Donald Norris, Public Policy, in the Baltimore Sun

Oct 24, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

As the Maryland gubernatorial race intensifies, Public Policy Professor and Chair Donald Norris was interviewed for several articles in the Baltimore Sun providing analysis. Norris commented on voter turnout, Republican candidate Larry Hogan’s campaign strategy, and distortions that have been prevalent during the campaign. To read complete version of the three articles Norris was quoted in, click below. Brown bucks trend nationally with Obama invitation Hogan, activist and businessman, ‘wears his passion on his sleeve’ Distortions fly in the race for governor

Laura Hussey, Political Science, in the Baltimore Sun and Herald-Mail

Oct 24, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

On October 22, the Baltimore Sun published an article about Baltimore County campaign signs and how some are set up in a way to display bipartisanship. Laura Hussey, an associate professor of political science, was quoted in the article and discussed Democrat Tom Quirk’s campaign signs being placed near Republican Joseph Hooe’s. Quirk is running for re-election as 1st District County Councilman, and Hooe is running for state delegate in District 12. Hussey said it’s not unusual for candidates to tout their work across party lines. “It may influence voters’ perceptions of a candidate’s character traits, and these traits are a factor in… Continue Reading Laura Hussey, Political Science, in the Baltimore Sun and Herald-Mail

Thomas Schaller, Political Science, in The Hill

Oct 24, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

An article published October 19 in The Hill examines several elections in the South where Democratic candidates have close ties to Bill and Hillary Clinton in states such as Arkansas and Kentucky. The article mentions how it may be difficult for Democratic candidates in those states to distance themselves from an unpopular current president. Thomas Schaller, professor and chair of political science, was interviewed for the article and said, “I’m constantly puzzled when other people are surprised that there hasn’t been this Democratic revival in the South.” Schaller has argued that Democrats should make the South less of a priority in winning… Continue Reading Thomas Schaller, Political Science, in The Hill

George Derek Musgrove, History, in the Washington Post

Oct 24, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

An article published October 18 in the Washington Post analyzed the Washington, D.C. mayoral election and the state of the race leading up to Election Day on November 4. Council member Muriel Bowser (D-Ward 4) is running against council member David Catania (I-At Large) and early voting is underway. George Derek Musgrove ’97, history, associate professor of history, is writing a book about race and democracy in the District and was interviewed for the article. “There is not a great deal of policy difference between them,” said Musgrove when describing the two mayoral candidates. “They are, quite frankly, running on style,” Musgrove said. “Bowser is trying… Continue Reading George Derek Musgrove, History, in the Washington Post

Two Students From the English Department Named HASTAC Scholars for 2014-2015

Oct 16, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Two students in UMBC’s English Department have been named HASTAC Scholars for 2014-2015. HASTAC (Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory) is an alliance of social scientists, artists, humanists, and other individuals and institutions committed to exploring new possibilities technology offers in shaping how people learn, teach, and communicate. Corey Kirk ’15, English, and Dorothy Stachowiak, a Master’s student in the English Department’s Texts, Technology, and Literature Program, will share their research with a lively international community of scholars throughout the year. Kirk’s primary research interests include digital humanities, technology and gaming. Stachowiak’s interests include 21st century literacies and digital humanities. The students will receive… Continue Reading Two Students From the English Department Named HASTAC Scholars for 2014-2015

Kimberly Moffitt, American Studies, on The Marc Steiner Show

Oct 16, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

On October 8, WEAA’s The Marc Steiner Show hosted a segment discussing the challenges, complexities and joys of raising and educating boys. Kimberly Moffitt, an associate professor of American studies, was a guest on the program and discussed her experience as a founding parent and trustee of Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys – a charter school opening in Baltimore City next year to serve boys in grades 4 through 12. In a discussion about improving high school graduation rates among boys, Moffitt said: “This is a movement that is happening from the ground up.” Adding, “it’s about folks in the community who recognize something… Continue Reading Kimberly Moffitt, American Studies, on The Marc Steiner Show

