UMBC Featured in “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 311... Full Title: UMBC Featured in “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 311 Green Colleges”Eleanor Lewis UMBC (410) 455-2065 elewis@umbc.edu Jeanne Krier The Princeton Review (212) 539-1350 Jeanne@jeannekrier.com Marisa Long U.S. Green Building Council (202) 552-1500 mlong@usgbc.org UMBC is one of the country’s most environmentally responsible colleges according to The Princeton Review. The nationally known education services company selected UMBC for inclusion in the just-released second annual edition of “The Princeton Review's Guide to 311 Green Colleges.” UMBC was also included in the 2010 edition. Developed by The Princeton Review in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council, the “Guide to 311 Green Colleges” is the only free comprehensive guidebook focused solely on institutions of higher education who have demonstrated a notable commitment to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities and career preparation. Schools were chosen based on a survey of administrators at hundreds of colleges polled in 2010 about their school’s sustainability initiatives. “This is wonderful recognition of the strong commitment of so many students, faculty and staff to safeguarding our environment, responding to climate change and engaging as much of our community as possible in these efforts,” said Lynne Schaefer, vice president for administration and finance. “Special thanks goes to our undergraduate and graduate student government leaders, Students for Environmental Awareness, Daejayon, the Climate Change Task Force, our student sustainability interns and the many individuals who have pushed forward an aggressive agenda even in the face of limited resources.” Since UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment in 2007, UMBC has worked toward supporting green efforts in campus in a multitude of ways through the Climate Change Task Force. The group is comprised of students, faculty and staff engaged in encouraging sustainability on campus. This fall, UMBC broke ground on its first LEED Silver building, an addition to Patapsco residence hall. The addition includes the university’s first green roof, which will also be used for research by faculty and students. UMBC has developed sustainability initiatives across campus through its dining service, Chartwells, and facilities management, among other programs, and regularly participates in green activities including the annual Ecofest, Recyclemania and the 2009 National Teach-in. Last year, students voted to increase their fees to support four sustainability interns each year to push forward environmental initiatives. The University is also finalizing a contract to have two Zipcars on campus this spring. The Department of Geography and Environmental Systems offers academic programs in environmental studies and environmental science including master’s and Ph.D. programs focusing on environmental systems, human geography and remote sensing technology. The campus is also the field headquarters for the Baltimore Ecosystem Study, a federally funded urban ecology project, and is home to the Center for Urban Environmental Research and Education. Its research and technology park, bwtech@UMBC, includes the U.S. Geological Survey’s regional water science center and other companies focusing on environmental research and technology. Other departments that have sustainability-related majors and courses include biochemistry and molecular chemistry, biological sciences, biotechnology, civil engineering, economics, geographic information systems, human context of science and technology, interdisciplinary studies, marine biotechnology, marine-estuarine environmental science, philosophy, physics and public policy. The Princeton Review first created this one-of-a-kind resource for college-bound students in 2010 with the U.S. Green Building Council, which is best known for developing the LEED standard for green building certification. This past fall, USGBC launched its Center for Green Schools (www.centerforgreenschools.org) to increase its efforts to drive change in how campuses and schools are designed, constructed and operated so that all educational facilities can enhance student learning experiences. The free guide can be downloaded at www.princetonreview.com/green-guide.aspx and www.centerforgreenschools.org/greenguide. ]]> Full Title: UMBC Featured in “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 311 Green Colleges”Eleanor Lewis UMBC (410) 455-2065 elewis@umbc.edu Jeanne Krier The Princeton Review (212) 539-1350... http://www.umbc.edu/blogs/umbcnews/2011/04/umbc_featured_the_princeton_re.html https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/6523/guest@my.umbc.edu/be025f2be72489e76e7de57f816e21d0/api/pixel headlines top-news UMBC News https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/retired-30 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/10/xsmall.png?1786395027 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/10/original.png?1786395027 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/10/xxlarge.png?1786395027 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/10/xlarge.png?1786395027 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/10/large.png?1786395027 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/10/medium.png?1786395027 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/10/small.png?1786395027 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/10/xsmall.png?1786395027 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/10/xxsmall.png?1786395027 UMBC News 11 0 false Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:45:01 -0400 Maryland Leaders Attend UMBC Briefing on... Full Title: Maryland Leaders Attend UMBC Briefing on Cybersecurity Innovation and EducationContact: Anthony Lane UMBC 410-455-5793 alane@umbc.edu Gov. Martin O’Malley, U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski, Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and other Maryland government and higher education leaders gathered at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) today for a briefing about the accelerating growth in cybersecurity activity at the university and its research and technology park. In 16 months, the bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park has become a cybersecurity hub, expanding from one to 17 companies developing the innovative technologies and services needed to secure and protect computer systems. The companies benefit from Maryland’s leadership in cybersecurity and bwtech’s proximity to key federal cybersecurity assets located at Fort Meade 10 miles away. Fort Meade is home to the National Security Agency (NSA), U.S. Cyber Command and, later this year, the Defense Information Systems Agency. Today was the official launch of bwtech’s cyber-focused Advantage Incubator and the Northrop Grumman Cync Program. The Advantage Incubator applies bwtech’s successful business incubation framework