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Mark Your Calendars for March!

Make it a March (and April) to remember by joining us for these great events coming soon: Admissions Receptions Various Dates Are you a proud Retriever Believer? There are a variety of ways alumni can volunteer to give back to the UMBC community. One unique opportunity is to attend one of our many spring Admissions Receptions. These events are offered through Alumni Relations and the Admissions Office. The first two receptions will be held in March: Tuesday, March 11, 7 – 9 p.m., Baltimore (Hilton) Tuesday, March 25, 7 – 9 p.m., North Bethesda (Rockville/Strathmore) Get more details and volunteer… Continue Reading Mark Your Calendars for March!

Monica Gallagher ’01, vis. arts, on BuzzFeed

Monica Gallagher ’01, visual arts, was recently featured in the BuzzFeed Geeky post, “20 Pieces of Advice for Female Artists from Female Artists.” Her advice to her fellow female artists? Draw all the time and keep going despite any negativity. Gallagher’s work was included in the Winter 2012 issue of UMBC Magazine when she created an illustrated essay about her post-college life. About Monica Gallagher: Gallagher is a designer, illustrator and comicker who lives in Baltimore with her boyfriend and two dueling cats. She graduated magna cum laude from UMBC in 2001, with a degree in visual arts, emphasis on… Continue Reading Monica Gallagher ’01, vis. arts, on BuzzFeed

UMBC Alums to make B.F.A.: The Series

A group of UMBC theatre alumni have something to say about life in the arts, and they’re saying it with a new Baltimore-based web series, B.F.A. On the group’s Indiegogo fundraising page, they explain the series: B.F.A. is a new web series about young theatre artists in Baltimore. B.F.A. stands for Bachelor of Fine Arts, but also many other things, including Baltimore, Friends, and Artists. In B.F.A., four recent college graduates are trying to find their niche in the Baltimore theatre scene when Ryan, a friendly nemesis from school, returns home after a successful stint in “the biz.” As Ryan… Continue Reading UMBC Alums to make B.F.A.: The Series

Career Q&A: Jennifer Mercer ’12, INDS, Intern with Free State Legal Project

Every so often, we’ll chat with an alum about what they do and how they got there. Today we’re talking with student attorney Jennifer Mercer ’12, interdisciplinary studies, about how her time at UMBC helped prepare her for her work with the FreeState Legal Project and how both experiences are shaping her future career. Name: Jennifer Mercer Job Title: Student Attorney Employer: FreeState Legal Project Q:  Tell us a little about how you wound up at UMBC. What’s your background? A: I am originally from Lutherville, Maryland. When I was in high school, I got a postcard in the mail… Continue Reading Career Q&A: Jennifer Mercer ’12, INDS, Intern with Free State Legal Project

Career Q&A: Executive Director Brigitte Pribnow Moore ’05, theatre

Every so often, we’ll chat with an alum about what they do and how they got there. Today, we’re talking with executive director of Young Playwrights’ Theater, Brigitte Pribnow Moore ’05, theatre, about what it’s like to combine multiple interests and skills into one awesome career.  Name: Brigitte Pribnow Moore Job Title: Executive Director Employer: Young Playwrights’ Theater Scholarships Received at UMBC: UMBC University Fellow 2001-2005 Q:  Tell us a little about how you wound up at UMBC. What’s your background? I came to UMBC from a small town in Connecticut. I knew I wanted to study theatre, and I… Continue Reading Career Q&A: Executive Director Brigitte Pribnow Moore ’05, theatre

Alumni Accolades – Outstanding Alumni of the Year 2011

Among the highlights of UMBC’s Homecoming 2011 is a ceremony that honors university alumni who have achieved distinction in a wide range of disciplines and careers. The UMBC Alumni Association – which selects recipients and presents the awards – moved the annual Outstanding Alumni of the Year ceremony back to campus in 2009, and it has since become a key element of the university’s celebration of school spirit. This year’s recipients of the awards – which will be presented on Thursday, October 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery – include alumni who’ve reached prominence in… Continue Reading Alumni Accolades – Outstanding Alumni of the Year 2011

