Luanna Azulay ’10 in the Baltimore Sun
The Baltimore Sun reported that Luanna Azulay ’10 is one of approximately 80 area college students who flew to Israel on Sunday, January 11, with a program that offers Jewish young people free trips to the country. Azulay was pictured. The story, “Despite Gaza Violence, Maryland Students Take Birthright Trip to Israel,” appeared Wednesday, January 14.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/bal-te.to.israel14jan14,0,974083.story

Don Norris, Public Policy, in The Associated Press
The Associated Press interviewed Don Norris, professor of public policy and director of MIPAR, about the political impact of Baltimore Mayor Sheila’s Dixon indictment on theft and perjury charges. “It would seem that unless the prosecutor’s case becomes much stronger than it currently appears to be, this is not likely to have much impact on her ability to govern,” Norris said. The story, “Indictment Could Hamper Baltimore Mayor’s Ability to Govern, but Many Stand Behind Her,” ran Sunday, January 11.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-baltimore-mayor-probe,0,4656968.story

Tom Schaller, Political Science, in the Baltimore Sun
In his latest column for the Baltimore Sun, Associate Professor of Political Science Tom Schaller assessed how the federal government is attempting to reinvigorate the economy. “So there is a precedent for the country going deep into debt and growing our way out. The real question is what we do with a 13-figure chunk of borrowed money,” Schaller wrote. The column, “Let Stimulus Spark Long-Term Growth Through Innovation,” appeared Tuesday, January 13.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bal-op.schaller13jan13,0,2934472.column

UMBC Erickson School in the Washington Post
Bruce R. Grindrod was named chief executive officer of Erickson Retirement Communities. The Washington Post reported that Grindrod, while president of Erickson Developing Enterprises, “led new business opportunities that included the Erickson School at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.” The news item appeared in the “In Brief” section Thursday, January 8.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/07/AR2009010702165.html

UMBC in the News
The Princeton Review included UMBC in its “Best Value Colleges for 2009” list. MSNBC.com and WBAL-TV in Baltimore reported on UMBC’s selection Friday, January 9.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28565463/

UMBC Training Centers in the News
UMBC Training Centers announced that a new program, “Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST),” was added to its IT training curriculum. The course will provide individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to take and pass the two exams required to achieve Microsoft's MCDST Certification. MSNBC.com and the Marketwatch.com announced the initiative Wednesday, January 14.

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/new-microsoft-training-program-helps/story.aspx?guid={89CA0F68-5585-436F-87DE-A35F5B8B1496}&dist=msr_8