IMPACT SUPPORTING TODAY’S STUDENTS AND TOMORROW’S LEADERS

GREETINGS from the Office of Institutional AdvancementDear UMUC supporters and friends,

I join the entire University of Maryland University College (UMUC) family and President Javier Miyares in welcoming you to the first issue of Impact, a newsletter from the Office of Institutional Advancement at UMUC. Impact is designed to provide you with interesting infor-mation about the university and its innovative programs, new scholarships, generous donors, and dedicated students. This first issue of Impact will focus on new scholarships offered to MBA students and military spouses and will highlight a scholarship donor and a scholarship recipient. Every issue of Impact will also feature a “Did You Know?” section where you can learn fun facts about UMUC.

I am confident that this newsletter will help strengthen the bonds that tie us all to this diverse global institution. No matter the level of support you have provided to UMUC, I consider you a part of UMUC’s global family and sincerely thank you for your generosity. You have helped make UMUC what it is today. I hope you enjoy the fall 2012 Impact. I welcome your feedback and encourage you to suggest subjects for feature articles. Thank you again for supporting UMUC.

Sincerely,

CATHY SWEET VICE PRESIDENT, OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT cathy.sweet@umuc.edu

FALL 2012

CONTRIBUTORS

Taneka ChialastriPam Dello-RussoCarla Solis

OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT STAFF

The staff members of the Office of Institutional Advancement consider it a privilege to work with alumni and friends of UMUC and are committed to furthering our mission of providing excellent, world-class educational opportunities to adult students.

• CATHY SWEET, Vice President• REBECCA BOUGHAMER, Director,

Advancement Services• TANEKA CHIALASTRI, Assistant Director,

Scholarship and Grant Programs• SARAH CONBOY, Annual Giving

and Scholarships Program Specialist• PAM DELLO-RUSSO, Director,

Grants and Donor Relations• JENNIFER EUBANKS, Assistant Director,

Corporate and Foundation Relations• EARL FOOTE, Program and

Support Services Specialist• CARRIE GELDART GEYER,

Director, Corporate Relations• HARRIETT HAYES-HUBBARD,

Administrative Assistant, Alumni Relations

• SYLVIA HENRI-WONASUE, Executive Assistant to the Vice President

• ROBERT HILDERBRAND, Assistant Director, Finance and Administration

• TARA HOLDER, Research and Prospect Specialist

• SIMMY PAPALI, Assistant Director, Advancement Services

• THERESA POUSSAINT, Associate Vice President, Alumni Relations

• MICHAEL RICHMOND, Director, Annual Giving Programs

• DHARMA SELVA, Assistant Vice President, Development

• ANGELA SMITH, Office Manager• CARLA SOLIS, Coordinator,

Grants and Donor Relations

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DESIGNATION OF GIFTS RECEIVED IN FY 2012

Find out about the ways you can support UMUC students and programs. Visit www.umuc.edu/support.

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Phone: 301-985-7110 or 800-888-UMUC, ext. 1-7110

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53% Scholarships (Military, Returning Students, Cybersecurity, Graduate and Undergraduate)

7% Area of Greatest Need

32% Program Support (Fund for Excellence, Cybersecurity, Career Resource Center, Gateways to Success)

8% Arts Program (Leroy Merritt Center, Art of China, Maryland Artists Collection)

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IN THIS ISSUE

1 Greetings from the Office of Institutional Advancement

1 Designation of Gifts Received in FY 2012

2 Calendar of Events

2 Supporting Scholarships, Advancing Opportunities

3 Scholarship Highlight

3 Generous Gifts Fund the MBA, an Award-Winning Program

4 Congratulations to UMUC’s 2012 Graduates

5 Garrison-Alexander Honored with 2012 Distinguished Alumna Award

5 Friends of the Arts Help Carry on a UMUC Tradition

5 Donor Highlight

6 Cybersecurity Leaders to Gather for Second Annual Gala

6 Did You Know?

7 Support UMUC Students and Programs

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IMPACT SUPPORTING TODAY’S STUDENTS AND TOMORROW’S LEADERS

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JOIN US AT THE 2ND ANNUAL

CYBERSECURITY SCHOLARSHIP GALA

Reception • dinneR keynote • enteRtainment

Saturday, April 6, 2013 I 7 p.m.Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center

National Harbor, Maryland

Feature on page 6.