Striving to Make a Difference: Joseph T. Jones, Jr. '06

Once upon a time, Joseph T. Jones, Jr. thought he couldn’t escape the city’s mean streets. Now he’s leading efforts to help reclaim the families broken by urban ills. By Elizabeth Heubeck ’91 Photos by Bruce Weller Searing waves of heat already ripple through West Baltimore at 9 a.m. on a Friday in July. The streets around 2201 N. Monroe Street – headquarters of the Baltimore-based nonprofit Center for Urban Families (CFUF) – are all but deserted. Inside the center’s air-conditioned conference room, 40 or so adults – men and women, black and white, some as young as 18 and… Continue Reading Striving to Make a Difference: Joseph T. Jones, Jr. '06

Striving to Make a Difference: Joseph T. Jones, Jr. ’06

Once upon a time, Joseph T. Jones, Jr. thought he couldn’t escape the city’s mean streets. Now he’s leading efforts to help reclaim the families broken by urban ills. By Elizabeth Heubeck ’91 Photos by Bruce Weller Searing waves of heat already ripple through West Baltimore at 9 a.m. on a Friday in July. The streets around 2201 N. Monroe Street – headquarters of the Baltimore-based nonprofit Center for Urban Families (CFUF) – are all but deserted. Inside the center’s air-conditioned conference room, 40 or so adults – men and women, black and white, some as young as 18 and… Continue Reading Striving to Make a Difference: Joseph T. Jones, Jr. ’06

Del. Adrienne Jones '76 Visits Performing Arts & Humanities Building

Maryland House Speaker Pro Tem Delegate Adrienne Jones ’76, psychology, toured the new Performing Arts & Humanities building this morning along with UMBC president Dr. Freeman Hrabowski and others. “It is clear that our governor and other state officials understand how important this project is for our campus.  And the leadership of our alumna, Del. Jones, was pivotal in ensuring the building’s completion,” said Dr. Hrabowski. The first phase of the building will open in Fall 2012; the second phase will open in 2015. Read more about the PAHB here. (L-R): UMBC architect Joe Rexing, Patty Carper (Whiting Turner), Dr.… Continue Reading Del. Adrienne Jones '76 Visits Performing Arts & Humanities Building

Sean Carton '90 wins ClickZ Marketing Excellence Award

From ClickZ: “Sean has been recently appointed to develop the Center for Digital Communication, Commerce, and Culture at the University of Baltimore and is chief creative officer at idfive in Baltimore. He has colorfully chronicled digital advertising trends for ClickZ in a fortnightly column first published Nov. 11, 1998. Ever since, Sean has served ClickZ’s readers well thanks to his prescient observations and candor. He’s examined hassles of doing business on the early web, such as “Bandwidth Blues,” back in the day. Other columns are still relevant today, such as “Applications Not Ads,” that he wrote in 2003.” See the… Continue Reading Sean Carton '90 wins ClickZ Marketing Excellence Award

Katie Dix '10 Featured in a Documentary About Community Gardens

Katie Dix was featured in Cintia Cabib’s A Community of Gardeners (2011, 60 min), which  digs into the fascinating history of community gardening across the US, and on the growing scene flourishing down the road in DC. The Creative Alliance will host a screening followed by a discussion with a rich panel of Baltimore’s community gardeners, including Dix. Learn about the event. Visit Retriever Net for all the latest alumni news, events, perks and services.

Alumnus Freed From Libyan Prison

Just posted on Free Matthew VanDyke: “Great news! [Matthew VanDyke ’02] called from Tripoli a few minutes ago. The prison where he has been held has been “liberated” and he reports that he is safe and well. More details to follow once the State Department sorts everything out. Thank you all for your ongoing support.” *Updates* -Video interview in the Washington Post – Story on CNN.com – Interview with VanDyke on BBC.com

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