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Issue 79                                                                                  February 2016

2ND ANNUAL EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING SHOWCASE
 
On Thursday, Feb. 11, students presented their experiential learning projects and heard from an alumni panel about how their past participation in everything from study abroad programs to internships helped them after graduation.


Pictured above: Julia Branco, B.A.'14 and Adnan Hameed, B.S. '14
RISE TO THE CHALLENGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION  
The MSB Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) invites recent UB graduates to participate in the Rise to the Challenge Business Pitch
Competition. Competition categories include Best New Business Idea and Best
Existing Business. Prizes up to $2,500 in cash and in-kind professional services will be awarded to the winner of each category. Deadline to apply is Sunday, March 20. Final live event takes place Thursday, April 21. Rules and application information can be found on the CEI website
AQUARIUM NIGHT
 

The Student Events Board is proud to sponsor "Aquarium Night" on Sunday, Feb. 21 from 6-10 p.m. 
Come and explore the world famous National Aquarium in Baltimore with students and fellow alumni. Tickets can be
purchased at the door for only $5 for alumni and guests.


UBSPI AUCTION EVENT  
UB Students for Public Interest (UBSPI) is a student-run organization dedicated to advancing public-interest law. For two decades, the organization has inspired students to pursue careers focused on serving the less fortunate by helping them obtain equal representation in the justice system. On Friday, Feb. 26, join UBSPI for live and silent auctions, hors d’oeuvres, and beer and wine as they help raise money for a good cause: summer fellowships at public-interest organizations.  

General admission is $40. If you are a 2013-2015 grad, you are eligible for ticket discounts by entering the promo code corresponding to your graduation year at checkout: ALUM13, ALUM14 or ALUM15.
SPOTLIGHT UB  

UB alumni are invited to attend Spotlight UB events for only $5 per ticket. Visit the Spotlight UB website for more information.

Feb. 15-Feb. 18
: African American Arts Festival

Feb. 29: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra open rehearsal

March 3: Alumna and musician/songwriter, Shelby Blondell

March 22: Cellist, Nickolai Kolarov, and pianist, Robert Hitz

March 24: Irish prose writer, Liz McManus

March 31: But I Said No

April 19: UB Improv Invitational

UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION  

If you'd like to update your contact information with UB and/or define your communication preferences, please visit the alumni update webpage.

UBWORKS  

Your job search starts here. UBworks is a comprehensive online database to help you find job and internship opportunities that match your interests. Need help with your resume or want to work with a career coach? You can do that here, too!

FACEBOOK  

Love from the Hive:
[UB:] Greatest experience! Learned so much from the most amazing professors! - Sebahate Mehmeti, B.S. '10, M.S. '12

Follow UB's Alumni Association on Facebook and Instagram:

 

To find your respective school's Facebook page:
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Public Affairs
Merrick School of Business
School of Law

QUICK LINKS

Good afternoon!

UB has received quite the buzz recently! Last month we shared that UB was identified as being one of the best values for public universities in the country. Well, the accolades continue. We are proud to say that UB's online MBA program was ranked #26 GLOBALLY by CEO Magazine, published Feb. 8. Read more here.


And, in case you haven't heard, we are excited to announce that Darlene Brannigan Smith, B.S. '78, MBA '80, professor of marketing in UB's Merrick School of Business and former dean of the school, has been named executive vice president and provost of the University of Baltimore.

Sincerely,

The Office of Alumni Relations
410.837.6131  
alumni@ubalt.edu

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 
February 23
Merrick Engages with Rich Nelson: "Looking for Business in All the Right Places: Principles of a Habitual Entrepreneur"

February 26

UB Students for the Public Interest (UBSPI) Auction

March 4
9th Annual Feminist Legal Theory Conference

March 9
Merrick Engages with Jay Steinmetz: "Business Creation and Community Transformation: Why Both Go Together"

March 11
UB Law Review presents its first ever criminal law symposium, "Path to a Civil Society"

March 16
UBAA Happy Hour in Northern Virginia

March 29
Alumni Appreciation Calling Night

March 31
Merrick Engages with David Sharman: "Business Resurrection: Bringing Life Back to the Disrupted Company"

