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Real People Profiles: Donique Lewis

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: Donique Lewis

Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: I have been at UMBC since November of 2004.

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

A:I’m currently holding the position of Executive Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

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

A: My role is to provide executive level support to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and to work with our student assistants.

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

A: I really enjoy the opportunities for personal/professional growth afforded you in this division. If there’s something you’re interested in, all you have to do is ask.  I’ve recently expressed my desire to work more with the budget in my area, and without hesitation I was given a much larger role.

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

A: I have learned how important it is to make your presence known and not fade into the background.  Many opportunities may come your way, just by letting others get to know you.

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

A: Football   “GO RAVENS”

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: The “Red Flag Campaign."  I have really enjoyed participating with this event and being able to bring more awareness to the warning signs of relationship violence.  It’s my hope that at least one student may be helped by this campaign.

Posted: November 11, 2010, 5:59 AM