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TOP STORIES
Commencement 2006 – Congratulations to UMBC's newest alums – more than 1200 undergraduates and 200 graduate students – who walked the stage at commencement last month. Read more about the Class of 2006 .
Got a Retriever? – If you own a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, UMBC's Athletics Department needs you! To find out how your pet can be a part of the 40th anniversary celebration October 20-21, contact Lindsey Prather at lindsey1@umbc.edu .
ALUMNI EVENTS Full alumni calendar
Family Day at the Zoo – Spend a day at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore with UMBC, June 17. Special discounted rates include admission, a picnic and a chance to meet several animals!
Walk in the Woods with UMBC – Take a day hike with the Alumni Association on the Appalachian Trail near Hagerstown, Saturday, June 17. Get the details here.
Orioles Night at Camden Yards – Join UMBC at Camden Yards as the Baltimore Orioles battle their beltway rivals, the Washington Nationals, June 23. Get your tickets early – this event sold out in 2005!
Save the Date: Ripken Stadium – Save the date for a Harford County alumni reception at Ironbird Stadium, August 19. Online registration is coming soon, but mark your calendars today.
CAMPUS NEWS
UMBC Featured in NY Times – In an editorial entitled "Why American College Students Hate Science," UMBC receives kudos for excellence in science education. Read more about this and m ore campus news here.
ARTS
Senior Exit Exhibition– Check out works by UMBC's newest arts alumni through June 17 in the Center for Arts and Visual Culture. Admission is free, times vary.
ATHLETICS
A Winning Year – Thanks to multiple team conference championships, UMBC is celebrating a noticeable jump in its America East standings.
Get more sports updates online here.
CAREER INSIGHTS
Be a Lifelong Learner – Strengthen your job skills or learn new ones by enrolling at UMBC as a continuing education student. Check out all your options online today.
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A Nose For News When it comes to spotting trends, Baltimore Sun reporter Jamie Smith Hopkins '98 is usually one step ahead of her competitors.
Read more here.
Did You Log On Yet?
Be among the first to log on to Retriever Net , UMBC's new alumni online community, and you'll be automatically entered to win an ipod!
Going on Vacation? Bring True Grit!
Download a picture of UMBC's mascot, True Grit, and participate in the Roving Retriever Photo Challenge for UMBC's 40th anniversary.
Share Your Good News
Just married? New baby? New job? New address? Update your information online today and read the new Spring 2006 edition of Class Notes Online!
Alumni Perks: CloseCall America
Get special alumni savings on phone and internet service. Find out more here.
Why Giving Matters
Why is it important to give? Ask attorney James Wiggins '75 , co-founder of the Second Generation Scholarships at UMBC.
Make your mark at UMBC today by making a gift to the 2005-2006 Annual Fund campaign online.
Contact the Alumni Association
UMBC Alumni Association
Alumni House
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
Phone: 410-455-ALUM
FAX: 410-455-1079
e-mail: alum@umbc.edu
* Please note: This copy of the Alumni E-Triever has been modified from its original layout for archiving purposes.
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