Congratulations to the Class of 2015!

May 30, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

It’s that time of the year again! Just a week ago, the UMBC alumni community welcomed its newest members and celebrated with them as they (finally!) walked across that stage to open the next chapter of their lives. Congratulations to all of the graduates in the class of 2015! Throughout the spring, the Alumni Association and the Chapter of Black and Latino Alumni has hosted events to celebrate our new grads’ achievements. May Grads Day, hosted by the Alumni Association, treated our newest grads to an afternoon of food and fun. It was a chance for students to put down… Continue Reading Congratulations to the Class of 2015!

10th Annual Wine Tasting Event

May 14, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

Thank you to everyone who came out to the 10th Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction hosted by our Chapter of Young Alumni. By attending the event, you helped raise nearly $5,000 for student scholarships. We loved seeing you there and hope you had as much fun as we did! We’ve shared just a few photos from the event below, but we hope you’ll check out our full gallery on Flickr.

Alumni Stories – Fall 2014

Dec 2, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Policy Pioneer – Renato (“Renny”) DiPentima ’84 , policy sciences Vox Popular – Christie Finn ’07, music Hire Calling – Elliot Lasson ’87, psychology The Virtue of Small – Michael Tully ’97, cinematic arts

Web Extras – Fall 2014

Dec 2, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Check out some great web extras to accompany stories in our Fall 2014 issue, including interviews, videos and more… Honor Roll — Read more about this year’s Alumni of the Year award winners here Steps to the Future — Interested in learning more about UMBC’s Performing Arts and Humanities Building? Read more here.

Highlights from the 2014 Alumni Awards

Oct 27, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

The long Homecoming Weekend was kicked off in a big way on Thursday, October 9, with the annual Alumni Awards Ceremony. This year, the ceremony was held in the stunning Performing Arts and Humanities Building Concert Hall, with receptions preceding and following the event in the Dance Tech Studio. Those in attendance were treated to speeches by the honorees, as well as lots of smiles and laughter. And of all of the quotes about the night, Director of Alumni Relations Stanyell Odom said it best: “This year’s winners are an outstanding representation of UMBC. All of the members of our community should be proud of their accomplishments… Continue Reading Highlights from the 2014 Alumni Awards

Meet the Alumni Leadership: Erin Griffiths ’05

Sep 9, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Name: Erin Griffiths ‘05, sociology Employer: Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Alumni Leadership Role: Vice President of the Chapter of Black and Latino Alumni (CBLA) Q: Where are you from originally? Washington, DC Q: What’s your favorite UMBC memory? Spending time with my friend while she worked at the front desk of Hillside [apartments]. Q: Why are you involved in an alumni board or chapter? I think it is important to “pay it forward,” since I am now more established. I met some great people while attending UMBC. I… Continue Reading Meet the Alumni Leadership: Erin Griffiths ’05

9 Things the Class of 2018 Needs to Know

Sep 8, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

College is a new experience for everyone, but with the help of our alumni we can make it a little easier for our newest Retrievers! Take a look at these suggestions to make the transition to life at UMBC even easier. Your college experience is what you make it! Stretch your boundaries, get out there, get involved! ~Mitali Parmar ’13, health administration & policy and sociology Go to things you don’t think you’ll like. The best friends you’ll make are the ones who aren’t exactly like you! ~Arooj Rana ’06, psychology I always wish I studied abroad in undergrad. Make… Continue Reading 9 Things the Class of 2018 Needs to Know

Alumni Stories – Summer 2014

Jul 3, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Life on the Edge (With a Safety Net) – Mary Volkman ’92, English Young And Hungry – Brigitte Pribnow Moore ’05, theatre Lift Off – Kamili Jackson ’97, and M.S. ’99, mechanical engineering The Fast Lane – John Klausmeier ’04, mechanical engineering

Web Extras – Summer 2014

Jul 3, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Check out some great web extras to accompany stories in our Summer 2014 issue, including interviews, videos and more… Lego Legend – Want to see more of Jason Burik ’00, psychology’s work with Lego? Pride Proven – A trio of dogs have appeared on UMBC’s campus. Find out more at: http://www.umbcretrieverproject.blogspot.com/ Solitary Refinement – Want to see more photographs by Ben Marcin ’80, economics? Check out his website, where you can also find links to article about his work. Life On the Edge – Find out more about Mary Volkmann ’92, English and her novel, These Days (written under the pen… Continue Reading Web Extras – Summer 2014

Alums in the News: Cantori, Berghaus, Tully, and Olufadeji

Jun 20, 2014 / 3 minutes of reading

Congratulations to these UMBC alums whose accomplishments have reached the media. Take a moment to read what they’ve been up to! Greg Cantori, ’84, geography, has recently turned heads on the road, in the office, and in his local police station. After purchasing a velomobile (an enclosed bike that resembles a pedal-powered submarine), Cantori has forgotten about his car for his ride to work. Every morning, he makes the one-hour ride to work, with the occasional stop to speak with a curious police officer to explain why the velomobile is legal and how it works. “It’s so aerodynamic,” he says… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Cantori, Berghaus, Tully, and Olufadeji

[Photos] What a wine tasting!

May 10, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Thanks so much to everyone who came out to the 9th annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction hosted by our Chapter of Young Alumni. By attending the event, you helped us raise more than $6,500 for student scholarships. We loved seeing you all there and hope you had as good a time as we did! We’ve shared just a few photos from the event below, but we hope you’ll check out our full gallery on Flickr. See more photos from the Wine Tasting!

Career Q&A: Ting Zhang ’03, M.A., intercultural communications, professor

Apr 16, 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 Dr. Ting Zhang ’03, M.A., intercultural communications, about her career as an assistant professor at the University of Baltimore and her research into entrepreneurship, aging and economic growth. Name: Ting Zhang Job Title: Assistant Professor Employer: University of Baltimore Q: Tell us a little about how you wound up at UMBC. What’s your background? A: UMBC’s unique Intercultural Communication program attracted me. I was a student of English and International Business in China before I came to UMBC. Q: … Continue Reading Career Q&A: Ting Zhang ’03, M.A., intercultural communications, professor

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