SGA Voting Updates, Troubleshooting and Trivia The SGA election runs through Wednesday night at midnight.  As of noon Tuesday--the halfway point in the three-day election--1,391 UMBC students had voted.  The all-time campus record turnout for an SGA election is 2,448 votes.

To cast your vote, go here: www.umbc.edu/studentvote.

A few students have reported being unable to select choices on the ballot.  If you have that problem, it's probably because you're using an outdated web browser.  Older versions of Internet Explorer seem to cause the problem most frequently.  Try opening a different browser or voting on a different computer.

The results of this election will be announced at 4:00 p.m. Thursday in the student organizations space on The Commons' 2nd floor.

Some election trivia:

2 = number of votes separating the winner and loser of the closest UMBC SGA race in the past 5 years (for Senator)

7 = number of votes separating the winner and loser of the closest race for an Executive Branch position (Treasurer) in the past 5 years

2,368 = last year's total turnout (2nd highest in campus history)

14.5% = the percentage of the undergraduates at College Park who voted in their SGA election last week (as of noon, 13.6% of UMBC's undergraduates had voted in our election)

4 = number of times in the past 4 years UMBC's turnout has exceeded the turnout at College Park and Towson University as a percentage of the undergraduate student body

551 = minimum number of votes needed to win a seat in the SGA Senate last year

580 = minimum number of votes needed to win a seat on the SGA Finance Board last year
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We are in the process of planning for our summer sessions of the Dissertation House (DH).  DH sessions are being planned for the University of Maryland Baltimore (Medical School Campus) in June, UMBC in mid-summer (July 5-8, 2011), and UM College Park at the end of July. All of the dates and specific rooms on each campus will be announced soon. Please stay tuned.  In the meanwhile, please continue to participate in the Online Dissertation House: http://dissertationhouse.wordpress.com/blog-online-challenge/winter-2011-challenge/


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Some things to keep in mind:

1. To see the options on the ballot and cast your vote, you must be logged in to MyUMBC

2. Navigate through the ballot using the "GO TO NEXT QUESTION" links

3. You will only be able to vote once on each question (no changing your mind)

If you have problems voting, send me an email: dhoffman@umbc.edu
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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: Angela Koomson

Hometown: Burtonsville, MD

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: Two semesters (this is my second semester)

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

A: Student Assistant, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, American Chemical Society, Pre-Med Society

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

A: I listen, offer help and advice when I can and share ideas. I am a friend to everyone.

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

A: I love working in the Office of Financial Aid! It’s a whole new different way of helping people! Its fulfilling to see an aspect of a person’s life change because of the hand, ear or heart you offered to them when they needed it.

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

A: There is no defined level for achievement or success. Whatever you have attained of acquired can be improved. Don’t settle, STRiVE for excellence!

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

A:  God! He is everything to me!...  And (drumroll please) Chemistry! Well its never been easy but it totally makes a lot of sense to me. I love anything chemistry. Makes me smile.

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: There are so many great resources and people to help you be whoever you want to be on campus! All you have to do is search! Its overwhelming how UMBC makes me really know that there is a bright future after college. Its so real I can almost touch it.
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Nathaniel Buechler, candidate for President

Matthew McNey, candidate for President

Catie Collins, candidate for President

Charles Mason III, candidate for Executive Vice President (running with Matthew McNey)
Dylan Cook, candidate for Executive Vice President (running with Catie Collins)


Damani Lewis, candidate for Vice President for Student Organizations


Erica Jones, candidate for Vice President for Student Organizations

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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: Kelly Cyr

Hometown: Millersville, MD

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: This is my 6th semester at UMBC

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

A: I am the Service-Learning Intern for the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS). I'm also secretary of the Equestrian Club, which not many people realize we have.

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

A: I encourage students to get involved in service-learning, especially at BARCS.

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

A: I enjoy knowing that I was able to create an intern position for BARCS, and that because of that more UMBC students are able to get involved in volunteering there. BARCS is doing a lot of great work to improve the welfare of animals in Baltimore City, and I like knowing that I'm helping them do that by bringing volunteers there. I also really really like getting to spend my Saturdays playing with dogs. It's an incredible mood booster.

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

A: I have learned a lot about stepping outside of my comfort zone. I'm kind of an introvert, and getting involved in things at UMBC has helped me deal with that. 

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

A:  Pitbull Terriers and anyone working to improve their image/prevent Breed Specific Legislation from being passed.

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 favorite spot on campus is definitely the floor I live on (the Shriver LLC). I love living with people who are very service-minded. I also like the sense of community I get living there, everyone seems to know everyone and we hang out a lot. And our RA, Brian Stevens, is probably the best RA on campus. Just saying. 

Note: The photo is of me and a BARCS dog named Paprika, who has since been adopted. It was taken by Steve Harmon,who volunteers at BARCS.
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Read about the candidates at www.umbc.edu/studentvote.  The election takes place next week, from Monday, April 18th through Wednesday, April 20th.  To vote, you'll go to www.umbc.edu/studentvote.
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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: Daniel Biedzynski

Hometown: Well, I lived in Riverdale down in PG County until 3rd grade, when we moved to Catonsville.

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: About 4 years- I started in Fall 2007.

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

A: I am an Office Assistant in the Office of Student Life, an Involvement Peer in the Student Involvement Center, and the Treasurer for Campus Crusade for Christ.

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

A: I help people learn about student life. Or regular life. Whichever.

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

A: The social aspect. I love people, and everything I do on campus brings into contact with more people. Whether I'm meeting SGA people in the SIC, getting to know the OSL staff, or meeting people at Cru everything I do at UMBC helps me build relationships with the people I work with.

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

A: Rely on the Lord. I have learned that the stresses and problems of life are too much for me to handle on my own. It is a hard lesson to learn, but I have found that I can only get through it all by casting my cares on Him and letting Him guide my life.

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

A:  Jesus. And Batman.

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 in high school, my dad got me into reading old science fiction books from the 70s, and my sophomore year I come to find out that UMBC Special Collections (in the Library) specializes in two things: photography and science fiction. So there is a collection of novels, manuscripts, and other works of science fiction authors in the UMBC Library! I thought that was pretty cool.
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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: Hannah Kurlansky

Hometown: Bethesda, MD

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: This is my fourth semester.

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

A: Secretary for the English Council of Majors and Minors (which is open to anyone with an interest in English, regardless of major), Bartleby fiction staff member, Oxfam member, and recently an SGA Student Advocate.

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

A: I learn from others and try to interact meaningfully in our community.

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

A: I love being able to contribute to something much larger than myself.  When students come together with a common interest or goal, there is an unlimited potential to make a real difference.  I can’t help but be constantly amazed and inspired by those I get to interact with.

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

A: During my freshman year I didn’t really try to get involved on campus.  I was overwhelmed by the transition and focused mainly on schoolwork and making new friends.  I wanted to get involved but I didn’t know what to do.  As soon as sophomore year started I knew I wanted to change.  I was initially intimidated by all the people who seemed to know exactly what they were doing, but I challenged myself step outside my comfort zone and try new things.  Once I made this decision, it was easy.  Everyone was friendly and helpful, and I’m still finding new opportunities that interest me.  I’m glad I got past my unfounded intimidation. It’s so easy to get involved if you only try.

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

A:  Soap operas - especially General Hospital.  I take a lot of heat for watching this show, but I don't care.  I love how cheesy it is, and how overly dramatic and ridiculous the plot and actors are. 

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: I really like Pura Vida and the library atrium.  It's nice that there's a place to get coffee when Starbucks closes on the weekends and I'm too lazy to go to the dining hall.
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