Student Announcements

Speech recognition represents the future generation of human computer
interaction. We are running a research experiment which aims to discover
how people detect errors in speech recognition outputs in the information
systems department. This study has been approved by the UMBC
Institutional Review Board with the approval number of Y04LZ12149.

The study will take place in the ITE building, room 473, and is expected
to last for 1 hour. You will be compensated for $10 for your
participation.

Participants must be native English speakers. Participants with good
reading, speaking and writing skills are highly preferred.

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in the study, please
contact Yongmei Shi at yshi1@umbc.edu by specifying "Speech Recognition
Research Study" in the subject line. Please also leave a contact phone
number so that we can reach you.

Your support will be highly appreciated.

On Monday, March 10, during free hour (12:00-1:00 p.m.), the French Area of MLL will sponsor the prize-winning film "Contre Vents, Contre Marées" by Jean Bourbonnais (2003). Louisiana native Zachary Richard narrates this presentation of the Cajun people's moving history. Join us in UC 310.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is hosting over 1,000 visitors at Just for Juniors, an open house for high school juniors and sophomores, this Saturday, March 8, 2008. The event will last from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Visiting families will park in lots 8 and 9 and proceed to the RAC for registration and informational sessions with faculty and staff. Prospective students will also tour the campus throughout the morning and early afternoon.

Please join us in welcoming these prospective Retrievers to campus!

The OCSS Commuter Connection Team has partnered with commonvision and the Student Affairs Diversity Awareness Team to celebrate "Women's Art, Women's Vision" on Friday, March 7, from 12-1pm, in The Commons Flat Tuesdays, Lower Level. The sponsors are hosting a "Mini-Gallery" highlighting the 2008 Women's History Month Honorees, the accomplishments of women in art, an arts and crafts expression station and more! Please come share the attached announcement with students in your area and classes. Lunch is provided.

All are welcome!

Dear Members of the UMBC Community:

The Commuter Connection Team, UMBC Media and Communication Studies,
Sodexo Dining Services, in cooperation with The Commons Administration,
is sponsoring Skylight After hours: An Internet Café & Lecture Series.
The event is held on the second Monday and Tuesday evenings of the
month, beginning March 10-May 12, 2008 from 6-8pm. The program includes
light fare (concessions) menu, computer stations and a lecture series.

The grand opening kickoff will be held on Monday, March 10 at 6pm.
Members of the campus communities are invited to join the Commuter
Connection Team and other students for an opening reception and preview
of the concept stations. Then come back on Tuesday night for a lecture
by guest speaker, Jackie Regales, Lecturer with Media and
Communications. Ms.Regales will speak on the topic: "The Future of the
Internet: Utopian and Dystopian Possibilies".

For additional information about the Skylight After hours program, hours
of operation and special events, contact Eraline Sabino, Commuter
Connection Marketing and Promotions assistant at OCSS@umbc.edu. Skylight
After hours is a part of the OCSS Commuter Connection: Good Evening
Commuters program; student inspired and student operated. All members of
the UMBC community are invited to attend!

Sincerely,

Off-Campus and Transfer Student Services

Bartleby and the Interdisciplinary Studies Council of Majors present
**********THE POETRY SLAM***********
including performances by Simonne Jones and Greg Schroeder

When?: Thursday, April 3, 2008
Where?: The Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Building
What?: Anyone can come and bedazzle with the awesomeness that is their
poetry of any genre. Compete for an eager CROWD and a PRIZE you should be
eager for. This is the chance to show some SKILLS.
Questions? Comments? Contact Cheryl Jaworski at chery2@umbc.edu or
443-612-7745, or Steven McAlpine at mcalpine@umbc.edu or 410-455-5885.

Hope to see you there!

Bartleby and the Interdisciplinary Studies Council of Majors present
**********THE POETRY SLAM***********
including performances by Simonne Jones and Greg Schroeder

When?: Thursday, April 3, 2008
Where?: The Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Building
What?: Anyone can come and bedazzle with the awesomeness that is their
poetry of any genre. Compete for an eager CROWD and a PRIZE you should be
eager for. This is the chance to show some SKILLS.
Questions? Comments? Contact Cheryl Jaworski at chery2@umbc.edu or
443-612-7745, or Steven McAlpine at mcalpine@umbc.edu or 410-455-5885.

Hope to see you there!

March 26th
6-8 p.m.
UMBC Tech Incubator

UMBC Engineering Management & System Engineering Graduate Information Session

Combining business and technical knowledge, UMBC programs give you that extra edge in gaining practical skills you can immediately apply on the job. Choose from graduate degrees or certificates in Systems Engineering or Engineering Management.

