The Loop

November 2009
Archive: Sept. 2009

Writing Contest to Win $300 bookstore prize!

Think you can write like the Master of the Macabre, the Guru of Gothic, the Scion of Sensationalism? Would you like to earn $300 worth of books? Edgar Allan Poe spent much of his life in Baltimore where he also died in mysterious circumstances at the age of 40 on October 7, 1849. read more

EBI Benchmarking - Make Your Voice Heard

Have you ever checked your email and wondered, “Why does UMBC send me so many surveys?” or “Do they really read what I say?”

To answer your questions, we send you surveys because we want to hear from you! We want to know if we are meeting your preferences and needs as a department. read more

Get dibs on your Fall 2010 Housing Assignment

It is almost time to start thinking about where you would like to live next year. Students currently living on campus are GUARANTEED a space for the Fall 2010. You’ll need to start thinking about who you would like to room with and what type of housing you’d like. Our web site will kick-off in February with the Housing Selection calendar and deadlines. read more

A First-Year Student's impression of UMBC after 2 months

Brian Stevens reveals what it’s been like at UMBC as a first-year student. read more

What is RSA about Anyway !

Do you recall an event at True Grits back in September where you could make spin art, get your face painted and eat awesome BBQ with DJ music in the background? Did you ever wonder who creates these great events? With the help of Chartwells, over 150 volunteers and the support of many staff in Residential Life, the Resident Student Association (RSA) kicked off another year of programming for the UMBC resident student body with another Block Party! read more

Why does Brian Frazee dig Be.UMBC?

Walker Avenue Apartments Resident Assistant Brian Frazee uses Be.UMBC.edu as much as he uses Facebook- several times a day. He uses it to connect with friends, keep up with the latest UMBC scoop, and to showcase his experiences at UMBC to prospective students. read more

"Hott" Summer Jobs with Residential Life

Would you like a “hott” summer job working for Residential Life this summer? Here is what people are saying about life as a Conference Assistant and Maintenance Assistant Manager from summer 2009: read more

Culinary Catonsville - Restaurant Showcase

El Nayar is downtown Catonsville’s newest edition. It features Mexican cuisine including classic and new dishes with vegetarian options too. read more

Patapsco Addition

For information about the new Patapsco Hall addition read this story from the Retriever: http://www.retrieverweekly.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=4902&format=html

Recipes of the Month!

Won’t Mom be surprised when you offer to make a dish or two for the upcoming holidays? November's chosen recipe: "Crunch Top Ham and Potato Casserole" by: Nancy Schmidt, Delhi, California

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