FOR MORE INFORMATION visit umuc.edu/cybersecuritygala

Supporting tomorrow’S CyberSeCurity LeaderS

SUPPORTING SCHOLARSHIPS, ADVANCING OPPORTUNITIESEmployee’s Family Inspires Him to Give BackA published author and 1914 graduate of George Washington University, Mathilde Eiker felt com-pelled to use her English literature degree to teach due to the economic realities of the Great Depression. As a high school English teacher, Mathilde Eiker helped inspire her students; as an aunt, she helped inspire the desire to give back.

Eiker’s nephew, Earl Foote, has been a UMUC employee for more than 15 years and in 2011 received the Presidential Award, which recognizes faculty and staff members who have made distinc-tive contributions to the university throughout their careers. But, Foote wanted to contribute to UMUC’s mission beyond being a standout staff member. He also wanted to honor his aunt, who had inspired his love of the English language and classical music during his childhood and was always happy to provide detailed answers to his questions about grammar.

In March of 2000, Foote established the Mathilde Eiker Memorial/Irving Foote and Iverna Eiker Foote Tribute Scholarship Fund to honor the memory of his “Aunt Mattie” and to honor his

parents. Thanks to a trust fund bequeathed by another relative, Foote was able to endow the scholarship fund.

“This scholarship is my way of thanking my parents and my aunt for all their encouragement and support, and also a way to give back to the wider community,” Foote said. “I was fortunate that my first undergraduate degree was paid for mostly by my parents and my second undergraduate degree was provided by UMUC. Since not every-one is so fortunate, I wanted to give someone else a chance to advance his or her knowledge and opportunities.”

To date, the fund Foote established has awarded scholarships to three students. The most recent recipient, Mildred Johnson, completed her degree in December 2011. Johnson said she is often ques-tioned about how a Bachelor of Arts in English from UMUC benefits her.

“My answer is never brief; most English majors are seldom in search of words to give voice to their opinions. A Bachelor of Arts in English helps me to find the message hidden beneath the words. My coursework teaches me, through careful research and analysis, to interpret and develop a thorough understanding of oral and written communications,” she said. “Literature deepened my understanding of humanity. Our triumphs, defeats, sorrows, and our greatest joys are revealed in short stories, novels, fictions, and biographies. Phenomenal writers cause us to envision things differently and to consider limitless possibilities. There is no greater power than is in the written word. Words can challenge the imagination and can champion a cause. The Mathilde Eiker Memorial/Irving Foote and Iverna Eiker Foote Tribute Scholarship made this enlightenment possible and my degree a reality.”

GENEROUS GIFTS FUND THE MBA, AN AWARD-WINNING PROGRAMTwo program-specific donor-funded scholarships are available to students who want to advance their careers and increase their business knowledge by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at UMUC: the MBA Scholarship and the Giving Back MBA Scholarship Fund.

The MBA Scholarship and the Giving Back MBA Scholarship Fund were both established by individuals who are close to the university—one is an accomplished faculty member, and the other is an alumna. Both know firsthand the value of a UMUC degree and the critical role scholarships play in our students’ achievement of their personal and professional goals.

Christina Hannah, PhD, who joined UMUC in 1989, is a former graduate dean and now serves as a professor in the MBA program. In 2010, she and her husband, Lawrence Hannah, established the MBA Scholarship with a pledge of $25,000. The scholarship’s purpose is to provide financial support to continuing first-generation MBA students. It is expected to be awarded beginning in 2013. Both first-generation degree holders, Hannah and her husband made this investment because of their strong commitment to and respect for UMUC’s mission to provide its students with a high-quality educa-tion. Hannah frequently refers to her students as her heroes—she explains that she is constantly amazed and inspired by their resilience, persistence, and dedication as they manage work, family, and studies to earn their degrees.

Inspired by the desire to help her fellow classmates, Bernadette Gormally ’05 & ’12 established the Giving Back MBA Scholarship Fund while enrolled as a student in the MBA program. Since its inception in 2011, the Giving Back MBA Scholarship Fund has provided scholarships to three deserving students.

“Students who go to the bother and expense of obtaining higher qualifications in the midst of personal adversity merit our assistance,” said Gormally, who is now an employee at the University of Maryland, College Park. “This scholarship was established with the view to assist some of these deserving students by reducing their financial burden and therefore helping them achieve their educational goals.”

