Last Day to Register to Vote Today is the last day to register to vote in the State of Maryland. 

 The 2012 General Election will be held three weeks from today (Tuesday, November 6). In addition to voting for President of the United States, voters will elect members of the U.S. House of Representatives, and, in Maryland, voters will elect a U.S. Senator and will cast votes on three proposed state Constitutional Amendments and four other Statewide Ballot Questions.

 To register to vote, be sure to consult this voter registration guide for UMBC community members: http://www.umbc.edu/voterregistration.  

 (Included on this page is the State of Maryland's online voter registration tool.)

 --Craig Berger and David Hoffman

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I actually had some trouble finding a faculty advisor. I talked to Dr. Snyder from the MCS department about possibly using my research idea as my capstone project. He advised me to look towards other departments for an advisor. I contacted Dr. Bell from the MLL department and he put me in touch with Dr. Stolle-Mcallister who agreed to advise me. I had never met Dr. Stolle-Mcallister before, but he was very supportive of my idea.

How did you know this was the project you wanted to do?
I had been thinking of developing a research project to conduct while I was abroad. Though my study abroad plans fell through, I already had the idea and was still interested in following it through. I have always loved children’s books and working with young children, and I had been introduced to the analysis of language through my English and MCS classes. It seemed natural to merge topics that interested me.

Is this your first independent research project?
This is not my first independent research project, though it is the first that requires any funding. I am writing an honors thesis for the English Honors program, which also focuses on a critical analysis of language and its implications.

Do you get course credit for this work?
I might try to use this project as a capstone for MCS, but as of now it is completely independent and self-motivated.

How did you hear about the Undergraduate Research Award program?
My teachers have advertised the URA program for years, but I never thought I would develop an idea worthy of one. I was not overly confident in my proposal idea, but as a junior, this was my last year to apply. I knew this was a great opportunity, and everyone was very supportive of me, so I decided to apply.

Was the application difficult to do?
The application was not difficult at all. Writing the application was beneficial because it forced me to expand and elaborate on my idea to make it stronger and more competitive. My advisor was supportive and helped with any concerns I had.

How much did your mentor help you with the application?
Dr. Stolle-Mcallister helped me with proofreading and final review. He supported my ideas and gave me the independence to craft the project I wanted.

What was the most unexpected thing?
I am still early in the program, but the most unexpected thing so far is the supportive community for URA Scholars. The program directors seem genuinely invested in my success, and the other students help create a positive environment. There is so much more to being a URA Scholar than just conducting independent research; it is a community dedicated to individual student success and achievement.

What else are you involved in on campus?

I work as a production assistant for The Retriever Weekly, as well as a tutor in the Writing Center. I am a member of the Oxfam International club and an editor for the school’s literary magazine Bartleby.

What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?

If you have an idea - or even if you don’t have an idea - you should consider research! The URA Program offers a support system, but ultimately provides you with the independence and freedom to do whatever you want.

Read more about Hannah's research by visiting the link below...

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There will be two ceremonies this December in the Retriever Activities Center (RAC).

Check out the commencement website for details!
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Name: Laila Shishineh
Hometown: Severn, MD

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: Two and a half years.

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

A: Collegiate Success Institute (CSI) Program Coordinator in the Office of Undergraduate Education.

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

A: I help new students have a successful transition to UMBC.

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

A: My favorite part of my work is meeting and getting to know new students during their first year at UMBC.  I find it particularly rewarding when I can help students overcome some of the obstacles they face as they transition from high school to college.

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

A: I learned very early on in college that it is OK to ask for help!  After a rough first semester, I found a mentor and got my act together.  This is a lesson I try to teach all my new students at UMBC: don't be afraid to ask for help when things get tough and know that there is always someone there who can help or support you!

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

A: Cats and home improvement projects!

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 spot on campus is Starbucks...but I try really hard to not go there too often!! 

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


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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 Not everyone faces this inner conflict; I've also met a great many students who are perfectly happy with their majors. But I identify with the ones who are struggling, because I know their situation very well. I chose my college major (Economics) for what I now view as too narrow a reason: I found the exams relatively straightforward and intuitive, and I wanted to protect my GPA, because I already just knew that I was supposed to go to law school. Exploring different areas of knowledge was not a high priority for me. But it would become a priority much later, once I discovered that what I had just known was, for me, completely wrong. By then I had finished law school and faced years of loan payments, soul-searching and career reboots.
In hindsight, if I could have dispelled what I just knew and chosen a major without the crushing burden of responsibility and guilt, and without being limited to the actual menu of majors at my college, I would have chosen to major in Democracy. My guilt-free major would have featured courses in history, philosophy, education, economics, psychology and political science, and opportunities to reflect on the experiences I was having in student government. That would have fascinated me and, as I know now, might have set me on an easier path to happiness and fulfillment. 

So what's your guilt-free major (or, if you're a college graduate, what would it have been)? Share here, and I'll reflect on your responses in a future post and make some suggestions. Consider using this format:

My actual major is/was __________________.
My guilt-free major would be _______________, 
featuring classes about __________________,
because _____________________________.

It's perfectly OK to respond by saying "I don't know."  When I was in college (and didn't yet have the benefit of hindsight), that definitely would have been my response. If it's yours, try explaining why it's a challenge for you to figure it out.

--David Hoffman

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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Read on for more about this encouraging and positive story.
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These are their responses.

Name: Sarah Swatski

Hometown: Bel Air, MD

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: Since August 2011.

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

A: I am the President of Tau Sigma National Transfer Honor Society and Secretary of Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society.

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

A: Mathematics student, Advocate for Transfer Students, Leader, Friend.

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

A: I enjoy being a leader on campus and being involved in different organizations.   Through my involvement I have gotten to know many people on campus.  I also enjoy the variety of courses I have taken as I have learned so much from them. 

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

A: There are so many activities and clubs on campus you can get involved with.  You will meet new people, learn a lot about yourself, and have a lot of fun!

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

A: Country music, chocolate, hiking, mystery novels,...

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: When the weather is nice there are so many great places to sit outside, like the benches by the pond by Undergraduate admissions.  Also, the third floor of the Commons is pretty nice!

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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Counseling and Therapy in Video: Volume III contains training videos, reenactments, and actual therapy sessions conducted by renowned counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and clinicians. Volume III presents a firm grounding in the theoretical modalities of counseling and psychotherapy while expanding into new and emerging areas such as social media, veterans, cyber-bullying, mindfulness, and neuroscience. This collection features the “giants” of counseling and psychotherapy such as Viktor Frankl, Albert Bandura, Albert Ellis, Aaron Beck, Virginia Satir, Jay Haley, and Carl Rogers, whose theoretical models shape the way we look at counseling today.

Current UMBC faculty, students, and staff can access the database through the Visit Website button below. For off-campus access, please login via VPN first (http://vpn.umbc.edu) and follow the link to the UMBC Library Homepage. Then follow the link under "News & Events" on the Library's homepage to return to this post and click on the "View Website" button to access the database. For more info on remote access, see http://aok.lib.umbc.edu/services/remoteaccess.php.

The trial will run through December 10, 2012. 

Feedback on the usefulness of this database is appreciated. Leave us a comment to let us know what you think, or contact Joanna Gadsby at gadsby@umbc.edu.


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