Discovering my passions and finding my home. Guest Post: Millicent Sasu, UMD alum and current graduate student from UMB at USG
written by Millicent Sasu
The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) is a second home to me, and if I were to explain all the positive experiences the campus provided me, this blog post would go on forever. So, I will limit the list of my positive experiences to just a few.
First, I received a quality education through the University of Maryland, College Park’s Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJS) program at USG which enhanced my passion for juvenile justice. The classes I took on juvenile delinquency, criminal investigations, domestic violence, and many others, provided me with a practical and theoretical framework of the criminal justice system. I thoroughly enjoyed my program not only because the material was intriguing, but because I was learning from local defense attorneys, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers; all of whom helped me develop my own understanding of what justice is.
Second, as a former undergraduate student and current graduate student, I understand the stress that comes along with academics. But in the moments when things got challenging, I found comfort in knowing I was not alone. My study squad in undergrad were there to lean on for support, study sessions in the library, and most importantly, encouragement. But it was not just the friends in my program that provided this support. My peers in other programs and I would send each other internships and job postings related to our respective fields of interest. Now, USG is not solely a place to take classes and leave. No, USG is a place where my friends and I stayed late on campus to attend events (with free food!). USG is a place where students celebrate diversity at events such as International Night and give back to the community by volunteering at mobile market food distribution events. USG helped me develop lifelong relationships and a community right here in Montgomery County.
Lastly, and most importantly, USG gave me the opportunity to become a leader as a Student Ambassador, a role that I came back to hold now as a graduate student. As someone who once feared public speaking, I now find myself standing before large groups at events, such as the USG Open House, and giving tours of the campus. I watch as parents grin when they learn about the wide range of scholarship opportunities that are available for students. I get to see students’ eyes light up as they learn about their programs, student life, and begin to envision themselves at USG. These are experiences that make me feel fulfilled, knowing that I am able to help students for whom college may have once seemed far-fetched, with the realization that their dreams can be achieved. I can attest there is no greater feeling than this.
Now, there is so much more that I could say about USG, but I had promised to keep this short. I am glad to be back at USG and learn with and from my social work classmates and professors who are passionate about social justice and dedicated to creating positive change in Maryland. USG has created a community that cares. A community that students each day get to walk into where they feel valued, supported, and a part of a family. USG to me, and to many students, is more than just a campus. USG is home.
The USG Open House will provide high school through graduate-level attendees a chance to explore all degree programs offered at USG from our 9 partner universities, as well as learn about scholarships, take campus tours, explore student life, and get customized next steps. More information and registration can be found at shadygrove.umd.edu/openhouse.
About Millicent Sasu
Millicent Sasu graduated from Clarksburg High School in 2016, obtained her Associates degree from Montgomery College in 2018, and attended the University of Maryland, College Park at USG where she graduated in May 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Currently, she is a dual JD/MSW student, entering her second year at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and completing the first year of her Masters in Social Work (MSW) program with the University of Maryland, Baltimore at USG. She plans on pursuing a career as a juvenile defense attorney and supporting children and families impacted by the criminal justice system.
POTOMAC, Md., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Shulman Rogers‘ Divorce and Family Law Practice continues to expand with the addition of Kimberly Rokosky (Shareholder) and Janelle Walwyn-White (Associate). Practice chair Heather Mehigan notes, “We are delighted to welcome Kimberly and Janelle to the Firm. Both of these talented women bring a unique skillset to our Family Law Practice that will be of tremendous benefit to our clients.”
Kimberly Rokosky represents clients in Virginia and Maryland in family law matters; guardianships and conservatorships; and in fiduciary litigation. Within her practice, she deftly handles the complexities of divorce, child support, custody and visitation and is always mindful of the emotionality surrounding these matters. She is well-versed in the handling of complex assets, the valuation of small businesses and the division of various types of retirement accounts. Kimberly is one of a handful of attorneys practicing in Northern Virginia who can litigate both uncontested and contested guardianship/conservatorship proceedings with ease. Within her Fiduciary Litigation Practice, Kimberly advises Personal Representatives (Administrators or Executors), Guardians and Conservators, Agents under Powers of Attorney and Trustees on how to administer the estates or trusts under their control.
