Real People Profiles: David Hoffman I've posted almost 200 Real People Profiles from UMBC students, faculty, staff and alumni. But until now, I've never posted my own. Here it is.
Name: David Hoffman

Hometown: Los Angeles, California

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: This is my tenth year.

Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?

A: Assistant Director of Student Life for Civic Agency.

Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus? 

A: Encourage you to change the world; organize BreakingGround; teach; write this blog.

Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?

A: I work with amazing students, faculty, staff, alumni and off-campus partners on projects that truly matter, and which we care about deeply. Unlike any job I've ever had before, I get to be the real me--honest and authentic, not just playing a role--nearly 100% of the time. I'm thoroughly challenged and well supported. I have opportunities to use my memories of the most challenging experiences of my past as resources to help others overcome their own challenges. I feel like I've found my home. And to top it all off, we're all together in this magical community at an incredible time in UMBC's history, when there is so much on which to build, yet the work remains unfinished, so that all of us can still be pioneers. I love being here with you.


Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?

A: The most important thing I learned in college was to appreciate and work with people who came from backgrounds and had life experiences very different from my own. Before I started college, I unknowingly made two false assumptions: that the circumstances of my childhood were basically the same as everybody else's (what did I have to compare them to?), and that most of the learning I would do in college would occur in classrooms. I was fortunate to go to school in a very diverse setting (UCLA), and made the great decision to get involved on campus.  As a result, I spent a lot of time building relationships across difference and navigating complex situations. Those life experiences changed everything for me. Working with people unlike me helped me discover and develop aspects of my own identity: my values, my sense of justice. Navigating complex situations helped me develop vital skills. To this day, I continue to draw lessons from those precious experiences.

Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"

A: UMBC, BreakingGround, SGA, STRiVE, the Language, Literacy & Culture doctoral program, civic engagement, marriage equality, fantasy baseball, seasons, the 25-hour day ("fall back") when Daylight Savings Time ends, my friends and family.

Q: Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?

A: When the campus was first built in the 1960s, the administrative leaders decided to wait to lay sidewalks. They watched how people walked between the buildings, and then put down the sidewalks over the footpaths. What that means to me is that this is, and always has been, a community we all create together.



GRATUITOUS BONUS CHILDHOOD PHOTO:

BONUS VIDEO QUESTION: What else would you like to share? Ask yourself a question and answer it.

It's final exam time, so instead of a traditional Bonus Video Question, I leave you with the soothing sight of Bucky and Penny hanging out together in my backyard.  Keep calm, and carry on!




Co-Create UMBC is a blog for and about UMBC, written by David Hoffman and Craig Berger from the Office of Student Life. Join the Co-Create UMBC group on MyUMBC. Like Co-Create UMBC on Facebook. And follow David and Craig on Twitter. 

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 UMBC junior Meghan Carpenter passed another big test in the Student Regent selection process this weekend,  having been selected as one of three finalists for the position from across the University System of Maryland. 

The three finalists will meet with University System of Maryland officials in the next six weeks, and their names will be submitted to Governor O'Malley. The Governor will select the Student Regent early in 2013.

The Student Regent serves as the only student member of the University System of Maryland's governing board, helping to set policies and priorities relating to academics, financial aid, facilities and budgets. Meghan is the 11th consecutive UMBC nominee to be selected as a finalist. Three of the previous ten were appointed Student Regent.

Way to go, Meghan!

 Co-Create UMBC is a blog for and about UMBC, written by David Hoffman and Craig Berger from the Office of Student Life. Join the Co-Create UMBC group on MyUMBC. Like Co-Create UMBC on Facebook. And follow David and Craig on Twitter. 

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Stress. It plagues us! We are burdened by it. Is there a way to manage stress? Yes, there are some ways that you can reduce stress by changing the way that you perceive situations. While some situations are out of our control, there are ways to manage stress by taking some actions that you may not have considered. Dr. Robert Deluty, Associate Dean of the Graduate School and Associate Professor of Psychology will lead this session on “Addressing Graduate Students Feelings of Stress” on Friday, December 7, 2012, 4:30 PM, UMBC, Public Policy Building, Room 206. In addition to being an administrator and professor, Dr. Deluty is an author and practicing clinical psychologist with a  private practice.

