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Lessons from a Snowball to the Face

When I was 6 or 7 years old, my family spent a weekend at Big Bear Lake, about 120 miles from our home in suburban Los Angeles.  It was the middle of winter, and the trip was one of one of those...

Posted: January 30, 2012, 8:38 PM

Spring Involvement Fest Featuring Elvis

Whether you come for the free food or the chance to explore and connect with 170 of UMBC's student organizations and departments, The Commons is the place to be on Wednesday (2/1) from 11:00 a.m....

Posted: January 30, 2012, 2:06 PM

Real People Profiles: Jason Palumbo

I’m asking some of the people you might encounter on the UMBC campus, including students, faculty, staff and alumni, to answer a few questions about themselves and their experiences. These are...

Posted: January 29, 2012, 7:18 PM

Last Chance for Alternative School Break Trips

Spring Break may seem far away, but now is the time to sign up for a group experience that will inspire and forever change you.  UMBC is sponsoring five profound learning adventures during the...

Posted: January 26, 2012, 6:01 PM

Real People Profiles: Morgan Christina Thomas

I’m asking some of the people you might encounter on the UMBC campus, including students, faculty, staff and alumni, to answer a few questions about themselves and their experiences. These are...

Posted: January 25, 2012, 7:54 PM

While You Were Away

If you haven't been on campus since the fall final exam week, or even if you have, you may have missed these recent developments at UMBC: SGA extended the deadline for this year's Prove It!...

Posted: January 25, 2012, 1:31 PM

I want to defend my doctoral dissertation. How do I...

Full Title: I want to defend my doctoral dissertation. How do I get a date from my faculty committee? Six Suggestions Every season during the Dissertation House, we discuss ways to improve...

Posted: January 20, 2012, 11:41 AM

I want to defend my doctoral dissertation. How do I...

Full Title: I want to defend my doctoral dissertation. How do I get a date from my faculty committee? Six Suggestions Every season during the Dissertation House, we discuss ways to improve...

Posted: January 20, 2012, 11:41 AM