Intersections: Theme Park Design with Paul Bonifield of Cedar Fair Entertainment, Feb. 15
February 1, 2024
The University of Baltimore's Center for Digital Communication, Commerce and Culture will continue its Intersections program on Feb. 15 with a virtual discussion on the intersection of design, landscape architecture, and storytelling with guest Paul Bonifield, corporate area development creative designer for Cedar Fair Entertainment Company. Bonifield will talk about his work designing for Kings Dominion amusement park.
Rededicated Center for Public Safety Innovation Announces Mission; Director Jeff Beeson Named Executive Director of Washington/Baltimore HIDTA
January 31, 2024
The University of Baltimore's newly renamed Center for Public Safety Innovation has formally announced its mission: "To support community safety initiatives by leveraging nationally recognized policy experts, advocates, and scholars dedicated to identifying best practices and policies to reduce violence and drug trafficking." As part of refining the CPSI mission and changing its name, longtime center administrator Jeff Beeson has been appointed executive director of the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program.
New Urban Conflict Management Program Co-Sponsored by City of Baltimore Mayor's Office for Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, UBalt's Schaefer Center
January 29, 2024
The new Urban Conflict Manager Program (UCMP), co-sponsored by the City of Baltimore Mayor's Office for Neighborhood Safety and Engagement and The University of Baltimore's Schaefer Center for Public Policy, was launched on Jan. 25 with 20 participants from the Safe Streets program. UCMP provides Baltimore's Safe Streets leaders, staff, and community partners with a professional development opportunity that will enhance their knowledge and practice of conflict management and resolution.
Janet Lord Joins UBalt School of Law as Executive Director of Center for International and Comparative Law
January 26, 2024
The University of Baltimore School of Law's Center for International and Comparative Law has named Janet Lord as executive director. Prior to coming to UBalt, Lord served as chief legal counsel to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
'Eroding History': Screening, Discussion on Film About Climate Justice, Racism and the Community of Deal Island, Md., Feb. 28
January 25, 2024
Eroding History, a new film about Black communities who are facing disproportionate danger from sea level rise, saltwater intrusion, and land subsidence on historic Deal Island, Md., will be screened at The University of Baltimore on Feb. 28.
'Pitch for a Million' Real Estate Development Competition, Feb. 8
January 24, 2024
The University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business will present the fourth edition of its "Pitch for a Million" Real Estate Fellows Competition on Feb. 8. Sponsored by M&T Bank, Baltimore Community Lending, and the UBalt Real Estate and Economic Development Advisory Board, the challenge features UBalt Real Estate Fellows, both students and alumni, in a competition to find the best neighborhood development proposal as pitched to a panel of experts. The winning proposal will receive at least $10,000 in equity and a start in the process of acquiring project financing (up to $1 million) from Baltimore Community Lending.
Ebony Thompson, J.D. '13, City's First Female Solicitor, Confirmed by Baltimore City Council
January 23, 2024
Ebony Thompson, J.D. '13, a Baltimore native and The University of Baltimore School of Law's May 2023 Commencement speaker, was confirmed as city solicitor by the Baltimore City Council on Jan. 22. Thompson joined city government in January 2022 to become deputy city solicitor, then was promoted to acting city solicitor a year later. She is the first woman to lead the city's Law Department. Thompson previously worked as a litigator at Venable LLP and operated a real estate investment firm. She also served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.
UBalt's Global Game Jam Starts Jan. 22. Register Now!
January 16, 2024
Registration is now open for Global Game Jam 2024, a hybrid experience for University of Baltimore students, faculty and staff, and members of the public to create games. The event will take place online and in person at the Universities at Shady Grove, Jan. 22-28. Gaming fans with all levels of experience are encouraged to join in.
Ronald Weich, University of Baltimore School of Law Dean, Named Incoming Dean at Seton Hall School of Law
January 16, 2024
Ronald Weich, dean of The University of Baltimore School of Law, has been appointed dean at the Seton Hall School of Law beginning July 1. Weich, who has served as dean of The University of Baltimore School of Law since 2012, last fall announced his decision to step down by the end of the 2023-24 academic year. "I'm proud to be leaving the University of Baltimore School of Law in a strong, stable place," Weich says. "It will be sad to leave Baltimore, but I'm excited about this new challenge and the opportunity to continue my work as a law school dean."
New York Times Confirms It: Baltimore is a Great 'Place to Go' in 2024
January 11, 2024
Not to brag, but The New York Times has included Baltimore in its new "52 Places to Go" list for 2024 - one of only four cities in the continental United States to receive the accolade. "It's an enormous year for Charm City," the Times says of Baltimore.
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