SCHOLARSHIP HIGHLIGHT New Fund Supports a UMUC Mainstay—Its Military Students

Starting this fall, UMUC and HSBC will begin awarding students a new scholarship—the HSBC Military Spouse Scholarship—thanks to a $555,000 donation from the company. This scholarship will provide funding for newly enrolled military spouses and will complement HSBC’s other fund—the HSBC Military Family Scholarship Fund.

UMUC has been providing opportunities for higher education to military servicemembers since the 1940s and now counts 55,000 active-duty military, reservists, dependents, and veterans among its students. This new scholar- ship fund is just one more way UMUC supports the military community. The university also has a dedicated military advising team to help guide veterans as they make their decisions about higher education. UMUC also offers several other scholarship opportunities for military servicemembers as well as student support services.

As the university rises to meet the demand for higher education, it will continue its commitment to its military students and veterans and their dependents. If you are interested in learning more about the scholarship and program support needs of these students, please contact Pamela Dello-Russo at pamela.dello-russo@umuc.edu.

HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial service organiza-tions, serving around 89 million customers in 85 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, Africa, North America, and Latin America.

Thank you to the donors and organizations who have established the following new scholarship funds since January 1, 2012:

• HSBC Military Spouse Scholarship Fund—Scholarships to support the spouses of active-duty servicemembers.

• Open System Sciences Scholarship Fund—Scholarship support for under-graduate and graduate students who are studying cybersecurity or computer information technology.

• Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc. Scholarship Fund—Scholarship support for graduate students studying cybersecurity.

ABOVE: Earl Foote (left) stands next to Mildred Johnson (right), who graduated in December 2011 and was awarded a scholarship from the fund Foote established.

CALENDAR OF EVENTSJoseph Sheppard: A Voyage from Memory: 1930–1960

Sunday, April 8, 2012– Monday, March 25, 2013

Gallery hours: 9 a.m.–7 p.m. dailyThe Leroy Merritt Center for the Art of Joseph SheppardUMUC Inn and Conference CenterAdelphi, Maryland

Vista: Contemporary Works by Latin American Artists

Sunday, September 16– Sunday, November 25, 2012

Gallery hours: 9 a.m.–9 p.m. dailyUMUC Inn and Conference Center Lower LevelAdelphi, Maryland

An Evening in Cyberspace: Supporting Tomorrow’s Cybersecurity Leaders UMUC’s Second Annual Cybersecurity Scholarship Gala

Saturday, April 6, 2013, 7 p.m.

The Gaylord National Resort and Convention CenterNational Harbor, Maryland

ABOVE: Lawrence Hannah (left), Bernadette Gormally (center), and Christina Hannah (right) support UMUC’s MBA students through scholarship funds.

RIGHT: UMUC provides scholarship support for military servicemembers and their families.

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“ The Mathilde Eiker Memorial/Irving Foote and Iverna Eiker Foote Tribute Scholarship made this enlightenment possible and my degree a reality.”

CONGRATULATIONS TO UMUC’S 2012 GRADUATESThis spring, UMUC held commencement ceremonies around the world and conferred more than 9,500 degrees to highly deserving and hardworking students. Approximately 7,500 degrees were awarded to students in the United States, 1,300 to students in Europe (including locations in Africa and the Middle East), and 800 to students in Asia.

Stateside graduates alone—who ranged in age from 20 to 76 years—hailed from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as from Abu Dhabi, Azerbaijan, China, Germany, Guam, India, Jamaica, Japan, Nairobi, Russia, Taiwan, Turkey, and the Virgin Islands. Ceremonies took place in Tokyo, Japan; Okinawa, Japan; Seoul, Korea; Heidelberg, Germany; and Adelphi, Maryland; and on Guam. UMUC also participated with other institutions in joint ceremonies for students stationed in Afghanistan, in Kandahar and Bagram.

“Many of our students juggle the competing responsibilities of jobs, family, and service to our country. Our worldwide commencement ceremonies offer an opportunity for us to celebrate their remarkable achievements while also serving as a constant reminder of the vital nature of our mission: to offer outstanding educational opportunities to adult students in Maryland, the nation, and the world, setting the global standard of excellence in adult education,” Acting President Javier Miyares said.

