Giving Tuesday

This #GivingTuesday, UMBC Students Need Your Help

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The Thanksgiving leftovers have dwindled away and many of us have put a significant dent in our holiday shopping lists, having bustled through Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Three years ago, Giving Tuesday was established to encourage us to to break away from the consumerism and chaos that has swallowed up our holiday season and return to a spirit of giving. This year, there are a number of great causes to consider at UMBC for Giving Tuesday. While many students will enjoy much-needed time off from classes with family and friends over their spring break this March,… Continue Reading This #GivingTuesday, UMBC Students Need Your Help

Alums Strike the Right Note with the Dawg Band

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With the upcoming release of their second CD, we decided to catch up with two alumni members of UMBC’s Down and Dirty Dawg Band (DDDB) (Matt Basch ’08, information systems and ’10 M.S., information systems, Director of the DDDB and Paul Swenson ’06, computer science, Producer) to see why they love being a part of the nationally recognized pep band. Q: What is the DDDB and why is it important? Paul: The pep band [also known as the DDDB] is a musical and marching ensemble sponsored by Athletics that provides its members with a chance to perform fun tunes, become… Continue Reading Alums Strike the Right Note with the Dawg Band

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