THE BIG QUESTION
What public spot are you most interested in returning to post-pandemic, and why? JOHN CUMINGS ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, A. JAMES CLARK SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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What I most want is to go out on a date with my wife, which seems crazy, given how much of our time is spent together at home. We’d probably just have dinner and then walk around until we’re tired.
JULIE GABRIELLI CLINICAL ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ARCHITECTURE, SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND PRESERVATION
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I dream of running again in the Baltimore Running Festival. The quirky neighborhood vibe makes for an unforgettable race. Halloween costumes and mimosas in Patterson Park, keg beer in Charles Village, a five-piece bluegrass band on 33rd Street. A woman in rainbow shorts and a Ravens jersey plays the
“Rocky” theme on her trumpet. On this day, the runners own the city, and it puts on a glorious show.
IDIL YAVEROGLU
JIE ZHANG
MARKETING LECTURER, ROBERT H. SMITH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
HARVEY SANDERS FELLOW OF RETAIL MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSOR OF MARKETING, ROBERT H. SMITH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
ASHISH KABRA
I am most interested in returning to campus and reuniting with students face to face. Even though online teaching has its benefits, I miss observing their body language, their curious eyes and their nodding heads while teaching.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF DECISION, OPERATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, ROBERT H. SMITH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
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Museums and board game bars. Where else do you think nerds go to socialize?
ISAAC LEVENTON ADJUNCT LECTURER, FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING, A. JAMES CLARK SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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There is a unique energy (and distinct smell) in the frigid locker room of an old ice rink after a long skate. Normally, I coach a pair of hockey teams and skate with two more: I most look forward to being back there together.
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The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Performing artists’ lives and works have been completely upended by the pandemic. I long to see them going back to live performances and to cheer them on with other audience members.
ZEENA ZAKHARIA ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
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The airport—no question. The moments after passing through security, and before boarding that final flight on the long journey home, are marked by anticipation and joy unique to homecoming. I long to stand in that space and embrace the promise of seeing my family again.
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I L L U S T R AT I O N S BY J A S O N A . K E I S L I N G
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