Meet an Alum: Drew Ballantine '14

Name: Drew Ballantine ‘14, information systems
Employer: Berkshire Associates Inc.

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Q: Where are you from originally?
Glen Burnie, MD
Q: What’s your favorite UMBC memory?
Sledding with other members in the Pep Band in Hartford
Q: Why do you think it’s important to support UMBC?
I think it’s important to support UMBC because it’s a great school. It provides a lot of different opportunities for us, both in majors and extracurricular activities. It pushes us to really define ourselves and discover who we really are. And we should give back so that it can continue to do so to the younger generations.
Q: Do you have a favorite hobby or pastime?
My favorite hobby is to play the drums.
Q: If stuck on a desert island with a CD player and only one CD, which CD would that be?
They’re Only Chasing Safety by Underoath.

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Name: Drew Ballantine ‘14, information systems
Employer: Berkshire Associates Inc.

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Q: Where are you from originally?
Glen Burnie, MD

Q: What’s your favorite UMBC memory?
Sledding with other members in the Pep Band in Hartford

Q: Why do you think it’s important to support UMBC?
I think it’s important to support UMBC because it’s a great school. It provides a lot of different opportunities for us, both in majors and extracurricular activities. It pushes us to really define ourselves and discover who we really are. And we should give back so that it can continue to do so to the younger generations.

Q: Do you have a favorite hobby or pastime?
My favorite hobby is to play the drums.

Q: If stuck on a desert island with a CD player and only one CD, which CD would that be?
They’re Only Chasing Safety by Underoath.

Have a story to share? Tell us about it.

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Future Retrievers… Are you looking for something fun to do next Friday? Mark your calendars because on Friday, October 17th I’m inviting YOU to Retriever Day! Get your first look at life at UMBC by spending the morning with our amazing students, award-winning faculty, and our awesome admissions staff!

Come early! We have breakfast covered and our A-Team will be here to greet you when you arrive. Jump on a campus tour, attend one of our classes, and learn more about our programs from the experts at one of our many information sessions. These are just a few opportunities that will be available to you on Retriever Day, don’t miss your chance to visit our campus and discover all that UMBC has to offer! Sign up here!

Tour Guides

See you at Retriever Day!

-Lisa


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Baltimore has been practically giddy in the wake of the Orioles’ first round playoff win, which ushers the team into the Championship Series and one step closer to the World Series. And as the O’s get ready to take on the Kansas City … Continue reading → ]]> Baltimore has been practically giddy in the wake of the Orioles’ first round playoff win, which ushers the team into the Championship Series and one step closer to the World Series. And as the O’s... https://umbcalumni.wordpress.com/2014/10/10/go-os/ https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/47371/guest@my.umbc.edu/4e218cdfd76dbdbfa9633c564a84e88c/api/pixel 10s-alums 90s-alums baltimore baseball college-of-arts-humanities-and-social-sciences college-of-natural-and-mathematical-sciences kansas-city-royals lauren-hall lorde michael-zambito military-service orioles royals sergeant-first-class-michael-zambito umbc university-of-maryland-baltimore-county UMBC Alumni https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/retired-20 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/020/08fe2621d8e716b02ec0da35256a998d/xsmall.png?1280681147 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/020/08fe2621d8e716b02ec0da35256a998d/original.png?1280681147 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/020/08fe2621d8e716b02ec0da35256a998d/xxlarge.png?1280681147 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/020/08fe2621d8e716b02ec0da35256a998d/xlarge.png?1280681147 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/020/08fe2621d8e716b02ec0da35256a998d/large.png?1280681147 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/020/08fe2621d8e716b02ec0da35256a998d/medium.png?1280681147 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/020/08fe2621d8e716b02ec0da35256a998d/small.png?1280681147 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/020/08fe2621d8e716b02ec0da35256a998d/xsmall.png?1280681147 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/020/08fe2621d8e716b02ec0da35256a998d/xxsmall.png?1280681147 UMBC Alumni 0 0 false Fri, 10 Oct 2014 13:52:48 -0400 Go O’s! 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Hi everyone! I'm so sorry we didn't put this on the bulletins or weekly emails, but today marks the first in a series Fr. John is giving at his parish (OLPH) on the history of evangelization. It starts at 7, so if you'd like to come, be at the IFC at 6:30 and I'll drive everyone over. Also, keep an eye out for more information about the later sessions coming soon! ]]> Hi everyone! I'm so sorry we didn't put this on the bulletins or weekly emails, but today marks the first in a series Fr. John is giving at his parish (OLPH) on the history of evangelization. It... https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/47232/guest@my.umbc.edu/f62c24c7829f3f0e9120fad14d1ff2ee/api/pixel Catholic Retrievers https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/umbc-catholic https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/290/0c1a2e4fcb6196d920a79012548ae488/xsmall.png?1654654954 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/290/0c1a2e4fcb6196d920a79012548ae488/original.png?1654654954 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/290/0c1a2e4fcb6196d920a79012548ae488/xxlarge.png?1654654954 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/290/0c1a2e4fcb6196d920a79012548ae488/xlarge.png?1654654954 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/290/0c1a2e4fcb6196d920a79012548ae488/large.png?1654654954 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/290/0c1a2e4fcb6196d920a79012548ae488/medium.png?1654654954 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/290/0c1a2e4fcb6196d920a79012548ae488/small.png?1654654954 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/290/0c1a2e4fcb6196d920a79012548ae488/xsmall.png?1654654954 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/290/0c1a2e4fcb6196d920a79012548ae488/xxsmall.png?1654654954 Catholic Retrievers - Catholic Campus Ministry at UMBC 0 0 true Fri, 10 Oct 2014 13:00:27 -0400 TEST2 TEST2 ]]> TEST2 https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/47227/guest@my.umbc.edu/7130fd4df09c8760d40a1f00610071b2/api/pixel Theatre Web https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/retired-797 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/xsmall.png?1793799644 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/original.png?1793799644 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/xxlarge.png?1793799644 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/xlarge.png?1793799644 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/large.png?1793799644 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/medium.png?1793799644 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/small.png?1793799644 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/xsmall.png?1793799644 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/xxsmall.png?1793799644 Theatre Web 0 0 true Fri, 10 Oct 2014 11:48:43 -0400 TEST TEST ]]> TEST https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/47226/guest@my.umbc.edu/1a9d36e634fd59848ba75cf98797b70c/api/pixel Theatre Web https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/retired-797 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/xsmall.png?1793799644 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/original.png?1793799644 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/xxlarge.png?1793799644 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/xlarge.png?1793799644 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/large.png?1793799644 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/medium.png?1793799644 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/small.png?1793799644 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/xsmall.png?1793799644 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/xxsmall.png?1793799644 Theatre Web 0 0 true Fri, 10 Oct 2014 11:47:59 -0400 Center for Aging Studies Receives National Institute on Aging Grant for Adult Day Services Research UMBC’s Center for Aging Studies has received a grant for well over one million dollars from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to research Adult Day Services (ADS). The research project, “Adult Day Services: Cultural Contexts and Programming Effects,” will focus on understanding the ways that ADS programming affects clients. More than 250,000 clients and family caregivers participate in more than 4,500 adult day centers across the country today. Adult Day Services provides a place for adults who need assistance during the day so they are able to continue living at home. By researching daily life in ADS, the Center … ]]> UMBC’s Center for Aging Studies has received a grant for well over one million dollars from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to research Adult Day Services (ADS). 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