to support companies working in the emerging field of cybersecurity. The Cync Program, part of the Advantage Incubator, developed through an innovative partnership between UMBC and Northrop Grumman. It seeks out and supports companies developing new tools to protect the computer hardware, software and networks vital to national security. Today, after a national search, bwtech and Northrop Grumman welcomed the first two companies to the program: • Five Directions is an early-stage company working to develop technology that would enable high-assurance file sharing via public or private clouds. Using a data-centric approach, Five Directions secures access through credentialing, encryption and a robust audit trail. The company’s founder, William Arbaugh, also started Komoku, a provider of advanced rootkit security detection solutions, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2008. • Rogue Networks is working to develop BreachBox, a product that enables traffic monitoring, alerting and the enforcement of flow policies on large enterprise networks. This early-stage company recently deployed BreachBox during a pilot study with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to enforce traffic policies and contain activity based on internal identity use. “Maryland has become a national leader in cybersecurity and innovation,” said Governor O’Malley. “From our world-class facilities, federal agencies and military commands to our vibrant and growing private sector and talented universities, we are uniquely positioned to lead the way to protect and defend the nation’s digital infrastructure. Today represents the next great frontier for discovery, detection and defense, and I am proud to join with UMBC and Northrop Grumman to prepare for the jobs and opportunities of the new economy right here in Maryland.” The two new companies in the Cync Program bring the total in the Advantage Incubator to nine. Eight other companies at bwtech — including Telcordia, a global leader in communications software, and RTGX, a growing Maryland business that takes a system-wide approach to cybersecurity — are advancing state and national goals for securing information systems. A full list of the companies can be viewed here. "I'm so proud of UMBC for harnessing the growth in cyber security right here in Maryland," Senator Mikulski said. "With unique federal cyber security assets like the National Security Agency, Maryland is the world's epicenter for cyber security. UMBC is leveraging these federal assets, Maryland's entrepreneurial private sector and our outstanding educational system to prepare people for the jobs of today and help create the jobs of the future." "The recent burst of cyber security companies at UMBC is just the beginning of new economic and job opportunities in Baltimore County," said Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz. "Our strategic location and superb university resources will play a growing role as the nation develops new technologies to protect critical information systems at agencies such as the Social Security Administration and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in Woodlawn." Companies at bwtech draw on UMBC’s strengths in research and workforce development. UMBC is an NSA Center of Academic Excellence for information assurance education and research. It ranks fourth among U.S. research universities in the production of IT degrees and certificates, and it offers master’s degree and graduate certificate programs in cybersecurity. UMBC Training Centers is also a leader in IT and cybersecurity training. “We are thankful to all the Maryland leaders who have made this growth in cybersecurity activity at bwtech possible,” said Ellen Hemmerly, bwtech@UMBC’s executive director. “We are excited to see the innovation that is happening at bwtech rise to new levels as the Advantage Incubator and Northrop Grumman Cync Program expand.” Northrop Grumman is an industry leader in all aspects of computer network operations and cybersecurity, offering customers innovative solutions to help secure the nation's cyber future. The company’s 75,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. For more information about cybersecurity at Northrop Grumman, go to www.northropgrumman.com/cybersecurity. ]]> Full Title: Maryland Leaders Attend UMBC Briefing on Cybersecurity Innovation and EducationContact: Anthony Lane UMBC 410-455-5793 alane@umbc.edu Gov. Martin O’Malley, U.S. Sen. Barbara... http://www.umbc.edu/blogs/umbcnews/2011/04/maryland_leaders_attend_umbc_b.html https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/6521/guest@my.umbc.edu/ece88f0862f0ce8a8c29978ae7fc3234/api/pixel UMBC News https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/retired-30 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/10/xsmall.png?1786395027 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/10/original.png?1786395027 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/10/xxlarge.png?1786395027 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/10/xlarge.png?1786395027 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/10/large.png?1786395027 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/10/medium.png?1786395027 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/10/small.png?1786395027 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/10/xsmall.png?1786395027 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/10/xxsmall.png?1786395027 UMBC News 3 0 false Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:29:26 -0400 Policing the Pastime Kevin Cepelak ’05, political science, has a job that comes with a pass that gets him into any Major League … ]]> Kevin Cepelak ’05, political science, has a job that comes with a pass that gets him into any Major League … https://magazine.umbc.edu/policing-the-pastime/ https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/107430/guest@my.umbc.edu/3ecba8a3524503f7020b5fb7fab1f613/api/pixel alumni baseball kevin-cepelak major-league major-league-baseball new-york-city-police-department park-avenue people sport umbc umbc-magazine united-states UMBC Magazine https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/retired-1945 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/8/xsmall.png?1786395027 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/8/original.png?1786395027 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/8/xxlarge.png?1786395027 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/8/xlarge.png?1786395027 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/8/large.png?1786395027 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/8/medium.png?1786395027 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/8/small.png?1786395027 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/8/xsmall.png?1786395027 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/8/xxsmall.png?1786395027 UMBC Magazine 0 0 false Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:18:52 -0400 Are You Being Tracked?
Thanks to Google Images!

