Real People Profiles Mashup
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 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....
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Serious Games
game: \ˈgām\ noun, 1. an amusement or pastime
Computer games are a welcome distraction. There are just some days when you need to take a break from homework and writing U.S. Democrazy posts and play a game of Tetris.
But not all computer games are made for entertainment. In fact, some can be downright sobering. Recently, computer games about homelessness, genocide in Darfur, refugees, and more are rising in popularity. Here are some incredibly informative and emotional games for you to try out.
Spent
A lot of us have misconceptions about homeless people. This game created by Urban Ministries of Durham is designed to put you in the shoes of someone who has lost their job, their house and their savings. You have $1000 to survive for a month, but rent, groceries and emergencies might exceed that amount.
Against All Odds
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a refugee? This game by the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees takes you though what it’s like to be a refugee. From war and conflict in your country, to finding asylum in another land, and starting a new life in a new country, Against All Odds gives you a picture of the various aspects of refugee life.
Oiligarchy
Oiligarchy puts you in the position of an oil company’s CEO right after World War II. Your job is to make as much money as possible from the oil that you find, while dealing with problems like protests from the citizens of other countries where your oil rigs operate and managing lobbyists in Washington. Of course, you have to enjoy the fruits of your labor before your actions ruin the environment.
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