Fringe NYC Production Featuring Theatre Faculty in The Villager

Aug 7, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Inexcusable Fantasies, written by Susan McCully, theatre, directed by Eve Muson, theatre, and starring McCully and Rachel Hirshorn ’04, theatre, has been selected as one of The Villager‘s featured Fringe NYC productions, in the article “They came from the Academic Milieu” The production, has been performed at a number of venues, including the Prague Film Festival in 2012, the Strand Theatre Company this year and various other international festivals since 2004, and will be a part of this year’s New York City International Fringe Festival, Fringe NYC, program Sunday, August 18 through Saturday, August 24. Learn more about the production at GrrlParts.com; find time… Continue Reading Fringe NYC Production Featuring Theatre Faculty in The Villager

Nicole King, American studies, on WYPR’s The Signal

Aug 6, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

On Friday, Aug. 2, WYPR’s The Signal re-aired last year’s interview with assistant professor of American studies, Nicole King, where she discussed the colorful history of the roadside attraction, South of the Border. “I think South of the Border—and recreation in general, especially in the South—is important because it’s the politicized aspect of what we do in our free time,” said King. “We often think of politics as happening in board rooms or in political spheres, but they actually happen in places that we go everyday, and especially in the South.” Listen to the full interview »

Manil Suri, Mathematics, in Metro Weekly

Aug 6, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Applied mathematics, sexuality and food recipes are abound in Metro Weekly’s review of Manil Suri’s third published novel, The City of Devi. Suri’s latest novel visits a futuristic, war-torn Mumbai as it braces for an impending apocalypse, and amid the chaotic setting lies the stories of three characters. New to Suri’s so-called “trilogy,” however, is the introduction of a gay theme. ”I think so many of these issues, especially we as gay people would face, it’s necessary to work through them, and writing is a great way of doing it,” says Suri. “It also helps you realize which parts of your… Continue Reading Manil Suri, Mathematics, in Metro Weekly

Robert Deluty, Graduate School, Publishes His 42nd Book

Aug 5, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Robert Deluty, associate dean of the graduate school, has published a new book of poetry, “Saluting from the Shore.” In his review, Ronald Pies writes, “Once again, Robert Deluty presents us with a splendid collection of short poems, inspired by Cheryl Strayed’s observation that we will never know the lives we have not chosen – the ‘ghost ship that didn’t carry us…’ We wonder, for example, what other ship might have carried the dean who confides that ‘…feigning interest all day/ is wearing him out.’ We wonder how the life not chosen might have spared ‘the dying soldier/ recalling his grandfather/… Continue Reading Robert Deluty, Graduate School, Publishes His 42nd Book

Roy Meyers, Political Science, on PolitiFact

Aug 5, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

The fact-checking site PolitiFact recently asked UMBC political science professor Roy T. Meyers to weigh in on the accuracy of House Speaker John Boehner’s statement that President Obama has “announced that he would not sign any spending bills this year unless sequestration spending cuts are eliminated.” Meyers noted that Statements of Administration Policy (SAPs) Boehner references here do indicate a veto threat, saying that this type of wording from the Obama administration is usually “meant as a strong ‘no’ … but a ‘no’ that is meant to say he is firm in his position and that it’s time to negotiate.”… Continue Reading Roy Meyers, Political Science, on PolitiFact

Production by Susan McCully, Theatre, at Fringe NYC

Jul 31, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Inexcusable Fantasies, written by Susan McCully, theatre, and directed by Eve Muson, theatre, will be part of this year’s New York City International Fringe Festival, Fringe NYC, program. Performances will take place Sunday, August 18 through Saturday, August 24. About Inexcusable Fantasies (GrrlParts.com): “Martha Stewart, motorcycles, and Grandma’s Oil of Olay jar. What do they have in common? They are just a few of the often hilarious obsessions Susan McCully visits in Inexcusable Fantasies a show about sexual politics, lust ‘over forty, cloning, eye replacement surgery, and the unmistakably erotic powers of Martha Stewart’s marzipan.” The production, starring Susan McCully and Rachel Hirshorn ’04,… Continue Reading Production by Susan McCully, Theatre, at Fringe NYC

