SGA Election Live! (Photos & Link to Vote) by David Hoffman and Craig Berger

The 2013 SGA election is underway! Undergraduates can cast their votes here until Wednesday night at midnight.

Three of the last four UMBC SGA elections have been record-setters (the record now stands at 3,216 votes cast; see last year's announcement of the results here). Turnout in UMBC's SGA election has exceeded the turnout at College Park and Towson as a percentage of the student body five years in a row. The candidates have made their plans and are asking for your vote. Read about them and make your choice.

Here are some photos of the election action. We'll keep updating this post with new photos throughout the process. Got some photos you'd like us to share here? Tweet them to #umbcelections and we'll feature some of the best.

SGA Election Board at Quadmania  
SGA Election Board Chair Collin Wojciechowski (right) proves he'll wear any hat
to encourage students to vote. Left: Board member Nathan Rehr.
Commons Main Street voting station, 11:00 a.m. Monday.
Voting by Ipad
Black and yellow cupcakes for voters on Main Street
Macklemore wants you to vote.
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Name: Alonté Cross

Hometown: I'm from Fort Washington, MD but recently moved to Laurel, MD

 Major: I'm currently a Media and Communication Studies major but I'm submitting a portfolio to be a Visual Arts major.
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: This is my second semester at UMBC. (I transferred from Regent University).

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

A: I am an Office Assistant and Veteran Diversity Educator Intern for the Office of Student Life's Mosaic Center for Culture and Diversity; President of the Community Action Board in Patapsco Hall, Member of the Leadership Advisory Committee; Photographer for The Retriever Weekly (Features Section), and I will be a Resident Assistant in Patapsco Hall starting in the Fall of 2013. 

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

A: I'm a dedicated student leader, student staff member, & friend to the community. 

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

A: I love that my roles on campus are like plants that help each other grow. Being a dedicated student leader is essentially what helped me to become a student staff member. Being both a student leader and student staff member puts me in the path of more students than just going to class and going to my dorm ever could. That translates to a great deal of thriving friendships and unshakable bonds with others. 

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

A: Again, I transferred to this school and before ever attending a class or moving into my residence hall, I learned that UMBC has so many opportunities to get involved and make a difference in the community at our disposal, but we have to go after them.

 I was hired as a Diversity Educator Intern a few weeks after I officially enrolled here, I was hired at The Retriever Weekly a week after that, all before ever experiencing campus life at the school. 

 Everything that I've joined or gotten involved in led to my involvement in the next thing, like a ladder. If I can do that as a new student, I challenge students that have been here for a little while, yearning to get involved to just go for it.

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

A: Positive social change...and Michael Jackson.

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: If you read that I work in the Mosaic Center and asked yourself, "What is the Mosaic Center?," this is for you: COME TO THE MOSAIC CENTER! It's not just a reservable space (for meetings, programs, etc.) but when not in use, it's an open space, to enjoy lunch, a nap and/or learn about our events and resources. I bet $1 you didn't know that!

The center is located in The Commons on the second floor, between the Student Involvement Center and the Student Orgs Space (near the Game Room).

BONUS VIDEO QUESTION: What else would you like to share? Ask yourself a question and answer it.



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Our PROMISE AGEP is in the “PROMISE Pathways” phase where we have been looking at ways to expand our program and partner with more campuses within the University System of Maryland (USM). On Tuesday, April 16, 2013, a group of PROMISE students left UMBC at 5AM to travel to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to serve as moderators for the 2013 Regional Research Symposium which was part of the celebration activities for the new president, Dr. Juliette Bell. Dr. Bell, a biochemist, spent time meeting and greeting the group from UMBC. Dr. Bell’s own mentor from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences/National Institutes of Health (NIEHS/NIH), Dr. Thomas Kunkel, gave a keynote address that discussed innovations in DNA repair.

At the door of opportunity.

At the door of opportunity. PROMISE Students from UMBC at the Student Services Center at UMES.

Students also had a chance to talk with Dr. T. Sean Vasaitis, an assistant professor at UMES, and former PROMISE Peer Mentor from UMB. We extend thanks to Dr. Jennifer Keane-Dawes, Dean of the Graduate School at UMES for her invitation and hospitality, and we thank Dr. Lakeisha L. Harris, for her logistics leadership. Congratulations to all of the poster and oral presentation winners, and to the faculty who won special awards.

