41st Annual Conference

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, New York, NY
Feb. 26 - March 1

Early Paper Submission Deadline: Oct. 15, 2014
Paper Submission Deadline: Nov. 15, 2014

Organized Sessions Deadline: Nov. 30, 2014

Conference Registration Deadline: Jan. 15, 2015
Hotel Reservations Deadline: Feb. 15, 2015

Discussion and Chair Note:
It is generally expected that individuals presenting papers should also be willing to serve as a session chair and/or discussant in another session. Serviing as a discussant or chair in another session allows presenters to receive valuable feedback from their peers and helps provide a better conference experience. Individuals not willing to do this may opt-out by selecting the opt-out option when registering for the conference for an additional $50 fee.

There are many ways to participate in the 41st annual meeting of the Eastern Economic Association: http://www.quinnipiac.edu/eea/41st-annual-conference/

How Sweet It Is!

The UMBC men�s soccer squad vanquishes No. 4 College Park in NCAA Tournament

UMBC fans who made the trek down to College Park saw history on Sunday night when the Retrievers men�s soccer team snatched a 1-0 victory over the Maryland Terrapins � ranked number four in the nation � in a second-round game of the NCAA tournament.

The win sends UMBC into the third round of the tournament for the first time as a Division I squad. The Retrievers will travel to Kentucky to play the University of Louisville Cardinals on Sunday, November 30 at 6 p.m. EST.

The Retrievers goal was scored in the 70th minute by junior midfielder Malcolm Harris, who coolly slotted home a rebound created by a hard shot by senior forward Kay Banjo that was saved but not controlled by Terrapin goalkeeper Zack Steffen.

A scoreless first half saw both teams feel their way into the match, and only a few scoring chances were created by either team. The game�s second half was a far more open affair, with the Retrievers having the better of the play but failing to capitalize on a number of clear scoring chances.

A strong and energetic traveling contingent of Retrievers fans cheered loudly throughout the match. And when Harris� dramatic goal stunned and silenced the boisterous Terrapin crowd, UMBC fans filled the stadium with cheers of �We Can�t Hear You!�

The Retrievers defended fiercely for the last 20 minutes of the match, as the Terrapins threw everything they had into an effort to score an equalizer. After the final second of the match elapsed and the referee blew his whistle, exultant UMBC fans stormed the field to celebrate the victory with the players.

The UMBC men�s soccer team extends its current unbeaten streak to eight games, and the Retrievers have yet to be beaten in open play in the NCAA tournament dating back to 2010. (All of their losses have come on penalty kicks.)

The victory also extends the careers of the team�s standout group of seniors, including Banjo, defender Omar Ballo, defender Jordan Becker, midfielder Geaton Caltabiano, midfielder Michael DiCesare, defender Marquez Fernandez, midfielder Stephen Ho, midfielder Mamadou Kansaye, midfielder/defender Zach Wenger, and defender Spencer Williams.

To see video highlights of the historic win, explore detailed game accounts and statistics, and obtain information on tickets to next Sunday�s game in Louisville, head to www.umbcretrievers.com

(Updated 11/23/2014)

Here at UMBC, we take pride in what our alums accomplish after graduation. Take a moment to see which Retrievers have been on the move and making news!

Former UMBC professor and alumna Anita Griner ’99, psychology, was recently appointed Chief Performance Officer of Cognosante. In addition to her work as a graduate professor at UMBC, where she taught advanced program management sciences, Griner has experience with large IT and healthcare programs. Cognosante focuses on aiding healthcare services, specifically dealing with Health Reform initiatives using technology and BPO services. Read full article.

Maureen Evans Arthurs ’13, gender and women’s studies, recently took to the Washington Post blog with an essay exploring the way in which black women are often profiled as sex workers. The piece, written in response to a recent tweet by Ebony editor Jamilah Lemieux, was titled “I’m a black woman with a white husband. People assume I’m a prostitute all the time.” In it, Maureen shared her own experiences and  sparked conversation around the internet about the reality of racial profiling even in communities that pride themselves on diversity and inclusion. Read the full article.

You may recall Matthew VanDyke ’02, political science, who was in the news in 2011 due to his fighting and imprisonment during the conflict in Libya. A film based on his experiences recently won Best Documentary at the Tribeca Film Festival. The documentary, titled “Point and Shoot,” is now in theaters in various parts of the nation and numerous festivals across the world. On November 25, the film will come to Baltimore. Check here for location, dates, and more information.

Patrick Doyle ’10 M.A., applied sociology, ’12 Ph.D., gerontology, recently presented a seminar on dementia at Brightview Arlington, an assisted living facility in Virginia. His talk, titled, “Remembering the Past and Respecting the Present: A Recipe for Successful Interactions with People Living with Dementia,” covered the effects dementia has on the perception of reality. Dr. Doyle shared communication tips to improve connection between family and friends living with dementia. Read more.

Recently, UMBC alumni Greg Cangialosi ’96, English, and James Clements ’85 computer science; ’91 M.S. and ’93 Ph.D., operations analysis, were chosen to serve on the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. In total, 27 people were appointed to work with the NACIE, all focusing on issues relating to the improvement of the competitive workforce. Full list of members.

Have a story of your own to share? Submit a class note.

Gridlock. Ineffective. Disagreement. Inaction. Unpopular. Sounds like Congress to me! 

However on Wednesday after a flying pig sighting and a freezing temperatures in hell reported, Congress quickly agreed on something: we don’t like Nazis. 

In unusually quick speed, Senate agreed on legislation to prevent Nazi war criminals who have left the U.S. from receiving Social Security checks. Millions of dollars have been reported to gone to suspected Nazi war criminals who have fled the U.S. This comes after an Associated Press investigation. 

The legislation is not so creatively named “No Social Security for Nazis Act”. And come on, you could disagree with that? The legislation is planned to pass before the end of the year. 

So whenever you’re feeling down about the political climate in D.C, at least we can come together and fight the Nazis.