In the News

Christopher Corbett, English, in Baltimore Style Magazine
In the June/July edition of Baltimore Style magazine, Interim Chair of the Department of English Christopher Corbett wrote about the fascination that most Americans have with lawns.
http://www.baltimorestyle.com/index.php/style/backpage/
Tom Schaller, Political Science, in the Baltimore Sun
Associate Professor of Political Science Tom Schaller’s latest column in the Baltimore Sun discussed the gay rights movement as part of the long tradition of progressive movements such as women’s suffrage and the civil rights movement. “Fight for Gay Rights Fits into Long History of Progressive Struggles” was published on June 27.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/bal-op.schaller27jun27,0,5077532.column?coll=bal-opinion-utility
UMBC Alumni Held Launch Party for Third Issue of Locus
Alumni from UMBC’s Department of Visual Arts held a June 23 release party for its third issue of Locus magazine. Based in Baltimore, Locus is an independently published art magazine. Emily Hunter ‘06 is the magazine’s founder, director and editor-in-chief. Emily Hauver ‘06 and Neil Cotterill ’04 are assistant editors.
http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=574&NewsID=817458&CategoryID=8012&show=localnews&om=1
Visit Locus magazine at http://locusartmagazine.org/.
UMBC in the Catonsville Times
The addition of several bus stops to the UMBC Transit’s newly named Catonsville Route (formerly Red Route) is expected to link UMBC to Catonsville’s downtown area, said Joe Reiger, executive director of The Commons, in the Catonsville Times’ June 25 “Connecting Campus to Catonsville.”
http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=351&NewsID=816953&CategoryID=8381&show=localnews&om=1
June 22, 2007
Warren Belasco, American Studies, in Food, Culture and Society
Professor of American Studies Warren Belasco serves as editor of Food, Culture and Society, an international academic journal published by Berg (UK). Publishers for the journal recently released a special issue (Summer 2007, Volume 10, No. 2) on food and war.
http://www.bergpublishers.com/us/food/food_about.htm
Profectus BioSciences, Inc., techcenter@UMBC, in the Baltimore Business Journal
On June 15, Profectus BioSciences, Inc., a techcenter@UMBC company, appeared in the Baltimore Business Journal’s “Profectus to Raise $3M in Private Funds.” According to the article, the company “plans to sell $3 million in notes and securities to private investors to raise funds for its continued research efforts.”
http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/stories/2007/06/11/daily39.html?f=et52&hbx=e_du
June 15, 2007
Akshay Java, Computer Science, in New Media Age Magazine (United Kingdom)
An article in the magazine New Media Age (NMA) mentioned the work of Akshay Java, a computer science doctoral student, in analyzing the usage of Twitter, a popular new ‘microblogging’ system. Using Twitter, people can write and read short blog-like posts that are distributed via mobile phones, instant messaging systems and the Web. NMA is a weekly magazine in the United Kingdom that covers the business of interactive media. As part of his research on social media, Java has constructed the first search engine for Twitter posts.
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Tom Schaller, Political Science, in the Baltimore Sun
In Associate Professor of Political Science Tom Schaller’s latest Baltimore Sun column, “When Will We Finally Pull the Plug on Mess in Iraq?,” Schaller discussed the need to withdraw American troops from Iraq. The article was published on June 13.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/bal-op.schaller13jun13,0,2652690.column?coll=bal-opinion-utility
Ellen Handler Spitz, Honors College, in the Baltimore Sun
On June 8, Ellen Handler Spitz, Honors College professor of visual arts, was mentioned in the Baltimore Sun’s “Slate of Movies Pulls Film Noir Out of the Shadows.” At the Charles Theatre’s Cinema Sundays, Handler Spitz recently introduced Pascale Ferran’s “Lady Chatterley,” a film based on the novel by D.H. Lawrence.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/movies/bal-to.moviecal08jun08,1,2996606.story
Manil Suri, Mathematics, in the Washington Examiner
This summer, incoming freshmen and transfer students at Goucher College are required to read the debut novel of Manil Suri, professor of mathematics. Suffused with Hindu mythology, The Death of Vishnu, is set in an apartment building and chronicles the events leading up to Vishnu’s death. For more information on Suri’s novel, visit http://www.manilsuri.com/.
http://www.examiner.com/a-779871~Goucher_makes_UMBC_professor_s_novel_required_reading.html
June 8, 2007
Louis H. Berman ‘77 in the Capital
The Capital published a review of Louis H. Berman’s ‘77 A Clinical Guide to Dental Traumatology, in “Dr. Louis H. Berman’s Incredible Guide to Repairing Dental Trauma.” A popular book in the dental trade, Berman expects that between 5,000 to 10,000 copies will be sold worldwide in English. Translations in Japanese and Spanish are being prepared.
