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UB Student Team Wins Area Collegiate Ethics Bowl

The University of Baltimore's undergraduate ethics team captured the 2009 Baltimore Area Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl on Nov. 7, besting teams from the College of Notre Dame, Towson University, the United States Naval Academy, UMBC and the University of Maryland, College Park in a regional competition that showcases analytical skills as they pertain to resolving a posed ethical dilemma. The event, hosted by UB's Hoffberger Center for Professional Ethics, was held in Fourier Hall at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland.

UB's team—junior Jeremy Hamman, senior Nicholas Huffman, senior Jamal Jackson, sophomore William Makell, senior Jesse Pulliam, junior Michael Remmert and senior Joshua Shumway, along with coach Joshua J. Kassner, assistant professor in the Division of Legal, Ethical and Historical Studies—competed in three sessions, with two concurrent matches in each session. They were asked to consider ethics cases involving topics such as sexting, Facebook, and obesity in airline travel. It was the second time in four years a UB team has brought home the title.

"We were pleased to add two new teams this year to the competition, College Park and Towson, and the quality of competition was the best we've seen yet," said Fred Guy, director of the center and associate professor in the Division of Legal, Ethical and Historical Studies. "The Baltimore Area Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl has now established itself as a fixture among our sister institutions. Next year we plan to add two more colleges to the mix. Hopefully, UB and the Hoffberger Center have created an event that will become an academic tradition in the Baltimore area for years to come."

The event does not offer a platform for debate between participants, but rather encourages teams to provide an effective analysis of the presented ethical problem; the winning team is judged on that analysis as well as the solution they propose. Each match consists of a moderator, who asks an opening question to the teams, and three judges who ask follow-up questions. Teams are judged on how clear, thoughtful and systematic they are in answering questions from judges, and in pointing out weaknesses in the opposing team's case analysis.

Find out more about the Nov. 7 competition, and check out the next edition of The Latest to find out how the team did at the Nov. 20 Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Mid-Atlantic Regional in Richmond.

Save the Date: Alumni Authors Event, Feb. 10

(Article reprinted from BuzZworthy, the official newsletter of the UB Alumni Association)

Langsdale Library and the Office of Alumni Relations are proud to co-sponsor "A Celebration of Alumni Authors" on Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 6-8 p.m. in the Langsdale Library Auditorium! The evening will begin with a reception followed by author readings, a panel discussion and book signings. Stay tuned for more details to come in the January issue of BuzZworthy!

(Check out the full newsletter here.)

Introducing the Excel Fellowship

(Article reprinted from Progressions, the official newsletter of the Office of Government and Community Relations)

The Office of Government and Community Relations has developed a unique mentoring program for Baltimore city high school juniors that pairs them with University staff and faculty to help them begin making decisions about their college aspirations and life after high school. Excel Fellowship students will work with their UB staff and faculty mentors during four days of intensive programming (in December, February, April and May) that will delve into the finer points of being admitted to and excelling in college, developing professional skills and learning about specific career paths. Fellows will also shadow their staff and faculty mentors at work to learn more about their mentors’ job responsibilities.

(Want to learn more about Government and Community Relations? Check out the full newsletter and past editions here.)  

Food Service

(Article reprinted from Connections, the newsletter of the Office of Auxiliary Enterprises.)

Sodexo realizes that our students are often on a tight schedule so they are ready to keep everyone fueled and ready to go. The espresso bar on the first floor of the UB Student Center provides an assortment of "grab and go" items for breakfast and lunch as well as smoothies and gourmet Starbucks coffee. If you are looking for a place to relax, try the cafe on the second floor of the Student Center, where you can dine on your favorite foods from Sandella’'s and Grill 155 while watching TV or enjoying the view overlooking UB Midtown.

... We're proud to introduce Shelly St. Ledger ... our new on-site general manager, who comes to UB after spending 10 years in the food service operation at Loyola University. St. Ledger's background includes degrees from the Baltimore Culinary Institute and multiple food-competition awards.

Don't forget to contact Sodexo for any of your on-site catering needs. The staff at UB can assist you with menu selections and provide other assistance to help ensure a successful event. To contact Shelly St. Ledger or any other Sodexo staff, just call 410.837.5143 or e-mail foodservices@ubalt.edu.

(Want to learn more about Auxiliary Enterprises? Check out the full newsletter here.)