Winter 2014

Back Story – Winter 2014

Music is more than entertainment. It is woven inextricably into the fabric of our culture – and investigating that complex weave can tell us many things about ourselves. Theodore Gonzalves, an associate professor (and chair) of American studies and Michelle Scott,  an associate professor of history, have both received Smithsonian Institution fellowships to study music’s cultural impact. They talked recently about why that research is so important. UMBC Magazine:  How can scholarship shape our understanding of music? Theodore Gonzalves:  Understanding music actually helps us to understand the kinds of questions we face as families, as nations and as communities.  It’s… Continue Reading Back Story – Winter 2014

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At Play – Winter 2014

GOALS ORIENTED Both the women’s and men’s soccer squads can look back on 2013 as an amazing journey  – breaking new ground for UMBC’s athletics program while proving that winners on the field can also excel in academics. Both UMBC soccer teams won the America East regular season and conference championships – and claimed bids to the NCAA tournament with decisive victories in front of home fans at Retriever Soccer Park. Expectations were high for the men’s squad going into the season, and they were fulfilled when the team won its NCAA bid – and the right to host the… Continue Reading At Play – Winter 2014

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