Real People Profiles: Vanessa Barksdale We're asking some of the people you might encounter on the UMBC campus, including students, faculty, staff and alumni, to answer a few questions about themselves and their experiences. These are their responses.


Name: Vanessa Barksdale

Hometown: Upper Marlboro, MD

Major: Social Work, with a Public Administration and Policy minor

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A:  This is my 7th semester of UMBC. I'm starting my final year.

Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?

A: Assistant Director of SGA's Diversity and Multicultural Affairs department & Resident Assistant for Harbor Hall.

Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus? 

A:  I'm a social justice advocate, leader, big sister, and resident goofball.

Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?

A:   I love helping other people grow further in their understanding of themselves, and the world around them. Not only is it exciting and intrinsically rewarding, but it also allows me to develop a further understanding of myself.

Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?

A: Your university experience should be a time for you to not only pursue a degree, but pursue a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you. No one can tell you what kind of person you are, and no one can make you feel like your contributions to the world are insignificant. Additionally, its important not to let anyone tell you what kind of person you are, or allow an incorrect media representation of people who look like you tell you how you're supposed to be. You are not a stereotype; you are special.

Q: What is one way you have worked with others to make a positive difference at UMBC or in another community?

A:   UMBC has truly given me the opportunity to discover what I'm passionate about, and I've gotten to engage with some really wonderful projects during my time at UMBC. Still, one of my favorite events has been Polaris Night, which was an event partnering with Intervarsity Christian Fellowship to raise funds and awareness for a human trafficking prevention organization. This was one of the first events that I have ever helped to organize. While it wasn't completely flawless in execution, we raised enough money to keep a human trafficking prevention hotline running for at least a full day. As a result, many men and women will have an opportunity to seek help in escaping slavery.

Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"

A: Old Bay seasoning.

Q: Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?

A:    There is a part of the woods next to Commons Garage that has super cute park benches nearby it! Go stop by there. Its very quiet, very intimate, and very cute.


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Name: Rachael McCauley

Hometown: Pasadena, MD

Major: Psychology, BA

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: This is my third year here!

Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?

A: I am the 2016-2017 Service Intern in Student Life as well as an Orientation Peer Advisor during the summer! I am a member of the Student Events Board.

Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus? 

A: Intern, Leader, Peer Advisor. I like getting people involved!

Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?

A: I love all of my roles at UMBC! My favorite role would be getting people involved. I believe that my internship and the leadership positions I have and have had on campus all involve sharing knowledge about what UMBC has to offer! It is so rewarding to see someone get involved in something that you encouraged them to check out!

Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?

A: I have learned throughout my time so far that UMBC is all what you make it! There are so many clubs and organizations that there is bound to be something for everyone, so why not get involved? Find your cup of tea! :)

Q: What is one way you have worked with others to make a positive difference at UMBC or in another community?

A: I feel like I have made the most difference by being involved in Alternative Spring Break (ASB). ASB is a week long service trip during spring break. There are four different trips you can go on during that week! The trip I went on, I went on as a participant during my first spring break and led the trip during my second spring break. We learned about bringing more positivity and humor into hospitals to decrease pain levels and speed up the rate of recovery! Through this ASB trips, I have seen endless smiles from patients, kind words, and even tears of joy while also building strong relationships with other UMBC peers. This is something I will never forget!

Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"

A: Chips and salsa, popcorn, and spending time with people!!! (And exclamation points!!!!!!!!)

Q: Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?

A: My favorite favorite FAVORITE spot at UMBC is The Commons! The Commons has tons of food, the Bookstore, a huge game room (with free popcorn!!! I love popcorn! And free things!), Flat Tuesdays, the Sports Zone, the Student Org Space, Student Life offices, and more! But, my favorite place of all in The Commons is sitting at the tables under the row of flags! Not only can you look up at all the flags and be reminded of UMBC's diversity, but it is also the perfect place to meet up with friends, eat, do homework, etc.!


