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Issue 87                                                                             October 2016

 ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR IN HARFORD COUNTY
 
The Alumni Happy Hour in Harford County was held on Sept. 28. A special thank you to co-hosts Jeff Glock, B.S. '88, and Patricia Bishop, B.A. '13, M.P.A '16, and the deans who made it out to MaGerk's. New connections were made and many were able to reconnect with old classmates. View photos.


(Pictured above l. to r.: Charles B. "Charlie" Valentine, B.S. '82, MBA '92, and Mary K. "Kathy" Windisch, B.S. '83)
 ACCOUNTING BACK TO UB NIGHT  

Do you miss your classmates and the fun you had while in college? Well, it’s time to come back to campus for our 3rd Annual Accounting 'Back to UB Night' event on Nov. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the Business Center Atrium and Auditorium. It will be an exciting time to meet accounting students and alumni, reunite with former classmates, and network with accounting professionals. Seating is limited; so please RSVP by October 29th. Refreshments will be provided.

 MERRICK ENGAGES
 
Join the UB Center for Digital Communication, Commerce and Culture, and the Merrick School of Business, for the next Merrick Engages event on Monday, Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m. U.S. Army Lieutenant General Hernandez (retired) will delve into how cybersecurity is both a business threat and opportunity. Learn more.
 AMAZON SMILE
 
 Still looking for a last-minute Halloween costume? Shop AmazonSmile and a percentage of your eligible purchase will be donated to the University of Baltimore Foundation. You will still see all the same products and prices, so there is nothing to lose!
ALUMNI BEE CARD
 
The Alumni Bee Card is your one-card solution for official UB alumni identification, library access, special alumni discounts and more. Find out what your Alumni Bee Card can do for you.

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 through UB's Career and Professional Development Center, too!

ALUMNI BUSINESS DIRECTORY  

You are invited to advertise your business in UB Alumni
Business Directory
! This Directory is provided as a service to encourage

networking and the support of alumni-owned and affiliated businesses. Several
alumni have also extended discounts on their products and services.

ALUMNI INSURANCE PROGRAM  

Will you have health insurance next year? Open Enrollment is
upon us! This is the best time to consider your healthcare needs and what Open
Enrollment means for you. The Alumni Insurance Program, through Meyer and
Associates, offers a variety of attractively priced products. Learn more and
get a quote.

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FOLLOW US  

Love from the Hive:
"So much has changed since I was roaming Charles and Mt. Royal!"
-Charles McCloud, B.A. '87


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 morning!

What is your UB story? We'd love to hear what you've been up to since graduation. We use these stories for various initiatives such as SavorUB, Backpack to Briefcase, and our two new series, Feature Friday and Take FiveIf you are interested in sharing your story, please contact us at alumni@ubalt.edu.

Also, if you graduated from the Jurisprudence program and are interested in sharing your experience with students, please send your bio to alumni@ubalt.edu. Faculty members are looking to bring alumni back to the classroom.

Sincerely, 

The Office of Alumni Relations
410.837.6131 | alumni@ubalt.edu 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 
October 17
"Cultural Identity and Syncretism in Cuba"

October 18
UB Campus Pantry Grand Opening

October 19
A Celebration of Service: UB's Volunteer Appreciation Reception *Invitation only*

October 20
Part II of Lyle Denniston's lecture series, "Citizenship & Freedom"

October 26
Creative Arts Industry Night

October 27
12:30 Talks at Langsdale: "The Days of Baltimore's Future Past: Preserving Community History"

November 1
Do It Now Reception

SpotlightUB: Rimsky Korsakov Quartet

November 2
Career Connections Networking Event

November 4
Representing Servicemembers in Discharge Upgrades

November 10
SpotlightUB: Veterans Voices: Vietnam

November 15
The Attman Business Prize Competition

SpotlightUB: One Particular Saturday

November 16
Government and Nonprofit Career Fair

November 17

Money Bail and Its Role in Mass Incarceration

SpotlightUB: One Particular Saturday

Government and Public Policy Program Social: Post-Election Reflections (email Theresa Mina for more information)
CREATIVE ARTS INDUSTRY NIGHT  

Creative Arts Industry Night
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, 4-6 p.m., UB Student Center

You are invited to UB’s Creative Arts Industry Night. This event is great for alumni who are seeking employment or networking opportunities in the creative arts industry.


