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Brodie Remington Vice President, University Relations ADVISORY BOARD
J. Paul Carey ’82 M.B.A. CEO, Enumerate Terry Flannery ’83, ’87 M.Ed., ’95 Ph.D. Assistant Vice President, University Marketing and Communications John Girouard ’81 President and CEO, Capital Asset Management Group Anil Gupta Ralph J. Tyser Professor of Strategy and Organization, Robert H. Smith School of Business Danita D. Nias ’81 Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations and Development Vicki Rymer ’61, ’66 M.B.A., ’83 Ph.D. Teaching Professor, Robert H. Smith School of Business Keith Scroggins ’79 Bureau Head of General Services, City of Baltimore, Dept. of Public Works Lee Thornton Professor and Eaton Chair, Philip Merrill College of Journalism MAGAZINE STAFF
Beth A. Morgen Executive Editor Kimberly Marselas ’00 Managing Editor John T. Consoli ’86 Creative Director Jeanette J. Nelson Art Director Joshua Harless Catherine Nichols ’99 Brian Payne Contributing Designers Monette A. Bailey ’89 Mandie Boardman ’02 Denise C. Jones Rebecca M. Ruark Tom Ventsias Writers Dianne Burch Karin Jegalian Pamela Stone ’95 M.A. Ellen Ternes ’68 Neil Tickner Contributing Writers Shilpika Das Rena Hoffman ’08 Patricia Look ’08 Anne McDonough Cassandra Wilson ’08 Magazine Interns E-mail terpmag@umd.edu Terp magazine is published by the Division of University Relations. Letters to the editor are welcomed. Send correspondence to Kimberly Marselas, Managing Editor, Terp magazine, 2101 Turner Building, College Park, MD 20742-1521. Or, send an e-mail to terpmag@umd.edu The University of Maryland, College Park, is an equal opportunity institution with respect to both education and employment. University policies, programs and activities are in conformance with pertinent federal and state laws and regulations on non-discrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
Dear Alumni and Friends, AS I WRITE this message, the spring semester is just weeks away. How can the new season match the energy of the fall semester—when the Bioscience Research Building opened its doors, the university community welcomed the new School of Public Health and the Helsinki Commission chose Maryland as the site for its first-ever field hearing? To answer that question, simply turn to the calendar section in the magazine’s center. There you will find that the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center has attracted yet another renowned theatre company to its stage, while an affordable housing exhibit has come home to the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. March Madness returns to the Comcast Center for the first and second rounds of the Women’s Basketball NCAA Tournament as the Alumni Association prepares to hit the road for Terp networking events from coast to coast. And who is that in the kitchen baking up another record-breaking Maryland Day? None other than Dan and Patsy Mote who inspired the university’s annual open house, now in its 10th year and scheduled for Saturday, April 26—rain or shine! Just as exciting as upcoming university events is the cutting-edge research occurring at the state’s flagship campus. In “Food Fright” on page 24, learn how Maryland researchers are discovering ways to identify and detect food-borne pathogens. The School of Public Health’s Bradley Hatfield is using brain imaging to study how exercise may benefit the human brain. See page 13 for his findings. Would-be winery owners in Maryland are turning to Joe Fiola, viticulture and small fruit specialist, for his knowledge. Find out why on page 15. And improving the accuracy and speed
of drug development is the purpose behind a partnership between the A. James Clark School of Engineering and the University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute. Read more on page 14. From activities embracing the arts, athletics and alumni programs to research addressing the safety and health of society, Maryland is where it is all happening. How can you be part of the excitement? Attend a university activity. See the calendar for options and schedules. Join the Alumni Association. Check out our revitalized Life Membership program on page 11. Participate in the Great Expectations campaign. Every gift counts and contributes to the programs, faculty and students driving the university to excellence. Learn how young alumni gifts are making a difference on page 31. There is no doubting Maryland’s energy. In fact, our alma mater is a force to be reckoned with. Fear the Turtle.
Danita D. Nias ’81 Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations and Development