Real People Profiles: Mito Diaz-Espinoza
We're 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: Mito Diaz-Espinoza
Hometown: Waco, Texas
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: 2 years
A: Being a facilitator with both the Men in CWIT and Rebuilding Manhood here at UMBC has allowed me to challenge my beliefs and what it means to be a man and discuss healthy masculinity. Having these conversations with students creates and encourages others to challenge the traditionally held beliefs of what masculinity is and should be.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: One of my favorite places on campus is on the 6th floor of the library. I enjoy the view. You can look out over campus as well as see part of the skyline of the city.
Hometown: Waco, Texas
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: 2 years
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: Academic Advisor in the Honors College.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: I support and challenge students as they pursue their educational goals.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: Hearing what makes students passionate and watching them develop.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: The most important thing I learned in college was to challenge what I believe and to ask questions.
Q: What is one way you have worked with others to make a positive difference at UMBC or in another community?
A: The most important thing I learned in college was to challenge what I believe and to ask questions.
Q: What is one way you have worked with others to make a positive difference at UMBC or in another community?
A: Being a facilitator with both the Men in CWIT and Rebuilding Manhood here at UMBC has allowed me to challenge my beliefs and what it means to be a man and discuss healthy masculinity. Having these conversations with students creates and encourages others to challenge the traditionally held beliefs of what masculinity is and should be.
A: The Pittsburgh Steelers.
Q: Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?
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Posted: February 26, 2015, 9:40 AM