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<Title>3,419</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">3,419 is the number of homeless people counted in Baltimore by the most recent "<a href="http://www.baltimorecity.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=ywuEjvkwes0%3d&amp;tabid=984&amp;mid=1744" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">homeless census</a>" conducted in January 2009.  This number was higher than the count from the previous census in 2007, which in turn was higher than the count in 2005, which was higher than the count in 2003.<br>
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    Many UMBC students find or create opportunities to learn about the challenges facing homeless people through service placements or <a href="http://cocreateumbc.blogspot.com/2009/03/homeless-for-day.html" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">participation in an Alternative School Break trip</a>.  Now Charlie Rubenstein, one of the first students to take the course on social change I co-teach each fall, is working on a plan to get many more college and high school students involved in a large-scale event that will teach about and call attention to homelessness.<br>
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    Charlie stopped by today to tell me about Baltimore Sleeps Out, a program he is developing with <a href="http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Catholic Charities of Baltimore</a>, the <a href="http://www.mdfoodbank.org/site/pp.asp?c=ahKKI2PKIsE&amp;b=218104" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Maryland Food Bank</a> and <a href="http://www.jhrbaltimore.org/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Jobs Housing Recovery Baltimore</a>.  The idea is to have at least 3,419 people spend the night in a local park, learning together about homelessness and building momentum for solutions.  Each attendee would be challenged to raise $100 in advance in order to participate, with the money going to support programs that serve and support homeless people.<br>
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    Charlie envisions the event in the park as a sort of interactive museum of knowledge about homelessness.  Students at the various participating schools and allies at institutions around Baltimore would play a big role in mobilizing support and creating programs leading up to the big event, which will take place on October 9, 2010.<br>
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    More to come as Charlie builds his network and firms up plans . . .<div></div>
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<Summary>3,419 is the number of homeless people counted in Baltimore by the most recent "homeless census" conducted in January 2009.  This number was higher than the count from the previous census in 2007,...</Summary>
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    <div class="html-content">Oracle enterprise architecture framework builds momentum and value.</div>
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<Summary>Oracle enterprise architecture framework builds momentum and value.</Summary>
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<Title>Divine Speech: Literary Characteristics of the Qur'an</Title>
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    <p>This single weekend seminar brings to light the literary marvel and subtlety of the Qur’an to English speaking audiences.  Attendees need not have background in the Arabic language.  The seminar comprises a series of discussions on literary issues pertaining to the Qur’an that are difficult to capture in translation such as the placement of Qur’anic stories, repetition, alleged grammatical errors, coherence and transitions from subject to subject, and more.</p>
    <p>Further details about this event could be found at:</p>
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<Title>Real People Profiles: Dale Bittinger</Title>
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    <div><em><span>I’m asking some of the people you might encounter on the UMBC campus, including students, faculty and staff, to answer a few questions about themselves and their experiences. These are their responses.<strong> </strong></span></em></div>
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    <span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b2T0VNbkzjE/S2G92Cya4nI/AAAAAAAAAms/sdypJ0EmJgs/s1600-h/daleb.jpg" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b2T0VNbkzjE/S2G92Cya4nI/AAAAAAAAAms/sdypJ0EmJgs/s320/daleb.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></a></span><span><strong>Name: </strong>Dale Bittinger<strong> </strong></span>
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    <div><span><strong>Hometown:</strong> Oakland, MD<strong> </strong></span></div>
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    <div><span><strong>Q: </strong><strong>How long have you been at UMBC?</strong> </span></div>
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    <div><span>A: 10 1/2 years.  I was initially hired as Assistant Director for Transfer Admissions and subsequently assumed additional responsibilities.<strong> </strong></span></div>
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    <div><span><strong>Q:  In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?</strong> </span></div>
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    <span>A: Assist students in finding a university that is the right fit for them</span><span>.   </span><span><strong> </strong></span>
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    <div><span><strong>Q:  What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?</strong> </span></div>
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    <div><span>A: The students...that is why I entered this profession.<strong> </strong></span></div>
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    <div><span><strong>Q:  What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?</strong> </span></div>
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    <span>A: To develop your passion and truly appreciate the uniqueness in each of us</span><span>.     <strong> </strong></span>
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    <div><span><strong>Q:  Complete this sentence:  “I am a big fan of __________”</strong> </span></div>
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    <span>A: The Pittsburgh Steelers.  In fact, I went to the Super Bowl in Tampa last year</span><span>.</span><span><strong> </strong></span><br>
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    <span><strong>Q:  Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?</strong> </span>
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    <span>A:  </span><span>One of my friend's father was a former Vice Provost here - "Tot" Woolston  - and I used to always hear stories about the place and that is why I have always wanted to be here.  Some people have said I remind then of "Tot" which I consider a tremendous compliment.</span>
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<Title>Global Game Jam at UMBC, January 29-31</Title>
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    <p>UMBC will be the Baltimore site for the <a href="http://www.globalgamejam.org" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Global Game Jam</a>. This is a 48 hour event, where teams from around the globe will work to each develop a complete game over one weekend. Last year, the UMBC site fielded five teams as one of 54 sites in 23 countries. This year promises to be even bigger, with 124 sites in 34 countries.</p>
    <p>The Baltimore site and open to participants at all skill levels. It is not necessary to be a UMBC student to register. Thanks to generous support by <a href="http://www.nextcentury.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Next Century </a>, there is no registration fee for the Baltimore site, but you must register for this site in advance at <a href="http://www.globalgamejam.org" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">www.globalgamejam.org</a>.  The jam will start at 5PM on Friday, January 29th in the UMBC GAIM lab, room 005a in the ITE building. At that time, the theme for this year’s games will be announced, and we’ll brainstorm game ideas and form into teams. Teams will have until 3pm on Sunday, January 31st to develop their games. We’ll have demos of each game and selection of local awards, wrapping up by 5pm Sunday.</p>
    <p>Last year’s theme was “As long as we’re together there will always be problems”, and we had games developed using a combination of XNA, Flash, Maya, Photoshop, and the Unity Engine.</p>
    <p>For more information, visit <a href="http://http://gaim.umbc.edu/jam/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">http://gaim.umbc.edu/jam/</a>.</p>
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<Title>Go on the Road to Quest Diagnostics - Friday, February 19</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Did you know that Quest Diagnostics employs more than 900 MDs and PhDs nationwide?
    
