The UMBC Parent Connection
A service of the Division of Student
Affairs Parent Programs & Services Office
April 22, 2005 2004-05, No.11
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F E A T U R E S T O R Y
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Emphasis on undergraduate research is one of UMBC's more distinctive strengths. Each year, the UMBC community celebrates the scholarly and creative accomplishments of undergrads at Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD). On Wednesday, April 27, approximately 60 students will present their work to the campus community and the general public. (Events will be held on the 7th Floor of the Albin O. Kuhn Library.) Full story at: http://www.umbc.edu/window/ |
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G I V I N G M A T T E R S
State
support and tuition alone does not cover the cost of a UMBC education – State
support now represents only 20% of UMBC’s operating budget (in 1970, it was
80%). Gifts from alumni, parents, and friends help to close the gap. These
funds can become a source of financial aid for students, additional resources
for classrooms and the library, and programming to serve a variety of needs. If
you have already made a gift to the UMBC Annual Fund this year, please accept
our thanks. Your dollars are already at work. To make a gift now, go to
www.umbc.edu/giving and click on the icon to download a form to print and
mail or to give online through our secure Web site.
Read more about how UMBC is making an impact on the world around you.
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A M E S S
A G E F R O M F I N A N C I A L A I D
A N D S C H O L A R S H I P S
Students must have a valid
loan request on file with UMBC by April 22, 2005 in order to be processed for
this academic year (2004-2005.)
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M O N T H L Y P A Y M E N T I N F O R M A T I O N
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Would you like to pay your bill in installments instead of all at once? Enroll in the Fall 2005 Monthly Payment Plan (MPP)! · Choose 5, 4, 3 or 2 payments · Enrollment for 5-payment plan starts 4/25/05 and ends 5/24/05 · First payment for 5-payment plan is due by 6/5/05 · If you enroll after 5/24/05, you may qualify for 4, 3 or 2-payments, depending on when you enroll · No interest charged. Only an Enrollment fee of $50 per semester |
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· MPP available for Fall and Spring only · There is no MPP for Summer and Winter · Certain charges can't be budgeted (see below*) · Enroll on-line at http://www.aeswebaccess.com//umbc Questions? Please call Advanced Education Services at 1-800-551-2773 weekdays from 8:00am to 6:00pm EST, or email custserv@aesppm.com.
* You may not budget off-campus housing, Walker Avenue Apartments, books, phone charges, utility bills, health services fees, late fees, library fines or parking tickets. Students are responsible for paying all charges not covered by the MPP budget by the due date on the bill. |
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M E Y E R H O F F M E S S A G E
| The Meyerhoff Parents Association seeks your
assistance in adopting a unique perspective on Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
All you need to do is purchase tickets for you, your family members, distant
relatives, friends and acquaintances to cheer on the Orioles as they bag the
Colorado Rockies: Saturday, June 18, 2005, 4:35 p.m. gametime Suggested donation: $20 per ticket Checks payable to: UMBC Foundation; Memo "MPA Acct # 20127" on check. (Funds will be administered by the UMBC Foundation for the benefit of the MPA.) |
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If the MPA sells 500 tickets, each ticket stub will
automatically be entered in a drawing for a "reserved suite" for you and nine
others of your choice at a future Orioles game.
More information? Phone Stephen Matthews, 301-567-4967 or email Karen Rayfield,
rayfields4@comcast.net.
The mission of MPA is to support and perpetuate the Meyerhoff Scholarship
Program by fostering unification among past and present recipients and their
families. MPA volunteers support the UMBC Meyerhoff staff and students at events
during the school year. This is MPA's first major fund-raising event.
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April
is Service Month
Throughout April, the Office of Student Life will
highlight many efforts going on campus-wide and in the
community. Contact Michelle Bond at bond1@umbc.edu if you or your department or
organization is involved in such an effort. The Office of Student Life
will distribute a complete list of ongoing service opportunities, and a list can
be found at:
http://www.umbc.edu/saf/pages/Events_3-10-05_000.htm
First
Kosher for Passover Meal Plan (4/23-5/1)
UMBC Hillel, in partnership with Sodexho,
will provide a full kosher for Passover meal plan in the Dining Hall this year.
Interested individuals may find out more information at http://www.baltimorehillel.org/images/passoverbrochure.pdf.
Faculty and staff will be able to purchase strictly kosher for Passover frozen
entrees at the University Dining Hall. For details, contact Rabbi Amos Levi at
ext. 5-1329 or levi@umbc.edu.
USM
Women’s Forum Student Scholarships (4/30)
The Women’s Forum of the University System of Maryland is accepting
applications for the USM Women’s Forum 2005 Student Scholarship Program.
