Category Archives: Guest Post

Guest Post: Ashley Waters, Associate Director, UMBC

Posted on February 16, 2016 by USG

Attending classes at a campus with nine universities allows you to contribute to the evolution of partnerships and engage in tackling complex challenges. It offers you the opportunity to invest in your future, while at the same time investing in the future of your local economy and community. No matter how you see it, being part of a university center like USG is truly one of a kind! Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Andy Varshine ’12 UB, USG Staff, Global Game Jam Participant

Posted on February 4, 2016 by USG

To me, the experience isn’t just about making a cool game. It’s more about meeting new people, trying something different, and having fun doing something that you’re passionate about. If you are looking for a creative outlet (be it art, writing, music, etc.), I would definitely recommend taking on the challenge that is the Global Game Jam Experience. Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Andrew Richardson, UMB Nursing Student

Posted on December 8, 2015 by USG

The Poverty Simulation that took place at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) campus was an eye opening event. Continue reading →

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Guest Post: John Sackett, President Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center & Chair, USG Board of Advisors

Posted on November 23, 2015 by USG

Those of you who have seen the Adventist HealthCare logo may have noticed these three words that appear along with it: “Care. Compassion. Community.” They are more than just a tagline. Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Joan Pittman, Clinical Assistant Professor & Director of the MSW Program at USG

Posted on November 3, 2015 by USG

Who is the largest provider of mental health services in this country? Social Workers! Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Mark Edgington, USG Vets Association President

Posted on October 29, 2015 by USG

“Welcome home heroes, welcome home.” Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Toni Negro, Business & Education Librarian

Posted on October 7, 2015 by USG

Have you visited the COL-LAB? The COL-LAB is a new COL-LABorative space in the Priddy Library where students, faculty, staff can have student club meetings, faculty or student led discussions, engage in debates, work on projects and share ideas. Groups who want to work together can reserve the Col-Lab at the Service Desk for a 3-hour time period with a USG ID. Looking to collaborate? Come to the COL-LAB! Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Erin Ward, Coordinator for USG’s Department of Administration

Posted on September 23, 2015 by USG

“I attended classes at The Universities at Shady Grove for six years – all of my classes held in the Camille Kendall Academic Center – and I never realized what a unique facility it truly was.” Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Dr. Stewart Edelstein, Executive Director

Posted on September 9, 2015 by USG

“So how did a music major, qua composer, who wanted to be a brain chemist, get to become the Executive Director at The Universities at Shady Grove (USG)—one of the most interesting and exciting jobs in Montgomery County, Maryland? Well, I never made it through chemistry, probably a lucky thing for me and the world of chemistry!” Continue reading →

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