    Did you know that, in addition to doctors, they are also seeking talented students interested in clinical healthcare, diagnostics, therapeutic research, and bioinformatics? 
    
    Quest Diagnostics is the world’s leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services that patients and doctors need to make better healthcare decisions. The company offers the broadest access to diagnostic testing services through its network of laboratories and patient service centers, and provides interpretive consultation through its industry-leading medical and scientific staff. AND they want YOU to work there!
    
    Join the Shriver Center on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 as we go <em>on the road</em> to visit the Quest Diagnostics facility in Catonsville, MD. 
    
    Our afternoon will be hosted by a UMBC alum and we will spend time hearing about what a diagnostics facility does, learning what internship and career opportunities are available and touring the laboratories. 
    
    Transportation is provided, but an RSVP is required. You will receive confirmation of your registration prior to the trip date. Space is limited, so register early! Exact times of the visit are being finalized, but we expect the time commitment to be approximately 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm.
    
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    - Major in a life science or biochemical/chemical engineering.
    
    To register for this tour, please RSVP via UMBCworks or e-mail your interest to Kerry Kidwell-Slak at <a href="http://shrivercenter.umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">The Shriver Center</a> (410-455-2493, <a href="mailto:kerryk@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">kerryk@umbc.edu</a>).</div>
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    <span><strong><em>"I can identify which of my values and priorities may have been influenced by others and which are truly my own."</em></strong></span><span> </span><br>
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    <span>95.0 = % of students agreed with the above statement <em>after completing the course</em> (65.0% strongly agreed).<strong><em> </em></strong></span><br>
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    <span><strong><em>"I understand how to make strategic use of rhetoric and symbols to build support for a social change effort."</em></strong></span><span> </span><br>
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    <span><strong><em>"I have considered potential new ways in which UMBC students could help shape conditions and make civic contributions on our campus."</em></strong></span><span> </span><br>
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    <span>90.0 = % of students agreed with the above statement <em>after completing the course</em> (60.0% strongly agreed).<strong><em> </em></strong></span><br>
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