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The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, also knows as UMBC, is a mid-sized public liberal arts college that was founded in 1966. UMBC is located on 500 acres in Catonsville, Md. - about 20 minutes away from Baltimore - and is a separate campus from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. The school is one of 11 University System of Maryland schools, and it is an "honors university" that offers an Honors College program and many research opportunities. UMBC offers 54 majors, 45 minors and 20 certificate programs. The university also offers 33 masters programs, 24 doctoral degree programs and 20 graduate certificate programs. Notable UMBC landmarks include the Knoll, a wooded area inside the main part...
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, also knows as UMBC, is a mid-sized public liberal arts college that was founded in 1966. UMBC is located on 500 acres in Catonsville, Md. - about 20 minutes away from Baltimore - and is a separate campus from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. The school is one of 11 University System of Maryland schools, and it is an "honors university" that offers an Honors College program and many research opportunities. UMBC offers 54 majors, 45 minors and 20 certificate programs. The university also offers 33 masters programs, 24 doctoral degree programs and 20 graduate certificate programs. Notable UMBC landmarks include the Knoll, a wooded area inside the main part of the campus; Pig Pen Pond, which is part of the campus and used as a teaching aid; the Commons campus center; and the Retriever Activities Center. The school's mascot is the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, and the school has 20 Division I sports. Student organizations include the Retriever Weekly newspaper, Bartleby literary magazine, WMBC radio station, Greek organizations, cultural associations, academic and honor societies, sports clubs, activist organizations, graduate student groups and service clubs. Famous UMBC alumni include CNN anchor Tony Harris, Charm City Cakes owner Duff Goldman and actress Kathleen Turner.
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If we build it, will they come?
Sun reporterState and city leaders unveiled plans yesterday to tear down the aging 1st Mariner Arena and replace it with a new venue big enough to attract a professional basketball or hockey team to Baltimore - an idea that drew a skeptical response from the sports...Tags: Baltimore Orioles, National Government, Washington Wizards, National Basketball Association, Field Hockey
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Charity's Closet, a thrift shop for women and juniors operated by teens, is having a sale tomorrow. All items at the shop are $5 each. Those who buy a pair of sandals at this price will receive another pair free. Proceeds from Charity's Closet support...Tags: Odenton, Nature, Radio Industry, Forestry and Timber, Consumer Electronics Industry
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John W. Wenger, 80
John Walter Wenger, a retired printing estimator, died of a heart attack Tuesday at his Severna Park home. He was 80. Born in Baltimore and raised in Park Heights, he was a 1946 graduate of McDonogh School, where he played varsity football. He served...Tags: Severna Park, Diseases, Death and Dying, College Park, Heart Disease
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Warming trend to cost Illinois billions, study projects
Chicago Tribune reporterIf climate change is left unchecked, the costs to Illinois from flood abatement, water treatment, shipping, farming and related goods and services will skyrocket to at least $43 billion annually by the 2030s, according to a study released this week....Tags: Iowa, Global Change, Ecosystems, Maryland, Conservation
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Forget fuel; let's focus on local food
Even if the price of oil falls, the governor should launch a full-fledged sustainability effort to promote an expansion of farming here and the production of more Maryland food for Marylanders. In fact, all the governors of the Chesapeake watershed should...Tags: Academic Progress, Chesapeake (Chesapeake, Virginia), California, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Government
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Gamer making a career of it
Sun reporterHere's what college student Paul Oliver can't do so well: Count backward or recite the alphabet in reverse, and he's not so good at getting the linear progression of things. He couldn't put a comic strip in order if its panels were mixed up, for example....Tags: Learning Disability, Video Games, Game Playing, Consumer Electronics Industry, Maryland
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The Free Sheet
Sun reporterSalsa, polka fest There's a lot more than salsa and polka at Salsapolkalooza, hosted by Creative Alliance. At this outdoor event there will be live bands; break dancers; children's art activities, including an egg-decorating workshop and face-painting;...Tags: B.B. King, Catonsville, Painting, Popular Music, Fells Point
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Gibbons' contract bought by Brewers
Former Orioles outfielder Jay Gibbons is getting a second chance, with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers have purchased Gibbons' contract from the Atlantic League's Long Island Ducks and will assign him to their Double-A affiliate in Huntsville, Ala....Tags: Brian Roberts, Major League Baseball, Baltimore Orioles, Jay Gibbons, Chicago Cubs
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N. Illinois professor took it all off for his career
TRIBUNE REPORTERAt 39, Craig Seymour has a resume most journalists would envy: a doctorate and stints as a music critic at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Buffalo News. But he has also worked one job even George Plimpton would shy away from: stripper in Washington,...Tags: Dance, Northern Illinois University, Minority Groups
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Man seized near UMB charged with assault
A man arrested near the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus Tuesday after a police officer said he was carrying a makeshift explosive device was charged yesterday with assault, reckless endangerment and concealing a deadly weapon. Baltimore police...Tags: Police Arrests, Jermaine Smith, Emergency Incidents, Explosions, Colleges and Universities
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