Publisher
The University of Baltimore
Alumni Association

Executive Editor and
Director of Alumni Relations
April B. Baer

Managing Editor
Catherine Leidemer

Art Director
Gigi Boam

Graphic Designer
Courtney Lausch

Photographers
Richard Lippenholz, B.S. ’74
Rich Riggins

Staff Contributors
Terra Abrams
Laura Shelton
Alison Wainwright Davitt

Contributing Writers
Christianna McCausland
Mary Medland
Paula Novash

President
Robert L. Bogomolny

Vice President for
University Advancement
William O. Lynerd

Comments, Suggestions and Inquiries:
Alumni Relations
University of Baltimore
1420 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201-5779
alumni@ubalt.edu

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Alumni Relations
University of Baltimore
1420 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201-5779
410.837.6131
alumni@ubalt.edu

The University of Baltimore Alumni
Magazine is published twice a year by the
University of Baltimore Alumni Association.
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of the University System of Maryland.

Features

CITY SCHOLARS HIT THE BOOKS
Six of UB’s newest students—who are also full-time city employees—are making history as the first recipients of the University of Baltimore City Fellows Program, created by UB President Robert L. Bogomolny and Baltimore City Mayor Martin O’Malley.
(Full Story)

ENTREPRENEUR: IT'S A TOUGH WORD, BUT SOMEBODY HAS TO DO IT, AND UB ALUMNI ARE DOING IT WELL
William H. Thumel Jr., B.S. ’69, and Donna Jones Stanley, M.B.A. ’86, are two birds of an entrepreneurial feather. Thumel practically redefined the temporary services industry throughout his career and now spends his days indulging in businesses that reflect his true passions: real estate and racecars. Stanley grabbed the reins of a fledgling nonprofit and, nearly 15 years later, has turned it into one of Baltimore City’s most powerful and influential organizations. Here, they share their secrets for successful and offer tips for aspiring entrepreneurs.
(Full Story)

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ENTREÉ-PRENEUR: UB ALUMNI IN THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS
The list of ingredients in the recipe for success in the restaurant business is long and complicated—just ask any of a number of UB alums who make their living in this demanding industry. From handling early-morning shipments of fresh ingredients to managing staff and making sure customers come back for more, go behind kitchen doors and see what it takes to keep those good reviews coming.
(Full Story)

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