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In September, Mary Hormozdi, Director of the
Maryland Fund for Excellence, announced Melissa Belsinger as the
new Director of the Colonnade Society. Although new to the position,
Melissa has been a Terp for six years working in University Marketing.
Now Melissa recognizes Colonnade Society members for their support,
encourages them to leverage employer matching gift dollars that
doubles their gifts and invites all to join the fun and rewarding
experience of giving to Maryland. Melissa also partners with a terrific
team of volunteers who serve on the Colonnade Society Council. Together
they connect alumni and friends to campus-wide giving opportunities
that help advance Maryland to the nation’s top 10. One of
Melissa’s goals is to personally meet with as many Colonnade
Society members as possible and learn more about their Maryland
interests. So look for Melissa at upcoming Colonnade Society events
and always feel free to contact her to schedule a visit. You can
reach Melissa any time at 301.405.4630 or via email at melissa@umd.edu. |
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Colonnade Society Council Member, Tom Wilkinson (second from left), is one of 12 children—all Maryland graduates. After he and his siblings were all in school, his mother took her turn and received her degree from the university too. It’s no surprise that Tom has such a great connection with Maryland. As he says, “I have a long and loving relationship with the university.” Tom started off as a water boy for the football team when he was an elementary school student. He went on to become a Chancellor’s Scholar, receiving both his B.A. in art history and B.S. in architecture in 1985. After being actively involved in his mother’s battle with cancer, Tom decided to go to medical school coming back to College Park for his pre-med requirements before earning his M.D. from UMAB in 1995. Tom currently lives in St. Mary’s County where he shares a family practice with his wife. In keeping with his strong ties to the university, Tom is a Colonnade Society member who supports the Banneker/Key Scholarship, serves on the Colonnade Society Council and is helping to organize a 2008 reunion of Chancellor Scholar and Banneker/Key Scholarship recipients.
If you are interested in attending the reunion for Chancellor Scholar
and Banneker/Key Scholarship recipients, in supporting scholarships
at Maryland or if you come from a long line of Terps and want to
share your story, contact Melissa Belsinger at 301.405.4630 or melissa@umd.edu. She looks forward to hearing from you! |
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The Campaign for Maryland is all about having
and fulfilling Great Expectations. The mission is to transform lives
through exceptional educational opportunities and to change the
world through knowledge of the highest order. As the fastest rising
university in the nation, we have demonstrated the will and ability
to succeed. Read more about the campaign, including the latest news
and events, at http://www.greatexpectations.umd.edu. |
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The Jane Henson Foundation and The Jim Henson
Legacy generously donated videos and funding to support the creation
of what is now known as The Jim Henson Works. This collection features
over 70 digital videos spanning 35 years of Henson’s groundbreaking
work in television and film. One of Henson’s most famous Muppet
characters, Kermit, even made an appearance with President Mote
to kick off the Great Expectations campaign. Click
here to see photos of Kermit and friends. |
 Matthew
D. Brown ’94 and his wife Beverly, Colonnade Council member,
are proud owners of the “Beacon of Light” turtle sculpture,
a fitting choice for a couple who radiate Maryland pride. Click
here to read more about the “Colonnade Couple”.
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Women’s Basketball Pre-Game Reception
More than 700 Colonnade Society and Terrapin Club members rallied for Maryland’s 2006 NCAA Championship women’s basketball team before they took on the Virginia Cavaliers on January 19, 2007 at the Comcast Center. President Mote, Coach Frese and other university dignitaries thanked Colonnade Society members for their generous support of Maryland. Guests enjoyed hearty food, refreshments and plenty of Terrapin spirit before cheering the Terps to victory over Virginia 95-68. *
The Norman and Florence Brody Public Policy Forum: Let’s Talk
Also in January, the Colonnade Society and School of Public Policy
presented The Norman and Florence Brody Public Policy Forum hosted
by Doug Besharov. Guests enjoyed an afternoon with linguistics expert
and acclaimed author Deborah Tannen, who discussed communication
between mothers and daughters and men and women—all based on her
best-selling books, You’re Wearing THAT? and You
Just Don’t Understand. *
Shirley Povich Symposium: Out of Bounds: When Athletes Make Front-Page News
In November, the Colonnade Society and Philip Merrill College of
Journalism hosted the Shirley Povich Symposium: Out of Bounds: When
Athletes Make Front-Page News. Thomas Kunkel, dean of Philip Merrill
College of Journalism and George Solomon, ESPN ombudsman and former
assistant managing editor for sports at the Washington Post,
moderated the lively roundtable discussion with guest panelists
included Tim Kurkjian ’78, ESPN baseball reporter Jon Pessah
’74, ESPN The Magazine senior editor Jimmy Roberts
’79, NBC sports anchor David Steele ’85, Baltimore
Sun sports columnist and Scott Van Pelt, ESPN Sportscenter anchor.
Click
here to see photos from the event.
Football Season Kickoff Reception
In September, more than 400 Colonnade Society members enjoyed celebrating
the first Maryland Terrapin Football home game at the Colonnade
Society Kickoff Reception. The event hailed the launch of a new
academic year, recognized Colonnade Society members for their generous
support and encouraged all to participate in Maryland’s future
success. Click
here to see photos from the event.
THANK YOU for supporting the University of Maryland. It’s because of generous Colonnade Society members, like you, that Maryland continues to thrive! |
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Beverly Brown
Brad R. Cohen ’95, ’99
Margo S. Cohen ’00
John P. Corderman ’65, ’68
Arnold D. Dashoff ’67
Denis Franks ’73
Dennis Gurtz ’68, ’72
Peter Knapstein ’78
John W. Layman
Dan F. Rice ’91
Barry N. Shufeld ’69
Russell E. Strand ’68
Margaret M. Swallow ’75
Paul S. Weller, Jr. ’60
Tom Wilkinson ’85
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02.20.07 Terrapin
Pride Day
Join the entire University as they converge in Annapolis for the eleventh annual Terrapin Pride Day.
04.28.07 Maryland
Day
Come join us for Maryland’s annual open house! Details to follow.
02.27.06 Martha
Grimes Revealed
Enjoy An Evening of Mystery with best-selling mystery-writer
and Maryland alumna Martha Grimes ’54, MA ’55 at 7:15
p.m., at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center. The university’s
own Michael Olmert ’62, Ph.D ’80, Emmy Award-winning
writer and lecturer, leads the discussion about Grimes’ latest
release, DUST: A Richard Jury Mystery. RSVP
online or call 301.405.0685.
05.05.07 Pre-Concert
Reception
Planning to attend the UM Bands “Pops” Concert? If yes, then join us for the Colonnade Society’s Pre-Concert Reception at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at 6:30 p.m. |
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