Allan Jirikowic

Heaven, Hell & Eisenhower: Allan Jirikowic ’77, INDS

It’s almost two weeks till Christmas, and Chief Ike’s Mambo Room in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of D.C. has hung up its stockings. There are loads of them—maybe two dozen, dangling out of arm’s reach above the cluttered bar and along an opposite wall. Each bears a name – Doug, Angela, D-Rok, Baby G – painted in glitter glue. I ask the bar’s white-bearded owner, Allan Jirikowic ’77, interdisciplinary studies, (who has probably withstood his share of Santa Claus comparisons) about the stockings, but he would rather talk about a mural – one of many – he’s commissioned for the… Continue Reading Heaven, Hell & Eisenhower: Allan Jirikowic ’77, INDS

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The latest issue of UMBC Magazine is in mailboxes now, and it’s full of great stories like these: Rooms to Grow — UMBC alumni, professors and students find new spaces and places for innovation. Launchpad — Professors Amy Hurst and Shaun Kane have created a community that helps open up the world for people with disabilities through assistive technology. Hearts and Minds — Couples who met at UMBC share their love stories. We’re also excited to share these alumni stories from the Spring 2014 issue with you: Changing Communities — A look at alumna Sherece West-Scantlebury ‘07 and her work… Continue Reading Extra, Extra! Read all about it…

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