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No Place Like Home

Category: WebExtras

Kurt and Patricia at home

photography: Christopher Myers

The UB community welcomed Kurt L. Schmoke as its eighth president in July, and since then, Kurt—as he prefers to be called—has settled back into Baltimore, embracing the spirit of UB events and chatting about his plans for the University’s future with local media.

Check out photos from Kurt’s first busy months at UB in the gallery below, and learn more about him through:

  • a WYPR interview 
  • Baltimore Business Journal: Kurt Schmoke hits fundraising trail as University of Baltimore’s new president 
  • Diverse: Kurt Schmoke Looks to Raise University of Baltimore’s Profile 
  • The Baltimore Sun’s photo gallery of past and present Kurt
  • Kurt’s acceptance of the ALS Association Ice Bucket Challenge as captured by WBAL-TV (news anchor Stan Stovall nominated Kurt for the challenge) and by UB
  • The UB Post (student newspaper): Former Mayor Schmoke Begins First School Year As UB President 
  • a WYPR commentary: University (and City) Lucky to Have Schmoke 
  • The Daily Record: Ex-Mayor Schmoke Looks to Make UB an Anchor of City.
Kurt after water bucket challenge
 

ALS Association Ice Bucket Challenge

Following his (chilly) participation in the ALS Association Ice Bucket Challenge on Aug. 18, President Kurt L. Schmoke gave the thumbs-up with Eubie, who had the (perhaps dubious) honor of dumping ice water over Schmoke’s head. photography: Chris Hartlove

Kurt with students after water bucket challenge
 

ALS Association Ice Bucket Challenge

Schmoke accepted the ALS Association Ice Bucket Challenge along with (l. to r.) Michelle Richardson, student in the undergraduate Corporate Communication program; Jasmine Gibson, student in the undergraduate Digital Communication program; and Nyshe Gross, student in the undergraduate Business Administration program. photography: Chris Hartlove

UB Night at Camden Yards
 

34th Annual UB Night at Camden Yards

Even before his official first day as UB president, Schmoke joined alumni and friends like (left) Stuart M. Goldberg, B.A. ’70, J.D. ’74, and (right) Jeffrey C. Glock, B.S. ’88, June 10 for an evening out at the ball game cheering on the Orioles. photography: Katie Watkins

Kurt with alumni group at Camden Yards
 

34th Annual UB Night at Camden Yards

Schmoke joined alumni and friends (l. to r.) Douglas A. Kulp, B.S. ’74; Connie Simmons, MBA ’95; Lewis Parrog, B.S. ’91; Patricia (B.A. ’13) and Chris Bishop; Stacey L. McGhee, M.A. ’06; and James T. Applefeld, B.S. ’96, for a bullpen party before cheering on the Orioles at UB’s annual evening at the ballpark, June 10. photography: Katie Watkins

Kurt speaking at welcome
 

Official Welcome and Picnic on the Plaza

On Sept. 2, Schmoke welcomed the UB community back to campus for the fall semester during the Official Welcome. photography: Chris Hartlove

Kurt with students at welcome
 

Official Welcome and Picnic on the Plaza

Following the Official Welcome, UB hosted the Picnic on the Plaza, during which Schmoke chatted with students. photography: Chris Hartlove

Kurt greeting at welcome
 

Official Welcome and Picnic on the Plaza

Schmoke greeted numerous members of the UB community personally during the Sept. 2 Official Welcome and Picnic on the Plaza. photography: Chris Hartlove

Kurt on Veterans Day
 

Veterans Day

At the Nov. 11 Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony, just one event in UB’s Salute Our Troops Week, Schmoke addressed a gathered crowd with support from (l. to r.) trumpeter Chris Shiley and Shelia Higgs Burkhalter, associate vice president for student affairs. photography: Katie Watkins

Kurt and Heather Pfeifer
 

President’s Faculty Award Luncheon

Schmoke honored Heather Pfeifer, associate professor in the School of Criminal Justice and recipient of the 2014 President’s Faculty Award, during a luncheon Sept. 9. photography: Sarah Davis

Read the Main Article

No Place Like Home: How Kurt L. Schmoke Found His Way Home to Charm City … and to UB

Returning to his roots in Charm City, former three-term Baltimore Mayor Kurt L. Schmoke begins a new chapter leading UB.

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Events and Photos

Events and Photos

Say cheese! Check out the full photo galleries from recent University events.

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