Dec. 2, 2011: Three Seminars – “Learning Styles” (UMBC) 12 Noon, “Effective Job Interviews” (UMCP) 2PM, “Addressing Stress” (UMBC) 4:30PM Tomorrow, Friday, December 2, 2011, graduate students have opportunities to attend three seminars. ___________________________________ 12 noon 1) PROF-it (Professors-in-Training) “Learning Styles for Classroom Teaching” — UMBC Join us for an interactive PROF-it Seminar as Drs. Suzanne Braunschweig and Lili Cui lead a workshop on learning styles! A note from the speakers: We look forward to [...] ]]> Tomorrow, Friday, December 2, 2011, graduate students have opportunities to attend three seminars. ___________________________________ 12 noon 1) PROF-it (Professors-in-Training) “Learning Styles... http://promisesuccessseminars.wordpress.com/2011/12/01/dec-2-2011-three-seminars-learning-styles-umbc-12-noon-effective-job-interviews-umcp-2pm-addressing-stress-umbc-430pm/ https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/10607/guest@my.umbc.edu/85a4384985bd41f08f9d034aa49735f1/api/pixel agep gradstudents promise promise-marylands-agep seminars workshops Grad Student & Postdoc Development https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gspd https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/066/fd3771a0ce0803416cfb6a914448d0d0/xsmall.png?1695134616 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/066/fd3771a0ce0803416cfb6a914448d0d0/original.jpg?1695134616 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/066/fd3771a0ce0803416cfb6a914448d0d0/xxlarge.png?1695134616 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/066/fd3771a0ce0803416cfb6a914448d0d0/xlarge.png?1695134616 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/066/fd3771a0ce0803416cfb6a914448d0d0/large.png?1695134616 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/066/fd3771a0ce0803416cfb6a914448d0d0/medium.png?1695134616 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/066/fd3771a0ce0803416cfb6a914448d0d0/small.png?1695134616 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/066/fd3771a0ce0803416cfb6a914448d0d0/xsmall.png?1695134616 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/066/fd3771a0ce0803416cfb6a914448d0d0/xxsmall.png?1695134616 PROMISE @ UMBC: Support for Graduate Students 1 0 false Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:52:54 -0500 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:52:54 -0500 Research and Perspective (featuring Stefanie Mavronis) This is the second of three posts (the first is here) in which I'm featuring accounts from UMBC undergraduates of how participation in scholarly research is expanding their horizons.  Why talk about research in a Co-Create UMBC post?  Because research involves critical thinking and openness to new explanations and possibilities.  A critical perspective is helpful not just for aspiring scholars but also for leaders and change agents.  If you want to make a difference in the world, it helps to be able to recognize the subtle forces that shape situations, imagine alternative futures, and spot openings for action.  

Here Stefanie Mavronis, a Political Science and Media & Communication Studies major and Sondheim Public Affairs Scholar, shares her experience and reflections:

I completed a four-month study abroad experience in Bolivia and made a 27-minute long research documentary about the use of audiovisual communication by people in Bolivia as a political and cultural tool, a form of resistance, and a way for the people to reclaim their own image. It's all about the way art and media is being used in the larger context of decolonization. The process was one of the most interesting parts. As I expected, my initial research proposal began to change and take a new shape when I got to La Paz, despite doing the research before I left to craft a well-written proposal. I came close to completely scrapping my project and thinking that I might leave the country without successfully completing my project. However, after happening upon a few great contacts that are now lifelong friends and allowing my investigation to be fluid, I was able to create something really interesting. I followed their lead instead of locking myself into a proposal that turned out to not be as relevant as other happenings in my field of interest.

Participating in this sort of research, especially one that seeks to work with other people instead of "study" them, is relevant to the work that I'd like to engage in in my future. Having the opportunity to conduct research in La Paz, Bolivia was an incredible experience for many reasons. It was a moment where semesters worth of classroom research on the country, its politics, and its landscapes intersected with the place itself. Never before have I created a product over which I feel more ownership. I'm not sure just yet where the future takes me, but I'm leaving my research experience feeling inspired and armed with the right tools to create new understandings at UMBC and in the larger community. Ideally, I'd love to bring back the empowerment tactics I learned from my Bolivian friends to the context of the (North) American urban experience.

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1.  The Baltimore Sun Says: Change UMBC's Name (April 2010)(5,000+ views)

2.  When I Was in College, I Didn't Know . . .  (October 2011)

3.  Your UMBC Bucket List (September 2011)

4.  UMBC By the Numbers (March 2009)

5.  Homeless for a Day (March 2009)(2,000+ views)

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I’m asking some of the people you might encounter on the UMBC campus, including students, faculty, staff and alumni, to answer a few questions about themselves and their experiences. These are their responses.

