alumninews

Krystle Norman, a 2008 Spanish Language and Literature graduate, speaks about her Maryland experience.

Why did you decide to attend the University of Maryland?

The University of Maryland at College Park was a clear choice for me because of the access to Washington, D.C.’s internship opportunities, range of majors, quality of facilities, reputation, and the dynamic student life.  I wanted a fresh start in a new place that was close to home, yet forced me to become independent.  UMD offered the perks of city life due its location in the metro area, as well as the hospitality and school spirit of a small college town.  After doing some research and visiting the campus, I was blown away by the things that the brochure couldn’t truly capture – the beauty and energy of the campus.  The moment I stood in front of the iconic McKeldin Library and gazed down the picturesque lawn that students call “The Mall,” I was sold.  I knew then that UMD was the full package, and I wanted to be Terp!

MEET AN ALUM: KRYSTLE NORMAN | College of Arts.

Another film from this year’s International Film Series is coming up.   On Nov. 5, at 7 pm at the Hoff, free of charge as usual, José Maria Naharro-Calderón will host  Land and Freedom, Ken Loach (1995).

Partially based on George Orwell’s Homage to Catalonia, this film about the Spanish Civil War depicts the contradictions and power struggles in the camp of the democratic Spanish Republic, abandoned to its tragic fate by England, France and the United States.land-and-freedom-flyer

Congratulations to Rachel Linville for the defense of her dissertation : Imaginarios de la resistencia antifascista española:
memoria, literatura, cine and for her acceptance of a position as Assistant Professor of Spanish at SUNY Brockport.

In addition, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese is proud to announce the accomplishments of two of our undergraduates who have been admitted to prestigious doctoral programs in Spanish and Portuguese.

Matthew Goldmark, a Banneker-Key Scholar and Maryland Distinguished Scholar, graduated with a 4.0 GPA from UMD with a double major in Spanish Language and Literature and Art History. In the Fall 2008, he will attend the University of Pennsylvania with a five year Benjamin Franklin Fellowship (including five years of summer support). He was also admitted to Yale University with a five year University Fellowship and to the University of Texas with a College of Liberal Arts Fellowship. At the University of Pennsylvania, Mr. Goldmark plans to focus on transatlantic studies and visual arts and to work with Drs. Yolanda Martínez, Barbara Fuchs, and Reinaldo Laddaga, among others.

Gladys Guzmán, a professional photographer, completed a Bachelors degree at UMD in Spanish Language and Literature with academic honors.  In the Fall 2008, she will attend the University of Virginia, where she will specialize in Latin American Literature and hold teaching assistantships. She was also admitted to the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Georgetown University.

Amalia Ran graduated with her doctorate in Latin American Literature this past June and has a tenure track position at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.