Winter 2014

Features

February 07, 2014

Rising business owner shakes up scene by creating drinkable art

Features

February 07, 2014

Can Art Change the World?

In Brief

February 07, 2014

Questions for Anne Turkos, the university archivist

Wrought iron red M Gate against brick outside of Maryland Stadium.

Campus Life

February 07, 2014

New course teaches students the not-so-sweet details of their diets

Brett Egan (left) and Michael Kaiser. Photo by John T. Consoli

In Brief

February 07, 2014

Class Act

February 07, 2014

Jaime Jurado ’83 offers his insights on the growth of craft beer, home brewing and how you can get into the field.

Innovation

February 07, 2014

Computer Scientist Arnab Ray’s Double Life as a Popular Blogger

Innovation

February 07, 2014

Campus Life

February 07, 2014

Elite Australian Gymnast Brings World-class Talent to UMD Squad

In Brief

February 07, 2014

Class Act

February 07, 2014

Founder of Kids’ Snack Company Fills Need, and Tummies

Campus Life

February 07, 2014

Scholarship Honors Pillar of D.C. Music Scene

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February 07, 2014

Student’s Fossil Discovery Sheds Light on Plant Evolution—and a Civil War Tragedy

Class Notes

News on Friends and Classmates

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Passings

John F. Leitzel ’50

John F. Leitzel ’50, a retired insurance broker and agency owner, died of heart failure Dec. 21 at the Joseph Richey Hospice in downtown Baltimore, The Baltimore Sun reported. The Dundalk resident was 95. Leitzel was a 1935 graduate of Sparrows Point High…

60s

Jerald B. Lurie ’68

Jerald B. Lurie ’68, a member of Adelberg, Rudow, Dorf & Hendler LLC, has been appointed a trustee of the Bar Associations Insurance Trust. A joint venture between the Maryland State Bar Association and Bar Association of Baltimore City, the trust…

10s

Jonathan Schaudies ’13

Jonathan Schaudies ’13 has joined Invotex, a national accounting, financial, and economic consulting firm, as a consultant. Previously, he interned with the Department of Economic Development at the Montgomery County Innovation Network.

80s

Sharon-Frances Moore ’89

Sharon-Frances Moore ’89 writes: As an alumna with a degree in American history, I always enjoy hearing older alumni’s memories of the university. Recently while attending a Terp Town pre-football game reception with my former college roommate Robin…

70s

Sue Bredekamp ’72, Ph.D. ’85

Sue Bredekamp ’72, Ph.D. ’85 co-wrote the new books “Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Focus on Kindergartners” and “Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Focus on Children in First, Second, and Third Grades” for teachers. She is an early childhood…

00s

Patrick Maggitti Ph.D. ’06

Patrick Maggitti Ph.D. ’06, the Helen and William O’Toole Dean of the Villanova University School of Business (VSB), has been named a member of the board of trustees at Sacred Heart University. In addition to his role as dean, Maggitti is an associate…

50s

Lester Brown M.S. ’59

In “Breaking New Ground: a Personal History,” Lester Brown M.S. ’59, founder of the Worldwatch and Earth Policy Institutes, traces his life from his childhood on a small farm to his leadership on global environmental issues.

90s

Imad Madanat ’95, M.I.M. ’99

Imad Madanat ’95, M.I.M. ’99 has been promoted to vice president of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency International, a humanitarian organization. A 14-year veteran of the agency, he previously served as senior program finance manager.