior software engineer at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab, is organizing Baltimore GiveCamp. The event, a weekend-long hack-a-thon, invites more than 230 software developers, designers and database administrators donate their time to help 30 nonprofit organizations with various technical projects. GiveCamp will take place at UMBC on October 18-20 and is sponsored by the Department of Information Systems. From the event’s press release: Projects include creating websites, redesigning websites, building databases, and applying technology to meet critical nonprofit needs. The 2013 GiveCamp will also feature a day of topics and tutorials that… Continue Reading Douglas McCaw ’99, info sys, Organizes Baltimore GiveCamp at UMBC

Career Q&A: Mary Volkman ’92, English, Writer

Oct 7, 2013 / 4 minutes of reading

Every so often, we’ll chat with an alum about what they do and how they go there. Today we’re talking with novelist Mary Volkman – whose pen name is Margo Christie – about writing and living a colorful life. Volkman’s debut novel These Days won second prize in Amazon’s 2012 Breakthrough Novel Award contest. Name: Mary Volkman, aka Margo Christie Grad Year and Major: 1992, English Job Title: Writer Employer: Self-employed Your Website: www.margochristienovelist.com Q: Tell us a little about how you wound up at UMBC. What’s your background? A: You could call me a hard-luck story. A refugee from… Continue Reading Career Q&A: Mary Volkman ’92, English, Writer

Nominate an Athlete or Coach for UMBC’s Hall of Fame!

Oct 4, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

The UMBC Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominees for induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame. The next induction ceremony will take place on Jan. 25, 2014. To be considered for the UMBC Athletic Hall of Fame, a STUDENT-ATHLETE must have: Participated in intercollegiate athletics for UMBC for no less than two years. Received a bachelor’s degree from UMBC, UMAB or UMUC prior to induction. Represented the highest level of excellence when performing as a student-athlete at UMBC. Must be nominated no less than five years after completing his or her eligibility at UMBC. For any student-athletes that… Continue Reading Nominate an Athlete or Coach for UMBC’s Hall of Fame!

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