Thanks to Google Images!

Well, if you own an iPhone the answer might be yes!

A pair of security researchers recently stated that Apple has maintained a record which logs everywhere iPhone users go. Driven to the grocery store lately? Well Apple knows.

So how long this has been going on? According to these people, some users have been unknowingly tracked for almost a year now. But the real catch is Apple claims they have a right to do so based on the bottom of their lengthy terms and agreement contract

Apple and our partners and licensees may collect, use, and share precise location data, including the real-time geographic location of your Apple computer or device

So is Apple invading our privacy or is this just a new feature of the 21st Century? Should we be worried or should we just read our contracts more closely?

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http://my.umbc.edu/news/6507

Go Adam!
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]]> Shania Twain is releasing her first autobiography. She is coming to NY for book signings and meet/greet with Shania Twain. 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Full Title: Kurowski Named America East Women's Basketball Scholar-AthleteCAMBRIDGE, Mass.�UMBC junior guard Michelle Kurowski was named the America East Scholar-Athlete for women's basketball, the conference announced Thursday. 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Full Title: Softball Heads to League-Leading Albany for Three-Game SeriesBALTIMORE�The UMBC softball team (20-18, 5-7 AE) visits America East-leading Albany (17-18, 8-1 AE) this weekend for a three-game series. The teams will play a doubleheader on Friday beginning at 1 p.m. and a single game on Saturday at 12 p.m. ]]> Full Title: Softball Heads to League-Leading Albany for Three-Game SeriesBALTIMORE�The UMBC softball team (20-18, 5-7 AE) visits America East-leading Albany (17-18, 8-1 AE) this weekend for a... http://www.umbcretrievers.com/release.asp?RELEASE_ID=6254 https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/6526/guest@my.umbc.edu/f6590bf9a6bfeacc9c650e1d4fad25d0/api/pixel UMBC Athletics https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/athletics https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/009/69595c9b99f609d75fbb8232d9bd73d3/xsmall.png?1709304849 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/009/69595c9b99f609d75fbb8232d9bd73d3/original.jpg?1709304849 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/009/69595c9b99f609d75fbb8232d9bd73d3/xxlarge.png?1709304849 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/009/69595c9b99f609d75fbb8232d9bd73d3/xlarge.png?1709304849 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/009/69595c9b99f609d75fbb8232d9bd73d3/large.png?1709304849 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/009/69595c9b99f609d75fbb8232d9bd73d3/medium.png?1709304849 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/009/69595c9b99f609d75fbb8232d9bd73d3/small.png?1709304849 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/009/69595c9b99f609d75fbb8232d9bd73d3/xsmall.png?1709304849 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/009/69595c9b99f609d75fbb8232d9bd73d3/xxsmall.png?1709304849 UMBC Athletics 0 0 true Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0400 UMBC Athletics Introduces the Gritty Awards For the first time, the 2011 UMBC Varsity Awards Banquet will feature The Gritty Awards, five "ESPY"-style awards in which all Retriever fans, student-athletes and alumni will have input on who wins. The UMBC Dawg Blog will be hosting videos of all the nominees and polls for fans to vote for who they think was Comeback and Breakthrough Athlete of the Year, what the Upset of the Year was and what were the Record-Breaking Performance and Plays of the Year. ]]> For the first time, the 2011 UMBC Varsity Awards Banquet will feature The Gritty Awards, five "ESPY"-style awards in which all Retriever fans, student-athletes and alumni will have input on who... http://www.umbcretrievers.com/release.asp?RELEASE_ID=6255 https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/6530/guest@my.umbc.edu/598858ca271a114a5d433a5465978308/api/pixel UMBC Athletics https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/athletics https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/009/69595c9b99f609d75fbb8232d9bd73d3/xsmall.png?1709304849 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/009/69595c9b99f609d75fbb8232d9bd73d3/original.jpg?1709304849 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/009/69595c9b99f609d75fbb8232d9bd73d3/xxlarge.png?1709304849 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/009/69595c9b99f609d75fbb8232d9bd73d3/xlarge.png?1709304849 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/009/69595c9b99f609d75fbb8232d9bd73d3/large.png?1709304849 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/009/69595c9b99f609d75fbb8232d9bd73d3/medium.png?1709304849 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/009/69595c9b99f609d75fbb8232d9bd73d3/small.png?1709304849 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/009/69595c9b99f609d75fbb8232d9bd73d3/xsmall.png?1709304849 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/009/69595c9b99f609d75fbb8232d9bd73d3/xxsmall.png?1709304849 UMBC Athletics 0 0 true Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0400 What’zup Today: April 21?
Thanks to MSNBC

Thanks to MSNBC

The cost of coverage: Two award-winning journalists killed while covering rebel forces in Libya.

Something to laugh about? Democrats mock GOP of Medicare cuts.

Placing the blame: BP sues oil rig manufacturer in Gulf Oil Spill.

American Idol is here to stay. Recent increases in ratings point to a solid future for the 10-year-old reality show.

And, a 140-character love life?

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