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William Blake, POLI, Explains Supreme Court Long Conference

Published in the New York Times

William Blake, a new assistant professor in the political science department, was quoted in a recent New York Times article about a study he conducted with two colleagues that investigated why the...

Posted: September 8, 2015, 5:49 PM

Christy Chapin, HIST, Publishes New Book

On the history of the American health care system

Christy Chapin, an assistant professor of history, recently published a new book which traces how private and public interests merged to place insurance companies at the center of the U.S....

Posted: September 8, 2015, 5:47 PM

Jason Loviglio, MCS, Analyzes Podcast Movement 2015

MCS Chair published in popular media studies blog

Last month, more than 1,000 podcasters gathered in Texas for the second annual “Podcast Movement” to discuss the latest in the industry. Jason Loviglio, associate professor and chair of media and...

Posted: September 8, 2015, 5:46 PM

Call for Applications for CAHSS Faculty

Dean's Research Fund & Research Fellowships

The CAHSS Dean's Office is accepting applications from CAHSS faculty for the Dean's Research Fund (due October 1, 2015) and CAHSS Research Fellowships (due November 1, 2015). Eligibility...

Posted: September 3, 2015, 10:50 AM

Of Note - Language, Literacy and Culture Program eNewsletter

LLC community accomplishments 2014-2015

Of Note - Recent highlights from the Language, Literacy & Culture PhD Program We are pleased to announce the inaugural issue of out new eNewsletter, Of Note. It provides an overview of...

Posted: September 1, 2015, 8:47 AM

Follow us on Twitter!

UMBC Political Science students, A reminder for all students to please follow the UMBC Political Science Twitter feed. Learn about things such as, your professor's new work, upcoming events,...

Posted: August 31, 2015, 11:36 AM

Understanding the UMBC Grants Process

Lunchtime Workshop for CAHSS Faculty

Monday, October 12, 2015 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Performing Arts & Humanities Building : 216 Presented by the Dresher Center, CAHSS Dean's Office, and the Office of Sponsored Programs...

Posted: August 31, 2015, 11:16 AM

Exhibition: Cross-Pollinated Hybrid Art Abuzz

Dr. Saper's documentation: Puppets for the Birds

Cross-Pollinated Hybrid Art Abuzz Exhibition at Towson University This exhibition addresses cross-pollination in the arts through metaphor with an emphasis on digital and kinetic media linked...

Posted: August 30, 2015, 8:03 PM

F. Chris Curran, PUBL, Writes About Teacher Overtime Policy

Published in Education Week

F. Chris Curran, a new assistant professor in the School of Public Policy, recently wrote a letter to the editor about including teachers in overtime pay discussions that was published...

Posted: August 28, 2015, 2:32 PM

Christine Viauroux, Econ, Publishes Study on Life Jacket Use

Mandatory use could reduce recreational boating death by 80%

A new study by Christelle Viauroux, an associate professor of economics, found that requiring recreational boat operators to wear life jackets would increase the odds of surviving a boating...

Posted: August 28, 2015, 2:29 PM