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Thomas Schaller, Political Science, in Salon

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“As Maryland and Washington join six other states in approving same-sex marriage, it’s clear that the era of politicians exploiting the issue for political game appears over,” argues UMBC political science professor Thomas Schaller in his latest Salon column.Schaller traces shifting positions on same-sex marriage over the last 16 years — among both voters and politicians — focusing particularly on conservative Ken Mehlman. A former Republican strategist who managed Bush’s 2004 campaign, Mehlman now argues in favor of same-sex marriage rights, which he sees as consistent with conservative beliefs in the economic freedom, personal responsibility and family values.Schaller concludes that… Continue Reading Thomas Schaller, Political Science, in Salon

Charles Sharpe, Emergency Health Services, in the Baltimore Sun

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When he retired this week from Howard County’s fire service, as the department’s deputy chief for operations, Charles Sharpe told the Baltimore Sun that his favorite part of the job was training new emergency responders on special-operations work, which he first studied at UMBC 20 years ago.Sharpe says his training in water and rope rescues “truly proved to be of tremendous value” during his work as a search manager responding to Hurricane Katrina. He still returns to UMBC’s Emergency Health Services department annually to instruct students in a three-day search and rescue training program, a tradition which he plans to… Continue Reading Charles Sharpe, Emergency Health Services, in the Baltimore Sun

Christopher Corbett, English, in Style

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Christopher Corbett, professor of the practice of English, laments the passing of one of Baltimore’s eccentric citizens in his latest column for the back page of Baltimore Style magazine. “…when the bell tolls, it tolls inevitably for another Baltimore eccentric, a species more endangered than the blue crab,” Corbett writes of the passing of restaurateur Morris Martick. Corbett’s piece, “Last call,” appeared in the March 2012 issue of the magazine.

Robert Provine, Psychology, on MSNBC.com’s “The Body Odd”

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“It’s the height of cold and flu season, with people coughing and sneezing and blowing their noses (not to mention their germs) every which way,” reports MSNBC’s “Body Odd” blog. But not all those coughs and throat clears stem from illness, says Robert Provine, professor of psychology, who points out that we often cough when we hear others cough. “We don’t know at this time [what’s behind it],” he says. “For example, is it because we have a brain mechanism that when it detects that sound, replicates it, as we seem to have for laughing and yawning? Or are we… Continue Reading Robert Provine, Psychology, on MSNBC.com’s “The Body Odd”

Center for History Education’s “Children’s Lives at Colonial London Town” Project Wins Award

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The “Children’s Lives at Colonial London Town” project, which was developed by UMBC’s Center for History Education’s “Making American History Master Teachers in Anne Arundel County” program, is the recipient of the 2012 Social Studies Program of Excellence Award from the Middle States Regional Council for the Social Studies, an affiliate of the National Council for the Social Studies. The award will be given on March 8, 2012 in Baltimore. Marjoleine Kars, chair of history, has worked with a group of 4th and 5th grade teachers from Anne Arundel County Public Schools for the past four years. She and Mary… Continue Reading Center for History Education’s “Children’s Lives at Colonial London Town” Project Wins Award

Thomas Schaller, Political Science, on MSNBC and Nicole Sandler Show

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UMBC political science professor Thomas Schaller appeared on MSNBC’s “Up w/Chris Hayes” on Saturday, February 25.Schaller frequently comments on national politics in his regular Baltimore Sun column, on Salon and through TV and radio. On “Up w/Chris Hayes,” Schaller contributed to a segment about legislative battles on social issues in Arizona, alongside Megan McCain, James Poulos and Victoria Defrancesco Soto. Schaller also appeared live on the “Nicole Sandler Show” Tuesday, February 28, discussing his latest Sun column, “An American recipe for class immobility,” and the GOP primary season.

Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture Partners with the Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment District

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The Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture (CADVC) will partner with the Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment District (ha!) to present Wish You Were Here, a pop-up gallery installation March 3 through 17. A community opening event will be held on Saturday, March 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. Both the exhibition and opening event are free to the public. Wish You Were Here, an exhibition by Lexie “Mountain” Macchi, interdisciplinary artist and CADVC graduate research assistant, recontextualizes the relationship of one leftover object to another, transforming and distorting the feeling of occupation, potential and space. Organized by the CADVC… Continue Reading Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture Partners with the Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment District

Constantine Vaporis, Asian Studies and History, Explains Link Between Samurai and Cherry Blossoms

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Constantine Vaporis, director of the Asian studies program and professor of history, is a consultant and writer for a new exhibit at the National Geographic Museum entitled “Samurai: The Warrior Transformed,” which opens March 7 and runs through September 3. The exhibition was planned to coincide with and D.C.’s annual National Cherry Blossom Festival, which this year marks the 100th anniversary of the gift of 3,000 cherry trees to Washington, D.C. by the government of Japan In the video below, Vaporis answers the question, “What do samurai have to do with cherry blossoms?” [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUCayZlvvdU&w=560&h=315]

Laura Hussey, Political Science, and Donald Norris, Public Policy, in the Gazette

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The Maryland Senate this week followed the Maryland House of Delegates in passing legislation allowing same-sex marriage, but opponents are planning a voter referendum. In the Gazette’s coverage of the issue, UMBC professor and chair of public policy Donald Norris argues that the referendum vote might depend on who is nominated as the GOP presidential candidate — a more extreme or more centrist candidate — and who comes out to vote as a result. Either way, says Norris, “It’s going to be a squeaker.” UMBC assistant professor of political science Laura Hussey also offered her comments for the article, as well as… Continue Reading Laura Hussey, Political Science, and Donald Norris, Public Policy, in the Gazette

Robert Provine, Psychology, on MSNBC.com

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“Lin case you hadn’t noticed, people have become Lin-fatuated with the Lin-spiring rags-to-riches story of New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin. He’s a regular Linternet phenomenon!” begins a story on msnbc.com’s “The Body Odd.” The appeal of puns such as the one’s inspired by Lin’e name may be that they’re fun to create, and they can seem almost addictive because they have clever elements and insights to them. But not everyone likes them. “Puns are considered the lowest form of humor — a reason why speakers say, ‘no pun intended,’ denying responsibility for their spontaneous e-joke-ulation,” said Robert Provine,… Continue Reading Robert Provine, Psychology, on MSNBC.com

Tune in: Thomas Schaller, Political Science, on MSNBC

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UMBC political science professor Thomas Schaller will appear on MSNBC’s “Up w/Chris Hayes” on Saturday, February 25. The morning show airs 8:00-10:00 a.m. Schaller frequently comments on national politics in his regular Baltimore Sun column, on Salon and through programs such as Current TV’s “The Young Turks.” He is the author of Whistling Past Dixie.

Symmes Gardner, CADVC, Addresses Maryland House of Delegates

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On Friday, February 24, Symmes Gardner, executive director of the Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture (CADVC), addressed the Maryland House of Delegates as a special speaker on Black History Month. His presentation featured images of the CADVC’s major touring exhibition, For All the World to See, organized in partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and now on display at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. Among the delegates attending the presentation were Speaker of the House Michael Busch and Speaker Pro Tem Adrienne Jones (’76 psychology). In his remarks, Mr.… Continue Reading Symmes Gardner, CADVC, Addresses Maryland House of Delegates

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