Come meet with our faculty and staff, and discuss your academic and career options. Light refreshments will be served

http://umbc.ennectevent.com/SitePages/Index.aspx?eventID=1060

The UMBC Upward Bound Program is look for tutors for our summer enrichment program. Tutors must have 45+ credits, and at least a 2.75 GPA and must be able to work with teenagers.

We provide room and board for free during the 6 week program. The program runs from June 16, 2008 to August 1, 2008.

Applications are available at www.umbc.edu/upwardbound
Contact: Janelle Price X52700 jp2@umbc.edu

The next Tea Empire meeting, which will feature green tea latte, will be the firstTuesday after Spring Break, March 25. It will be located in Commons 331, and start at 8 p.m.

Students,

The Administration is looking for students (smoking and non-smoking) who are interested in working with them to evaluate smoking areas and determine if any need to be relocated. I’m very interested in hearing from any student interested in this topic. If you are, please reply to me (lagorio1@umbc.edu) with your name, E-Mail address, a phone number, and whether or not you smoke.

Thanks very much for your help and willingness to improve our community,

--J

On Tuesday, April 1, at 7:00 p.m. in UC 310, the French Area of MLL
will show the film "Louisiana Story." This film by Robert Flaherty
(1948) is considered one of the best and most poetic evocations of
Cajun country ever made. Not everyone knows that it was originally
intended as propaganda for Standard Oil.

Please come out and join us!

In preparation for Earth Day, join campus community members and
Friends of the Patapsco Valley and Heritage Greenway, Inc. as we
clean the streams on UMBC's campus as part of the statewide annual
Project Clean Stream on April 5th! This is the 4th year UMBC has participated in
this event- last year approximately 50 volunteers removed over 1200
lbs of trash from the stream. Gloves, garbage bags, and refreshments
will be provided. Meet in Parking Lot 13 (across from Patapsco Hall
at the corner of Hilltop Circle and Poplar Ave) at 9:00 - 9:15 am to
check in. The clean up will run through noon, but we'll welcome
volunteers for whatever time you can spare.

Please RSVP to Karin Readel at readel@umbc.edu by Friday, April 4th
so we can make sure to have enough supplied and refreshments on
hand. Feel free to forward this email and spread the word!

Over Spring Break, the Library and OIT successfully moved the computer lab from the lower level of the Library to the 7th floor. This provides a more conducive work environment - early users have noticed the brighter and more open space. We also hope you will help us keep this area clean and free of food and drinks.
The former computer lab area in the lower level will be used for shelving books and serials from the main floor Reference room where space is being cleared for study space. These changes will yield a net increase in study space, and eventually in computer access, in the Library.

We look forward to your comments and feedback (lcshelp@lists.umbc.edu).

April 23
6-8:30 p.m.
Albin O. Kuhn Library, 7th Floor

Sponsored by the ISD- Training Systems Graduate Program, the UMBC Training Forum is an event, free to the community, that provides an opportunity for individuals working or interested in training, education, business, government and the non-profit sector to share ideas and dialogue on topics of importance. Part of UMBC's mission is to provide service.

Come hear how Thiagi and his team undertake complete instructional design projects without the use of time-consuming, low value added traditional ISD models. Thiagi has created, tested and successfully applied his own model that produces rapid prototypes tomorrow.

Come learn how to reduce training budgets and development time, deliver quality instruction during tough economic times, and retrain instructional designers to cope with corporate realities.

April 3, 2008
1-2 pm
UMBC Women's Center (Commons 004)

Please join Michelle Marsailles of the Baltimore County Department of Aging Caregivers Program & the UMBC Women's Center to discuss resources and recommendations for family caregivers. This program will provide an overview of local, national, and web based services and resources to assist you in caring for your loved one and for yourself. It will also be an opportunity to connect with other caregivers to share experiences and support.

Open to UMBC Faculty, staff, students, as well as their family members and friends.

Lutheran and Episcopal Campus Ministry is hosting a fair trade event this
Friday from 11:30-1:30 in The Commons. Proceeds to to help support third
world artisans earn a living wage. Please come out and support us!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at lmorrel1@umbc.edu

Lindsay Morrell
LECM President

Good afternoon student leaders!

The Career Services Center is sponsoring a Diversity Recruitment Forum next week in the UC Ballroom. This event is open to ALL STUDENTS. This will be the last major networking event of the semester, so take the opportunity to meet with employers on campus! Have free lunch and meet employers in your major. Employers who are interested in diversifying their workforce will be on hand to discuss career opportunities within their organizations.

