Category Archives: Students

Guest Post: Ilse Genovese, UMCP Communication student

Posted on April 21, 2016 by USG

The focus was on America’s understanding of terrorism through the prism of the media. Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Sarah Giacalone, President of the Social Work Student Association, UMBC Social Work student

Posted on March 23, 2016 by USG

A few months ago, I watched as the refugee crisis in Syria flooded my Facebook feed; showing images of children and families dying in an effort to reach safety. I was moved to tears by how much these families would risk to escape the horrible violence of civil war that is currently plaguing their country. Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Guest Post, OnCampus, Students, Top Stories | Tagged 2016 Civic Engagement Series, Immigrant, Refugee, Sarah Giacalone, Social Work, The Universities at Shady Grove, UMBC, USG, USG Office of Student Services | Leave a comment

Guest Post: Kelly Umana, President of SEIPH, UMD Public Health Science student

Posted on February 25, 2016 by USG

Students from UMD’s Public Health Science Program and UMB’s School of Pharmacy came together with the USG Office of Student Services to address a widespread public health concern about vaccine hesitancy. Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Guest Post, OnCampus, Students, Top Stories, Uncategorized | Tagged 2016 Civic Engagement Series, Kelly Umana, SEIPH, The Universities at Shady Grove, UMB School of Pharmacy, UMD Public Health Science, USG, USG Office of Student Services, Vaccines | Leave a comment

Guest Post: Victoria McConnell, UMCP at USG Criminal Justice and Criminology Student

Posted on February 22, 2016 by USG

Thailand. The land of mango sticky rice, mountainous scenery, Asian elephants, colorful marketplaces, tuk-tuks, crazy drivers, and some of the most welcoming people you will ever meet. While my time in Thailand was spent enjoying all of these amazing aspects of this wondrous country, we were also there to learn more about a darker side of Thailand. The human trafficking that occurs in this country was the focus of our trip. Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Post, OnCampus, Students, Top Stories, Uncategorized | Tagged Criminal Justice and Criminology Program, DEPDC/GMS, Human Trafficking, Thailand, The Universities at Shady Grove, University of Maryland College Park, Urban Light, USG, Victoria McConnell | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Guest Post, OnCampus, Students, Top Stories, Uncategorized | Tagged #GGJ16, Andy Varshine, Global Game Jam, Rite of Passage, Ritual, Simulation and Digital Entertainment Program, The Universities at Shady Grove, UB, University of Baltimore, USG, Video Games | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Community, Guest Post, OnCampus, Students, Uncategorized | Tagged Andrew Richardson, Maryland Association of Nursing Schools (MANS), Missouri Association for the Community Action, Nursing, Poverty Simulation, The Universities at Shady Grove, The University of Maryland Baltimore, USG | Leave a comment

Guest Post: Jennifer Cohen, Senior Recruitment Coordinator

Posted on September 2, 2015 by USG

I can talk about all the great things USG offers (and believe me, I do!), but hearing a student talk about those same things makes a world of difference to someone considering studying here. Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Faculty/Staff, Guest Post, OnCampus, Students | Tagged Dr. Edelstein, Jennifer Cohen, Open House, Recruitment, Student Ambassadors, The Universities at Shady Grove, USG | Leave a comment

Guest Post: Will Schlossenberg, Dir. of Development and Community Partnerships

Posted on August 27, 2015 by USG

“The one thing I know for sure is that scholarships change lives.” Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Guest Post, OnCampus, Students, Top Stories | Tagged Career-Ready, Donors, Give Back, OSS, Partner with USG, Scholarship and Donor Recognition Luncheon, Scholarships, Students, The Universities at Shady Grove, USG, Will Schlossenberg | Leave a comment

Guest Post: Rachel Wolohan, OSS Senior Coordinator

Posted on August 5, 2015 by USG

Someone introduced me the other day as, “This is Rachel…she’s famous for the student events on campus.” I’ve been working at USG for a little over 3 years and I’ve fallen in love with event planning! If my “claim to … Continue reading →

Posted in Faculty/Staff, Guest Post, OnCampus, Students | Tagged #USGFEST, Connect@USG, Office of Student Services, Opportunity Wall, OSS, Rachel Wolohan, The Universities at Shady Grove, USG, USG Spirit Day | Leave a comment

Martin Mann’s Speech at Chancellor Kirwan Celebration

Posted on June 2, 2015 by USG

Martin Mann is a Staff Sergeant in the US Army Reserve and a recent graduate of UMBC’s Social Work program at The Universities at Shady Grove (USG). Before completing his bachelor’s degree, he served two deployments, one in Iraq as … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Students, Top Stories | Tagged Chancellor Kirwan, Education, Martin Mann, Social Work, The Universities at Shady Grove, UMBC, UMBC Social Work, University System of Maryland, US Army Reserve, USG | 1 Comment

Category Archives: Students

Guest Post: Ilse Genovese, UMCP Communication student

Guest Post: Kelly Umana, President of SEIPH, UMD Public Health Science student

Guest Post: Victoria McConnell, UMCP at USG Criminal Justice and Criminology Student

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

Guest Post: Andrew Richardson, UMB Nursing Student

Guest Post: Jennifer Cohen, Senior Recruitment Coordinator

Guest Post: Will Schlossenberg, Dir. of Development and Community Partnerships

Guest Post: Rachel Wolohan, OSS Senior Coordinator

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