Jill Sisson Quinn

Jill Quinn

Moving in Place: Jill Sisson Quinn ’97, English

The habitat in central Maryland where Jill Sisson Quinn ’97, English grew up isn’t very different from the habitat in central Wisconsin where she lives now. The birds, insects, and trees are similar; you can use the same field guides, she says. Yet when she moved to the Midwest in 2005, she had traded a place full of rivers for one full of lakes, and “it was a huge problem for me,” she says. “I would wake up in the middle of the night and I would feel like I was moving to another planet.” Is this homesickness, or an… Continue Reading Moving in Place: Jill Sisson Quinn ’97, English

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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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