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by David Hoffman and Craig Berger

Here are two photos taken from the same spot on the first day of classes at UMBC. On September 19, 1966, students arriving for the first day of classes crossed a dirt gully and walked past the Multi-Purpose Building (later known as Gym 1) on their way to the Academic Building (later--and now--known as Biological Sciences). The spot where the photographer stood in 1966 is now on the Commons Terrace. You can see Lecture Hall 1 in both photos.


First day of classes: September 19, 1966 (source: UMBC's Skipjack yearbook, 1968, in the Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery Digital Collections)


First day of classes: August 31, 2016.

Then & Now #1: 1968 & 2016

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by David Hoffman and Craig Berger

This is our time: all of us together, the people of UMBC, last of the campus pioneers.

Every one of us will forever carry the distinction of having arrived before UMBC’s 50th anniversary. The UMBC community has built a legacy of grit and greatness, but the process of creating UMBC has not ended. The paths that we walk among the campus buildings all began with the footsteps of our predecessors across dirt and grass. Now we have the opportunity to make paths of our own, to live and write the story of this remarkable scholarly community, knowing that our contributions and legacies will guide the journeys of generations yet to come.

UMBC has always stood for inclusion, justice, innovation and social hope. The opportunity for each generation of Retrievers is to determine how to make those values our own, and to enact them together in our relationships and our lives. How will we build on the remarkable foundation laid by our predecessors? What kind of community will we become as each of us approaches our teaching, learning, research, activities, and the people around us with curiosity, an open heart, and a sincere desire to change the world for the better?

What we know is that each of us will matter. Every new member of our community has a story to tell, and a contribution to make. To all of you: Welcome!

The two of us were at a student government retreat last week, where one participant described UMBC as a “DIY campus.” That’s exactly right: Here, we do it ourselves, together. And now, as a new year begins, all of us roll up our sleeves and return to the work of building.

We want to introduce a few online resources for people at UMBC who want to make the most of their time here by getting involved as co-creators of their communities, on campus and beyond.


Co-Create UMBC is the blog we write to support UMBC's co-creators, in part by making the UMBC community visible to itself. We'll be sharing profiles of UMBC community members, photos of UMBC from the present and past, involvement and leadership opportunities, and reflections grounded in our own stories and experiences.

BreakingGround is a UMBC initiative linking people, courses, community projects, and research through a philosophy of hopeful, creative action for positive social change.

The Shriver Center is UMBC's center for applied learning, civic engagement, and community-based service.

UMBC Student Life supports student leadership development, campus and community engagement, student organizations and campus events.

Join the UMBC Serves group on MyUMBC for updates from the Shriver Center and UMBC Student Life about opportunities to get involved in service.


The Women's Center advances gender equity from an intersectional feminist perspective through co-curricular programming, support services, and advocacy for marginalized individuals and communities.
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by David Hoffman and Craig Berger

We're going to be posting a series of Then and Now photos on Co-Create UMBC this year in celebration of UMBC's 50th anniversary. Here are two photos taken from the same spot on the first floor of the Math-Psychology Building: one around 1968 (when it was under construction and called the Faculty Building) and one in 2016.

Circa 1968 (source: UMBC's Skipjack yearbook, 1969, in the Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery Digital Collections)

2016

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by Craig Berger and David Hoffman

First, Co-Create UMBC was a blog; then a MyUMBC mainstay, a Twitter account, and a Facebook page. Its purpose: empower UMBC's co-creators (all of us!), in part by making the UMBC community visible to itself. We've shared profiles of UMBC community members, opportunities to get involved and play leadership roles, reflections grounded in our own stories and experiences, and lots of photos.

For the coming year, we're making more changes than ever before. We're going to make the familiar strange, and the strange familiar. We're going to start some exciting conversations. Join us!

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If you're looking for another course or two to add to your schedule this fall, you're in luck. Openings still exist in two Fall 2016 courses on leadership and social change:

Civic Agency and Social Entrepreneurship (AMST 205/POLI 205/SOCY 205)

Instructors: David Hoffman and Craig Berger
3 credits
TuTh 11:30-12:45

Students in this highly interactive, discussion-focused course will explore the process of social change through reading, conversations and hands-on group work. Bring your desire to make a positive difference; we'll help you identify your passions and channel your hopes into practical projects at UMBC. 

