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TOP STORIES
Music to Your Ears – Don't miss your chance to win an Apple iPod. Simply log on to Retriever Net, UMBC's new alumni online directory, by September 29 * and you'll be entered in the drawing. Lose your login and password? Register here .
Want to be an Alumni Rep? – Interested in spreading the news about UMBC? Learn about volunteering as an alumni admissions representative at an informational meeting (with dinner), September 6.
ALUMNI EVENTS Full alumni calendar
Multicultural Alumni Committee – Join this new group as it examines ways of creating connections between UMBC alumni, August 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Alumni House. Contact Stanyell Bruce at 410-455-2632 or bruce@umbc.edu for info.
Etiquette & Networking Dinner – Learn the finer points of lunch/dinner interviewing with the International School of Protocol over dinner at the Brass Elephant, September 19.
40th Anniversary Weekend – Save the date now for a weekend filled with fireworks, lectures, a crab feast, vintage cars, soccer, arts, music and reunions, October 20-21. Find out more online at www.umbc.edu/40th.
Event Picture Pages – Check out photos from a variety of alumni events from the last few months on Retriever Net. Maybe we'll see you in person at the next event!
CAMPUS NEWS
$2.9M NSF Grant Funds New Ph.D. Program – A recent National Science Foundation award will allow UMBC to establish a new doctoral student training program in "Water in the Urban Environment."
Read more about this and m ore campus news here.
ARTS
A New Way of Looking at Trash – The UMBC Theatre will host Searls Puppetry and its production of "OM: a dance concert for inanimate things...," September 8 - 9 at 8 p.m.
Read about this and more arts news.
CAREER INSIGHTS
Dependable Strengths – Looking for an extra boost in your job search? Check out this two-day workshop, which focuses on ways of highlighting one's strengths and developing self-confidence in interviews, September 14-15.
*Employees of UMBC and their families are not eligible for the iPod drawing.
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A Natural Progression
At only 26 years old, software engineer Rithy Chhay '02, is well ahead of the game where career is concerned.
Read more here.
Be a Part of UMBC's 40th Timeline
Do you have great stories from your time here on campus? Share them and be a lasting part of UMBC's 40th Anniversary timeline and blog.
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 theSummer 2006 edition of Class Notes Online!
Alumni Perks: CloseCall America
Get special alumni rates on local and long distance phone service, as well as wireless, DSL and more. Founded by Tom Mazerski '75. Find out more here .
Giving Matters
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the 2005-2006 Annual Fund. Your support of UMBC helps ensure student success.
If you haven't already, please make your mark at UMBC today by making a gift to the 2006-2007 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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