Real People Profiles: Jenna D'Onza

Sun, 03 May 2015 20:12:00 -0400
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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: Jenna D'Onza

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: This is my third year at UMBC.

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

A: Community Director of Patapsco Hall.

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

A: Helping residential students/student staff have a positive and memorable experience here!

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

A: The fun part! Supervising student staff, planning fun activities for the community, and helping students engage in the UMBC experience.

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

A: A bad attitude is like a flat tire - you can't go anywhere until you change it!

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

A: I've worked in both Chesapeake and Patapsco Halls to promote the idea of community pride to encourage residents to be excited about where they live and about their communities. The impact was that residents have certain events and activities to look forward to, are able to bond and build relationships with others in their communities, and some even want to return to that community the following year!

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

A: Shopping.

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: I love walking around the loop when the weather is nice!

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