Projects designed by students in previous semesters have included putting up fiberglass Retriever statues around campus with designs reflecting UMBC's values and diversity, setting up new applied research opportunities for UMBC undergraduates, developing new health and wellness resources for UMBC students, installing hydration stations to discourage bottled water use on campus (the first of these was installed in the Retriever Learning Center), and expanding campus food options. Learning how to get a real project off the ground can be a challenge, but the payoff is that you will develop the confidence and perspective you need to succeed as an agent of change.

Just like in previous semesters, we plan to engage exciting guests to help you build your skills and hone your ideas. If you have questions about this course, feel free to email me (Craig Berger, berger@umbc.edu).

Foundations of Leadership Development (EDUC 216/PSYC 216)

3 credits
W 4:30-7:00


This course is designed to help develop effective, ethical leaders.  As UMBC student you can interact with and influence other UMBC students on a daily basis.  This course is designed to help you to develop as a leader and to prepare you to have a positive influence on others at UMBC and throughout your life.  Through experiential projects and theoretical readings, this course will provide a foundation for your leadership development.

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Example of how this course differs from other courses:

1) Class participation focused: Leadership is an inherently relational process.  Within this course, you will share the responsibility to create a dynamic learning environment in which you will have the opportunity to understand, acquire, practice, reflect, and apply leadership knowledge, skills, and values. Each member of the class will be an expert in his or her own personal experience and how that experience informs and shapes the meaning made from course readings.  

2) Many right answers about leadership: You will not leave this class with a 12 step plan for becoming a superhero, but you will practice skills that will help you make a difference in your community and improve your relationships.

3) No PowerPoint presentations. At all.

If you have questions about this course, email Corinne Janet: cjanet@umbc.edu. 

Enjoy the rest of your summer, and see you in the fall!


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by David Hoffman

The United States will elect a new President in 2016, and Maryland will elect a new U.S. Senator and other officials. The election will take place Tuesday, November 8, 2016, with early voting in Maryland starting Thursday, October 27, 2016. Take a few minutes to register to vote in the 2016 national election, in Maryland or any other state, using these tools:

Maryland Voter Registration Application (download a paper form, or use the Maryland Online Voter Registration system). If you're already registered but have moved since the last election, you can use the Maryland Voter Registration Application to change your address. The deadline to register in Maryland before the 2016 election is: October 18, 2016.

Don't know whether/where you're registered in Maryland? Look it up here.

Request an absentee ballot: If you will not be able to vote during early voting or on election day, you can request an absentee ballot using the online registration application. The deadline to request a Maryland absentee ballot for the 2016 election is: November 1, 2016, for ballots delivered by mail or fax; November 4, 2016 for ballots delivered via Internet. Completed absentee ballots must be received by local election boards by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 8, 2016. 

If you're a student from out of state wondering whether you can register to vote in Maryland, here's some information for you.

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).

Links to all states' election web sites (from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission).

Links to election information for all states (from Rock the Vote).

The American Democracy Project's Guide to Informed Voting.

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If you're interested in building your skills as a leader and agent of positive social change ... well, you've chosen the right university, because there are plenty of opportunities. I'm going to highlight just two of many fall 2016 courses that may appeal to you.

Civic Agency and Social Entrepreneurship (AMST 205/POLI 205/SOCY 205)

Instructors: David Hoffman and Craig Berger
3 credits
TuTh 11:30-12:45

Students in this highly interactive, discussion-focused course will explore the process of social change through reading, conversations and hands-on group work. Bring your desire to make a positive difference; we'll help you identify your passions and channel your hopes into practical projects at UMBC. 

