Congratulations to the members of UMBC’s staff who will graduate this May.

Beverly Bickel, director of the English Language Center, will receive her Ph.D. from the Language, Literacy and Culture program.

“I am blessed to be part of the UMBC community where cultural diversity, interdisciplinary research and the life of the mind are the context of my days. The LLC program has made it possible for me and other students to engage with an international community of scholars whose expertise, worldliness and commitment to research create the intellectual terrain for our work.”

Patricia Noel, administrative assistant in International Education Services (IES), will receive a B.A. in social work and plans to pursue her Master’s degree at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

“My experience working and studying at UMBC has been very enriching. The flexibility and support of IES have allowed me to accomplish my goal of completing my undergraduate degree. Studying at UMBC also makes it easier to relate to the student population that I work with and understand their need for support.”

Angela Sanford, a contracts and grants associate in the Office of Sponsored Programs, will also receive her bachelor’s degree in social work.

“I began working at the Shriver Center and was inspired by its dedication to making a difference in education. I started taking courses in social work and then moved on to the Office of Institutional Advancement, where I was able to connect with UMBC alumni. In my current position, I enjoy playing a role in the University’s cutting-edge research. All of my experiences at UMBC have contributed to my education.”

Amy Schneider, business specialist in JCET/GEST, graduated magna cum laude in December 2004 with a B.A. in economics.

If we have missed any members of UMBC's staff who would like to be included on this list, please contact Steffany Magid in the Office of Institutional Advancement at steffmag@hotmail.com.