Full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students may apply. The
criteria for which the $500 scholarships are:
* U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
* Completed at least 48 undergraduate or 9 graduate credits
* Minimum GPA of 2.8
* Completion of application form
* Documented short and long-term educational and career goals
* Evidence of financial need
The scholarship is open to anyone, regardless of sex, race, color, religion,
age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or
disability. Preferred candidates will be residents of
Bearman Foundation Pledges $1 Million for
Entrepreneurship Chair
UMBC honored members of the Bearman
family at an on-campus reception April 18 for their $1 million commitment to
establish The Bearman Family Chair in Entrepreneurship at UMBC. The gift, made
by the Herbert Bearman Foundation, is the first endowed chair established by a
former faculty member, Arlene Bearman, who taught in the Administrative and
Managerial Sciences Program for many years.
http://www.umbc.edu/newsevents/insights/article.html?issue_id=48&news_id=1223
Janet and Walter Sondheim Hall Dedication
and Sculpture (5/11)
On May 11, UMBC will unveil its
second statue and rename the Social Sciences Building the Janet and Walter
Sondheim Hall, the first academic building to be named after university
benefactors. The sculpture and building dedication will be a permanent tribute
honoring the Sondheims’ life-long involvement in public service in Baltimore.
http://www.umbc.edu/newsevents/insights/article.html?issue_id=48&news_id=1224
New Web site for Students
Provides Career-Related Information
Campus Career Partners has developed a Web site that helps students find the
correct office/service while they decide on a major or career direction; find an
internship or part-time job; receive assistance with putting together a resume;
locate a full-time job; and navigate the graduate school application process.
Students with career-related questions should visit
http://careers.umbc.edu/ccp/. The site is a collaboration between Academic
Services, the Career Development Center, The Shriver Center, and other
organizations involved in the Campus Career Partners project.
USM Women’s Forum Student
Scholarships (4/30)
The Women’s Forum of the University System of Maryland is accepting
applications for the USM Women’s Forum 2005 Student Scholarship Program.
Full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students may apply.
Applications are available in the Women’s Center, Financial Aid Office or Fine
Arts 544. For more information, visit
http://www.usmwf.usmd.edu/index.html, or contact the UMBC campus
representative, Dianna Thayer at
Thayer@umbc.edu.
“Kids Book Drive”
(4/18-5/6)
Book drops for this important program can be found in the Women’s Center,
the Coffee Shoppe in the Administration Building, and in the Education
Department. Donate any new or gently used children's books. All books will be
donated to Baltimore Reads in May. Contact Lisa at
lpanti1@umbc.edu with questions.
| UMBC Night at Camden Yards
(6/15) - One more chance Knowing that some of you would be disappointed at having to miss the MPA trip to Camden Yards - and that others would jump at the chance to see the O's twice that week (this time vs. the Houston Astros), the Alumni also have scheduled a trip to the old ball yard. Enjoy burgers, hot dogs and salads (one trip through buffet line, please), beer and soda; Orioles bird appearance and drawings for Orioles memorabilia. 5:35 p.m. bull pen party, game time 7:05 p.m; $20 per person includes bull pen party and one upper reserved ticket. RSVP to alum@umbc.edu. Make checks payable to UMBC Foundation. (All funds received will be managed by the UMBC Foundation for the benefit of UMBC.) Buy your tickets early, this event sold out in 2004. |
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UMBC’s Summer Book Reading Initiative for New Students
The summer reading program for all new UMBC students will continue Fall
2005. The text for this year is Kenneth Brower’s The Starship and The Canoe.
Book discussions will occur Monday, August 29 from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Financial
Services' New Web Address
Financial Services’ new Web site address is http://www.umbc.edu/FinancialServices/. The
old address will redirect to the new site for a short time only, so be sure to
bookmark this new address. For more information, contact Don Velli at dvelli1@umbc.edu or ext. 5-1287.
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E V E N T S O F I N T E R E S T
Comedy writing workshop and
panel discussion (4/28)
Learn about comedy writing from professional comedians Basil White (who
teaches comedy writing at The Writers Center in Bethesda), Jerry Thomas, and
Clay Miles. Basil's workshop is 4:30-5:45 p.m. in UC 310, and the discussion
panel is 7:30-9:00 p.m., also in UC 310. Join us for one or both. Sponsored by
the UMBC Writers' Guild.
UMBC Jazz Ensemble (4/28)
The Department of Music presents the UMBC Jazz Ensemble directed by Jari
Villanueva. 8 p.m, Fine Arts Recital Hall. Admission is free. For more
information call 410-455-MUSC or visit
http://www.umbc.edu/arts.
"Much Ado About Nothing" (Through 5/1)
The Department of Theatre presents "Much Ado About Nothing" by William
Shakespeare, directed by Colette Searls and Lynn Watson, in which the Bard aims
his savage wit at chivalry and romance. A gender-bending ensemble exposes the
true nature of patriarchy and sexual power-play in this favorite of
Shakespeare’s comedies. The production features set and costume design by Elena
Zlotescu, light and sound design by Terry Cobb, original music composed and
performed by John Yurick, dramaturgy by Susan McCully, choreography by Doug
Hamby, and movement coaching by Wendy Salkind.