March 31-April 1
Law Conference: The Fate of Scholarship in American Law Schools

April 2
Freshmen, Transfer and Graduate Open House

April 6
UBAA Spring Happy Hour featuring the deans as guest bartenders

April 20
Ann Patchett, award-winning author and Klein Family School of Communication Design visiting writer

April 21
Rise to the Challenge Business Pitch Competition Finale

April 22
Community Service Day

April 26
Merrick Engages with George Whitesides: "No One Has Traveled Here: The Story of Virgin Galactic"

May 3
Reading and Book Launch, D. Watkins

May 19- Save the date!
Goodbye and Hello Celebration

May 23- Save the date!
Spring Commencement Ceremony and Reception
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES  
Veterans Treatment Docket
The District Court of Maryland, Baltimore City, and The Bob Parsons Veterans Center are seeking veterans to serve as mentors for the Veterans Treatment Docket. The next orientation and training session is Monday, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the Law Center. If you are interested, please call The Bob Parsons Veterans Center at 410. 837.5706.

Alumni Appreciation Calling Night (March 29)
Join a group of alumni, students, faculty, and staff volunteers as they make thank you calls to donors to express appreciation for their financial support of the University.

Backpack to Briefcase
The Backpack to Briefcase (B2B) program brings UB alumni back into the classroom to share their experiences with current students. Our goal is to provide students with information about career options for their course of study.

SavorUB
This program offers alumni a unique opportunity to share their expertise with students over a meal or coffee at local Baltimore restaurants. It is a flexible, one-time commitment that will hopefully turn into a meaningful mentor relationship.

For more information about volunteer opportunities, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 410.837.6131.
UBAA EVENTS  


UB Alumni Happy Hour in Northern Virginia
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Mad Fox Brewing Company

Richmond Alumni Lunch
Wednesday, March 16, 2016, noon
American Tap Room
Lunch is complimentary, but an RSVP is required to Adam Leatherman at 410.837.6299 by March 11.

UB Alumni Spring Happy Hour featuring the deans as guest bartenders
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
6 - 8 p.m.
The Owl Bar

GRADUATE INFORMATION SESSIONS  
Learn more about our graduate programs, the application process and graduate student life at UB.

College of Arts and Sciences

Combining traditional academics with career-oriented training and
professional studies that integrate and capitalize on multiple programs, the College of Arts and Sciences prepares you to move up in your current career or launch a new one.

Feb. 17 from 6-7 p.m. RSVP.

College of Public Affairs

UB's College of Public Affairs is an intellectual catalyst for local, regional, national and global leadership in the fields of public administration, international affairs, conflict management and negotiation, health and human services, and criminal justice. 

Feb. 9 from 6-7 p.m. - RSVP
March 8 from 6-7 p.m. RSVP

Merrick School of Business

Choosing a business school is a defining moment for you and your
future success. If you want a comprehensive, AACSB accredited business school that considers your success a priority—then the Merrick School of Business is the right school for you. 

Feb. 11 from 6-7 p.m. - RSVP
March 22 from 6-7 p.m. RSVP
SENATORIAL AND MAYORAL DEBATES  
UB will host two candidate forums this spring in the H. Mebane Learning Commons Town Hall before the Maryland primary election on April 26. Both forums are co-sponsored by UB’s College of Public Affairs and Schaefer Center for Public Policy, the Baltimore City League of Women Voters, The Baltimore Sun and WJZ-TV who will be taping the forums for rebroadcast. The forums are free and open to the public, but tickets are required for entry. Please contact Diedre Badejo at dbadejo@ubalt.edu for more information.

Senatorial Forum: Monday, Feb. 29, 1-2 p.m. (Democratic), 6-7 p.m. (Republican)

Mayoral Forum: Tuesday, March 22, 1-2:30 p.m. (Democratic), 6-7 p.m. (Republican)
UB ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Office of Alumni Relations
1130 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
T:: 410.837.6131
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alumni@ubalt.edu
 

 

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