Projects designed by students in previous semesters have included putting up fiberglass Retriever statues around campus with designs reflecting UMBC's values and diversity, setting up new applied research opportunities for UMBC undergraduates, developing new health and wellness resources for UMBC students, installing hydration stations to discourage bottled water use on campus (the first of these was installed in the Retriever Learning Center), and expanding campus food options. Learning how to get a real project off the ground can be a challenge, but the payoff is that you will develop the confidence and perspective you need to succeed as an agent of change.

Just like in previous semesters, we plan to engage exciting guests to help you build your skills and hone your ideas. If you have questions about this course, feel free to email me (David Hoffman, dhoffman@umbc.edu).

Foundations of Leadership Development (EDUC 216/PSYC 216)

3 credits
W 4:30-7:00

This course is designed to help develop effective, ethical leaders.  As UMBC student you can interact with and influence other UMBC students on a daily basis.  This course is designed to help you to develop as a leader and to prepare you to have a positive influence on others at UMBC and throughout your life.  Through experiential projects and theoretical readings, this course will provide a foundation for your leadership development.

Example of how this course differs from other courses:

1) Class participation focused: Leadership is an inherently relational process.  Within this course, you will share the responsibility to create a dynamic learning environment in which you will have the opportunity to understand, acquire, practice, reflect, and apply leadership knowledge, skills, and values. Each member of the class will be an expert in his or her own personal experience and how that experience informs and shapes the meaning made from course readings.  

2) Many right answers about leadership: You will not leave this class with a 12 step plan for becoming a superhero, but you will practice skills that will help you make a difference in your community and improve your relationships.

3) No PowerPoint presentations. At all.

If you have questions about this course, email Lee Hawthorne: hawthor@umbc.edu. 


Co-Create UMBC is a blog for and about UMBC, written by David Hoffman and Craig Berger from UMBC Student Life. Join the Co-Create UMBC group on MyUMBC. Like Co-Create UMBC on Facebook. And follow David and Craig on Twitter.


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Name: Ken Foo

Hometown: Gaithersburg, MD

Major: Chemical Engineering

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: This is my last semester as a senior.

Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?

A: I am the President of Tau Beta Pi (the Engineering Honor Society), math and science Tutor at the RLC Math Lab, and active member of AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers).

Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus? 

A: Brother, friend, engineer, student, athlete, tutor, and a volunteer.

Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?

A: I thoroughly enjoy working along with the best community of chemical engineering friends and acquaintances- they have motivated me to produce the highest quality work and given me direction in life. I would not survive engineering or been nearly as successful without their support. In addition, the faculty have been outstanding because they know our names before the first day of class and go out of their way to know us personally. These are the perks of being a ChemE student!

Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?

A: My philosophy is that hard work never betrays you. Regardless of your past, resources, and circumstances, if you have an impeccable work ethic and good intentions, you will be successful propagating through all aspects of your life. Although I may not be the sharpest student in any my classes, I strive to be wiser: studying a few days before an exam, getting as many perspectives as possible (books, students, teachers, and online) for classes, living a balanced life, eating healthy, exercising, and going the extra mile or two for everyone. Lastly, market yourself with the utmost confidence and charisma and be genuine, and you will live life with no regrets especially at UMBC.

Q: What is one way you have worked with others to make a positive difference at UMBC or in another community?

A: Since I am the president for TBP, our objective is to promote and recognize engineering excellence, not only for its members and chapter, but also for all engineering organizations and the rest of the UMBC community. The best way to showcase this is through Engineers Week. Here at UMBC, TBP, all the engineering organizations, and the engineering faculty have been collaborating extensively from early October through late February. As a result, we have advanced STEM awareness, contributed back to community, and had lots of fun.

Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"

A: Unicycling, Clubbing, Spinning Pens, and different color shoe laces.

Q: Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?

A: At Salsarita's, if you ask for rice, you will probably get one and a half scoops of meat. If you order no rice, you will get two full scoops or more.

Co-Create UMBC is a blog for and about UMBC, written by David Hoffman and Craig Berger from UMBC Student Life. Join the Co-Create UMBC group on MyUMBC. Like Co-Create UMBC on Facebook. And follow David and Craig on Twitter.

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