Summer Fun Begins with UMBC

Jun 2, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

With summer approaching, UMBC is taking advantage of this great weather by hosting events to bring our alums together once again. Retriever Golf Tournament Monday, June 8, 1 p.m. Turf Valley 2700 Turf Valley Rd. Ellicott City, MD 21042 Join us! UMBC is hosting golf tournament for Retrievers past and present to come together and show off their Retriever Pride in support of UMBC Athletics. Gather with family, friends, UMBC Athletics, and alumni. Register now. UMBC Night at Camden Yards Friday, June 12 5:30 picnic, 7:05 game Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD Tickets: $25 Watch the Orioles battle the New York Yankees on… Continue Reading Summer Fun Begins with UMBC

Go O’s!

Oct 10, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Baltimore has been practically giddy in the wake of the Orioles’ first round playoff win, which ushers the team into the Championship Series and one step closer to the World Series. And as the O’s get ready to take on the Kansas City Royals, we’d like to take a moment to highlight two UMBC alums who have also recently made the Orioles-related news. Sergeant First Class Michael Zambito ’99, geography, was honored in Oriole Park’s Salute to Military Service during Game 1 of the Orioles playoffs last Thursday. The Salute is sponsored by the O’s and Bank of America and honors local service men and women for their service… Continue Reading Go O’s!

Sizzling Summer Events for Alums

Jun 2, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

Spend some time with fellow alumni at these great events: IT & Engineering Alumni Happy Hour Wednesday, June 25, 6 – 8 p.m. Union Jack’s 10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy Columbia, MD 21044 An IT and an Engineering alum walk into a bar. The bartender says, “Hey, is this some kind of joke?” to which they reply, “No, we just like networking.” Enjoy a night out with fellow graduates of the College of Engineering and Information Technology and others now working in those fields for a networking happy hour at Union Jack’s for food and drinks. This event is sponsored by… Continue Reading Sizzling Summer Events for Alums

Summer Musts for Alums

May 11, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

Join us this summer for fun alumni events like these: IT & Engineering Alumni Happy Hour Wednesday, June 25, 6 – 8 p.m. Union Jack’s 10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy Columbia, MD 21044 An IT and an Engineering alum walk into a bar. The bartender says, “Hey, is this some kind of joke?” to which they reply, “No, we just like networking.” Join fellow graduates of the College of Engineering and Information Technology and those who now work in those fields for a networking happy hour. Enjoy fabulous food and drinks on us while connecting with other IT & E Retrievers.… Continue Reading Summer Musts for Alums

At Play – Fall 2011

Sep 2, 2011 / 5 minutes of reading

WORDS AND MUSIC Open the door to Annapolis’ Rams Head Tavern and the sounds of upbeat banjo and guitar fly out into the warm night air, followed by closely by the gruff voice of Adam Trice ’04, English – who’s in the middle of a 45-minute set with his band, Red Sammy. “It ain’t you, it ain’t her,” Trice growls tunefully in a song called “It Ain’t You (Carolina Road Anthem).” “I’m heading south, but I’m not sure. You got me high, it’s kind of funny. I’m playing bars for gas money.” Trice dubs Red Sammy’s music as “graveyard country”… Continue Reading At Play – Fall 2011

Mind Over Matter – Jay Witasick '93

Aug 6, 2011 / 2 minutes of reading

The tough-minded attitude that pitcher Jay Witasick ’93, learned on the way to the major leagues served him well during a 12-year career there – and informs his work these days with TWC Sports Management in Timonium. “I was mentally tough,” says Witasick. “No matter what happened in the game, I was ready the next day. When the game was over, the game was over. Even today in business, I never let any one game or one out define a whole career.” As a transfer to UMBC as a rising sophomore, Witasick posted a 7-5 record for the Retrievers over… Continue Reading Mind Over Matter – Jay Witasick '93

Bob Mumma '94, Econ, Named New Head Baseball Coach

Jun 6, 2011 / 1 minute of reading

UMBC has named 1994 economics alumnus Bob Mumma the new head coach for baseball. Mumma, who was drafted by the White Sox following his graduation from UMBC, has served as assistant coach to the team for the last 15 seasons. He was inducted into UMBC Athletics’ Hall of Fame in 1997. Mumma succeeds John Jancuska, who had coached the men since 1978. Read the full press release here.

Policing the Pastime

Apr 21, 2011 / 1 minute of reading

Kevin Cepelak ’05, political science, has a job that comes with a pass that gets him into any Major League Baseball (MLB) park. And when he gets to his office near New York City’s Grand Central Station each day, he rubs elbows with former greats of the game and a chance to work with former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents and former New York City Police Department investigators. And he spends his days compiling reports that help MLB officials tackle problem issues in professional sports ranging from steroids to gambling. Cepelak’s work as an analyst for MLB’s Department of… Continue Reading Policing the Pastime

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