The Adelphi ceremonies took place at the Comcast Center in College Park, Maryland, and included remarks by two featured speakers: J. J. Green, national security correspondent for WTOP Radio in Washington, D.C., and Lt. Gen. Harry D. Raduege Jr. (USAF, Ret.), chair of the Deloitte Center for Cyber Innovation.

Petty Officer First Class Ryan A. Pile, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science, and Rosalind C. Lee, site and program director of Progressive Life Center’s Pennsylvania Operations, who graduated with a Doctor of Manage-ment, spoke on behalf of the student body. Emma Garrison-Alexander, chief information officer and assistant administrator for the Office of Infor-mation Technology at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), was honored as the 2012 Distinguished Alumna.

Mark J. Gerencser, executive vice president of Booz Allen Hamilton, and chair of UMUC’s Board of Visitors, was the commencement speaker for the ceremony in Tokyo. Jonathan Dorfan, PhD, president and CEO of the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, was the commencement speaker for the ceremony in Okinawa. Mark Tokola, deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in South Korea, provided remarks at the Seoul ceremony. Charles F. Bolden Jr., NASA administrator, and Philip D. Murphy, U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany and former astronaut, were the featured speakers in the Heidelberg ceremony. The Hon. Madeleine Z. Bardallo, representative for Guam in the U.S. House of Representatives, gave the remarks at the Guam ceremony.

Recordings of some of the ceremonies and copies of some commencement speeches are available at www.umuc.edu/commencement.

ABOVE: J.J. Green, national security correspondent for WTOP Radio in Washington, D.C., speaks at UMUC’s morning ceremony.

ABOVE: UMUC Acting President Javier Miyares honors Daniel Grosse with a Stanley J. Drazek Teaching Excellence Award.

ABOVE: An undergraduate student marks her graduation at the ceremony in Adelphi, Maryland.

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DONOR HIGHLIGHT Henry A. Rosenberg Jr. and Dorothy L. Rosenberg

Longtime Maryland residents Henry A. Rosenberg Jr. and Dorothy L. Rosenberg embody the spirit of charitable giving. Their dedication to supporting UMUC is truly inspiring evidence of their passion for their community and for education. In 2011, UMUC was pleased to name them the Philanthropists of the Year.

Their gracious support of the Leroy Merritt Center for the Art of Joseph Sheppard and their establishment of the Rosenberg Armed Forces Education Fund, among other initiatives, are testament to their legacy of philanthropy. The UMUC com-munity extends its sincere thanks and congratulations to these generous donors.

GARRISON-ALEXANDER HONORED WITH 2012 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA AWARD

Emma Garrison-Alexander ’96 & ’08 has seen many sides of UMUC—she has been a stu-dent, alumna, adjunct faculty member, and donor. Each of these roles has had a positive impact on her life.

Garrison-Alexander is chief information officer and assistant administrator for information technol-ogy at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and recently earned the 2012 Distinguished Alumna Award for her exemplary achievements and service to UMUC and her community.

In her role at TSA, Garrison-Alexander develops and manages central policies for all of the agency’s

IT requirements and develops and implements IT initiatives across the agency. Before joining the TSA, she spent more than 20 years working at the National Security Agency, starting as an electronic engineer and moving on to leadership positions in technology and systems, signals intel-ligence, and information assurance.

“My education at UMUC has been critical to my preparation and success as a senior executive in the workforce,” Garrison-Alexander said.

Garrison-Alexander earned a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from University of Mem-phis in Tennessee, and her Master of Science in telecommunications management and Doctor of Management from UMUC.

FRIENDS OF THE ARTS HELP CARRY ON A UMUC TRADITIONMore than 30 years ago, Bylee Massey, wife of then-president T. Benjamin Massey, began a quest to fill the university’s halls with art. Thanks to her initia-tive and diligence and the hard work of many who continued her efforts, the university is now home to multiple collections, which comprise more than 1,900 pieces of art.

Today, a core group of art enthusiasts helps make UMUC’s collections, exhibitions, lectures, book signings, and symposiums possible through the Friends of the Arts program. Donors pledge their annual support for the arts and enjoy a variety of benefits for helping the university’s Arts Program continue to be recognized as a renowned program in Maryland. They also help the Arts Program advance its mission to create “an environment in which its diverse constituents, including mem-bers of the university community and the general public, can study and learn about art by directly experiencing it.”

