School of Pharmacy Celebrates Class of 2018 at Convocation
More than 200 PharmD and graduate students receive degrees and embark on the next phase of their lives.
Team Player and Key Liaison, Nursing’s Hokenmaier Wins UMB Employee of the Month
Sarah Hokenmaier, program director in the Department of Family and Community Health at the School of Nursing, was honored as the UMB Employee of the Month of April.
Party in the Park Moves Indoors, But Fun Still Reigns
Rain forced the annual Party in the Park indoors to the SMC Campus Center, where UMB graduates and their families enjoyed food, dancing, and more.
UMB Graduates Told to Make a World of Difference
The UMB Class of 2018 was treated to life lessons from a number of speakers, headlined by Peace Corps Director Jody Olsen, PhD, MSW.
Third-Generation UMSOD Graduate’s Video Is a Hit
Courtney Miyamoto, DDS ’18, a third-generation School of Dentistry graduate, produced the video shown at the Universitywide ceremony at Royal Farms Arena.
Commencement 2018: Keynote Speaker Jody Olsen
Peace Corps director Jody Olsen, PhD, MSW, a former UMB faculty member, will give the University’s keynote speech.
Commencement 2018: Tips for Graduates from Honorary Cast
The commencement speaker, honorary degree recipients, honorary marshals, and student remarker offer advice to UMB’s Class of 2018.
Commencement 2018: Honorary Degree Recipients
This year’s honorary degree recipients are Fred Smith and Venice Paterakis, Mary Catherine Bunting, and Carolyn Frenkil. Each will receive an Honorary Doctor of Public Service degree.
Commencement 2018: Student Remarker Aarti Sidhu
Aarti Sidhu of the Francis King Carey School of Law will bring a unique perspective to the student remarker role at UMB’s commencement on May 18.
Commencement 2018: Honorary Marshals
This year’s honorary marshals at UMB’s commencement are Mary M. Rodgers, PT, PhD, FAPTA, FASB, FISB; Karen Kauffman, PhD, CRNP, FN, FAAN; and Jill Whitall, PhD.
Quantum Financials Town Hall Set for June 4
The second Quantum Financials Town Hall will be held Monday, June 4, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Elm Ballroom at the SMC Campus Center.
Call for Proposals: IPE Faculty Award – May 2018
All UMB faculty are eligible to apply for an IPE Faculty award. Please see the IPE web page for additional information. Submit your two-page proposal, including budget, to Patricia Danielewicz.
Graduate Students Give Voice to Universal Health Care Debate
The International Society of Pharmacoepidemiology and International Society of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research student chapters a hosted thought-provoking debate to highlight the pros and cons of expanding Medicare access for all.
Seeking Participants to Screen for Elevated Blood Sugar Levels
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine want to learn about the use of a commercially available dietary supplement for men and women who are prediabetic.
Lexington Market’s Crab Derby Offers Free Tickets to UMB Community
Lexington Market’s 2018 Crab Derby Festival on Thursday is offering free general admission to all (UMB) students, staff, and faculty members who present their UM ID.