Help Test the SGA Election on MyUMBC This year's SGA election is likely to take place through MyUMBC, a first that we hope will make the voting process more accessible.  But first, we need to test the system.  I'm hoping you'll help by attempting to vote in a trail run of the election.

To get started, follow this link:

Vote in the Trial Run of the SGA Election on MyUMBC

There's an opportunity to leave comments on the voting process after the 3rd (of 3) test questions.  Please do; it will help us evaluate this experiment.  Also, please let me know (by email to dhoffman@umbc.edu) if one of these things happens when you follow the link:

--You are a UMBC undergraduate but find that you are NOT able to reach the ballot and cast a vote; OR

--You are NOT a UMBC undergraduate but find that you ARE able to reach the ballot and cast a vote.

The trial election is running only from Tuesday, March 8th at 8:00 a.m. through Thursday, March 10th at 6:00 p.m., after which it should become impossible for anyone to cast additional votes.

Thanks for your help!

NOTE: We’re already hearing about an error message ("You selected too many choices for your vote") in response to Test Question #1.  It’s an issue we'll have to work out.  I appreciate the feedback; that's why we're running the test.  Let me know of other issues.  Thank you!
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As of last week, there had been 100 Real People Profiles published on Co-Create UMBC (congrats Cara Jurney, #100).  To celebrate the milestone, I present the second Real People Profile Mashup.

Like the first Mashup (posted after profile #60), this one uses Microsoft Word's "Autosummarize" feature, a not-very-useful tool which assigns a score to each sentence in a document (based on whether it contains words used frequently in the document), then uses the scores to produce a summary.  As summaries, "Autosummarize" results tend to be awful.  But as poetry . . .

This Mashup "Autosummarizes" the first 100 profiles' responses to the question, "Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?" 

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Pig Pen Pond: Between UMBC and the Tech Center.  Behind the Fine Arts building.  Bio-Building Terrace. A friend introduced me to an acquaintance (another UMBC student and Information Systems major) who he thought could help me. I've rolled down a hill at UMBC for the first time in my life. 

My colleague, Paula Ashby, has been working at UMBC for 30 years!

As of December 7th, there are 238 recognized student organizations on campus. The Student Organizations Committee recognizes nearly 35 new student organizations each year. The benches by the UMBC Library Pond. The Physics Building Terrace. I find myself spending a lot of time lately in the student lounge and atrium of the AOK Library on campus. Go to a show at the UMBC theater.  There's usually some great food and its really interesting to learn about the cultures of other UMBC students. 

I luv that about UMBC.

For most of my time at UMBC and for years before, the first floor of the UC was locked and inaccessible to students.

When I first started at UMBC, I was kinda miserable. By the end, UMBC had become a home for me. The UMBC campus contains four branches of the Herbert Run stream which connect near the southern border of campus. There are over 200 different student organizations here on campus and if there’s not a student organization here for you then it’s really easy to start one up.  Getting involved in student life has made my college experience complete. Take advantage of everything that UMBC has to offer.  Finally, be proud that you are a UMBC Retriever.  UMBC has an underground tunnel system. Otis Redding performed on campus in 1967 during the 1st Spring Week, UMBC’s early version of Quadmania. My favorite spot on campus as a student was the huge porch at Patapsco. Wow, great question. My favorite place on campus is in any of the study rooms in the library. I enjoy playing basketball at the RAC with students. The Commons. The Library. The library is an incredibly inspirational place to study.

I was shocked to learn he was the President of UMBC.  It’s definitely a great place to check out.   

Favorite spots? The library. Definitely my favorite place on campus.  Also, the Women's Center is my home away from home on campus, a relaxing place to have lunch, meet friends, get help and support (Commons, bottom floor).  The study rooms in the library are a great place to study with friends.

I love the first floor of the Fine Arts building. Just visit the Student Government Office, the Student Events Board, or the Student Involvement Center. One of my favorite moments at UMBC happened during my freshman year. We went sledding on every hill on campus before the rest of campus woke up. I have lots of UMBC stories, but I think my favorite memory from my time at UMBC was the 40th Anniversary fireworks, which I watched from the roof of the Commons.  I think UMBC is one year older than I am.

