Alumni

Jaimes Mayhew ’10, MFA in imaging and digital arts, has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarship to Iceland, where he will spend the next nine months working on a social practice art project, Autonomous Energy Research Lab. Mayhew states, “Autonomous Energy Research Lab is an art research project that will investigate the idea of autonomy through conversations, art events, visits from other Baltimore-based artists and any other methods of research that may come about. All of these events will take place involving my research lab, which is a modified bike cart that includes a table, chairs, protection from the… Continue Reading Mayhew '10, MFA, Receives Fulbright to Iceland

After many months of filming on campus, “60 Minutes” featured UMBC on its program this past Sunday. What’s the bad news? It’s all too familiar: the United States continues to graduate too few students, particularly minorities, in science, technology, engineering, and math. The good news: “60 Minutes” focuses on UMBC as a place that gets it right. We appreciate the recognition – but, more importantly, the opportunity to raise the visibility of this critical issue. View the full segment online here. A transcript is available here. As you watch, you will see a well-executed production, not the months of taping,… Continue Reading UMBC Featured on 60 Minutes

Amanda Gunther is a writer for the Maryland Theatre Guide. According to Gunther, “writing for the Maryland Theatre Guide will give her a chance to pursue her passion of the theatre and will broaden her horizons in the writer’s field.” Here’s an excerpt from one of her most recent artciles: “Watch out Washington! The fireworks aren’t in the sky but on the stage at the Prince George’s Little Theatre’s production of Born Yesterday written by Garson Kanin. A charismatic politically charged dramadey directed by Norma Ozur – the cast of Born Yesterdayreally drives their act home as they explode their… Continue Reading Amanda Gunther '09 is Your Guide to the Theatre

Erick Sahler ’89 brings color and brightness to his work as a serigraph artist. Most recently, he has brought new life to Salisbury University’s Holloway Hall. From an article at delmarvanow.com: The iconic facade of Holloway Hall is the subject of a limited-edition silkscreen print by serigraph artist Erick Sahler of Salisbury. The 11-color image features the main entrance of the historic building — one of its doors invitingly open — surrounded by lush trees, colorful flowers and a bright blue sky. Read the full article on delmarvanow.com. Read more about UMBC alumni at Retriever Net, UMBC’s alumni online community.

Pete Eibner is enjoying his first year as the boys’ soccer coach at Perry Hall. From the full article in PressBox: The Gators are 6-5 heading into the final week of the regular season, and Eibner could not be happier. Graduation took is toll on Perry Hall, which won the Baltimore County championship last year under Skelton with a 15-3 record, and reached the Class 4A state finals two of the last four years. “It’s a very fertile soccer area,” Eibner said. “A lot of these kids have very bright futures. The freshmen who have come in with the eighth… Continue Reading Pete Eibner Joins the Gators