* Talk to and have lunch with employers who are matched to your industry and interested in your major
* Hear an honored keynote speaker. Mr. Tyrone Taborn, Chairman and CEO of Career Communications Group, speak on "Cultural Intelligence: Enhancing your Marketability in the Growing Marketplace."
* Attend a networking fair

Dress professionally and bring several copies of your resume. Pre-registration for the lunch is required. Limited seating will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. You must be a UMBC student. Priority will be given to juniors and seniors, but all students of all majors are encouraged to attend. The mini job fair that follows is open to anyone.

Visit the event's website at http://www.careers.umbc.edu/news_events/diversity.php to register for the lunch or to see a list of participating employers. Students must register for the lunch forum by 5pm on Friday, March 28!

We hope to see you there!
Kelly Fey
Career Services Peer Advisor

Hello Student Leaders,

The Office of Student Life and the Student Government Association are pleased to announce the 2008 Retriever Black and Gold Awards. We invite you to help us honor the commitment, leadership and dedication of UMBC's finest student leaders, student organizations and student events. Please spread the word broadly!

Mark Your Calendar!

The 2008 Retriever Black and Gold Awards will take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 6 pm in the Commons Skylight Room. Join us for a fun-filled, celebratory program to commemorate the significance of involvement and leadership at UMBC.

Take Time to Nominate!

We invite you to nominate a deserving individual, student organization or student event for an award! Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to submit nominations, and self-nominations are also accepted. Nominees should be affiliated with UMBC and meet the criteria for each award. Nominations must be submitted online by Wednesday, April 16th, 2008.

How do I learn more about the award criteria and submit a nomination?

It’s easy- all materials are available online at www.umbc.edu/studentlife/awards.

Awards will be given in the following categories:

Individual Awards:

Student Organization Advisor of the Year
Emerging Leader of the Year
Senior Leader of the Year
Individual Commitment to Service
Outstanding Involvement or Event by a Student Organization Awards:

Group Involvement:

Emerging Group of the Year
Group Commitment to Service
Events:

Educational Event of the Year
Social Event of the Year
Cultural/Diversity Event of the Year
Best Co-Sponsorship Event of the Year

The awards selection committee comprised of students and staff from the Office of Student Life will review all nominations and select the outstanding leaders or programs in each category. All nominees will be recognized at the leadership ceremony and will receive a certificate and a copy of their nomination. To view a list of the 2007 award winners, please visit www.umbc.edu/studentlife/becomealeader/awards/2007.php.

Please contact me if you have any questions. Thanks for your participation!

~ Erin

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Erin Carter, M.Ed
Coordinator, Involvement and Leadership
Office of Student Life
hundley@umbc.edu
410.455.3623

Hey everyone!

Asian Student Connection is hosting its 8th annual culture show this Friday at 7 pm. It's TOTALLY FREE for anyone with an UMBC id. There's going to be complementary food in the lounge where various ethnic foods will be served. We will be showcasing the cultures (fashion show included) of China, Korea, Japan, the Philippines, and Vietnam. There will also be door prize raffles! If you have a ticket, you'll be automatically entered in the raffle. The winners of the prizes will be announced near the end of the show.

Get your ticket now at the Commons Information Desk.
1 free ticket per student ID, for non-umbc: $5 in advance, $10 at the door.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=12169692673 for more info.

See you all there! :)

--
Denise Van
SA Project Assistant
ASC President
SITE Scholar
Alpha Sigma Kappa - Philanthropy Chair & Historian

Check your UMBC e-mail account starting March 31st for a message from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) on behalf of President Hrabowski, and tell us about your UMBC undergraduate experience. Students who complete the survey by May 1, 2008 will be eligible for one of four $100 Amazon.com gift certificates.

The NSSE is a survey of freshmen and seniors at both public and private four-year institutions. It gauges the extent to which colleges are providing experiences associated with a quality undergraduate education and the extent to which students are engaged in their college experience. With sponsorship from the Offices of the President and Provost, UMBC first participated in 2000.

The results have been used with other information to make changes to curriculum, programs, and resources. In response to initial results, senior administration implemented a number of initiatives designed to increase student engagement and success, some examples include: first-year seminars, Introduction to an Honors University seminars, living learning communities, the new student book experience, and the faculty mentor program.

So…CHECK IT OUT, FILL IT OUT, and LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!