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Alumna, Employee and Colonnade Society Council Member Digs Deep
 Gloria Aparicio Blackwell '92, Assistant to the Vice President for Administrative Affairs-Community Relations, and Colonnade Society Council member devotes extra time to ensure the university serves as a "bridge to the community." Fundraising is always key, she says, but programs need help developing networks within the community to sustain growth well into the future. For this reason, Gloria makes her mark on alma mater by devoting many hours to two causes that are close to her heart: the Maryland Incentive Awards program and the Riverdale Community Center project. "We're trying to fulfill the dreams of students from low-income families who have struggled," says Gloria, of the awards program. The Riverdale Community Center is a part of the Engaged University program that empowers community members and volunteers involved with bike repair, community gardening and mural projects. The university community really likes to give back, she says. "Colonnade is a good way to connect and do that." To learn how you can support your passions at Maryland through the Colonnade Society, contact Deb Rhebergen, director, at 301.405.4630 or drhebergen@umd.edu.
Recent Alum and Colonnade Society Member Raises Funds and Song
 Rob Garner '06, Colonnade Society member, treasured his time as a member of the Maryland Marching Band so much that he made a gift to the organization through the Maryland Fund for Excellence. "As a grad student, concentrating in library science, I've stayed involved," says Rob, who is contributing—along with Colonnade Council member and university archivist Anne Turkos—to Musical Ambassadors of Maryland: A Centennial Celebration. This book celebrates the Centennial of the Mighty Sound of Maryland marching band. But Rob's commitment to music and alma mater doesn't stop with a contribution. Combining his love for orchestral music and video games, he and fellow UM musicians have grown their unique University of Maryland Gamer Student Orchestra into a 95-piece concert-style band with a 20-person chorus. Started in the fall of 2005, the ensemble arranges and plays music from video games. Rob, president and flugelhornist, has found a way to make his musical mark on Maryland�through his generous gift and his creativity. Support your Maryland interests through the Colonnade Society. For more information, contact Deb Rhebergen, director, at 301.405.4630 or drhebergen@umd.edu.
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Campaign Exceeds Halfway Mark, Celebrates Those Making Their Mark on Maryland
Hitting the $583 million mark last fall, the Maryland family celebrated the momentum behind Great Expectations, The Campaign for Maryland with an educational and inspirational event. Support is creating a new reality for students and faculty who will use scholarships, technology, innovative programming and top-tier facilities to make Maryland synonymous with excellence in higher education. Discover your cause, and make your mark on Maryland today! It’s easy to cheer, join, share, volunteer and give to reflect the success the university has helped you achieve. Check out the Make your mark on Maryland Web site and tell your story!
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 02.07.09 Truth and Lies of CSI: How Maryland Makes the World a Safer Place Join University of Maryland alumni and Colonnade Society members in exploring a "live" crime scene. Experience cutting edge research firsthand alongside faculty and alumni experts, as they walk guests through the steps of solving the crime. RSVP by Feb. 1.
Third Annual Shirley Povich Symposium Draws Hundreds
The Colonnade Society and the Philip Merrill College of Journalism hosted a private VIP Reception for Colonnade Society members and guests before the fall Shirley Povich Symposium. Guests mingled with co-moderators—Maury Povich (left), talk show host and son of Shirley, and ESPN's Kevin Blackistone, Shirley Povich Chair—and enjoyed refreshments on the floor of Cole Field House. After, they witnessed the extraordinary gathering representing sports journalists, coaches and former players as they discussed the symposium theme: Sports, Race and the Media. Click here to view photos from the event.
Campus Club 70th Anniversary Scholarship Tea
The Colonnade Society and the Scholarship Campaign joined with the Campus Club to host an afternoon tea, celebrating their 70th anniversary as an organization and recognizing their Campus Club Scholarship Recipient. Campus Club members and guests were joined by Mrs. Mote and scholarship recipient Sheryl Carbone '09. Dr. Bonnie Thornton Dill, professor and chair of the Women's Studies Department, presented the keynote lecture on the state of women's affairs at the University of Maryland.
Click here to view photos from the event.
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That all who contribute $1,000 or more annually to any area of the University of Maryland are automatically granted membership to the Colonnade Society?
To encourage membership among recent graduates, those who are 1-5 years removed from graduation are eligible for the Cornerstone level of the Colonnade Society with a gift of $500.
Matching gifts count toward eligibility of your Colonnade membership. Don't forget to submit your matching gift claim with your contribution for credit.
Membership to the Colonnade Society is the University of Maryland's way of thanking alumni and friends for their generosity. So get ready to enjoy another year of invitations to exclusive campus events, members-only gifts, personal attention and more!
Thank You for Making Your Mark on Maryland
On behalf of President Mote, Provost Farvardin and all the deans, vice presidents and other university leaders, THANK YOU for supporting Maryland. It's because of generous alumni and friends like you, who lead the Maryland family with your charitable giving, that Maryland continues to stand strong! |
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