The university’s collections include the Maryland Artist Collection, the Doris Patz Collection of Maryland Artists, the Asian Collections, the Edu-cation Collection, and the International Collec-tion. The university’s collection of Maryland art includes approximately 1,400 works and provides a comprehensive survey of 20th- and 21st-century Maryland art. The university’s Asian Collections consist of nearly 420 pieces of Chinese art, Japa-nese prints, and Balinese folk art, dating from the Tang Dynasty (618–907 A.D.) through the

19th century—a historical reach of 13 centuries. The UMUC collection of Japanese prints includes more than 120 prints by 35 artists. The Arts Pro-gram also hosts and curates several special exhibi-tions throughout the year. To learn more about the Arts Program at UMUC or the Friends of the Arts program, visit www.umuc.edu/art or call 301-985-7937.

GALLERY HOURS

Inn and Conference Center, Lower Level Gallery9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday–Saturday

Leroy Merritt Center for the Art of Joseph Sheppard9 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday–Saturday

UMUC Academic Center at Largo9 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday –Friday

LEFT: The Leroy Merritt Center for the Art of Joseph Sheppard honors Sheppard’s extraordinary work, underscores his lifelong devotion to

creating and promoting classical art, and celebrates the legacy of Maryland philanthropist and businessman Leroy Merritt.

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SUPPORT UMUC STUDENTS AND PROGRAMS Give in a Way that Best Suits You

UMUC is committed to making high quality higher education accessible to all students regardless of their financial circumstances. You can help us continue to honor this commitment by making a gift that suits your vision and approach to philanthropy.

WAYS TO GIVE

Online: Make a secure contribution online. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted. Visit www.umuc.edu/donate.

By Phone: Make your gift conveniently by phone or ask any questions you may have about giving a gift to UMUC. Call 301-985-7110.

By Mail: Make checks payable to the UMUC Foundation and mail them to

University of Maryland University CollegeOffice of Institutional Advancement3501 University Boulevard East Adelphi, MD 20783

TYPES OF GIFTS

Outright Gifts: Outright gifts are the simplest and most frequently used method of giving. You can contribute by personal check; by cash in the form of currency, money orders, or bank drafts; or online with your Visa, MasterCard, or American Express card.

Electronic Funds Transfer: By joining UMUC’s monthly giving program, you can have your contribution automatically deducted from your bank account on a biweekly or monthly basis. Each deduction will be reflected on your bank statement.

Pledges: You may make a long-term pledge to establish a major gift, such as an endowed scholarship, a memorial fund to honor a loved one, or a fund for an important university priority. Pledges allow you to make a more significant gift with a greater impact.

Gift Planning: Gift planning includes charitable reminder trusts, gift annuities, charitable lead trusts, and bequests or gifts of other assets supporting UMUC programs. You can also make UMUC part of your estate planning. Planned giving fits your financial needs while also helping support UMUC.

Stock certificates may be delivered to the University System of Maryland Foundation, Inc. (and earmarked for UMUC) or electronically transferred to the foundation by your broker. Gifts from securities are an easy way to benefit from double tax savings: full deductibility on the fair market value of the gift, plus no capital gains on tax on the appreciation of the shares contributed.

Gift Matching: Today, more than 1,000 organizations have matching gift programs for employees and family members, and many have programs for retirees. Participating organizations match funds according to different ratios. The standard is to match donations dollar for dollar, but some organi-zations will contribute even more. Each organization has its own matching gift form and its own procedures. You can contact your employer’s benefits office for information on what your organization offers.

THE UMUC FOUNDATION

The University System of Maryland (USM) Foundation, doing business as the UMUC Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) corporation incorporated in 1978 and registered in the state of Maryland. The UMUC Foundation manages all private donations made to UMUC through the capital campaign, annual programs, and planned gifts.

UMUC graciously accepts all donations offered through charitable fundraising and grant fundraising initiatives and through individual gifts. Funds are used to maximize the number and extent of tuition grants and scholarship awards for students and to enhance UMUC’s educational services by adding and improv-ing undergraduate and graduate-level curriculum and supporting materials.

