I’m 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: David Clurman
Hometown: Bowie, MD
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: I began my 6th year last summer.
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: Assistant Director of Residential Education
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: I help ensure that the residential communities are safe for students.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: I love working with students. It is great to see them develop over the course of years and grow both intellectually and socially.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: I learned that you need to find a career that you enjoy, not a job that pays the bills.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: The Lord of the Rings
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 the UMBC campus is my office overlooking Erickson Field. It is great seeing students play sports and hang out there.