My favorite spot on campus is the Harbor Hall desk.  Honestly, I could probably write a book about my life at UMBC. A place not many people remember (or were at UMBC for) was the Hillcrest building. All in all, my experience at UMBC has been an adventure! One fine morning, we came to UMBC, and the moment we stepped onto campus, I knew it was the college for me. During my first few weeks at UMBC, I fell in love with the Women's Center: the comfy couches, delicious teas, fascinating books, exciting events, great company... It is a sign that student life at UMBC is expanding and everyone wants to get involved.

UMBC is always full of people. My favorite spot on campus is continually changing.
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As the Civil Marriage Protection Act heads to a final vote in the Maryland House of Delegates it is imperative that supporters continue to advocate in its favor. We can do it right here at UMBC!

Join us outside of University Center during free hour for a few words on the importance of marriage equality!

Please help us by spreading the word through appropriate mailing lists OR:
Facebook
myUMBC News
myUMBC Events

Questions, comments, or concerns can be addressed to Mitch at mcase1@umbc.edu.

See you on Wednesday! Bring your friends!
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20 opportunities to make a difference are now available: elected officer positions in the 2011-2012 SGA.  If you're curious about what these positions involve or how the election process works, stop by one of these two information sessions this week:

Wednesday, March 9th, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., in Commons 328

Thursday, March 10th, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., in Commons 329.

I'll be there, along with SGA Election Board Chair Jake Borr and SGA Executive Vice President Richard Blissett.  Bring your questions!

The application for these positions is due next Friday, March 18th at 5:00 p.m.  You can read more about the positions available by following the links below.

President, Executive Vice President, Vice President for Student Organizations, Treasurer
Senator
Finance Board Representative

Can't make the sessions?  Don't let that stop you from asking your questions.  Email them to me at dhoffman@umbc.edu.
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Independent Film Series: Wounded Heart
//When: 7pm
//Where: Skylight
We are showing a movie about how Native Americans deal with racism, poverty, and alcoholism while living in the Pine Ridge Reservation!

Thursday 3/10:
Open Mic Night: Best Original
//When: 8pm
//Where: Sports Zone
Play any original song and you have the chance to win a fabulous prize! 1 song per performer. Each performer can only appear on stage one time. If you are part of two acts, choose one and give that performance 100% effort. Sign-ups are at 7:30pm.

Weekly Movie Series: Tron Legacy
//When: 10pm
//Where: LH1
Tickets sold at the CIC, $2 ea. Please buy before the movie.

Friday 3/11:
Live Music: Folk You, Too
//When: 9pm
//Where: Flat Tuesdays
Great Baltimore Bands - A Cat Called Cricket, Silent Whys, Man&Dog

Weekly Movie Series: Tron Legacy
//When: 8pm
//Where: LH1
Tickets sold at the CIC, $2 ea. Please buy before the movie.


Saturday 3/12:
Rock Climbing Trip
//When: 2:30pm-6pm
//Where: Skylight
Only 30 spots available! Get your tickets from the Commons Desk for $10. Meet at 2:30pm at the Commons Circle and climb from 3-6pm.

UMBC Talent Show
//When: 8pm
//Where: Flat Tuesdays
SIGN UPS!!!!!! Contact Jen Bohn (jenbohn1@umbc.edu) or go to the SEB office to sign up for a spot in the talent show on March 12th. There will be pizza and prizes for the winner and runner up of the night!

Weekly Movie Series: Tron Legacy
//When: 8pm
//Where: Sports Zone
Tickets sold at the CIC, $2 ea. Please buy before the movie.

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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: Nate Kim

Hometown: Bowie, MD

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: This is my 4th and last year here! I'm a senior citizen.

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

A: Director of Academic Affairs for SGA, Desk Staffer at Susquehanna Hall, Tutor in the Chemistry Tutorial Center

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

A: I better students' academic experiences and make sure people have a good time! And then I sleep, sometimes.

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

A: I enjoy talking to so many different people. Every year, you meet new people in your major, in your graduating year, freshmen who live in residence halls, administrators, people from different races and cultures and beliefs. I'm friends with people who I never thought I would've when I first came to UMBC. That in itself is pretty great. 

