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Happy Birthday UMBC! – Get ready to sing! UMBC's turning 40 on September 19, the anniversary of the day its doors first opened to students. A full weekend of festivities is planned for UMBC's 40th Anniversary Homecoming and Family Celebration , October 20-21, 2006.
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 .
ALUMNI EVENTS Full alumni calendar
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.
Alumni Networking Reception – Get the inside track to a great future at a career networking event planned just for alums, October 5 in the Skylight Room, The Commons. Register online today.
40 Miles for 40 Years Bike Ride – Join the Chapter of Young Alumni October 7 for a fun-filled bike trip to celebrate UMBC's anniversary.
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. We hope to see you in person at the next event!
CAMPUS NEWS
UMBC Biologist Receives Presidential Honor – UMBC biologist Rachel M. Brewster received the nation's top honor for promising young scientists, the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
Read more about this and m ore campus news here.
ARTS
Reflections From the Heart – The Albin O. Kuhn Library presents the photographs of David Seymour September 11 - December 10.
Read about this and more arts news.
ATHLETICS
Dust Off Those Cleats – Did you play lacrosse, softball or soccer at UMBC? Test your skills against players during the alumni games at the 40th Anniversary Homecoming and Family Celebration. Contact Kevin Gibbons-O'Neill for info.
Read the latest UMBC Retrievers news.
CAREER INSIGHTS
Dependable Strengths – Looking for an extra boost in your job search? Check out this three-day workshop, which focuses on ways of highlighting one's strengths and developing self-confidence in interviews, November 16-18.
*Employees of UMBC and their families are not eligible for the iPod drawing.
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Born Leader
Always quick to rise to the top, Jason Chamberlain '97 is poised to make his mark as the Alumni Association's new president.
Read more here.
UMBC's 40 Years - Online Timeline
Watch UMBC grow from "three buildings and a sea of mud" to the exceptional university it is today. Visit the online timeline to see 40 years' worth of photos, stories and videos. Flash Player 8 or later required.
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: Liberty Mutual
Get special alumni rates on auto, home and renters insurance, as well as Group Savings Plus. Find out more here.
Exceptional by Example: The Campaign for UMBC
Your support ensures that UMBC remains Exceptional by Example. 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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