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: Ben Goldberg
Hometown: Rockaway, NJ
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: It will be 3 years in July.
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: Acting Director of Off-Campus Student Services
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: Developing community and creating involvement opportunities for commuters, transfers, and veterans.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: Conversations with students and colleagues. I’m always interested to hear different perspectives and ideas.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: During my undergraduate years, I joined many different student organizations, worked different jobs, studied abroad, met as many people as I could and generally sought out new experiences. By doing this, I learned a lot about myself and the world around me. I would advise others to always be open to new experiences.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: Sitcoms. It is my favorite tv show format and I watch quite a few.
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: One of my favorite spots on campus is the student org space on the 2ndfloor of The Commons. It is a busy and vibrant space and I enjoy eating lunch there.