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The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Police Chief Thomas Leone was appointed to the top post at the UMB police department on Sept. 21.  He is no stranger to UMB having served the department since 2016 and was recently in the interim chief role. On this week's episode, we sit down with Leone and UMBPD Public Information Officer Carin Morrell to talk about all the great things the UMBPD does for the University and the West Baltimore community. They dive deep into how Chief Leone got is start as a police officer (7:54), how UMBPD engages the community (17:00), how you can use the UMBPD to stay safe on campus (22:59), how Officer Lexi, the University's first comfort dog, became a member of the department (28:13), and much more! 

Plus, in this week's Pulse Check: an update on COVID-19 protocols (5:23), information about upcoming events at the UMB Community Engagement Center (5:51) and at Donaldson Brown (6:33), and information about a new course you can take about the history of oppression (7:09).

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The UMB CURE Scholars Program is a groundbreaking, year-round mentoring program that seeks to empower middle school and high school students in West Baltimore for competitive and rewarding research, health care, and STEM-related career opportunities.  This week, we learn more about why this pilot program is so important (22:48) and how you can be involved (9:55). We talk to CURE's executive director Gia Grier McGinnis, DrPh, MS and eighth grade scholars Azariah Jackson and Shayla Monroe about their experiences in the program (3:52).  We also give you a preview of the next Face to Face with President Bruce Jarrell (2:40) and tell you about some upcoming events at the GRID (2:52) and UREC Fit (3:13). 

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The University of Maryland, Baltimore has its own historic, picturesque wedding and event venue in Cecil County called the Donaldson Brown Riverfront Event Center. The beautiful estate features breathtaking views overlooking the Susquehanna River in Port Deposit. We learn more about this gorgeous property from business services specialist Jennifer Coolahan and executive director of auxiliary services Robert Milner.

The Donaldson Brown Riverfront Event Center offers a picturesque and historic setting for wedding, conferences, events, and more. Listen to hear the storied history of the mansion and it's connection too the DuPont family! 

This episode was originally released Oct. 21, 2021.

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Updates include UMB Travel Guidance (0:44), UMB COVID-19 Contractors Guidance (1:07), UMB Cure Scholars MPT Documentary (1:34), the new issue of 1807: An Art & Literary Journal (2:06), and advice from Etta Kitt (3:00).

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In the second part of our conversation with UMB Chief Officer of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Vice President Diane Forbes Berthoud, PhD, MA, we learn about Forbes Berthoud's goals for the fall semester (6:41), her interactions with campus groups and committees (9:57), lessons learned from UC San Diego (13:01), how to take personal responsibility (20:22) and much more. Get all of your Pulse Check updates (1:55) including how to watch a Maryland Public Television documentary featuring the UMB Cure Scholars (2:00).

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Get caught up on COVID-19 guidance and events at University of Maryland, Baltimore. Updates include Academy of Lifelong Learning Parenting Forum (0:46), KN95 Mask Requirement (1:31), Flu Shot Clinic (2:06), and Etta Kitt answers Curious Colleague's question about asking about a coworker's vaccination status (2:57).

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In the first of a two-part conversation with Diane Forbes Berthoud, PhD, MA, (2:07) we're introduced to her journey from being a young Jamaican girl inspired by her parents (5:04) and encouraged to go beyond teaching (8:56) to becoming University of Maryland, Baltimore's first chief equity, diversity, and inclusion officer and vice president (16:39). We'll also learn more about plans to staff her office (33:05) and upcoming events to meet Forbes Berthoud (35:57). As always, don't forget your Pulse Check (00:45)!

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The UMB Pulse is launching partial episodes on alternating weeks featuring a Pulse Check of the latest COVID-19 guidance for University of Maryland, Baltimore (1:21), and advice from Etta Kitt (3:42), who will offer words of wisdom on navigating uncomfortable COVID-19 scenarios when returning to the office.

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Patty Alvarez, PhD, assistant vice president of student affairs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, helps students get ready for the fall semester as they return to campus discussing the renovated Student Affairs Suite (8:57), which includes the Student Counseling Center (10:29), and Intercultural Center (12:13). She'll also discuss the brand new UMBengaged platform for student organizations (23:11). Need your Pulse Check for campus updates? You'll want to hear this week's edition for guidance on events, eating, and drinking (5:12).

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The UMB Pulse talks about outdoor locations on UMB for some mask relief (00:48), The 1807 Pearl Street Gallery (01:35), the latest updates with your Pulse Check (04:23), and opens up The UMB Pulse mailbag (28:56)!  Angela Hall, director of UMB Parking and Transportation Services, joins the show. Angela goes over how parking works (12:07), the MTA Sticker Program (15:00), the UMB shuttle (17:33), Lyft programs (18:55), EV charging stations (20:04), flat tire, lockout service, and even how to borrow an umbrella or ice scraper (21:03),  tools to remember where you parked (22:50), the bicycle commuter program (25:26) and electric scooters (25:57).

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