Dr. Bell and students_2

Luncheon Photo with President Bell. Pictured, L-R (graduate students from UMBC unless otherwise noted): Eric Corbett (Human-Centered Computing), Miguel Nino (Instructional Systems Design), DeLauren McCauley (Chemistry), Nanda Cortes (Biology), Dr. Jennifer Keane-Dawes (Dean of the Graduate School, UMES), DR. JULIETTE BELL (PRESIDENT, UMES), Dr. Renetta Tull (Assoc. Vice Provost/PROMISE Dir.), Lois Oviawe (Economic Policy Analysis), Nebechi Osia (Environmental Engineering), and Kyle Edwards (Applied Sociology). 

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Our PROMISE AGEP is in the “PROMISE Pathways” phase where we have been looking at ways to expand our program and partner with more campuses within the University System of Maryland (USM). On Tuesday, April 16, 2013, a group of PROMISE students left UMBC at 5AM to travel to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to serve as moderators for the 2013 Regional Research Symposium which was part of the celebration activities for the new president, Dr. Juliette Bell. Dr. Bell, a biochemist, spent time meeting and greeting the group from UMBC. Dr. Bell’s own mentor from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences/National Institutes of Health (NIEHS/NIH), Dr. Thomas Kunkel, gave a keynote address that discussed innovations in DNA repair.

At the door of opportunity.

At the door of opportunity. PROMISE Students from UMBC at the Student Services Center at UMES.

Students also had a chance to talk with Dr. T. Sean Vasaitis, an assistant professor at UMES, and former PROMISE Peer Mentor from UMB. We extend thanks to Dr. Jennifer Keane-Dawes, Dean of the Graduate School at UMES for her invitation and hospitality, and we thank Dr. Lakeisha L. Harris, for her logistics leadership. Congratulations to all of the poster and oral presentation winners, and to the faculty who won special awards.

Dr. Bell and students_2

Luncheon Photo with President Bell. Pictured, L-R (graduate students from UMBC unless otherwise noted): Eric Corbett (Human-Centered Computing), Miguel Nino (Instructional Systems Design), DeLauren McCauley (Chemistry), Nanda Cortes (Biology), Dr. Jennifer Keane-Dawes (Dean of the Graduate School, UMES), DR. JULIETTE BELL (PRESIDENT, UMES), Dr. Renetta Tull (Assoc. Vice Provost/PROMISE Dir.), Lois Oviawe (Economic Policy Analysis), Nebechi Osia (Environmental Engineering), and Kyle Edwards (Applied Sociology). 

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Name: Katie Cano

Hometown: Owings, Maryland

 Major: Political Science

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: This is my second semester at UMBC. 

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

A: Currently, I'm president of Erickson's Community Action Board, a Peer Review Council Board Member, a BreakingGround grant recipient, a volunteer at the Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents, a member of the Shriver Living-Learning Floor, a Sondheim Public Affairs Scholar, and this summer I will be an Orientation Peer Advisor. 

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

A: A vessel for positive change--on campus and in the surrounding community. 

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

A:  I'm from Southern Maryland where there aren't too many different kinds of people; going home now is like culture shock after living at UMBC. So the thing that I enjoy the most within all of my roles at UMBC is the ability to learn things about different cultures, to be exposed to new opinions, to hear unfamiliar stories, and to see how it is to take a walk in someone else's shoes. 

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

A: I like to talk. I like to talk all the time about anything to pretty much everyone. However, I've learned that I will gain much more if I just listen, rather than running my mouth all the time. So I've learned to talk less and listen much more. 

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

A: Cross-stitching and Law and Order: SVU. 

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 do embarrassing things on a daily basis, but since I live on campus, I have the ability to do embarrassing things in front of many people now. For example, when I tripped up the stairs, out of my shoes, and practically kicked some poor boy in the face in the Commons. Or when I walked into a brick wall when I was going into Academic IV the other day. I've found that sometimes it's safer for everyone for me to stay in my room, cross-stitch, and watch hours of Taboo with my roommate on the weekends. 

Co-Create UMBC is a blog for and about UMBC, written by David Hoffman and Craig Berger from the Office of 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: Imani Spence

Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Major: Media and Communication Studies (MCS)

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: Second Semester Freshman

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

A: I'm currently the Assistant Technology Editor at The Retriever Weekly, as well as the Social Media Coordinator at WMBC (UMBC's college radio station), and I host my own show Positive Frequency on Wednesdays from 2-4. I am also a witness on the Mock Trial team!

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

A: Student, friend, helper, commuter and person with excess enthusiasm.

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

A:  This is not fair. I really enjoy all my roles on campus. I really love being a part of The Retriever Weekly's editorial staff, because all the people are really accepting, and that means a lot to me as a commuter. But I honestly love all the things I do on campus exceedingly.

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

A: Don't judge. I was really quick to dismiss people in high school, but here I just want to see what everyone is up to, and what their passions are. I guess the second best thing would be that EVERYONE has a passion.

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

A: KID PRESIDENT, Fall Out Boy, and Mad Men.