Name: Fialelei D.A. Matthews

Hometown: Largo, Maryland

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: 3 years

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

A: SGA Senator, Black Student Union President, Student Assistant, Undergraduate Researcher, Impromptu Conversationalist

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

A: Dreamer, Student, Dancer, Poet, Nerd

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

A:  Experiencing new things and meeting new people.

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

A:  I learned that the dreams and aspirations that you have coming into your freshman year can change very quickly, and that's okay.

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

A:  Humans vs. Zombies

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: My friends and I make up games when we have nothing else to do. The best memories are made while playing games.
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Exactly, I thought.  Sure, I was only five years old, but here was a philosophy I could live by.  My parents believed in something called "bedtime," after which I was supposed to lie in the dark while activity continued elsewhere in the house.  I wanted no such thing, and didn't like being told what to do.  To me, the freedom not to go to sleep appeared to be the essential privilege of adulthood.  Getting up in the morning, on the other hand . . . well, the adults could have it; I wanted no part.  Maybe I was born on a planet with a 27-hour day.

In college and graduate school I came to think of myself as naturally nocturnal.  In a world shackled to the antiquated tradition of getting stuff done during the day, I preferred to start focusing sometime after lunch, and would have been happy to hang out with friends until the wee hours every night.  Who could sleep anyway, what with the anxiety produced by deadlines and exams?  So too often, I let my inner Sally Brown make my choices.  I got my academic work done, but it took a lot longer than it should have, since I was almost always fighting exhaustion.  I felt weak, unhealthy and often deeply unhappy.  That childhood association of late nights with freedom was making me less free, because its consequence was that I was spending my waking hours carrying the burden of unnecessary fatigue.

The amazing thing is that despite my personal education in the consequences of sleep deprivation, I've never completely dispelled my Sally Brown tendencies.  It's so easy give in to the delusion that a choice to delay sleep now is not going to cost me later.  I always want to watch a little more TV, check my email one more time, or give one more glance at my Facebook news feed.  

But several decades in thrall to a cartoonish sleep philosophy is enough.  I already had "go to bed at the same reasonable time every night" on my list of upcoming New Year's resolutions, but I'm going to get an early start.  UMBC is celebrating its first Sleep Awareness Day this Wednesday, November 30th.  Perfect!  I'll do my part by going to sleep by 11:00 p.m. and getting at least 8 hours, and then sticking to it night after night.  How about you?

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I’m asking some of the people you might encounter on the UMBC campus, including students, faculty, staff and alumni, to answer a few questions about themselves and their experiences. These are their responses.

Name: Amday Wolde

Hometown: Silver Spring, MD

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: 2 years, in my Junior year this fall.

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

A: UMBC SGA Senator. Vice President of the Zeta Upsilon Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated.

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

A: A scholar who harbors his own opinion of a genius.

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

A:  I enjoy all of my roles differently because they all bring me closer to a different group of people. If it wasn't for my involvement on campus I would not be as culturally aware as I am today. 

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

A:  The most important thing I have learned at UMBC is that when you are going through your journey in college you will indulge in many new interests that will captivate you, but you must never lose sight of your original goal. Basically there will be many things to learn and things that will take you off of your path to success but you must always remember why you came to college in the first place. 

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

A: Freshboy Entertainment and SoSo Lo Records. They are my favorite local music groups.

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: Well, my favorite spot at UMBC is "The Quad" because that is where I was publicly introduced into the Zeta Upsilon chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated. Whenever I walk past it I think of that memorable day. I also enjoy the occasional strawberry and creme frappuccino from the on-campus Starbucks.


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I’m asking some of the people you might encounter on the UMBC campus, including students, faculty, staff and alumni, to answer a few questions about themselves and their experiences. These are their responses.

Name: Christa Kidd

Hometown: Clinton, MD

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: I am currently in my junior year at UMBC.

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

A: I am an Office Assistant for the Office of Student Life, Secretary for Y.O.U. (Your Own UMBC), and member of both the Mock Trial Team and Major Inspiration. 

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

A: I foster a sense of campus spirit through my daily routines/activities.

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

A:  While working in the Office of Student Life, I have come across people with all types of backgrounds and stories. With every inquisitive student that walks through the doors of my office, I am given an amazing opportunity to interact with someone new. The relationships I have made during my involvement at work and in different organizations has helped me gain access to doors and opportunities I would have never imagined existed.

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

A:  The most important thing I have learned at UMBC is to make the most of your experience here. You are accountable for your grades, you determine the fate of your college career, and you have to be your biggest fan. UMBC does a great job of having every resource available to its students, but it is not until that initial step is made to want to learn more or be more involved that you can indulge in these opportunities.