This seminar is brought to you by popular demand. Students who came to the seminar last year reported feeling more relaxed after Dr. Deluty’s seminar. Our evaluations, and our research show that graduate students don’t fully utilize services on campus that assist with reducing stress, but that they enjoy coming to seminars and workshops that have a welcoming atmosphere to talk about topics of stress and anxiety. Dr. Deluty’s schedule is very busy, but he is taking time out of his week to spend time with our graduate students. Please take advantage of this special opportunity. Light refreshments will be served. This event is open to all graduate students and their guests.

UMBC students, please RSVP on MyUMBC: 
http://my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/15090
.

Directions: http://promisesuccessseminars.wordpress.com/directions-to-campuses/

Graduate students from other campuses may RSVP by writing in the comments below.

About Dr. Deluty: http://www.umbc.edu/psyc/personal/deluty/, http://cocreateumbc.blogspot.com/2010/09/real-people-profiles-robert-h-deluty.html

RELATED ARTICLE FROM THE DISSERTATION HOUSE:

SLEEP! It’s like “my precious”

Inspired by PROMISE Alum Dr. Sophoria Westmoreland during her days in the PROMISE Dissertation House as a graduate student at UMCP. Dr. Westmoreland is now on the faculty of the U.S. Naval Academy, serving as Research Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering.


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Stress. It plagues us! We are burdened by it. Is there a way to manage stress? Yes, there are some ways that you can reduce stress by changing the way that you perceive situations. While some situations are out of our control, there are ways to manage stress by taking some actions that you may not have considered. Dr. Robert Deluty, Associate Dean of the Graduate School and Associate Professor of Psychology will lead this session on “Addressing Graduate Students Feelings of Stress” on Friday, December 7, 2012, 4:30 PM, UMBC, Public Policy Building, Room 206. In addition to being an administrator and professor, Dr. Deluty is an author and practicing clinical psychologist with a  private practice.

This seminar is brought to you by popular demand. Students who came to the seminar last year reported feeling more relaxed after Dr. Deluty’s seminar. Our evaluations, and our research show that graduate students don’t fully utilize services on campus that assist with reducing stress, but that they enjoy coming to seminars and workshops that have a welcoming atmosphere to talk about topics of stress and anxiety. Dr. Deluty’s schedule is very busy, but he is taking time out of his week to spend time with our graduate students. Please take advantage of this special opportunity. Light refreshments will be served. This event is open to all graduate students and their guests.

UMBC students, please RSVP on MyUMBC: http://my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/15090.

Directions: http://promisesuccessseminars.wordpress.com/directions-to-campuses/

Graduate students from other campuses may RSVP by writing in the comments below.

About Dr. Deluty: http://www.umbc.edu/psyc/personal/deluty/, http://cocreateumbc.blogspot.com/2010/09/real-people-profiles-robert-h-deluty.html

RELATED ARTICLE FROM THE DISSERTATION HOUSE:

SLEEP! It’s like “my precious”

Inspired by PROMISE Alum Dr. Sophoria Westmoreland during her days in the PROMISE Dissertation House as a graduate student at UMCP. Dr. Westmoreland is now on the faculty of the U.S. Naval Academy, serving as Research Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering.


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Join us for the Winter Dissertation House at UMBC.  Applications are due by December 14, 2012.


winter house smallIf you are a Graduate Student at UMBC, and if you are working on your  graduate school courses, proposal, or dissertation, then this event is for you!The on-campus setting provides Dissertation House participants with productive and rewarding scholastic engagement. Students who participate in this program will spend each day thinking, writing, and sharing ideas about their doctoral dissertations. Students will learn effective time-management skills; learn how to set small manageable goals, and will meet with a dissertation coach in one-on-one consultations to discuss and address obstacles that might prevent them completing their degrees.This is a weekday (9 a.m. – 5 p.m., non-residential) commitment set for the week of Tuesday, January 22 – Friday, January 25, 2013.This information and other details about the Dissertation House can be found on: http://www.thedissertationhouse.com
Students from other schools within the University System of Maryland may apply and will be considered if there are spaces available. 
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Applications Due:  Friday, December 14, 2012 (Extended and Final Deadline!)RSVP  on MyUMBC by clicking “I can attend” here:  http://my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/14797
AND follow the link below for Applications Procedures.
http://dissertationhouse.wordpress.com/apply/

