Christopher Corbett, English, in Baltimore Style
In his regular column for Baltimore Style, Christopher Corbett, professor of the practice in English, discussed recent attempts by retailers to market dolls of Jesus in toy aisles during the Christmas season. His commentary, “Has Jesus Sold Out?” appeared in the December 2008 issue.

http://www.baltimorestyle.com/index.php/style/backpage/

President Freeman Hrabowski, Greg Simmons in the Baltimore Sun
President Freeman Hrabowski and Interim Vice President of Institutional Advancement Greg Simmons spoke with the Baltimore Sun about fundraising strategies that colleges and universities adopt, especially in a difficult economy. The article cited the success of UMBC’s capital campaign, which has raised $94 million toward its $100 million goal. The story, “Cash is the Crop College Presidents Cultivate,” ran Sunday, November 16.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/education/bal-md.college16nov16,0,3755318.story

Thomas Sadowski ’89 in the Baltimore Sun
The Baltimore Sun reported that Thomas Sadowski ’89 has been named president and chief executive officer of the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore. The story, “Sadowski is Named Chief of Economic Alliance,” appeared Wednesday, November 19.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bal-bz.alliance19nov19,0,638196.story

Tom Schaller, Political Science, in the Baltimore Sun
Associate Professor of Political Science Tom Schaller’s latest column for the Baltimore Sun assessed the Republican Party’s prospects between now and the 2010 midterm election. “The damage done by George W. Bush and his administration cannot be repaired overnight,” Schaller wrote. The column, “Will Pummeled GOP Be Able to Get Up Off the Canvas?” ran Tuesday, November 18.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bal-op.schaller18nov18,0,3781875.column

Manil Suri in the News
The Washington Post interviewed Manil Suri, professor of mathematics and statistics, about his novel, The Age of Shiva. “Suri often talks about his writing in terms of ‘trajectory’ and possible outcomes – like, well, a math problem,” the Post reported. The story, “A Chat with South Asian Literati,” ran Friday, November 14.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/14/AR2008111400046.html

Suri wrote an essay for The New York Times Magazine describing his exposure to food tastes and cultures in different parts of the world. The essay, “Bombay Gourmet,” appeared Sunday, November 16.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/16/magazine/16food-t-000.html?_r=1&scp=3&sq=%22manil+suri%22&st=nyt

UMBC Symphony in the Catonsville Times
The Catonsville Times reported that the UMBC Symphony, comprised of students, alumni and members of the community, will offer a free concert of classical works Sunday, November 23. The news brief, “UMBC Orchestra Offers Medley of Local Talent,” appeared Wednesday, November 19.

http://www.explorebaltimorecounty.com/community/5078/umbc-orchestra-offers-medley-local-talent/