With significant experience in divorce and custody cases where there are allegations of child maltreatment and mental health concerns, a Master’s degree in social work and a law degree, Janelle Walwyn-White has an exceptional and unique skillset that her family law clients benefit from. She also has years of experience as a forensic interviewer with child sexual abuse victims and is adept at conducting family assessments and custody investigations. Janelle maintains a strong sense of composure and uses her calming nature to diffuse tumultuous situations as she works with clients to resolve their divorce and custody disputes. An active member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts – a coalition of attorneys and social workers – Janelle not only advocates on behalf of her clients but also makes sure they have access to the resources they need for the long-term well-being of their children and families. Janelle is licensed to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia, as well as in St. Kitts and Nevis Circuit Courts of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.
Shulman Rogers offers regional and national clients a full range of business and personal legal services. The Firm provides sophisticated, comprehensive counsel for clients in a broad array of areas including real estate, corporate, litigation, intellectual property, start-up, M&A and employment law, as well as a host of personal services including family law and trusts and estates. Additional information on Shulman Rogers and its practice areas is available at ShulmanRogers.com.
(Rockville, MD) —The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) invites prospective students and guests to learn more about the USG campus and the wide variety of degree programs offered by its university partners at the upcoming Undergraduate and Graduate Open House on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
USG is a regional higher education center of the University System of Maryland that offers approximately 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs from nine different state universities, all on one convenient campus in Montgomery County. Undergraduate programs at USG are geared to serving transfer students, as the universities offering the bachelor’s degree programs provide the third and fourth year coursework. Students admitted into the university programs complete their first two years at Montgomery College — where they can benefit from significant cost-savings on a four-year degree via the “2+2 pathway” — or at another college or university.
Attendees of the fall Undergraduate and Graduate Open House will be able to tour the campus, including USG’s new Biomedical Sciences and Engineering (BSE) building. They will also be able to meet with program representatives to learn about admission requirements for each of the degree programs, the ability to transfer credits from Montgomery College and other institutions, career tracks, scholarships and financial aid.
For those attending the open house, parking will be available free of charge in the campus’s Shady Grove Garage, which is located at the corner of Shady Grove Road and Darnestown Road. USG Student Ambassadors will direct attendees from the garage to the event. Handicapped parking is also available in parking lot 2 or the Traville Gateway Garage. Individuals who park in the Traville Garage should take a ticket from the gate when they arrive and ask for a voucher when they check in at the event, to exit free of charge.
For more information about USG and the Undergraduate and Graduate Open House happening on November 12, visit shadygrove.umd.edu and register online to attend.
The National Players will present Much Ado About Nothing this Friday & Saturday, September 9 & 10, at the Arts Barn (311 Kent Sq Rd) in Gaithersburg. Click here to purchase tickets!
Directed by Jason King Jones
War has ended & soldiers return home to forget their sorrows. It looks like love is in the air. Except between Beatrice & Benedick, who are determined not to fall in love & get married, even as they can’t help engaging in daily verbal sparring matches with one another. Their friends Hero & Claudio, along with others, conspire to set them up, whether they like it or not, but ill intentions may threaten to break up more than one couple in this play. Tricks, mistaken identity, and a clueless night watchman are on the horizon in this “will they/won’t they” comedy that features one of Shakespeare’s wittiest couples.
Celebrating its 73rd season, National Players is a unique ensemble bringing innovative theater to communities large & small across the United States. Founded in 1949, National Players stimulates youthful imagination & critical thinking by presenting classic plays in invigorating ways for modern audiences. National Players is the hallmark outreach program of Olney Theatre Center, a Helen Hayes Award-winning theatre in suburban Washington, D.C.
