With the passing of Super Tuesday this week, we are only a few weeks away from Maryland’s primary election, scheduled for April 3. In addition to voting on prospective nominees for President of the United States, voters will choose nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives and, in Maryland, for U.S. Senator.

While the election takes place on April 3, though, the voter registration deadline to vote in this election is next Tuesday, March 13. The early voting time period this year is March 24th-29th. If you would like to register or request an absentee ballot, follow the links below.

Maryland Voter Registration Application Form (again, last day to register in Maryland before the primary election is Tuesday, March 13, 2012). If you want a paper copy of this form, you can pick one up in the Office of Student Life, Commons 336.

Maryland Absentee Ballot Request Form (must be received by the State Board of Elections by Tuesday, March 27, 2012 if you want to vote by absentee ballot in the primary election).

National Voter Registration Form (if your state of residence is not Maryland, use this form. Special rules apply for residents of New Hampshire, North Dakota and Wyoming; be sure to check your state election web sites, using the link below).

Here is some information for out-of-state students if you’re interested in voting in Maryland’s election.

Thanks to Co-Create UMBC for getting this information out earlier.

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Purim Masquerade Ball --- TONIGHT!!!

Jewish Student Union

Thursday, March 8, 2012

7:00pm

University Center, Ballroom

UMBC ID = FREE

General Admission = $5.00

Ticket #: 66 of 400

Holi Hungama

Hindu Student Council

Saturday, March 10, 2012

7:00pm

University Center, Ballroom

UMBC ID = FREE

General Admission = $7.00

Ticket #: 175 of 343

Gym Class Heroes

Student Events Board: Quadmania 2012

Sunday, April 22, 2012

9:00pm

The Retriever Activity Center (RAC)

All Guests = $18.00

Ticket #: 472 of 2500

Dr. Marie desJardins had the opportunity to attend two invitation-only professional development events in November 2011.

The Senior Women's Summit at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing in Portland, Oregon, brought together senior women who are leaders in their fields in academia, industry, and research labs. The event featured a panel on career advancement, working sessions on leadership and developing a "brand" as a senior scientist, and networking opportunities for the women to share their experiences and advice with each other. Dr. desJardins reports, "I was inspired by the amazing senior women at this event, and by their accomplishments in the field. It was particularly interesting to realize that some of the women who are more senior than I am—department chairs, deans, vice presidents—were wrestling with many of the same questions I've been asking myself, about what career choices and leadership opportunities would be most satisfying to pursue, as I enter the second half of my professional career."

The Frontiers of Engineering Education (FOEE) Symposium, organized and sponsored by the National Academy of Engineering, provided an opportunity for early- and mid-career faculty to share their experiences and ideas about innovative strategies for improving engineering education. In the symposium's poster session, Dr. desJardins gave a presentation on the honors seminar that she teaches at UMBC, called "Computation, Complexity, and Emergence." The course brings together students from a wide range of backgrounds to explore complex systems and understand the importance of complexity in understanding processes and behaviors in many different application fields. Dr. desJardins's presentation emphasized the importance of teaching non-engineers about engineering and computational topics, the value of interdisciplinary learning environments, and the importance of emphasizing student-centered learning methods. The FOEE Symposium also included panels and presentations on project-based learning, assessment of learning outcomes, active learning, and design-based learning. Meeting other faculty from across the country who are teaching and innovating at a wide range of academic institutions, was also the source of new friendships as well as exciting new ideas for engaging students and increasing the depth of their learning experiences inside and outside of the classroom.

One of the most valuable parts of the FOEE symposium, according to Dr. desJardins, was the small-group mentoring sessions with senior leaders from industry and academia. She had the opportunity to have breakfast with Larry Shuman (Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh) and lunch with Stephen Director (Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Northeastern University), and was inspired and fascinated by their stories of implementing major curricular changes at their respective universities.

Photo Courtesy www.gracehopper.org

1 Corinthians 9:19-23 (NIV)

Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law), so as to win those not having the law. To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.

Reflection:

If you were to ask random people on the street what they thought about someone willingly becoming a slave or a servant, many would probably say that person is a fool, asserting that our freedom to live
however we like is one of the most important rights to cling onto. Was Apostle Paul just foolish to use his freedom to become a “slave to all”? On the contrary Paul would argue that he is living the freest life! Paul had tasted epic freedom for himself, and it forever reoriented his perspective on life. Paul was truly free to embrace who he was called to be in Christ and to live now with eternal purpose.  Knowing that he was no longer defined by religious customs and worldly behaviors, he could freely become “all things to all people” for the sake of winning them to Christ.  How freeing it is to live this way!

Response:

Let’s not use our freedom for our self-interest, rather like Apostle Paul, let’s live as servants with the amazing privilege of sharing the Gospel with others.  We are free now to embrace God’s amazing and
eternal purpose for our lives.  Let’s pray that our lives may be used even more to serve our generation with the love and humility of Christ.  As we pray in this way, let’s claim salvation for as many as possible on our campuses, in our communities, and at our workplaces!

Urban Resources Initiative Internships for 2012               

The Urban Resources Initiative is a partnership of the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks, the Parks & People Foundation, and area universities and institutions.

Eleven Intern positions are currently available for the summer.  Position three is paid while the others are currently volunteer opportunities.

See handout for all descriptions.

Need assistance with writing your resume and cover letter or simply want to have it reviewed?  Make an appointment to meet with a Coordinator at The Shriver Center by calling 410-455-2493.  The Shriver Center is located on the 1st floor of the Public Policy Building.