UMBC spotlights the power of collaboration and community in opening of new science building, GRIT-X talks

Oct 21, 2019 / 5 minutes of reading

“Already there are research teams working in this building on such complex issues as age-related disease, environmental degradation, and health disparities,” says Dean Bill LaCourse. Solutions to our most complex challenges “are found through a convergence of talent and effort,” bringing together the perspectives of people from different fields and backgrounds. This is what the new building is designed to achieve. Continue Reading UMBC spotlights the power of collaboration and community in opening of new science building, GRIT-X talks

Freedom of Expression: Majid, Alexander

Feb 2, 2016 / 1 minute of reading

Every so often, we shine a spotlight on alumni who have made the news recently, in Baltimore and beyond. Today, we’re featuring two alums who are making an impact through creative expression, whether through storytelling or visual art. Asif Majid ’13, interdisciplinary studies, former class valedictorian and current instructor at UMBC, will relay his tale of getting lost on a pilgrimage to Mecca at the February 10 Stoop Storytelling event at the Senator Theatre in Baltimore. Stoop Storytelling is now in its 10th year, and was created to “foster empathy and build a community” in Baltimore, both by empowering citizens to tell their own… Continue Reading Freedom of Expression: Majid, Alexander

Roundup: UMBC in the News

Oct 30, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

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. Dr. Hrabowski spoke at this week’s American Public Health Association Conference in Chicago, as well as the CyberMaryland Conference and the Southwest Baltimore Economic Forum’s monthly meeting. Hrabowski also co-authored an editorial in the Seattle Times with Yolanda Watson Spiva, president and CEO of the College Success Foundation, on preparing low-income students… Continue Reading Roundup: UMBC in the News

Art Happens: Katie Feild ’05 on Illustration

Oct 12, 2015 / 3 minutes of reading

Katie Feild ’05, visual arts, has always loved stories: creating them, illustrating them, binding them in books. She went to graduate school to get better at writing them. In her current job at the Maryland Science Center, she looks for stories to tell in the stars and planets. And now, with the release of the new book Land Beast, written by Feild’s grad school colleague Kate Wyer, she has had the opportunity to completely illustrate one. “This was the first time I had done something that was so heavily illustrated,” she says, ruffling through a black leather case filled with… Continue Reading Art Happens: Katie Feild ’05 on Illustration

Visual and Performing Arts Alumnae in the News

Sep 29, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

No matter what they study, our alumni go on to do some pretty amazing things after they graduate. Today, we’re featuring Dani Baer ’13, graphic design, and Megan Zlock ’09, animation, two women who each took a less-than-conventional path after graduating with arts degrees. Dani Baer ‘13, graphic design, performed with Suspended Citizens, an all-female aerialist troupe, at this year’s 29th annual Reisterstown Festival. Baer, who has experience in dance and gymnastics, first got into aerial silks last year, and now trains every day in addition to her full-time job as a graphic designer. For more about Suspended Citizens, and… Continue Reading Visual and Performing Arts Alumnae in the News

Round Up: UMBC in the News

Sep 3, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

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. Sarah Jewett, head of the STEM Transfer Student Success Initiative, along with Susan Martin of the Center for Women in Technology, writes about the importance of promoting STEM success for underrepresented and underserved student populations. Roy Meyers, political science, questions the methods the Mercatus study used to determine Maryland’s fiscal health. Anupam Joshi… Continue Reading Round Up: UMBC in the News

Student Scholarship Q&A: Samantha Carestia, visual arts

Jan 21, 2015 / 3 minutes of reading

Every so often, we highlight the importance of student scholarships by introducing you to the very students they help to succeed. Today, we’re featuring Samantha Carestia ‘15, visual arts (animation), who is a UMBC Grant recipient. Name: Samantha N. Carestia Major: Visual arts (animation / interactive media concentration) Extra Curricular Activities: March of Dimes Walks, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, creating digital ads for a local restaurant Scholarships received: UMBC Grant Q: Why did you decide to attend UMBC? I decided to attend UMBC because of the Visual Arts degree program, which contains many of the aspects that I… Continue Reading Student Scholarship Q&A: Samantha Carestia, visual arts

Career Q&A: Adam Kurtz ’09, Visual Arts- Graphic Design

Dec 16, 2014 / 6 minutes of reading

Every so often, we’ll chat with an alum about what they do and how they got there. Today we’re talking with author Adam Kurtz ‘09, Visual Arts, about his career and new book, 1 Page At A Time. Name: Adam Kurtz Job Title: Studio Designer for Ad Agency Grad year & Major: 2009, Visual Arts (Graphic Design) with a minor in art history and certificate in media & communications Q: Can you tell me a little about yourself and your background with graphic design? I’m originally from Toronto and moved to D.C. with my family in my teens. I came to Baltimore to attend UMBC and… Continue Reading Career Q&A: Adam Kurtz ’09, Visual Arts- Graphic Design

Round Up: UMBC in the News, 10/17

Oct 17, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

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. Kimberly Moffitt, American Studies, on The Marc Steiner Show Thomas Schaller, Political Science, Op-Ed in The Baltimore Sun Eric Ford, Shriver Center, Advises Prospective College Students on Paths to Success in College Express Preminda Jacob, Visual Arts, Examines Visual Culture and Indian Politics in Scroll Read more at UMBC Insights!

Alums in the News: Moriarty, LaClair, Mayhew, and Macchi

Sep 5, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

Here at UMBC, we take pride in what our alums accomplish after graduation. Take a moment to see which Retrievers have been on the move and making news! As Baltimore’s Gamescape, an exhibit at Artscape, moved out of MICA and into the Single Carrot Theatre, Jonathon Moriarty ‘13, computer science and visual arts, prepared to present his game, CAVE, to judges and guests. Gamescape promotes the rise of “indie developers,” or those who don’t work for big companies. Moriarty, who first got involved with the exhibit as a member of the game developers club at UMBC, returned for his fifth… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Moriarty, LaClair, Mayhew, and Macchi

Round-Up: UMBC in the News 8/22

Aug 22, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

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. Linda Dusman, music, and Eric Smallwood, visual arts, Awarded TEDCO MII Grant Maurice Berger, CADVC, Latest “Race Story” in The New York Times Irene Chan, visual arts and Asian studies, in Women’s Studio Workshop Spotlight Amanda Knapp, Assistant Vice-Provost, in American Motorcyclist See more great UMBC news at UMBC Insights!

Faulkner ’11, visual arts, at Mikow Gallery

Dec 13, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

It’s not often you find someone who has an art gallery in their home. But that’s exactly what UMBC professor Carolyn Forestiere and her husband, Asher, decided to do in the fall of 2012 when they opened the David Mikow Gallery in their living room. Make sure to check out their newest addition, Brianna Faulkner ’11, visual arts, on December 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, click here. The David Mikow Art Gallery 1002 Vineyard Hill Road Catonsville, MD 21228 Note: The show is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.

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