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Real People Profiles: Andrea L. Kalfoglou, Ph.D.

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: Andrea L. Kalfoglou, Ph.D.

Hometown: Potomac, MD

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: Just over 3 years.

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

A:Assistant Professor, Faculty Advisor to the Bioethics Student Association.
 
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus? 

A: I teach undergraduate public health courses and conduct research on reproductive ethics.

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

A: Motivating smart students to see the kind of impact they can make on the world by investing in careers in public health. 

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

A:
Integrity matters more than grades.

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

A:
Being creative with my hands - quilting, jewelry making, scrapbooking.

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: I think UMBC is one year older than I am.

Posted: November 30, 2010, 1:20 PM