Thanks to the Washington Times!

We know that you’re probably sick of politics, so why not focus on a race that actually matters?

At Tuesday’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Canadian cocker spaniel Ace (aka Midnight Express) beat out the number one show dog Beckham (aka Thrilling Seduction) for the “Best in Breed” title. He then lost to Emily (aka Caught Red Handed), an Irish Setter, for “Best in Group”.

There was a wedding, and a protest, but let’s just say what we’re all thinking. We are betting Ace is a socialist. He deserved to lose.

And yes, we DID notice that the names of the dogs were a little risque. WWRS? What would Republicans say?

Congratulations to Malachy the Pekingese for winning “Best in Show” in a wholesome, respectable manner.

Thanks to The Washington Times for providing the live updates and names of our furry candidates.

The Diversity Educator Interns are a mix of six, talented undergraduate and graduate students who work to fulfill the Mosaic Center's mission and vision. The DEIs co-facilitate cross-cultural and diversity awareness discussions and educational workshops for UMBC student, staff and faculty groups by request. Want to know more or want the DEIs to present to your class or group? Contact mosaic@umbc.edu.

Name: Chengcheng Zhou (Cici)

Major: This is my second semester in UMBC. I’m currently a graduate student in the Intercultural Communication Program.

Q: How is your major applicable to diversity education?

A: As you see, my major is Intercultural Communication. So, basically, what we learn in my program is applying concepts and skills of intercultural communication to different fields ranging from linguistics to politics.  The diversity education program contains a lot of cultural exchanges and contacts. It’s the best place that I can think of to apply what I have learned in class to practice.

Q: Why did you decide to apply for the Diversity Educator Internship?

A: For me, the name of Diversity Educator Internship itself is attractive. I think it could be a really good opportunity for me to apply what I’ve learned in class to all the activities in this program. It also opens the floor for me to draw on my previous experiences-- contacting and doing workshops with people from different cultural backgrounds--to help contribute a more respectful, civil and accepting campus.

Q: How would you define diversity?

A: Diversity, for me, is being aware of the differences among people and willing to embrace them with mindfulness.

Q: How does UMBC foster an appreciation for diversity?

A: First, the diversity can be presented in student population. We always can run into people from different culture backgrounds on campus, India, China, Spain, etc.. Second, there are a series of talks open to our campus that address a multitude of issues relevant to diversity.

Q: What are ways that students can participate in advocacy for diversity?

A: I think being a advocate, firstly, is being open-minded to everything that you come across in your daily life. Secondly, be mindful and respective to all those differences that you come across. Of course, participating different workshops and training about diversity is also a good way.

Q: After graduating how will you continue to be an advocate for diversity?

A: I definitely will bring what I’ve learned at UMBC to China. No matter what my career will be in the future, I will introduce the Intercultural Communication to my colleagues and friends.

The GOP has a new darling, Rick Santorum (sorry Newt).

He’s taken a surprising lead over consistent second-runner Mitt Romney. Santorum seemed to be picking up momentum after winning the Iowa caucus. But the former Pennsylvania Senator quickly fell into the background with Ron Paul as Mitt and Newt duked it out over South Carolina.

Now Santorum is the twinkle in Republicans’ eyes. But he will now have to contend with an even more powerful opponent : Mitt Money.

Romney’s (unaffiliated…wink,wink) Super PACs have a lot of money and know how to use it. With Santorum as the new front-runner, they have turned their sights on the sweater vested underdog.

This is a typical attack ad painting Santorum as a “big spender, Washington insider.” Santorum is vulnerable because in the election money game he has pennies to Romney’s millions. But his campaign is fighting back with an ad that just kinda made us smile.

Has “Rombo” met his match or will money take all?

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Haven’t been on campus in a while? Well, now it doesn’t matter how many miles may separate you from your alma mater.

Thanks to a collaboration between UMBC’s admissions department and the IRC (Imaging Research Center), you can take a virtual 360-degree tour of campus from the comfort of your own couch.

The new virtual tour includes tree-lined, student-filled panoramas covering the entire campus. The interface allows you to “walk” down UMBC’s main street (or through the library, The Commons, or nearly anywhere else you might like to visit) with a click of a mouse. Michelle Jordan ’93, visual and performing arts, of UMBC’s Creative Services office, helped create the website.

“We know there are plenty of prospective students out there who would like to see UMBC for themselves, but who are too far away to make the trip. This makes it easy and fun,” said Erika Ferrin, director of marketing.

“The bonus here is that alumni can also use the tool to see a place that’s familiar in their memories — but that has changed and grown over the years since they graduated.”

View the Virtual Tour here.

Weekly Events for Feb 15-21! Grab one of these quartercards and carry it as a reminder that we love you even after Valentine’s day! (They’re actually green-yellow IRL.)

Join us for a CWIT Affiliates lunch (Subway) and a fun activity! Meet other Affiliates and provide input into what the Affiliates Program should be!