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Join us for the Winter Dissertation House at UMBC.  Applications are due by December 14, 2012.


winter house smallIf you are a Graduate Student at UMBC, and if you are working on your  graduate school courses, proposal, or dissertation, then this event is for you!The on-campus setting provides Dissertation House participants with productive and rewarding scholastic engagement. Students who participate in this program will spend each day thinking, writing, and sharing ideas about their doctoral dissertations. Students will learn effective time-management skills; learn how to set small manageable goals, and will meet with a dissertation coach in one-on-one consultations to discuss and address obstacles that might prevent them completing their degrees.This is a weekday (9 a.m. – 5 p.m., non-residential) commitment set for the week of Tuesday, January 22 – Friday, January 25, 2013.This information and other details about the Dissertation House can be found on: http://www.thedissertationhouse.com
Students from other schools within the University System of Maryland may apply and will be considered if there are spaces available. 
____________________________________________
Applications Due:  Friday, December 14, 2012 (Extended and Final Deadline!)RSVP  on MyUMBC by clicking “I can attend” here:  http://my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/14797
AND follow the link below for Applications Procedures.
http://dissertationhouse.wordpress.com/apply/

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Name: Fritzie Charne-Merriwether
Hometown: Queens, NY

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: My total history here at UMBC has been roughly 4 years and one semester. I was a Community Director from 2003 to 2005. Returned to UMBC in 2010. 

Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?

A: Special Assistant to Vice President for Student Affairs.

Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus? 

A: Parent liaison; administrative & program management support to the Vice President & the Division of Student Affairs. 

Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?

A: Working with the Parents of our UMBC students has been a real joy.  I truly enjoy connecting with them and getting them connected to UMBC. Navigating a University system as an outsider can be extremely frustrating. I am glad I can assist parents with that process which in turn provides support to their students as well. 

Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?

A: I have learned at UMBC that to be the best you have to consistently challenge yourself and those around you. That you must always assess not only your strengths but also your weakness. That being a leader means you lead even when you think no one is watching. 

Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"

A: My two beautiful children, Kaelyn (6) and Mason (5). I truly believe I have the best babies in the world. They are amazing to me and I cheer them on every day. 


Q: Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?

A: UMBC is just a special place. When I arrived here back in 2003, I fell in love with this place, the students and staff. I was sad to leave in 2005, but I was a military spouse and we had orders to Germany. Even after moving on, I stayed connected to UMBC through the students and colleagues I have connected with during my tenure. I was blessed with the opportunity to come back  in 2010 and I couldn't be happier. There is something to be said about a place that even after you leave you still feel connected and want to come back. But that is what is  so special about UMBC!
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Meghan Carpenter has been selected as UMBC's nominee for Student Regent for 2013-2014. Meghan is a junior majoring in American Studies and Political Science. She is the Director of Community and Governmental Affairs for UMBC's Student Government Association, and represents UMBC students on the University System of Maryland Student Council, the Maryland Higher Education Commission's Student Advisory Council, and UMBC's Neighbor Relations Committee.  Meghan also works as a research assistant for Professor Carolyn Forestiere, and as an office assistant for UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski.  Meghan also blogs for USDemocrazy.net, and has authored two posts for the UMBC BreakingGround web site.

The Student Regent is the sole student member of the University System of Maryland Board of Regents, which governs a state public higher education system that includes the UMBC, the University of Maryland College Park, Towson University and 9 other institutions, along with two regional higher education centers. As UMBC's nominee for the position for 2013-2014, Meghan will be interviewed next weekend by the University System of Maryland Student Council, which will forward the names of three finalists for consideration by Governor O'Malley.

The past 10 UMBC nominees all have been selected as finalists, and three have been appointed Student Regent: Phil Shockley (2003-2004), Josh Michael (2008-2009) and current UMBC senior Collin Wojciechowski (2011-2012).

Good luck, Meghan!

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