Kimberly Moffitt, American Studies, guest hosts The Marc Steiner Show

Jul 31, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Dr. Kimberly Moffitt, Professor of American Studies, was the guest host for The Marc Steiner Show’s “Weekly News Roundup,” which aired on Friday, July 26. Dr. Moffitt was joined by panelists E.R. Shipp, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and Journo-in-Residence at Morgan State University, and Dr. Avis A. Jones-DeWeever, President and CEO of Incite Unlimited, LLC., to discuss the decline in the latest Maryland State Assessment scores and the existing achievement gaps based on race. Panelists and callers also commented on the repercussions of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on voting rights and the Justice Department’s role in pursuing legal action against… Continue Reading Kimberly Moffitt, American Studies, guest hosts The Marc Steiner Show

Ed Orser, American Studies, in The Baltimore Sun

Jul 31, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Catonsville is seeing a change in its demographics – and this is nothing new, according to UMBC American Studies professor, Ed Orser. In recent years, the 21228 zip code has seen a noticeable influx of younger single families looking to plant their roots in the quaint Baltimore suburb, leading to a revival in the housing market and increased enrollment in local schools, the article cites. This isn’t the first time Catonsville has seen a demographic shift that brings a surge of school-age children to the area. The current boost is similar to the one from a century ago, Orser said.… Continue Reading Ed Orser, American Studies, in The Baltimore Sun

Christine Routzahn, Shriver Center, on WYPR’s Midday with Dan Rodricks

Jul 30, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Christine Routzahn, director of professional practice, shares UMBC’s internship process and how it positively impacts the undergraduate experience on WYPR’s “Midday with Dan Rodricks,” which aired last week. An increasing number of college students are trading traditional summer jobs for internships – and many of them are working for free. It is estimated that half of the more than a million undergraduate internships a year are unpaid. While internships have always been seen as effective stepping stones toward career development and job opportunities, recent lawsuits over unfair labor practices have raised concerns about companies using internships to replace employees with… Continue Reading Christine Routzahn, Shriver Center, on WYPR’s Midday with Dan Rodricks

Maurice Berger, CADVC, and ‘Revolution of the Eye’ Receive NEH Planning Grant

Jul 29, 2013 / 2 minutes of reading

Revolution of the Eye: Modern Art and the Birth of American Television, a forthcoming project from the Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture, UMBC and its Project Director, Dr. Maurice Berger are the recipient of a 2013 Planning Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The $40,000 grant, awarded under the Endowment’s America’s Historical & Cultural Organizations Grant program, will assist in the planning of an exhibition, book, and website. Revolution of the Eye represents the first collaborative institutional effort between the CADVC and the Jewish Museum in New York, where Dr. Berger holds the title of Consulting Curator. He… Continue Reading Maurice Berger, CADVC, and ‘Revolution of the Eye’ Receive NEH Planning Grant

Center for Digital History and Education and New Media Studio Develop iPad App

Jul 26, 2013 / 2 minutes of reading

The Center for Digital History and Education (CDHE) and the New Media Studio have developed an iPad app based on their recent project, “Children’s Lives at Colonial London Town: The Stories of Three Families.” The app is now available for free in the Apple App Store here. “Children’s Lives at Colonial London Town: The Stories of Three Families” is an interactive exploration into the lives of children who actually lived in colonial America. The navigation and enhanced content enliven the stories of three families in London Town, Maryland from before the Revolutionary War. The app features include interactive timelines, historical and thematic… Continue Reading Center for Digital History and Education and New Media Studio Develop iPad App

Thomas Schaller, Political Science, in AP Story and Baltimore Sun

Jul 25, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

UMBC political science professor Thomas F. Schaller commented on the high profile that recent ex-presidents are assuming in public affairs and politics in an AP story that appeared on NPR this week, In “Ex-Presidents Club: Lots of life after White House,” Schaller says that “the opportunities are greater” for ex-presidents who want to remain engaged after their time in office. He points to the globalization of politics and increased collaboration among current and former leaders, such as the Clinton-Bush partnerships to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina and the tsunami in Indonesia. For more detail, read “The Contemporary Presidency: Postpresidential Influence… Continue Reading Thomas Schaller, Political Science, in AP Story and Baltimore Sun

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