More than 375 alumni and friends enjoyed a night of fun at this year’s annual UMBC Night at Oriole Park, on August 27. Guests enjoyed food in the bullpen and some snazzy UMBC-branded O’s caps — not to mention a 7-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays!

We hope to see you at an upcoming UMBC alumni event soon.

Photos by Marlayna Demond ’11 for UMBC Magazine.

Baltimore has been practically giddy in the wake of the Orioles’ first round playoff win, which ushers the team into the Championship Series and one step closer to the World Series. And as the O’s get ready to take on the Kansas City Royals, we’d like to take a moment to highlight two UMBC alums who have also recently made the Orioles-related news.

Sergeant First Class Michael Zambito ’99, geography, was honored in Oriole Park’s Salute to Military Service during Game 1 of the Orioles playoffs last Thursday. The Salute is sponsored by the O’s and Bank of America and honors local service men and women for their service and sacrifice. Zambito attended UMBC on the GI Bill.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Ai9A0j4eQ

And Lauren Hall ’10, psychology and sociology; ’14 M.A., sociology, has been making the social media rounds with her clever parody of Lorde’s “Royals.” As the video steadily climbs towards 75,000 views, Hall is understandably overwhelmed by the enthusiastic reception. “I think it’s kind of funny,” Hall said in a WBALTV interview, “I wasn’t expecting the response that I got.” Hall is currently a University of Maryland research analyst.

And if any of you folks are on Twitter, keep an eye on #wewontstop. Let’s keep it trending all the way to a World Series win.

Spend some time with fellow alumni at these great events:

IT & Engineering Alumni Happy Hour
Wednesday, June 25, 6 – 8 p.m.
Union Jack’s
10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044

An IT and an Engineering alum walk into a bar. The bartender says, “Hey, is this some kind of joke?” to which they reply, “No, we just like networking.” Enjoy a night out with fellow graduates of the College of Engineering and Information Technology and others now working in those fields for a networking happy hour at Union Jack’s for food and drinks. This event is sponsored by the UMBC Training Centers. RSVP to this FREE event now!

Battle of the Beltways: Orioles vs. Nationals
Wednesday, July 9, 5:30 p.m. picnic, 7 p.m. game
Camden Yards, Baltimore

The UMBC Alumni Association is hosting a night at Camden Yards as the Baltimore Orioles take on the Washington Nationals! Join other graduated Retriever Believers for a night of food, fun, and America’s favorite pastime.

The price for admission is $25 per person (limit 4) and each ticket includes a stadium seat and a pre-game picnic in the bullpen. For more information and to buy tickets, click here.

UMBC Night at the Nationals Stadium: Nationals vs. Phillies
Saturday, August 2, 5:30 p.m. picnic, 7 p.m. game
Nationals Stadium, Washington D.C.

If you missed the Battle of the Beltways, you have another chance to join the UMBC Alumni Association for a night of baseball! Come watch the Washington Nationals challenge the Philadelphia Phillies at the Nationals Stadium. The price of admission is $20 per person (limit 4) and each ticket includes a seat in the stadium and a pre-game picnic area. Our group will be seated in the Mezzanine Gallery. To purchase your tickets now or to learn more, click here.

Join us this summer for fun alumni events like these:

IT & Engineering Alumni Happy Hour
Wednesday, June 25, 6 – 8 p.m.
Union Jack’s
10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044

An IT and an Engineering alum walk into a bar. The bartender says, “Hey, is this some kind of joke?” to which they reply, “No, we just like networking.” Join fellow graduates of the College of Engineering and Information Technology and those who now work in those fields for a networking happy hour. Enjoy fabulous food and drinks on us while connecting with other IT & E Retrievers. This event is sponsored by the UMBC Training Centers. RSVP to this FREE event now!

Battle of the Beltways: Orioles vs. Nationals
Wednesday, July 9, 5:30 p.m. picnic, 7 p.m. game
Camden Yards, Baltimore

Join the UMBC Alumni Association for UMBC Night at Camden Yards as the Orioles take on the Nationals. The price of admission is $25 per person (limit 4) and each ticket includes a seat in the stadium as well as a pre-game picnic in the bullpen. For more information and to buy tickets, click here.

UMBC Night at Nationals Stadium: Nationals vs. Phillies
Saturday, August 2, 5:30 p.m. picnic, 7 p.m. game
Nationals Stadium, Washington D.C.

Join the UMBC Alumni Association for UMBC Night at Nationals Stadium as the Washington Nationals take on the Philadelphia Phillies. The price of admission is $20 per person (limit 4) and each ticket includes a seat in the stadium as well as a pre-game picnic area. The seat location for our group will be located in the Mezzanine Gallery. To purchase your tickets and learn more, click here.

Check out our full events calendar.

Join us this May and June for great alumni events like these: 

CBLA Scholarship Jazz Brunch
Sunday, May 18, 12 – 3 p.m.

Join UMBC alumni for a fabulous buffet, energizing jazz and fantastic fellowship as we raise money in support of the Second Generation and Esperanza Scholarships at the annual CBLA Scholarship Jazz Brunch.

This year’s event will be held in the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture and the ticket price includes an unlimited brunch buffet, special brunch beverages, and full access to the museum (brunch ends at 3 p.m., access to the museum is available until 5 p.m.).

Register by May 1 for an early-bird rate of $40 per person. The ticket price for children ages 4 to 12 is $12.

IT & Engineering Alumni Happy Hour
Wednesday, June 25, 6 – 8 p.m.

An IT and an Engineering alum walk into a bar. The bartender says, “Hey, is this some kind of joke?” to which they reply, “No, we just like networking.” Join fellow graduates of the College of Engineering and Information Technology and those who now work in those fields for a happy hour. Enjoy fabulous food and drinks on us while connecting with other IT&E Retrievers. This event is sponsored by the UMBC Training Centers. RSVP to this FREE event now!

Save the date for these great summer events:

• UMBC Day at Camden Yards, July 9
• UMBC Night at Nationals Stadium, August 2

Check out our full events calendar.