Clark School Remains Highly Ranked
The Clark School graduate engineering program ranked 16th in the nation and 10th among public universities in the 2008 U.S.
News survey.
Great Expectations: Clark School Update
A $100,000 gift from Irving L. Kidwell supports the Great
Expectations campaign and will allow the scholarship fund
established in memory of his son, Dellburt, to help more engineering students in need. To learn more about the Great
Expectations campaign and how you can make a difference in the
Clark School's progress, please contact Steve Beeland.
 Blast from the Past: Help Us Uncover Clark School History
Help us identify the people in this photo and we will send you a Clark School decal for your car! Every month we will include a photo from the Clark School archives, so you, our alumni, can help us catalog the Clark School’s past. Send any information you have to Missy Corley. If you have photos or other materials from your time here on campus you would like to share with us, we are currently seeking items to feature in a Clark School timeline exhibit, to be built in the Kim Engineering Building.
Alumni: Meet the Dean in Lusby, Md., April 21
Please join us for a networking reception at the home of alumnus Jim Bodycomb (B.S. '67, electrical engineering) and his wife, Linda, in Lusby, Md., on Saturday, April 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. Dean Nariman Farvardin and Prof. Patrick O’Shea, chair of electrical and computer engineering, will meet with alumni. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Gilian Brannan by April 13.
You're Invited: 4th Annual Baltimore Engineering Alumni Reception, April 26, with John Porcari
Join fellow engineering alumni and the dean of the Clark School of Engineering for the 4th Annual Engineering Alumni Reception in the beautiful Engineer's Club at the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion on Mt. Vernon Square. Special presentation by The Honorable John Porcari, secretary of transportation for the state of Maryland. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company. Please RSVP to Gilian Brannan by April 19.
Maryland Day: Explore Our World, April 28
Join us on April 28th, rain or shine, for Maryland Day-a fun-filled day of hands-on activities, demonstrations and, of course, lots of food! This year's event will have an international flair, with special features including a global village with performances and food demonstrations.
You're Invited: Fischell Festival, May 3
To learn what the future holds in bioengineering and biomedical devices, and how engineers and healthcare providers can work together to achieve that future, please join us on May 3 for the first annual Fischell Festival. Please RSVP through the web site by April 26.
You're Invited: Final Spring Whiting-Turner Lecture, May 3
A lecture by Art Collins, chairman and CEO of Medtronic, will complete the spring Whiting-Turner Business and Entrepreneurial Lecture Series at 5 p.m. on May 3. Whiting-Turner lectures are held in the Kim Engineering Building lecture hall. We hope to see you there!
You're Invited: NanoDay, May 11
This year's NanoDay is centered around partnerships. On May 11, the Maryland NanoCenter will showcase the many new capabilities and facilities the NanoCenter has to offer potential partners in research and development. NanoDay is open to the public and is free of charge. Registration is available through the event web site.
Wanted: Golfers for the 4th Annual Engineering Alumni & Faculty Golf Tournament
The Engineering Alumni Chapter is seeking sponsors for the 4th Annual Engineering Alumni Chapter Golf Tournament on May 17. Support the efforts of the Engineering Alumni Chapter and enjoy a morning of golf. Event includes a picnic, prizes and a silent auction to support the scholarship fund. Register online or email Cornelia Kennedy (301-405-2150) by May 7.
Battle of the Beltways: Baseball Game at Camden Yards, June 14
Bring your family and enjoy an evening of baseball as the Baltimore Orioles take on the Washington Nationals. Join other Clark School of Engineering alumni, faculty, staff and their families for a pre-game picnic and game. Cost is $33 per person. For more information, please email Cornelia Kennedy (301-405-2150). Response and payment are due by May 30.
Volunteer Opportunities for Engineering Alumni
The Engineering Alumni Chapter Board of Directors is seeking alumni who are interested in helping the Clark School continue to excel. There are volunteer positions available in the Student Outreach Committee, Alumni Outreach Committee and the Communication and Fundraising Committee. Check our calendar for events and upcoming meetings. The next board meeting will take place on May 8. Contact Cornelia Kennedy, director of alumni relations, if you are interested in attending.
Become an Officially "Licensed" Terrapin!
Residents of Maryland and Virginia can apply for an official University of Maryland license plate by calling 301-405-4678 or 800-336-8627. The plate costs $35 for Alumni Association members and $50 for non-members.
Update Your Personal Information
Stay in touch with the Clark School by making sure we know how to reach you with announcements, news and more. Visit the Alumni Association web site to update your preferred contact information or contact Cornelia Kennedy.
Reunion Volunteers Needed from the Classes of '47, '57 and '67
It's time to start planning class reunions for the fall! If you are a member of the classes of 1947, 1957 or 1967 and want to help plan the next reunion, please contact Cornelia Kennedy, director of alumni relations, at 301-405-2150.
Your Name Here—Sponsorship Opportunities
Thanks to Corporate Partner Whiting-Turner Contracting Company for sponsoring the April edition of this e-newsletter. There are many chances throughout the year to put your name and support behind the activities of the Clark School. Sponsorship opportunities include not only this newsletter but also alumni receptions and student projects. Contact Cornelia Kennedy to learn how you can make a difference!
Find
Work with Our Corporate Partners
Are
you looking for a job? The Clark School's Corporate
Partners are always looking to fill positions with
experienced engineers! Below are direct links to their
recruiting web sites:
Alumni
Notes
Each month, we randomly select a name from the Alumni Notes featured in the e-newsletter to win a Clark School t-shirt! This month’s winner is Zhenya Huang. Don’t miss your chance to win the next t-shirt – send us your news today by emailing Cornelia Kennedy!
David J. Ansel (B.S. '96, electrical engineering) is profiled in the March issue of Spirit, the in-flight magazine of Southwest Airlines.
Zhenya Huang (M.S. '00, mechanical engineering) has been promoted to engineering manager at Motorola's New Product Introduction Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
Akhlesh Kaushiva (B.S. '72, electrical engineering) has joined Avineon, Inc., as vice president of the company's Commercial IT Services division. Avineon is a provider of IT, geospatial, engineering and program management services.
Chris A. Mack (M.S. '89, electrical engineering) has accepted a role as advisory scientist at Invarium, Inc., a provider of advanced patterning synthesis solutions.
Antonio Oliva (B.S. '89, aerospace engineering) writes that he has been working for the U.S. manned space program for 17 years, including supporting the first eight flights to assemble the International Space Station, and has begun work on the Constellation Program.
Tell
Us Your News
Clark
School Alumni, we produce this e-newsletter so we can
tell you about the school, but also so you can
tell your fellow alumni about yourselves. Send us news
about your recent career moves and personal events
and we will include them in upcoming issues. Please
send your news to ckennedy@umd.edu.
This
e-mail was approved for distribution by Cornelia Kennedy
'82,
director of Alumni Affairs.
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