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Stephen Auvil, Office of Technology Development, in the Business Monthly
"UMBC Trains Women "Techpreneurs',? by Stephen Auvil, director of the Office of Technology Development, appeared in the December issue of the Business Monthly. Auvil discussed UMBC's new ACTIVATE program.

Center for Art and Visual Culture (CAVC), in the News
A Baltimore Sun story on "White: Whiteness and Race in Contemporary Art,? an exhibit originally organized by CAVC and currently displayed at the International Center of Photography in New York, was picked up by the Associated Press and featured in publications across the country, including:

Black America Web, Seattle Post Intelligencer, Centre Daily Times, Pioneer Press Times Picayune, Myrtle Beach Sun News, MLive.com, Modesto Bee, Grand Forks Herald, Biloxi Sun Herald, Ocala Star Banner, Philadelphia Inquirer, Sun Herald, Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, Plain Dealer, Kansas City Star, Mercury News, Akron Beacon Journal, Anchorage Daily News, Monterey County Herald, Lexington Herald-Leader, San Jose Mercury News, New York Newsday, San Luis Obispo Tribune, Tuscaloosa News, Chicago Tribune, Miami Herald, Newsday, Duluth News Tribune, Charlotte Observer, Contra Costa Times, Victoria Advocate and Flint Journal.

Dennis Coates, Economics, in Cato.org
Dennis Coates, professor of economics, was quoted in a Dec. 14 Cato Institute online news feature about the likelihood that city funds will be allocated for the construction a new baseball stadium in D.C.

David Fink and Ellen Hemmerly, techcenter@UMBC, in MX
David Fink, Venable biotech entrepreneur-in-residence at techcenter@UMBC and Ellen Hemmerly, executive director of techcenter@UMBC, were quoted in the November/December issue of MX in, "Site Selection: Start-Up Support,? a story about the advantages of using incubators for startup medtech firms.

Freeman Hrabowski in Newsweek
President Freeman Hrabowski was quoted in a Dec. 20 Newsweek story, "Stirring up Science,? about efforts being made to improve science education in the U.S.

Senior Mike Keller and Lisa Gambino, Athletics, in the Baltimore Sun
Mike Keller, a senior in sociology, was highlighted in a Dec. 13 Baltimore Sun story about his participation in a mentoring program for students at Hillcrest Elementary, co-developed by Lisa Gambino, community outreach coordinator for athletics.

Music Department in the Baltimore Sun
UMBC's Faculty Recital Series was mentioned in a Dec. 14 Baltimore Sun story about upcoming holiday concerts in the Baltimore area.

Thomas Schaller, Political Science, in the News
Thomas Schaller, associate professor of political science, was a guest on Maryland Public Television's "State Circle? Dec. 10 to discuss the latest political issues, including the Baltimore Sun's lawsuit vs. Gov. Ehrlich.

Schaller was also a guest host on WBAL Radio's Rob Douglas Show December 15 and 16.

Colette Searls, Theatre, in the Puppetry Journal
Colette Searls, assistant professor of theatre, published an article, "Disposable Object Puppetry--Discovering the Aesthetics of the Ordinary,? in the Fall issue of the Puppetry Journal.

techcenter@umbc, in MX
UMBC's techcenter was highlighted in "Beltway Close,? a story in the November/December issue of MX about the Center's growth since its inception in 1989.

Tiffany Williams, Sophomore, in the Baltimore Sun
Sophomore Tiffany Williams was quoted in a Dec. 12 Baltimore Sun story, "NAACP'S future holds conflict between old, new attitudes,? about the group's struggle to revitalize its organization and attract young leaders.

The story also ran in the Boston Globe, Newsday and NY Newsday.

Louis Cantori, Political Science, in the Christian Science Monitor
Louis Cantori, professor of political science, was acknowledged in the Dec. 8 Christian Science Monitor "Reporters on the Job? feature as lending inspiration for the story, "In Iraq, "Lawrence' is a Must Read,? about British colonel Lawrence of Arabia's experience in Iraq.

Center for Art and Visual Culture (CAVC), in Newsweek
"White: Whiteness and Race in Contemporary Art,? a current exhibit at the International Center of Photography in New York, was organized by CAVC and can be previewed in Newsweek's audiovisual gallery.

Center of History Education in the Baltimore Sun
The Center of History Education, headed by Associate Professor of History Daniel Ritschel, was mentioned in the Baltimore Sun's Dec. 5 "Education Notes? as one of the key organizations chosen to help train Anne Arundel County teachers in a program supported by a national Teaching American History grant.

Dennis Coates, Economics, in the Daily Illini
Dennis Coates, professor of economics, was quoted in a Dec. 6 Daily Illini story about his research on the economic impact of building sports stadiums and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's plan to build a new ice arena.

Christopher Corbett, English, in the Baltimore Sun
English Lecturer Christopher Corbett's review of Larry McMurtry's Loop Group appeared in the Baltimore Sun on Dec. 5.

Stephen Holden, Information Systems, in FCW.com
Assistant Professor of Information Systems Stephen Holden was quoted in a Dec. 6 Federal Computer Week online story, "Best of Times for the IRS?,? about the current success of the IRS's efforts to modernize tax processing methods.

Model United Nations Team, in the Baltimore Chronicle
UMBC's Model UN Team was highlighted in a Dec. 3 Baltimore Chronicle story about the recognition they received at the 15th Annual American Model United Nations International Conference for their representation of the United Kingdom.

Donald Norris, Public Policy, in the Washington Post
Donald Norris, professor of public policy and director of MIPAR, was quoted in a Dec. 8 Washington Post story, "Erlich Discusses Edict on Sun Staff,? about the governor's order barring his administration from speaking to two Baltimore Sun reporters.

Cindy Rehm, Visual Arts, in the Baltimore Sun
Cindy Rehm, visiting associate professor of art studies, was featured in a Dec. 4 Baltimore Sun article, "Cicadas are back, but now they're art,? about a one-day installation she featured in an exhibition space in her home.

Wendy Takacs, Economics, in the Baltimore Sun
Wendy Takacs, professor of economics, was quoted in a Dec. 5 Baltimore Sun story, "Dollar's Drop Delivers a Shock to Our System,? about the drop in the U.S. dollar's value abroad and its effect on our domestic economy.

BD Metrics, in the news
BD Metrics, a start-up based at techcenter@UMBC and soon moving to bwtech@UMBC, was featured in a Dec. 1 Baltimore Business Journal story, announcing former Advertising.com Chief Financial Officer Mike Woosley's appointment as their new CFO. Digital Harbor Online also covered the story.

Dennis Coates, Economics, in Cato.org
Dennis Coates, professor of economics, was quoted in a Nov. 30 Cato Institute news feature, "D.C. Ballpark Vote Expected Today," about the anticipated decision of whether the D.C. Council will fund the construction of a new stadium.

ACTiVATE in the news
ACTiVATE, an entrepreneurial competition for women funded by the National Science Foundation and led by UMBC, was featured in The Baltimore Business Journal and The Daily Record this week. ACTiVATE teams UMBC with six other Maryland universities plus private and public sector partners with the ultimate goal of creating new startup companies using patented technologies from Maryland universities.

Model UN Team in The Baltimore Chronicle
UMBC's Model UN Team, led by Political Science professor and chair Cynthia Hody, was featured in the Dec. 3 Baltimore Chronicle. The team was recognized at the 15th Annual American Model United Nations International Conference as a Distinguished Delegation for their representation of the United Kingdom on five committees.