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Meet a Retriever—Karndeep Singh ’18, M26, CYA president

Mar 15, 2023 / 6 minutes of reading

Meet Karndeep Singh ’18, M26, biochemistry and molecular biology, a graduate student at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in the biochemistry and molecular biology Ph.D. program. Singh is conducting his thesis research in Dr. Michael Summers’ laboratory at UMBC. Outside of research, he’s been involved with UMBC’s Chapter of Young Alumni (CYA), serving as the president since summer of 2020. Singh says he’s found his way at UMBC through involvement in research, residential life, and networking with alumni at UMBC. Q: What’s the one thing you’d want someone who hasn’t joined the UMBC community to know about the… Continue Reading Meet a Retriever—Karndeep Singh ’18, M26, CYA president

Meet a Retriever—Nate Dissmeyer ’07, alumni leader and recurring donor

Feb 24, 2023 / 5 minutes of reading

Meet Nate Dissmeyer ’07, information systems, a program manager with Galapagos Federal Systems, providing Army IT support at the Aberdeen Proving Ground. Dissmeyer finds fulfillment in helping to develop IT professionals and supporting the Department of Defense community. And UMBC really gave him the skills to succeed in his position, he says. Dissmeyer, who is a recurring donor and a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors (AABoD), found his way at UMBC through involvement with the Habitat for Humanity chapter and as a member of Triangle Fraternity. Q: What’s the one thing you’d want someone who hasn’t joined… Continue Reading Meet a Retriever—Nate Dissmeyer ’07, alumni leader and recurring donor

CYA Wine Tasting 2018

Jun 18, 2018 / 1 minute of reading

UMBC’s Chapter of Young Alumni welcomed more than 200 alumni and guests for the 13th Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction last month at the Scottish Rite Masonic Temple in Baltimore. In addition to enjoying an array of delicious food, wines, and jazz, guests also contributed more than $5,425 for the Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund. Plus, WYPR’s own Al Spoler from “Cellar Notes” gave some welcome insight into the night’s libations. Save the date for next year’s Wine Tasting and Silent Auction on Friday, June 7, 2019, and check here for other upcoming alumni events! See more photos from the event here.… Continue Reading CYA Wine Tasting 2018

Chapter of Young Alumni members share time and talents

Nov 22, 2017 / 1 minute of reading

UMBC’s Chapter of Young Alumni made a difference in our community this month, volunteering at two locations — and having a blast doing so together. Above: On November 16, CYA members visited the Baltimore Community ToolBank, where they collectively put in more than 20 hours of labor doing fun tasks such as painting tools, sorting and pairing gloves, and much more! Later that week, CYA members traveled to the Patapsco Heritage Greenway to clean up streams near UMBC. Lots and lots of trash and treasures later, folks make a big dent in their stream cleanup efforts. Interested in joining a future volunteer… Continue Reading Chapter of Young Alumni members share time and talents

Meet the Alumni Leadership: Nicole Smith ’10

Aug 12, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Name: Nicole Smith ’10, modern languages and linguistics (German concentration) Employer: Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery at UMBC Alumni leadership role: Secretary/Historian for the Chapter of Young Alumni (CYA) Q: Where are you from originally? The Arbutus/Lansdowne area in Baltimore County Q: What’s your favorite UMBC memory? Cardboard surfing! My friends and I would spread broken-down boxes in our dorm’s hallway and proceed to act like penguins for the next few hours. There’s far too many embarrassing photos… Q: Why are you involved in an alumni chapter? It’s a wonderful opportunity to stay connected with the campus and support… Continue Reading Meet the Alumni Leadership: Nicole Smith ’10

Meet the Staff: Jessica El-Zeftawy ’08, Political Science, Sociology; ’12, M.P.P.

Apr 7, 2014 / 3 minutes of reading

Here in the Office of Alumni Relations, we spend a lot of time telling stories about and talking with our wonderfully supportive alums. However, we’ve decided to turn the tables and take time to get to know the people behind the scenes – the advancement and alumni relations staff members who are hard at work on behalf of our alumni. Today we’ll be hearing from Jessica El-Zeftawy ’08, Political Science, Sociology; ‘12, M.P.P., the Alumni Programming Coordinator. Name: Jessica El-Zeftawy (formerly Bard) Job Title: Alumni Programming Coordinator Focus Area: I work with the UMBC Chapter of Young Alumni (CYA) to… Continue Reading Meet the Staff: Jessica El-Zeftawy ’08, Political Science, Sociology; ’12, M.P.P.

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