Join the BreakingGround Group

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:54:00 -0400

BreakingGround is philosophy of campus and community engagement reflected in courses, programs, projects, and stories from UMBC change agents. And now it's also a MyUMBC group open to all. Join to get the latest updates and invitations, and to help spread the word by "pawing" content you like on MyUMBC.

If you haven't visited the BreakingGround website in the past couple of weeks, here is some of what you missed:

UMBC senior Seanniece Bamiro reflected on a great course that changed her perspective on urban challenges.

Women's Center Director Jess Myers urged women to embrace their 19th Amendment right, not just by voting but by becoming engaged as activists and change agents.

SGA President Kaylesh Ramu and I asked for and received some great reflections on what BreakingGround means for people at UMBC (video). Check out the replies and add your own.

Shriver Center internships are positioning students to develop leadership skills they need to make a difference. Students who have completed internships shared some of their experiences (video).

UMBC doctoral student Romy Jones described an summer experience in Chiapas, Mexco, that challenged conventional thinking about community service.

--David Hoffman