“One of the strengths of this collaboration stems from the fact that UMBC’s music program focuses on new music, on experimentation, and innovation—and does so in a gorgeous new concert hall,” says Peabody’s Sarah Hoover. Continue Reading New UMBC, Peabody partnership strengthens musical training and innovation
“Livewire 7: The New York School and Beyond,” feature performances by UMBC faculty and special guest artists, October 26 – 29, in the Linehan Concert Hall and other venues across the university. Continue Reading UMBC’s Livewire 7 music festival explores the avant garde
“Exactly what’s happening at UMBC is what we’re looking for,” says Jennifer Hammaker, MII director. Since its inception, UMBC has had a remarkable success rate in the MII program. Continue Reading UMBC faculty win four new Maryland Innovation Initiative grants, bringing total MII awards to $2.4M
The Governor’s Summer Internship Program introduces Maryland college students to the unique challenges and rewards of working within state government. Continue Reading Governor’s Summer Interns present policy papers to state political leaders
After getting its start in the back of a biology classroom, 4SW has gone on to win awards and visit the White House. The members’ stellar teamwork and talent bring cutting-edge research alive. Continue Reading Secret Society of Science Songwriters creates music videos inspired by UMBC chemistry labs
UMBC professors are navigating the startup economy – and finding harmony between research and commerce. By Elizabeth Heubeck ’91 UMBC professor of music Linda Dusman found herself sitting next to UMBC President Freeman A. Hrabowski, III at a UMBC Orchestra concert in 2010. Between movements, she whispered snippets of background information about the music to one of the orchestra’s biggest fans. Because Dusman is a musical composer with a deeply ingrained respect for the traditions of classical concerts, the experience provided a rare “aha” moment. What if there was a way to convey real-time information about the music and its… Continue Reading Music To Market
“UMBC has provided me with countless opportunities for me to travel, learn, collaborate, and develop my craft,” says Winnie. Continue Reading Samuel Winnie, Linehan Artist Scholar, to continue music composition studies in the Netherlands
As Baltimore Dance Project rehearsed for their upcoming performances at UMBC’s Proscenium Theatre, directors Doug Hamby and Carol Hess took time out to discuss the new program featuring premieres by both artists as well as Sandra Lacy. Continue Reading Baltimore Dance Project presents innovative new works by UMBC choreographers
One of the things that makes UMBC great is how wonderful our alumni, students, faculty, and staff are. Because of these amazing people, UMBC often finds itself “in the news,” so each week, we’ll be sharing with you a round-up of the most newsworthy achievements from our community. Jeff Halverson, geography and environmental systems, talked to NPR’s Robert Siegel about the “inscrutability” of Hurricane Joaquin. Stephen E. Braude, professor emeritus and former department chair of philosophy, was interviewed for the new book REINCARNATION: Good News for Open-Minded Christians & Other Truth-Seekers. UMBC hosted the 18th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in… Continue Reading Roundup: UMBC in the News
The campus community is invited to the inaugural gala fundraising event for the David W. Smith Scholarship for Vocal Arts. This fund seeks to honor the memory of David W. Smith, an extraordinary singer and a brilliant and dedicated UMBC professor, through its support of young singers pursuing degrees at UMBC. The event will be a concert featuring the amazing bass-baritone, Simon Estes, as well as David’s beloved Camerata and UMBC alumni. A small reception will follow the concert. The first half of the program will feature a collaboration of alumni, faculty and staff who worked with David Smith and will include art… Continue Reading First Annual David W. Smith Gala
Each year, the UMBC Alumni Association celebrates those people who have made outstanding contributions to the University, their fields, and their communities. This year, we extend that honor to the following distinguished alumni and faculty: Engineering and Information Technology: Andre Gudger ’99, Information Systems Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing, and Industrial Base Policy, U.S. Department of Defense Natural and Mathematical Sciences: Dr. Yoon-Ho Kim ’01 Ph.D., Applied Physics Professor, Pohang University of Science and Technology Social and Behavioral Sciences: Bryan Kelly ’92, Economics Co-Founder and Managing Partner, The Kelly Group Visual and Performing Arts: Dr. Lisa Urkevich ’86,… Continue Reading Congratulations to Our 2015 Alumni Award Winners!
We, the Hearts, have something to say. So we might as well sing it. We have voices. Are you surprised? – From “The Hearts’ Manifesto” by Christie Finn On stage in the concert hall of UMBC’s Fine Arts Building last March, Christie Finn ’07, music was rehearsing Triptych of Gossips – a composition by UMBC professor of music Linda Dusman based on a poem by Serena Sue Hilsinger – with violinist and associate professor of music, Airi Yoshioka. The two musicians ran through the witty and ebullient piece with Dusman, who sat in the audience with the score and helped… Continue Reading Vox Popular: Christie Finn ’07, Music
