In the News

Randy Monroe, Athletics, in the Baltimore Sun
Head Basketball Coach Randy Monroe participated in a Q & A with the Baltimore Sun’s Recruiting Report. Focusing on the six newcomers to the team, Monroe discussed his thoughts for the fall and the players who’ve moved on. “New guys are coming in, and they kind of rejuvenate the coach, too,” he said. “Don’t get me wrong, [I’ll miss the departed players]. But it happens to everyone across the country, where players move on to future basketball careers or get started with their futures in other careers.” The interview ran Tuesday, July 14.

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/college/recruiting/2009/07/qa_with_umbc_coach_randy_monroe.html
James Clements ’85 computer science, ‘ 91 M.S., ’93 Ph.D. in Charleston Daily Mail
In office since June 30, West Virginia University’s (WVU) President James Clements ’85, computer science, ’91 M.S., ’93 Ph.D, has already accomplished quite a bit. While making contributions to academia, others will look to him to also improve athletics at WVU. Entering office at a time when critical decisions need to be made, he understands the situation but isn’t quick to solve all the problems. “Decisions,” he said, “will and must be made, but only after they’ve been properly studied and discussed.” The opinion piece, “Clements Makes a Good First Impression,” ran Tuesday, July 14.
http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/MikeCasazza/200907140003
Jen Dobbins ’06, Dance, in the Frederick-News Post
Alumna Jen Dobbins ’06 just became the facility manager at the Cultural Arts Center of Frederick County. However, her new role “doesn’t begin to describe her talents or resume.” Dobbins focused on dance and technology after graduating from UMBC and choreographed and danced in a solo with a briefcase that also served as a projector. “It was really cool, because every time I opened the briefcase (for) the first time, everyone would exclaim, ‘Oh!'” She is excited for the opportunity to dance into a new role and looks forward to gaining practical management skills from the experts. The article, “Doing more than just managing,” ran Sunday, July 12.
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=92518