Amor Studios provides salon suite rentals at a beautiful, class A location in the heart of Bethesda. The salon owner, Kellye Amor created Amor Studios to give stylists and other beauty professionals a way to maintain control of their own career and keep what they earn. Spaces are limited so reserve your spot today! Contact Amor Studios at 240-349-7393 or [email protected]
For over a decade, Kellye Amor worked at a big salon. She, like most stylists, gave up a significant amount of her money to the shop. As her clientele grew, the pain of having to give the salon a large percentage of the money reduced the benefit of growing her client base. She had to work twice as hard to earn a living.
Kellye wanted to work at a location where she could keep what she earns and service her clients in a drama-free environment. She looked extensively and discovered that most rental salons were either too small, too expensive, in terrible locations, or all three.
Kellye and her husband, Dennis decided that their best option was to open their own shared salon space. It had to be in a great location and have everything that an independent stylist needed.
They ran into one sizeable problem.
Renting a location in the DMV region is so expensive that she would have to charge other stylists high rental fees to cover the cost of renting the facility.
The solution? Buy the salon space. It required a considerably greater upfront investment. However, owning the space allowed them to provide everything that a stylist needs at reasonable rates.
Kellye’s dream has become a reality. Amor Studios is located in the heart of Bethesda at 4964 Fairmont Ave. This location happens to be in the same structure that houses luxury condominiums. It’s the ideal location to meet and welcome current clients and attract new ones.
Contact Amor Studios at 240-349-7393 or [email protected]
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POTOMAC, Md., Jul 26, 2022/PRNewswire/ – Shulman Rogers welcomes Lita Rosario-Richardson (Shareholder) and Kandyce Hall (Associate) to the Firm. Most recently the principal of LITA ROSARIO, PLLC, a boutique entertainment and intellectual property law and consulting firm in Washington DC, Rosario-Richardson will lead the Firm’s Entertainment Practice. Lita notes “Shulman Rogers offers a full cadre of services that will be of great benefit to my clients. Now all of their legal needs can be tended to under one roof.”
Lita Rosario-Richardson is widely recognized for the legal advice she provides for creators in the arts and entertainment arena and her expertise in copyright recapture. She began her career in entertainment law as a co-founder/owner and VP of Business and Legal Affairs for University Music Entertainment, a music production company that produced multi-platinum recording artist Dru Hill, Mya and ultimately SisQó. Lita went on to represent such artists as Missy Elliott (and is responsible for Missy owning her copyrights), Crystal Waters, Tank and Robin S. She has secured back royalties for many artists and songwriters including, Peaches & Herb, Mr. Cheeks, Das EFX, and Big Pun. Lita has negotiated distribution and publishing agreements with all of the four major record distribution/music publishing companies including Warner Music Group, Sony/RCA, Universal Music Group, EMI/Capital Records as well as major television and cable companies, including Disney, UPN, TV One, BET, VIACOM/MTV, DISCOVERY CHANNEL, E! NETWORK and Universal Pictures.
Kandyce Hall assists clients with the drafting and negotiation of various agreements including music producer agreements, talent agreements, artist agreements, releases, appearance agreements and licensing agreements. She possesses significant experience in trademark clearance and trademark protection matters, and prepares and manages material for Copyright and Trademark filings, provides trademark counseling, conducts clearance searches and prosecutes trademark applications.
“We are thrilled to have Lita and Kandyce add breadth and depth to our Entertainment practice and bring their impressive portfolio of clients to Shulman Rogers“, says Sam Spiritos, Managing Shareholder. “Combining their legal expertise in the entertainment arena with our full-service platform is sure to be a win-win for clients.”
About Shulman Rogers
Shulman Rogers is one of the largest law firms in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area, offering clients a full range of business and personal legal services. The firm’s experienced attorneys provide sophisticated, comprehensive counsel for clients in a broad array of areas including real estate, corporate, litigation, intellectual property, start-up, M&A and employment law, as well as a host of personal services. Additional information on Shulman Rogers and its practice areas is available at ShulmanRogers.com
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‘Love And Money’: a theatrical listening experience
Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-and-money-a-theatrical-listening-experience-by-iammoneymic-tickets-361112987667?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
Presented by A-Of-G Studios FRIDAY JULY 15th
The album launch will take place at the Black Box Theatre across the street from the Filmore in Downtown Silver Spring. Guests will be treated to an entertaining night of the very best of fashion, comedy, music and art. Topped off with a theatrical release by iammoneymic
June 24th, 2022: A-Of-G Studio is delighted to announce the launch of the much- anticipated album by talented rapper, singer, and comedian, Money M.I.C, entitled “Love and Money”. Described as a theatrical listening experience, the album launch is scheduled to take place Friday July 15th 2022, at the Black Box Theatre on in DownTownSilver Spring from 8-11pm.