The following employers are attending the event, and the list
continues to grow: Center Stage, Maryland Public Television, Letters, Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center, Iron Crow Theatre, The Hippodrome Foundation, Big Huge Games, The Crowley Company, Baltimore Clayworks, and WBAL-TV. 

This event is free to attend, but you must RSVP to the Office of Alumni Relations at 410.837.6131 or alumni@ubalt.edu

If you or your employer would like to have representation at the event as an industry leader, please contact Charles Jennings at 410.837.5440.
GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK  

Join the University of Baltimore community as we celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 14-18. Learn more.


Monday, Nov. 14, 4:30-7:30 p.m.:
Fashion Business Workshop

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 5:30-8 p.m.: Finals of the Leonard and Phyllis Attman Competitive Business Prize Competition

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Faculty Research Dialogues Presented by Ting Zhang - Topic: "Homophily of Ownership Stake and Sweat Equity in Entrepreneur Teams."

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ednesday, Nov. 16, 4-6 p.m.: Coffee & Learn: Storytelling for Entrepreneurs

Thursday, Nov. 17, 5-7 p.m.: Global Entrepreneurship Week Evening of Celebration
LANGSDALE LIBRARY EVENTS  
12:30 Talks: "The Days of Baltimore's Future Past: Preserving Community History"
Join us for the third year of engaging brown-bag lunch presentations. This year the series of talks will focus on different paths to engaging with or improving the community. Thursday, Oct. 27, 12:30 p.m.

Late Night Video Game Night
On computers and consoles, from the Magnavox Odyssey to Nintendo's WiiU, come relax and play some games! Learn more about Langsdale's game collection, the history of video games, and the Simulation and Digital Entertainment Program. Contact Michael Kiel for more information. Thursday, Dec. 1, 6-10 p.m.
LAW SCHOOL EVENTS  
Can Law Save the Chesapeake Bay? A symposium by University of Baltimore Law Review

Keynote speaker: Brian E. Frosh, Maryland Attorney General

Monday, Oct. 17 | 4-8 p.m.
Moot Courtroom


Book Release: The Poverty Industry

Wednesday, Oct. 19 |6-8 p.m.
12th Floor


Judicial Elections in Maryland

Friday, Oct. 21 |10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Moot Courtroom


First Annual Law Alumni Awards Banquet hosted by the Young Lawyers Alumni Council

Thursday, Nov. 3 |6-9 p.m.
Cross Keys


Money Bail and Its Role in Mass Incarceration

Thursday, Nov. 17 |8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Moot Courtroom


Fannie Angelos Annual Gala

Thursday, Nov. 17 |6-10 p.m.
Belvedere Hotel, 12th Floor
 DO IT NOW RECEPTION  
The Schaefer Center for Public Policy in the College of Public Affairs is hosting the Do It Now cocktail reception at Martin’s West on Nov. 1 from 6-8:30 p.m. to celebrate the legacy of William Donald Schaefer and honor former State Superintendent of Maryland Public Schools, Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick, with the second annual William Donald Schaefer Award. The William Donald Schaefer Award is presented to an individual who embodies William Donald Schaefer’s spirit of caring and commitment to the people of Baltimore and Maryland.

Tickets are $100 each and the proceeds benefit the Schaefer Center for Public Policy.  Tickets are available for purchase on Eventbrite at https://doitnow2016.eventbrite.com
UB ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Office of Alumni Relations
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Baltimore, MD 21201
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