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Showtimes: Thursday, April 21, 4 p.m. Friday, April 22, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 8 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 8 p.m. Friday, April 29, 8 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 4 p.m. (The theatre will be dark on April 30.) All performances will be held in the UMBC Theatre. Admission: $10 general admission, $5 students and seniors, $3 for the preview. Ticket proceeds benefit the Department of Theatre Scholarship Fund. To order tickets in advance, order online through MissionTix http:// www.missiontix.com/ or call 410-752-8950. Remaining tickets will be available at the door (cash or check only). For additional information visit http://www.umbc.edu/arts. |
Imaging and Digital Arts
Thesis Exhibition (IMDA) (Through 5/7)
The Center for Art and Visual Culture presents the IMDA Thesis Exhibition,
an exhibition by graduates of UMBC’s MFA program in Imaging and Digital Arts, an
interdisciplinary program integrating computer art, video, filmmaking,
photography, art theory and criticism. This year’s exhibition features the work
of Nino Leselidze, Karen Howard, Jennie Thwing and Renee Shaw. The MFA
candidates will present the following oral examinations:
Karen Howard, Evanesce, April 29 at 10 a.m.
Jennie Thwing, The Divided Self, April 29 at 3 p.m.
Renee Shaw, Transparent Black, May 3 at 2 p.m.
Jennie Thwing, the RTKL Fellowship Award Recipient, will give a public
lecture on May 3 at 3 p.m. Admission to the exhibition and all events is free.
The Center for Art and Visual Culture is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. and is located in the Fine Arts Building. For more information call ext.
5-3188 or visit
http://www.umbc.edu/arts.
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“On Assignment: Photographs by Arthur
Leipzig” (Through 5/31)
Brooklyn Bridge 1946 |
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“Written in Stone, Danced
on the Body” (4/29 and 5/1)
Written in Stone, Danced on the Body is a joint performance developed by
UMBC students and faculty, residents of the Charlestown campus of Erickson
Retirement Communities and interns of the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange. The
performance will include recorded narrative/music, a photographic display
documenting the performance’s process, and will be filmed by the UMBC New Media
Studio. The performance will be in the Auditorium of the Catonsville Retirement
at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on April 29. Then on May 1 at 3 pm, the group will peform
at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C. Both performances
are free. For more information call 410-455-3190 or visit
http://www.umbc.edu/arts.
UMBC Gospel Choir and
Jubilee Singers Spring Concert (5/7)
The Jubilee Singers will perform free from 7-8 p.m. The Gospel Choir will
perform from 8:15-9:30 p.m; Tickets for the Gospel Choir’s performance are $7
general, $5 students, and $10 at the door. Both concerts are in the Fine Arts
Recital Hall. Contact Janice Jackson at
JJac102958@aol.com for more information.
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K U D O S
http://www.umbc.edu/newsevents/insights/article.html?issue_id=48&news_id=1217
1. CWIT’s Beth Perlman and Shirley Collier Receive Top 100 Women Award
2. Adriana Fonesca Named America East Women’s Tennis Performer of the Week
3. Joe Fowler Named America East Baseball Co-Rookie of the Week
4. Kali Shirk Named America East Rookie of the Week
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I N T H E N E W S
http://www.umbc.edu/newsevents/insights/article.html?issue_id=48&news_id=1218
1. Center for History Education, in the Annapolis Capital
2. First Year Council, in the Baltimore Sun
3. President Freeman Hrabowski, in Inside Higher Ed
4. Alumnus Ian Kennedy, in the Baltimore Sun
5. Joe Regier, The Commons, in the Baltimore Sun
6. Thomas Schaller, Political Science, in the Gazette
7. Kristin Julian Sohr Cancer Research Fund, in the Annapolis Capital
8. Dean Welch, on WYPR’s Marc Steiner Show
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H E L P F U L W E B S I T E S F O R P A R E N T S
Admissions
http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad/
Financial Aid
http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad/finaid.html
Scholarships
http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
Center for Women and Information Technology (CWIT) Scholars Program
http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad/s_cwit.html
Humanities Scholars Program
http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad/s_hum.html
Gateway to International and Intercultural Programs & Services
http://www.umbc.edu/international
Linehan Artist Scholars Program
http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad/s_lin.html
Meyerhoff Scholars Program (Science and Engineering)
http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad/s_mey.html
Public Affairs Scholars Program
http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad/s_pubaff.html
The Honors College
http://www.umbc.edu/honors
Parent Programs & Services
http://www.umbc.edu/parents
Student Affairs
http://www.umbc.edu/saf
Career Development Center
http://careers.umbc.edu/saf
Residential Life
http://www.umbc.edu/reslife/
The Student Link
http://www.umbc.edu/StudentLink/
Hillel at UMBC
Financial Services
http://www.umbc.edu/FinancialServices/
The Retriever Weekly (student newspaper)
http://trw.umbc.edu/
Official UMBC Publications
http://www.umbc.edu/newsevents/pub.html
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