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Real People Profiles: David Clurman

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 their responses.

Name: David Clurman

Hometown: Bowie, MD

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: I began my 6th year last summer.

Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?

A: Assistant Director of Residential Education

Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus? 

A: I help ensure that the residential communities are safe for students.

Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?

A:  I love working with students.  It is great to see them develop over the course of years and grow both intellectually and socially.

Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?

A:  I learned that you need to find a career that you enjoy, not a job that pays the bills.

Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"

A:  The Lord of the Rings

Q: Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?

A: My favorite spot on the UMBC campus is my office overlooking Erickson Field.  It is great seeing students play sports and hang out there.  

Posted: December 7, 2011, 9:27 AM