Spring 2015: JDST 390 Jewish Humor in America

Cross-listed with AMST; instructor: Greg Metcalf

SPRING 2015 JDST 390: Special Topics - Jewish Humor in America This course examines the development and influence of Jewish humor through American films, television, and comedy. From Yiddish...

Posted: November 17, 2014, 4:55 PM

UMBC's first TEDx event on campus

TEDxUMBC Takes Flight

While staying at a hotel during a conference in 2007, Kimberly Moffitt came across a key card with a phrase on it that caught her eye: “Walk in like you own the place.” The words struck her so...

Posted: November 5, 2014, 12:19 AM

Spring 2015 URI internships in Baltimore

For priority consideration, apply before November 25

The Urban Resources Initiative Internship Program is a partnership of the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks, the Parks & People Foundation, and area universities and institutions.

Posted: November 3, 2014, 10:21 PM

Kate Drabinski: Field Tripping, Getting Historic

I have one of those sweet day jobs where I don’t generally have to be anywhere on Fridays. I schedule all the stuff of life outside the workplace in that day—dentist appointments, therapy, trips...

Posted: October 30, 2014, 11:47 AM

Folklorists partner with UMBC to create living archives

In April, Maryland Traditions, a program of the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), transferred its archives to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Sustainability of folklore fieldwork...

Posted: October 29, 2014, 4:05 PM

Scholarships for AMST Department Teacher Candidates

American Studies majors who are enrolled in a UMBC teacher certification program are eligible for several scholarships distributed through the Education Department. Two scholarship opportunities...

Posted: October 27, 2014, 5:50 PM

Dr. Michelle Stefano returned from a conference in Havana

A close and dear relative of the critical heritage studies movement is the International Movement for the New Museology (MINOM) of ICOM, which has been promoting socio-museological thinking and...

Posted: October 25, 2014, 12:00 AM