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Achiever

Achiever is the magazine of University of Maryland University College. Here you can download PDFs of current and past issues. Stay connected and learn more about the activities and achievements of the university, alumni, students, and friends!

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PDF - Spring 2008Spring Issue

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Features

  • Thinking Inside the Box
    They might not speak or act much like
    people—yet—but make no mistake,
    machines are getting smarter, thanks to
    the hard work and creativity of men and
    women like Russell Knight. By Chip Cassano

  • Puzzling Perfection
    Paul Tarter tackled a scripting challenge—and won. By Kate McLoughlin

  • Called to Service
    Patricia Bradshaw was looking forward to a quiet retirement cruising the Chesapeake Bay, but first, duty called. By Chip Cassano

  • Starting at the Finish Line
    Reginald Daniel let his vision of the future guide his actions in the present. By Allan Zackowitz

Highlights

  • UMUC President Represents U.S. Higher Education in Latin America
  • UMUC Hosts 2007 Top 100 MBE
    Awards Ceremony
  • UMUC Offers Classes to Military Personnel in Djibouti
  • Class Notes and Faculty Kudos

The Achiever is published three times a year by Marketing and Communications at University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, Maryland. Call 240-582-2509 with your comments and suggestions or send an e-mail to ccassano@umuc.edu.