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2007/05_27-12/LIF
Schaller, Kallaugher and UMBC Students in the Baltimore Sun
In place of associate professor of political science Tom Schaller’s Wednesday Baltimore Sun column, several of Schaller’s students co-wrote “Md. Students Not Ready for College,” and Kevin “KAL” Kallaugher, former cartoonist for the paper and an artist-in-residence at UMBC’s Imaging Research Center, created an accompanying cartoon. Printed on June 6 in the Baltimore Sun, the students explained why many students graduating from Maryland’s public high schools are unprepared for college.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bal-op.schaller06jun06,0,963815.column?coll=bal-oped-headlines
Ellen Handler Spitz, Honors College, in India’s The Hindu
On June 3, the Hindu, India’s national newspaper, reviewed Honors College Professor of Visual Arts Ellen Handler Spitz’s book, “The Brightening Glance: Imagination and Childhood.
http://www.hindu.com/lr/2007/06/03/stories/2007060350550600.htm
UMBC’s New Academic Programs in the News
UMBC’s new Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication Studies was listed among the new programs being offered at universities nationwide in Inside Higher Ed’s “New Programs: Nonprofit Management, Environmental Planning, Library Science and History, Higher Ed Administration, Wine MBA, Information Strategy” on June 6.
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2007/06/06/programs
On June 1, the Washington Business Journal’s “UMBC to Offer Master’s in Aging Services” reported that UMBC’s Erickson School will offer a Master of Arts in Management of Aging Services, beginning this fall.
http://washington.bizjournals.com/baltimore/stories/2007/06/04/story10.html
June 1, 2007
Yohance Allette, Biological Sciences, in the Baltimore Times
Yohance Allette, a biological sciences major, is the recipient of UMBC’s John H., Sr. and Alethea Griner Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement in the Department of Biological Sciences. Announcement of this recognition appeared in the Baltimore Times.
http://www.btimes.com/News/article/article.asp?NewsID=79045&sID=4
Andrew Engel, Health Administration and Policy, on NPR
Andrew Engel ’07, health administration and policy, appeared on National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered,” with host Robert Siegel on May 25. Archives of “All Things Considered” can be found by clicking on “past shows” at: http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=2
The story profiled how Andrew overcame seemingly insurmountable odds after being diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in 1995, early in his freshman year at Rutgers University. After doctors removed the tumor, Andrew made medical history by learning how to convert new information into long-term memory. Twelve years after his diagnosis, Andrew earned his degree from UMBC.
President Freeman Hrabowski in the Chronicle of Higher Education
The June 1 issue of the Chronicle of Higher Education’s “What Color is an A?” quoted UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski about the low grades that many minorities earn in school. According to Hrabowski, “College leaders … ‘should be more concerned about seeking the truth and less concerned about what sounds popular or even politically correct.’ ”
http://chronicle.com/free/v53/i39/39a02401.htm
In an accompanying article, “What Research Says About Race-Linked Barriers to Achievement,” Hrabowski provided insight on how African-American parents can help their children succeed in education. Hrabowski wrote two books, Beating the Odds and Overcoming the Odds, on the topic of raising successful African-American students.
http://chronicle.com/free/v53/i39/39a02601.htm
Xerxes Mehta, UMBC Theatre, in Broadwayworld.com
Broadwayworld.com’s “Pinter Plays Find Local Mini-Revival” favorably reviewed Harold Pinter’s Two, directed by UMBC’s Professor of Theatre Xerxes Mehta. Also involved in the production of the play were Associate Professor of Theatre Elena Zlotescu (set and costume designer), Chair of the Department of Theatre Lynn Watson (Vocal Director), Alumnus Michael Stebbins (artistic director for Rep Stage) and UMBC Theatre student Steven Fleming (assistant stage manager).
http://baltimore.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=18486
Seth Messinger, Sociology, on WYPR’s “Maryland Morning”
Assistant Professor of Sociology Seth Messinger appeared as a guest on WYPR’s “Maryland Morning with Sheilah Kast” to discuss his medical anthropology work with amputee vets from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
http://www.wypr.org/MD_MORNING.html
Tom Schaller, Political Science, in the News
Associate Professor of Political Science Tom Schaller’s commentary, “Is Rush Limbaugh Right,” which discussed the Republican Party’s stance on immigration reform, was published on May 23 on Salon.com. On May 29, Schaller appeared on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Joy Cardin Show” to discuss the article.
http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2007/05/23/immigration/
In his latest Baltimore Sun column, “Obama’s Appeal Strong with Younger Voters, Regardless of Race” Schaller explains why young professionals under the age of 40, who represent various racial backgrounds support presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/bal-op.schaller30may30,0,358922.column?coll=bal-opinion-utility
UMBC in the Washington Post
On May 30, the Washington Post published “A Magnetic Force,” which profiled the growth of UMBC under the 15-year leadership of President Freeman Hrabowski. Also quoted in the article were Diane Lee, vice provost and dean for undergraduate education, and the class of 2007 valedictorian, Stephanie Nunez ’07, biochemistry and molecular biology.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/29/AR2007052901791.html?referrer=emailarticle