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

A: Take some time to appreciate the people around you, your family, your friends, and even the moment itself. It's so easy to get bogged down and stressed out about exams and assignments. It's easy to linger on the hard times. But appreciate them too. Struggles happen but you fight through them. Have fun in everything you do. When you enjoy the journey you take, the end goal becomes that much sweeter.

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

A: ...the AMAZING RACE!!! Anyone who knows me knows how obsessed I am. The number one thing on my bucket list is to be on the Amazing Race. I get excited every time just thinking about it.

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: 1. Late night food runs are awesome. I highly recommend it for any day. Bad for your weight, bad for your studying, but good for your soul. 2. The SGA office is pretty awesome. It becomes a dance club once in a while.
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There is still a chance for you to particpate on our Mosaic Art Wall located on Commons Mainstreet.  Part Three will be up through tomorrow for you to respond to "Who is UMBC?" as it relates to UMBC diversity.  Please tack your response to the board before the end of the week.

After each state of the project has been completed, we will compile a mosaic of what diversity means to UMBC by UMBC.

See the attached flyer for more information.

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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: Caroline (Cara) Jurney.

Hometown: College Park, MD

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: Just one semester.

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

A: At the moment I am just a plain old member a few groups like The Stilettos and the Health and Wellness sect of the SGA.  I am also a Labbie for some math classes and if all goes well, I will have one more title soon!

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

A: My work ethic, character, and smile allow me to lead by example.

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

A: I honestly enjoy every bit of my life at UMBC.  If I had to pick a favorite, it would probably be learning, as strange as that sounds.  I really like my major, though, so I’m genuinely interested in the subject matter of all of my classes.

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

A: I have learned two things at UMBC that have completely changed the way I approach life.  Firstly, I learned who I am.  It seems cliché and impossible for someone to “find themselves” in one semester at college, but it’s exactly what happened. Throughout the past couple of years, I’ve been undergoing a massive personal transformation, and gaining independence in college gave me the opportunity to figure out who the “new me” is and what that really means.   The second most important thing I’ve learned is that people at their core are really decent.  No one wakes up and thinks, “Today, I’m going to ruin someone’s life.”  People just aren’t that malicious- at worst, people are careless and they just don’t think about the effect they are having on others. 

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

A:  Openness.  It really makes my day when someone is open to try something new with me, or if they open up and tell me something important, or if someone is open to becoming my friend. 

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 continually changing.  In the non-wintry months, I love the stairways on either side of the Math/Psych building.  One of them has ivy and the other has honeysuckle, and it reminds me so much of my original home!  In the morning, my favorite spot is the seventh floor of the library.  It is so open (which I’m a fan of) and peaceful!  Even the bathrooms are nicer up there!  We have a really nice campus, guys, so explore! 
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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: Bob Somers

Hometown: Ripon, Wisconsin.

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: 21 years.  (Time flies when you are having fun!)

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

A: Director of the Bookstore.

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

A: Direct employees in offering classroom and other needs through excellent customer service.

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

A: Working with all aspects of the UMBC Community.  I have been employed at approximately a dozen institutions of higher learning, and in my opinion the cooperation at UMBC is unsurpassed.  That teamwork makes everyone’s job a wee bit easier!  My ultimate favorite time is when the students arrive on campus for Fall classes after the long hot summer of minimal traffic.

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

A: We are defined not by the challenges that come our way, but rather by our responses to said challenges.

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

A: The New York Jets, John Lennon, Robyn Hitchcock, Juliana Hatfield, literature and computer games in a fantasy (sword and sorcery) setting, building and upgrading computers, and most of all, my three kids.

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: Every day has the potential for the unexpected in the Bookstore.  Way back in 1990, a high level administrator approached me within a few weeks of my arrival at UMBC.  The individual wished to return a UMBC winter coat which had been recently purchased in the Bookstore.  I was informed that the coat had NEVER been worn, and that the individual had opted to purchase a more traditional, non-emblematic winter coat.  After allowing the refund, the coat was put back out for sale.  It was at this point that we discovered the dog bones (treats) in the pocket.  WOOF!
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