Over 1100 full-time employees contributed to the 2011 Maryland Charity Campaign, a participation rate of 70 percent, earning UMBC the Maryland Charity Campaign Governor’s Cup Award for Outstanding Performance for the fifth consecutive year. John Jeffries, Shelly Graham and Terry Aylsworth presented the Cup to President Freeman Hrabowski.
Robert Deluty, associate dean of the graduate school, has published a new book of poetry, titled “Through Others’ Eyes.” In his review of the book, Dr. Ronald Pies states: “If, as Marcel Proust wrote, the only true voyage of discovery is ‘to possess other eyes,’ then Robert Deluty envisions the world through the eyes of a multitude. This is best exemplified in his uncanny ability to enter into the world-view of the very young and the very old, as with ‘a fourth grader/ dreaming of statues sculpted/ in his honor’ and the ‘elderly chemist/ struggling to spell the word/ laboratory.’… Continue Reading Robert Deluty, Graduate School, Publishes His 37th Book
The one-year, post-baccalaureate Music Entrepreneurship Certificate Program is modeled around an innovative collaboration between UMBC and The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO). This marks the first time that a major American orchestra has collaborated with a university in a new academic program. With the BSO’s public education music program, OrchKids, at the center of the Music Entrepreneurship program curriculum, students will obtain practical experiences in entrepreneurial and educational ventures to make them successful twenty-first century musicians. Applications for Fall 2012 will be accepted through Friday, August 10. For more information, click here.
Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics Dr. Charles Brown appeared on Maryland Public Television’s “State Circle” program on Friday, June 29. Dr. Brown discussed the effect that Title IX has had on intercollegiate athletics with host Jeff Salkin. The 30-minute program will be available for online viewing at http://video.mpt.tv.
President Freeman Hrabowski has been named one of five inaugural inductees into the U.S. News STEM Leadership Hall of Fame, recognizing UMBC’s work advancing science education on campus, throughout Maryland and across the country. Here’s what Brian Kelly, editor and chief content officer of U.S. News & World Report, had to say: “Freeman Hrabowski is one of STEM’s brightest luminaries. His work at UMBC focusing on STEM is a true success story. Talk about filling the pipeline—Freeman turned UMBC into one of the country’s top producers of science, math, and engineering grads.” That is a testament not just to leadership… Continue Reading President Hrabowski Inducted into U.S. News STEM Leadership Hall of Fame
From Ben Lowenthal, Associate VP, Financial Services and Charlene Hughins Uhl, Director of Budget and Resource Analysis, Financial Services Financial Services and the Office of Budget and Resource Analysis are very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Marlo Zeroth as Assistant Director of Budget and Resource Analysis in Financial Services, effective July 2, 2012. Marlo has over twenty-nine years of experience in financial and budgetary analysis and application that spans the public and private sectors. He comes to UMBC from the Maryland State Treasurer’s Office, where he was the Deputy Director of Banking Services. He also worked in the… Continue Reading Marlo Zeroth Named Assistant Director of Budget and Resource Analysis
Beth Wells, assistant vice provost for Academic Affairs, earned designation in April as a Board Certified Coach by the Center for Credentialing and Education.
From Freeman Hrabowski, President, and Philip Rous, Provost Designate & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs We are delighted to announce that Rebecca Boehling, professor of history and director of the James T. and Virginia M. Dresher Center for the Humanities, has been named the next Director of the International Tracing Service (ITS) in Bad Arolsen, Germany. The ITS is unique in scope and significance, serving victims of Nazi persecutions and their families by documenting their fate, preserving crucial and indispensable historical records, and making its rich archive available for research. Dr. Boehling was appointed unanimously by the eleven-member state International… Continue Reading Rebecca Boehling Named Director of the International Tracing Service in Germany
The 6th Branch recently announced a partnership with Got Your 6, a national campaign encouraging veterans and civilians to work together in bettering their communities. Dave Landymore ’13, human geography, executive director of The 6th Branch, describes the group as a “veteran-led community service organization” that uses “military leadership skills to motivate and lead volunteers from all walks of life in an effort change the conversation about what is achievable and what isn’t.” The partnership will focus on the Got Your 6 leadership pillar “The Mission Continues,” with the hope that The 6th Branch will involve veterans and their families in 1.5 million hours of community service by July… Continue Reading UMBC Student Leads Veterans Working with Baltimore Communities
We are very excited to share the news that Lynn Rehn, Assistant Vice President and Controller, Financial Services has been selected as a 2012 recipient of the NACUBO Rising Star Award. Per NACUBO’s website, this prestigious, national award “identifies future leaders in higher education — up-and-coming individuals in the areas of finance, administration, and business known for their innovative, meaningful contributions to the improvement of their profession and the efficiency of their institution.” Lynn’s nomination describes the major improvements she has made in financial statement and data accuracy, audit resolution, business process, policy, and grants/contracts accounting. “Her leadership in raising… Continue Reading Lynn Rehn Named Recipient of the NACUBO Rising Star Award
UMBC senior tennis standout Joe Adewumi has been named to the Capital One Academic All-District men’s at-large team by the College Sports Information Director of America. Adewumi was one of 15 honorees from District 2 of the NCAA Division I level. He will now be considered for Academic All-America honors, along with those recipients from the other seven districts. The highly-decorated Adewumi was recently selected to the America East Tennis All-Academic squad, earning the honor in each of his three years of eligibility. He is the first UMBC male athlete to earn the distinction of capturing the maximum number of… Continue Reading Joe Adewumi ’12 Named to Capital One District 2 All-Academic Squad
Catie Collins ’12, English literature and psychology, participated in a conference call with Maryland Governor O’Malley and President Obama on Monday, May 7. The call, which included elected officials and student leaders from across the country, concerned the the effort to prevent interest rates on student loans from increasing this summer. Collins was joined by Rosa Abraha from College Park. More photos and information about the call can be found on the White House blog. (Photo: MDGovpics)
