Alumni Association Scholarship

Scholarship Q&A: Cindy Alms ’17, Biological Sciences

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As the academic year draws to a close, we thought we might take the time to introduce you to some of our Alumni Association Scholarship recipients. Today, we hear from Cindy Alms ’17, biological sciences. Name: Cindy Alms Major/Minor: Biological Sciences/Mathematics Grad Year: 2017 Extracurriculars: Cross country and track team, Couple and Family Relationships Lab, RAC staff member, Peer Advisor in the Office of Academic and Pre-professional Advising, Scribe at Baltimore Washington Medical Center, SUCCESS Peer Volunteer Why did you decide to attend UMBC? UMBC is a strong STEM school and I love how students really care about their academic work. I value a quality education,… Continue Reading Scholarship Q&A: Cindy Alms ’17, Biological Sciences

Scholarship Q&A: Joelle Cusic ’16

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As the academic year draws to a close, we thought we might take the time to introduce you to some of our Alumni Association Scholarship recipients. Today, we hear from Joelle Cusic ’16, biochemistry and molecular biology. Name: Joelle Cusic Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Grad Year: 2016 Extracurriculars: Shock Trauma volunteer at UMMC, URA scholar, Woolie, hospital lab volunteer, violin Why did you decide to attend UMBC? I decided to attend UMBC because I felt that I would receive a strong science education with the opportunity to do research, which would provide me with a strong foundation upon which I… Continue Reading Scholarship Q&A: Joelle Cusic ’16

Scholarship Q&A: Amirreza Saharkiz ’16, Mechanical Engineering

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As the academic year draws to a close, we thought we might take the time to introduce you to some of our Alumni Association Scholarship recipients. Today, we hear from Amirreza Saharkiz ’16, mechanical engineering. Name: Amirreza Saharkiz Major: Mechanical Engineering Grad Year: 2016 Extracurriculars: President of the Persian Student Association, Member of the Honors College, Member of the Mini Baja team, Undergraduate Research Assistant Why did you decide to attend UMBC? I considered many factors before I [chose] UMBC. First, I like small colleges and because I intended to be an engineer, the only available in-state school for me was… Continue Reading Scholarship Q&A: Amirreza Saharkiz ’16, Mechanical Engineering

Events to Be Thankful For

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If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims! And excellent UMBC events happening in November. CYA Happy Hour Fundraiser November 19,6 – 8 p.m. Victoria Gastro Pub 8201 Snowden River Pkwy Columbia, MD 21045 The Chapter of Young Alumni (CYA) will be hosting a happy hour fundraiser at Victoria Gastro Pub on November 19! 15% of the proceeds will be donated to the 10th Annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction, a prestigious event benefiting the UMBC Alumni Association Scholarship. Please make sure to print and bring this flier with you! Bus Trip to the Professional ISSA November 19,… Continue Reading Events to Be Thankful For

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