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: As a commuter, the 6th floor of the library is the BEST place for naps.

Co-Create UMBC is a blog for and about UMBC, written by David Hoffman and Craig Berger from the Office of 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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 Last month we published a list of Maryland-isms, which generated some great conversation about things that are perfectly normal in Maryland but almost nowhere else (which you might not have known if you had lived in Maryland all your life). Now let's apply the same treatment to UMBC.

 We all know that UMBC has been named the #1 up-and-coming national university by U.S. News & World Report four years running. And there's the quirkiness of having a champion chess team (and Cricket Club and Mini Baja team) but no football team. But what else makes UMBC, UMBC?

 Here are a few examples to get us started. At universities other than UMBC, it would be very unusual to find ...
  1. one of the most popular organizations on campus has the motto "Survive as a human. Hunt as a zombie." 
  2. a tradition of not scheduling any classes during three "free hours" each week to ensure that students have time to connect and student organizations to meet;
  3. a heavily-used building has been left with no name, just a number, for more than 30 years (we're looking at you, Academic IV);
  4. a 24/7 study space has been created because students insisted that they wanted to spend more time more comfortably immersed in academics;
  5. a campus internet portal (MyUMBC) serves as both an information source and a meeting ground for students to share news, talk about issues and even initiate action for change;
  6. the SGA is nationally recognized as "a model for governments at every level to learn from" because it serves so effectively as a catalyst for students' contributions to campus life;
  7. so many examples of a deep and inclusive commitment to innovation in teaching and in contributing to our communities and democracy;
  8. so many free t-shirts, and so many students so eager to get one;
  9. a post about squirrels has become one of the most "pawpular" campus social media posts of all time;
  10. the university President has been recognized as one of the planet's most influential leaders, yet you've probably seen him around campus, and if he has met you he remembers your name and where you went to high school.
Do you agree? What else belongs on this list?

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                                                      1. A university President widely acknowledged as one of the world's best leaders who is also treasured by students
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by Craig Berger

SGA plays a vital role on campus, and three teams of candidates are vying for the top executive positions for 2013-2014.

Come see the candidates for SGA President and Executive Vice President present their visions and debate the issues this Monday, April 15th at noon in the Student Organizations Space on The Commons' 2nd floor. 

You can help shape the debate by tweeting questions to @umbcelections.

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Have you participated in a leadership development program or course at UMBC? Would you like to help create and facilitate those programs for other UMBC students? Here's your opportunity: The Office of Student Life is hiring an Intern for Civic Engagement and Leadership for 2013-2014 (application form). This will be a valuable pre-professional work opportunity that will help you build your planning, facilitation and leadership skills.

 The Civic Engagement and Leadership Intern will be responsible for: 


The Intern will work approximately 8 hours/week for $7.25/hour. Hours are flexible and dependent on the Intern's schedule. 

Because we want someone who can draw upon personal experiences, we're especially interested in applications from students who have participated in an Office of Student Life-supported leadership program.

The application deadline is Wednesday, April 17th.


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Summer Dissertation House at UMBC: July 9-12, 2013

Spend 4 days writing … make progress on your dissertation!

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 9 AM - Friday, July 12, 2013 at 5 PM
On Campus : COMM 329

The Summer Dissertation House is coming to UMBC, July 9-12. Graduate students who plan to participate should follow the application procedures on the application webpage for the Dissertation House.

Open application period: Early bird May 13, 2013 – May 24, 2013. Late registration May 25, 2013 – May 31, 2013 (Applications received during the early bird period will have priority)

(Please note that there are only 15 to 18 slots for this event, consider applying early) 

Applications
received after May 31, 2013 will be considered for the DH waiting
list. More information about the Dissertation House: http://dissertationhouse.wordpress.com/about/

  • The Dissertation House runs from 9 AM – 5PM, for four days, Tuesday, July 9 through Friday, July 12.
  • Students must plan to attend the full session, for each of the 4 days.
  • Daily schedule includes 2 mini-lectures, and 5 hours of writing per day.
  • Breakfast, Lunch, and a snack will be served daily.
  • The Dissertation House is free for UMBC’s graduate students.
  • There are 15 to 18 spaces available for the Dissertation House.
  • Details regarding eligibility can be found on the application page of the website for the Dissertation House.
  • Subscribe to the website: http://www.thedissertationhouse.com

Read about The Dissertation House in UMBC’s Alumni Magazine: Byrne, R.  (2011, Fall) “The Write Stuff”, UMBC Magazine. p. 12

Please login to MyUMBC, click “I can attend,”  *AND* follow the application procedures on the main website for the Dissertation House: http://dissertationhouse.wordpress.com/apply/


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