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by David Hoffman and Craig Berger So here we are at last: all of us, together. This is the week of fresh beginnings, and of getting our first taste of the community we have become with the...

by David Hoffman There was a time years ago, in high school and college, when I felt awkward, repulsive and worthless. I had a hard time talking to strangers because I imagined that they must...

In my mind, four things distinguish UMBC from any other campus under the sun: our diversity; our trailblazing spirit of discovery and entrepreneurship; our confidence and pride in students' genius...

Last week we talked UMBC Bucket Lists; now let's talk about some of the things we've already done here.  "Make UMBC Yours" is a campus mantra.  So how have you done it? I've had the Forrest...

The final preparations are complete, and the great re-gathering has begun. The campus paths and corridors soon will vibrate to the steps of thirty thousand feet. It's Welcome Week, power has been...

Last semester Towson University launched a new free speech space called Freedom Square.  As is described in this post on the American Democracy Project blog, the space features chalkboards,...

The culmination of Project Black and Gold, August 23, 2010 They appeared on campus in August, just ahead of the wave of new and returning students and the rush of Welcome Week:  black and gold...

UMBC has launched an advertising campaign that highlights students who are making a difference.  I love the concept, the images, and the idea that UMBC is embracing and touting the innovative...

If you've attended a Welcome Week program, participated in a leadership retreat, sought medical care on campus, lived in a residence hall, joined a student organization, shot pool in the Commons...

I had some time to think last week, as I crossed the campus from a distant parking lot to my office in The Commons and then back again at each day’s end.  After seven years, the lot across from...