There are an endless number of clubs and organizations you can get involved in at UMBC, varying from religion/spirituality to athletic and sports related activities. The Involvement Fest held at the beginning of both semesters was a great time for me to learn more about the clubs and organizations offered at UMBC. The Shriver Center has also played a very instrumental role during my time here. The volunteer/service opportunities you gain during your experience with them are priceless. Lastly, the academics at UMBC are the best in the state of Maryland. The teachers want to see you excel and have a personal investment in your success. By doing something as small as stopping by your professor’s office hours or thanking them for taking that extra time to help explain something to you, you create a special relationship –-- one that isn’t concerned with just getting an A or being the most outspoken, but a relationship that explores the humanness in us all. 

UMBC was waiting for me to take advantage of it, and when I did, my goals for college became much more than obtaining a degree.

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

A:  Food!!! I may be little but I love to eat!!!

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: Anyone who knows me well, knows I love sitting around with people and simply talking. I love having “family time” with my friends, and getting to know more about them and what they think and believe. In today’s society I believe technology does a wonderful job of helping people avoid interacting with others with items such as cell phones, ipods, ipads, computers, etc. This leads me to one of my favorite stories at UMBC.

Fall 2011, the power all over campus decided to go out. For those who receive text message alerts from UMBC police, the text arrived several moments after the power went out, as if we didn’t notice. I digress though. My initial thought was “GREAT! NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!” Living in Hillside, there are absolutely no back-up lights like the ones in the residential halls. What we were going to do without our oh-so-precious electricity? No lights, no TV, no computers, it was as if we have traveled back in time. Sitting in the living room, you could hear people from the neighboring apartment’s congregate outside. Having nothing better to do, myself and two of my roommates decided we wanted to take a walk around the barely lit campus. We had a blast that night! The spirit of the campus that evening was indescribable. The people we ran into were extra friendly and the conversation we had with complete strangers showed us that outside the classroom and the hustle and bustle of college life, we are all still everyday people. Not before long, the power came back on and activities resumed as usual. Another great moment to add to my long list of memories at UMBC. 

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I’m asking some of the people you might encounter on the UMBC campus, including students, faculty, staff and alumni, to answer a few questions about themselves and their experiences. These are their responses.

Name: Caitlynn Quinn

Hometown: Philadephia, PA

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: This is my third semester at UMBC.

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

A: I am currently the Communications Coordinator for SGA. I am also a Leadership Consultant here on campus.

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

A: Spreading the word about leadership and the current work of SGA!

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

A:  What I enjoy most about my roles at UMBC is that I feel like I am accomplishing something for my school and peers around me. Being involved in organizations has always brought a certain amount of satisfaction to me. I thoroughly appreciate the fact that I have been given so many opportunities at UMBC; and it's only the beginning of my second year here. Being a Leadership Consultant has given me the opportunity to reach out to students in a variety of ways. The thing I like most about being the Communications Coordinator is that I get to be involved in a few of the things that most interest me, in just one role. I am a Biology major, however I also really enjoy graphic design and marketing. Being the coordinator of Communications allows me to explore the other interests in my life. I've also always enjoyed Student Government, so being a part of SGA just feels right to me!

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

A:  I came to UMBC not knowing a single person. After moving in to school, I was immediately intimidated by the idea that I was going to have to open up and step out of my comfort zone in order to meet new people and become involved here. One of the most important things I have learned is that you can't be afraid of new experiences. By stepping just a bit out of my comfort zone, I have met some of the most interesting people I know here. I have gotten involved in organizations I would have never expected myself to join; and I am constantly meeting new people. Sometimes you are going to take risks and they may fall short of what you anticipated the outcome to be. However, if just one of the risks you take ends up paying off, all of those other risks may just have been worth it.

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

A:  the PHILLIES! I am a pretty huge Philadelphia Phillies fan. I really enjoy watching the sport, and going to the games is just so fun for me. I'm also a pretty big fan of pizza, watching football on Sundays, drawing, and fall weather. Sorry, I  just felt the need to add some other things in there!

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: So my friends at UMBC have always made fun of me for "living under a rock". I've been told that I have literally not been exposed to anything in my lifetime. Most of these references are in regards to food. Hand me a slice of pizza or give me a bowl of chicken alfredo, and I'm satisfied. Over the past year, however, I have actually been exposed to many different types of new food. I'm proud to say that after all of these years, I have finally tried Sushi. I also discovered that coming to Maryland with a Philadelphia/Jersey accent causes much controversy. Ask me to say the word "class", and you'll see what I mean!

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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 2012-2013, Hamza will be interviewed next month by the University System of Maryland Student Council, which will forward the names of three finalists for consideration by the Governor. Early next year Governor O'Malley will make the final choice.

UMBC nominees have had great success in recent years. The past 9 nominees all have been selected as finalists, and three have been appointed Student Regent: Phil Shockley (2003-2004), Josh Michael (2008-2009) and the current Student Regent, UMBC junior Collin Wojciechowski.

Congratulations, Hamza, and best wishes for the rest of the selection process!

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