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

Moving in Place: Jill Sisson Quinn ’97, English

Mar 26, 2014 / 4 minutes of reading

The habitat in central Maryland where Jill Sisson Quinn ’97, English grew up isn’t very different from the habitat in central Wisconsin where she lives now. The birds, insects, and trees are similar; you can use the same field guides, she says. Yet when she moved to the Midwest in 2005, she had traded a place full of rivers for one full of lakes, and “it was a huge problem for me,” she says. “I would wake up in the middle of the night and I would feel like I was moving to another planet.” Is this homesickness, or an… Continue Reading Moving in Place: Jill Sisson Quinn ’97, English

Extra, Extra! Read all about it…

Mar 20, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

The latest issue of UMBC Magazine is in mailboxes now, and it’s full of great stories like these: Rooms to Grow — UMBC alumni, professors and students find new spaces and places for innovation. Launchpad — Professors Amy Hurst and Shaun Kane have created a community that helps open up the world for people with disabilities through assistive technology. Hearts and Minds — Couples who met at UMBC share their love stories. We’re also excited to share these alumni stories from the Spring 2014 issue with you: Changing Communities — A look at alumna Sherece West-Scantlebury ‘07 and her work… Continue Reading Extra, Extra! Read all about it…

Alums in the News: Cangialosi, Gimbel, Harrison and Sherman

Mar 15, 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! Greg Cangialosi ’96, English, was recently profiled in the Baltimore Sun’s Take 10 column.The article celebrates Cangialosi’s success on the tech scene, from the 2011 sale of his company, Blue Sky Factory, to his current roles as co-founder of Betamore and CEO of MissionTix. Cangialosi had this to say about his recent success: “In 1996, right after college [at UMBC] I was a music promoter for about two to three years.… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Cangialosi, Gimbel, Harrison and Sherman

Rooms to Grow

Feb 18, 2014 / 11 minutes of reading

UMBC alumni, professors and students find new spaces and places for innovation. Photography by Marlayna Demond ’11 * * * * Much of the journey of creation takes place in the space of the human mind. Yet that journey is not a solitary one. Intellects require companionship. Great ideas spark new approaches – and more new ideas – when they are tested by conversation and forged in collaboration. And those combinations require spaces to encourage and enhance their work. A research university such as UMBC excels in creating such spaces. Not only do its professors and students create them on… Continue Reading Rooms to Grow

Launchpad

Feb 18, 2014 / 11 minutes of reading

Professors Amy Hurst and Shaun Kane have created a community that helps open up the world for people with disabilities through assistive technology. By Kathryn Masterson Every Monday morning at UMBC’s Prototyping and Design Lab (better known on campus as “The Pad”), Amy Hurst and Shaun Kane convene a meeting of students across disciplines who work in the space. Some of the students come to the lab to build things, but many are exploring how to use technology to make computers and the wider world accessible for people with disabilities. Hurst and Kane are both assistant professors of human-centered computing… Continue Reading Launchpad

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Hearts and Minds – Winter 2014

Feb 18, 2014 / 10 minutes of reading

Finding Love at UMBC By Elizabeth Heubeck ’91 * * * * Maybe it was a first date at Quadmania. A coffee at the Commuter Cafe. A pizza at Sorrento’s. Ask those who’ve studied and worked at UMBC, however, and you’ll find that many of them didn’t just get their degree or a job at UMBC. They found long-term relationships that are still going strong. As Valentine’s Day approaches, we’ve asked five couples who found their significant other at UMBC to share their stories. We hope you’ll enjoy the ride down memory lane. And feel the love. Katelyn Niu and… Continue Reading Hearts and Minds – Winter 2014

Web Extras – Winter 2014

Feb 18, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Check out some great web extras to accompany stories in our Winter 2014 issue, including interviews, videos and more… Phone Home – Curious about the students calling you for UMBC Phonathon? “Meet Our Student Callers” here. Goals Oriented – Read more about UMBC soccer and other teams at the brand new UMBC Retrievers page. Hearts and Minds – Can’t get enough UMBC love? Visit and contribute to UMBC Alumni’s Retrievers in Love feature on Facebook. How To See The Stars – Follow the star followers on Twitter here, and find out when you can visit UMBC’s telescope.

Alumni Stories – Winter 2014

Feb 18, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Forget the Smoking Gun… – Gus Russo ’72, political science Moving In Place – Jill Sisson Quinn ’97, English Changing Communites – Sherece West-Scantlebury ’07, Ph.D., public policy Heaven, Hell, and Eisenhower – Allan Jirikowic ’77, interdisciplinary studies

#GivingTuesday at UMBC, 12/3

Nov 30, 2013 / 2 minutes of reading

We’re less than a week away from #GivingTuesday, a national day of giving on December 3rd. UMBC’s students and alumni are working to change the world, and on #GivingTuesday, you can be a part of it. Throughout the last month, the UMBC Annual Fund has shared stories of how our students, faculty, staff, and alumni are working to change the world. We’ve gotten a peek at how the Engineers Without Borders group will bring clean water to Isongo, Kenya. We’ve learned about UMBC’s mission to create a more inclusive campus through LGBTQ programs and initiatives. And we’ve tapped our feet to… Continue Reading #GivingTuesday at UMBC, 12/3

We’re grateful for you!

Nov 28, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Today we wanted to pause for a moment and tell you what we’re thankful for. The answer is you, our wonderful alumni. Thank you for all that you do and all that you are. UMBC would not be same without you. We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. We hope you enjoy the time with family and friends, eat plenty of tasty food, and, if you travel, do so safely. Tell us: What are you thankful for? Find us on Facebook. // Follow us on Twitter.

Can UMBC Go Green?

Sep 23, 2013 / 3 minutes of reading

I ride UMBC Transit to work every day.Yes, I’m likely helping reduce UMBC’s carbon footprint by doing so. But what I have found over the five years that I’ve been a rider is that the feeling of virtuousness is outweighed by the camaraderie I’ve found with my fellow riders. For a little over four years, I battled the commute by DC Metro and MARC train with the hardy group of souls who ride the Halethorpe Line and the BWI/MARC Line. Students, faculty and staff together – braving the blustery winds at the Halethorpe MARC station, or the crowded trains and… Continue Reading Can UMBC Go Green?

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