Thomas Schaller, Political Science, Op-Ed in the Baltimore Sun

Oct 16, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

In his latest column in the Baltimore Sun, Political Science Professor and Chair Thomas Schaller writes about the increasingly competitive Maryland gubernatorial election. He compares the campaign strategy of Connie Morella, a former moderate Republican congresswoman from Maryland’s 8th District, to Republican candidate Larry Hogan, stating that Hogan needs to focus on certain issues to have a chance at winning the election. “The Sun’s new poll shows Mr. Brown leading Mr. Hogan statewide by 7 points, a margin similar to the average yielded by the three previous statewide polls. Among men, Mr. Hogan leads by 8 points, 43 percent to 35 percent,”… Continue Reading Thomas Schaller, Political Science, Op-Ed in the Baltimore Sun

Preminda Jacob, Visual Arts, Examines Visual Culture and Indian Politics in Scroll

Oct 14, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

When J Jayalalithaa, a film star turned prominent politician, was convicted of charges involving financial assets, her supporters in the state of Tamil Nadu responded to the verdict by creating billboards and posters representing their feelings of anger and loss. Preminda Jacob, visual arts, spoke to Scroll about the historic connections between cinema and state politics in Tamil Nadu. Jacob focused on how Jayalalithaa used images to promote her political career and connect with supporters. “Over the space of half century the population has been very adept on how to read these images,” she said. Jacob is the author of Celluloid Deities: The… Continue Reading Preminda Jacob, Visual Arts, Examines Visual Culture and Indian Politics in Scroll

Center for Aging Studies Receives National Institute on Aging Grant for Adult Day Services Research

Oct 10, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

UMBC’s Center for Aging Studies has received a grant for well over one million dollars from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to research Adult Day Services (ADS). The research project, “Adult Day Services: Cultural Contexts and Programming Effects,” will focus on understanding the ways that ADS programming affects clients. More than 250,000 clients and family caregivers participate in more than 4,500 adult day centers across the country today. Adult Day Services provides a place for adults who need assistance during the day so they are able to continue living at home. By researching daily life in ADS, the Center… Continue Reading Center for Aging Studies Receives National Institute on Aging Grant for Adult Day Services Research

Scott Casper, CAHSS Dean, in Talking Points Memo

Oct 10, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

On October 9, Talking Points Memo (TPM) published a story analyzing the recent controversial College Board decision to release a revised framework on the way AP U.S. history is taught. Since the decision was released two years ago, it has drawn backlash from many who call the new framework unpatriotic and revisionist. Scott Casper, Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and Professor of History, was quoted extensively in the story and commented on recent shifts in American history education. Casper, who edits the “Textbooks and Teaching” section of the Journal of American History, said the debate isn’t exactly new.… Continue Reading Scott Casper, CAHSS Dean, in Talking Points Memo

George Derek Musgrove, History, on WAMU’s Metro Connection

Oct 10, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

On Friday, September 26, WAMU, the NPR affiliate in Washington, D.C., aired a discussion on the history of gentrification and political representation in the nation’s capital. The segment ran on Metro Connection, a weekly news magazine program. George Derek Musgrove ’97, history, associate professor of history, was interviewed for the story and provided historical context and analysis of gentrification in Washington. Musgrove discussed “The Plan,” a concept that newspaper columnist Lillian Wiggins wrote about in the 1970s and believed would transform the city. “She believed that whites in D.C. had a plan to come back and take over the city —… Continue Reading George Derek Musgrove, History, on WAMU’s Metro Connection

Donald Norris, Public Policy, on WJZ and WYPR, in the Washington Post

Oct 10, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

Ahead of Tuesday’s Maryland gubernatorial debate, Public Policy Professor and Chair Donald Norris analyzed what was at stake in the debate and what each candidate needed to accomplish. In an interview on WJZ Channel 13, Norris said, “what each candidate needs to accomplish at the debates is first to look personable so that they don’t turn people off with their demeanor. And secondly, they have to not make any mistakes.” He added, “different people are going to have different perspectives on who wins or who loses — again — unless somebody makes a really big mistake,” Norris added. On WYPR, Norris commented… Continue Reading Donald Norris, Public Policy, on WJZ and WYPR, in the Washington Post

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