Tax ID Number: 52-1125663

Address: University of Maryland University College Office of Institutional Advancement 3501 University Boulevard East Adelphi, MD 20783

Funds of the UMUC Foundation are administered by the University System of Maryland Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Information may be obtained by writing to the foundation or by contacting the Maryland Secretary of State.

CYBERSECURITY LEADERS TO GATHER FOR SECOND ANNUAL GALABuilding upon the success of last year’s gala, UMUC is pleased to announce its second annual cybersecurity scholarship gala—An Evening in Cyberspace: Supporting Tomorrow’s Cybersecurity Leaders—will be Saturday, April 6, 2013. This special black-tie event will support the next generation of cybersecurity students and feature a reception, dinner, keynote, and entertainment. Power- house leaders from a variety of sectors, including telecommunications, technology development, power generation, security consulting, network services, govern-ment, the foreign diplomatic corps, and more, will attend, as will members of UMUC’s Cybersecurity Think Tank and the Honorary Gala Committee.

The first annual cybersecurity gala was an amazing success. The event secured more than $1 million in support for UMUC cybersecurity programs and scholarships, raising scholarship funding to support 224 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate cybersecurity programs. Proceeds from the upcoming gala will also be used to support cybersecurity scholarships.

The event will take place at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. To date, UMUC’s affiliated partners include the AFCEA Cyber Committee, CyberWatch, Infragard, and NASCIO. CICSO Systems, Inc. and Northrop Grumman are Innovator Sponsors, and Creative Information Technology Inc., AT&T, and CyberPoint are Friend Sponsors. WTOP and FederalNewsRadio.com are the media sponsors. For more information about the gala and to learn how you can get involved or attend, visit www.umuc.edu/cybersecuritygala.

DID YOU KNOW? Interesting Facts About UMUC’s Past and Present

• During the 2011–2012 academic year, an estimated 610 graduates received a donor or corporate-funded scholarship during their last year at UMUC. Many of these students would not have been able to achieve their aca-demic dreams without the help of such funding.

• In 1977, a group of students, faculty members, and staff members from the Munich campus broke the Frisbee-throwing record in the Guinness Book of Records. They continuously tossed a Frisbee for 374 hours and 18 minutes.

• UMUC has more than 80 community college alliance agreements nation-wide. These agreements are essential and allow students to seamlessly transfer credits to UMUC. UMUC recently signed alliance agreements with Florida Keys Community College in Key West, Florida, and Collin College in McKinney, Texas.

• The UMUC Cyber Padawans, a team of undergraduate cybersecurity students, alumni, and faculty, took first place in the North American Cyber-Lympics finals on September 4, 2012. Through three rounds of competition, the Cyber Padawans topped a field of almost 80 teams, some from other colleges and universities and others composed of professionals working in the field.

• UMUC offers field study courses through which students can travel and learn the rich history of Europe while earning university credit. Courses for the 2011–2012 academic year covered topics such as Baroque art in Rome, Scottish literature, and van Gogh’s life and work (Amsterdam).

• The Office of Institutional Advancement recently took part in an executive alumni roundtable discussion. The meeting was hosted by Andy Bertamini ’10, regional president of Wells Fargo. If you are interested in participating or hosting an executive alumni roundtable discussion, please contact Jennifer Eubanks at jennifer.m.thompson@umuc.edu.

ABOVE: Gen. James E. Cartwright, (Ret.), former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (center); Sgt. Johnny Jones (second from right); and Lt. Gen. Harry D. Raduege Jr., chairman, UMUC Cybersecurity Think Tank, and chairman, Deloitte Center for Cyber Innovation (right); are joined by Team Wilson from the Orlando Civil Air Patrol Cadet Squadron, first place winners, All Service Division, CyberPatriot III

national high school cyber defense competition at last year’s gala.

ABOVE: At the inaugural gala, Kym Nelson, then Chief of Staff at the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation and now deputy chief of staff for the City of Baltimore (left) stands with Theresa Poussaint, associate vice president of Alumni Relations at UMUC.

ABOVE: Dharma Selva, assistant vice president of development (left); Joyce Wright, and the Joyce Wright Masters of International Management Fund scholarship donor (center), are joined by Edward Miller,

the Ed and Jean Miller Answering the Call Scholarship donor.

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BELOW: UMUC graduates mark their commencement in Heidelberg, Germany.

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