Writing Your Memories
INTRODUCTION
Below are "PROMPTS" to help fellow UMBeings in writing/capturing their memories of attending UMB in Park Sq. 1965-1974
- There is no set template to follow in writing up your memories
- There are no guidelines on length or format.
- Feel free to include favorite poems, song lyrics, etc.
- Feel free to include email addresses, links to Facebook, LinkedIN, Twitter, etc.
- If you like you can submit your memories anonymously. But we hope you give the name, under which you attended UMB, so we can list contributions alphabetically. The COMMENTS section provides an opportunity for anonymous comments.
A model, as to what we are hoping to achieve, is the oral history captured in Studs Terkel's book, “ Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do”....
Terkel sat down with people of all ages and walks of life, turned on a tape recorder, let them talk, and then transcribed what they said. People’s collective musings on their work and lives created an incredibly rich mosaic of American life.
We hope that the collective Memories submitted by UMBeings will create an equally rich , authentic picture of life at UMB during the Park Sq. Years.
- If it helps you can review Memories already submitted.
Prompts: Students-Faculty –Staff
STAFF-PROMPTS
- Please mention the years you worked at UMB (this will enable us to list statements chronologically)
- Why did you decide to work at UMB?
- How did your experience at UMB shape your personal and professional development?
- What was most memorable, valued about your experience at UMB?
- While you were at UMB, did you participate in any protest activities?
- Did you work before coming to UMB? If so how was your experience at UMB different from previous employment?
FACULTY-PROMPTS
- Please mention the years you taught at UMB (this will enable us to list statements chronologically)
- Why did you decide to teach at UMB?
- How did your experience at UMB shape your personal and professional development?
- What was most memorable, valued about your experience at UMB?
- While you were at UMB, did you participate in any protest activities?
- Did you teach college before coming to UMB? If so how was your experience at UMB different from previous teaching assignments?
STUDENTS-PROMPTS
- Please mention the years you attended UMB (this will enable us to list student statements chronologically)
- Why did you decide to attend UMB?
- How did your experience at UMB shape your personal and professional development?
- What was most memorable, valued about your experience at UMB?
- While you were at UMB, did you participate in any protest activities?
- Did you enroll at UMB directly from high school or did you do something other than go directly to college?
Directions on Submittal-send to joinercenter@umb.edu