The 9-track album is a musical masterpiece about deliverance and finding joy in the process of healing a broken heart. Compiled over 9 months of uncomfortable growth and change, the amazing body of work is best described by Money M.I.C as “an adventurous journey, filled with many breakthroughs that helped me discover a new way to appreciate
love”.
“My philosophy of life is centered around growth,” says Money M.I.C. “Life is about growing wiser and chasing dreams. Everything in life is fleeting and so it becomes our responsibility to live in the moment and
capitalize on every opportunity.”
Money M.I.C also stylized as iammoneymic is an entrepreneur, writer, vocalist, and content creator from the DMV. Described as a product of the diverse environment in which he was raised, the multi-talented artist has released 2 independent albums that have successfully gathered over 1+ million streams. The multi-hyphenate artist has a growing following of 15K+ on social media, with 750k+ views on Youtube also ascribed to his name. Money
M.I.C who describes art as his number one passion has displayed his art on some of the most revered platforms including the Howard Theatre, Webster Music Hall, U Street Music Hall, Fox 5 News, and more just to name a few.
From the sounds to the lyrics, every aspect of the new album was created to bring listeners to an exciting world of love, money, and all the wonderful things in between. Fans of music who appreciate the unique artistry of Money M.I.C can also get branded T-shirts and other merchandise designed to celebrate this incredible work. Make sure to
follow Money M.I.C on social media @iammoneymic on all platforms. For more information on tickets and reservations, please reach out to AOf-G Studio via the contact info below.
About A-Of-G Studio
Established in 2018 by Ricardo Cook, A-Of-G Studio is a creative and entertainment studio, digital art gallery, and E-Commerce website on a mission to deconstruct and alter the current state of the human lifestyle.
“LOVE AND MONEY” a theatrical listening experoneymic
Come and enjoy a night of comedy, music, fashion and art, as Money M.I.C releases his latest project “LOVE and MONEY”. A theatrical musical release live FRIDAY JULY 15th, @ THE BLACK BOX THEATER.
Tickets are on SALE NOW for $25. Purchase your tickets NOW!
See you there
Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-and-money-a-theatrical-listening-experience-by-iammoneymic-tickets-361112987667?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
iammoneymic as himself
Nautica as herself
Antonio Mosby as himself
Imani-Grace as herself
Rallo Boykins as himself
Alexx Starr as himself
A.YO.Reek as himself
Tommy Taylor as himself
and Kevin Lance Murray
*LIMITED SEATING
21+ to drink IDs will be checked at the door.
CASH BAR
TIX AT THE DOOR CASH ONLY
COVID-19 COMPLIANT
Go to www.aostudio21.com/pages/basketball in order to register. Follow us on Instagram @AOStudio21!
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Explore Your Creative Side with Kentlands Mansion Workshops
Bring your Pinterest board to life with Kentlands Mansion’s creative class workshops. Explore the world of washi tape, create a floral arrangement in a vintage teacup, build a terrarium habitat, and learn the techniques to create and style a tasty charcuterie board. The elegant 19th century estate is located at 320 Kent Square Road. All guests are required to socially distance and wear masks.
World of Washi
Sunday, February 6, 10 a.m. – Noon
$40/$35 City of Gaithersburg Resident
Register online here.
Explore the world of washi with this fun workshop. Celebrate your favorite holiday by learning how to make a festive clothespin wreath with washi tape. It’s a sweet way to show your love and add festive décor to your home no matter the occasion.
Teas & Blooms
Sunday, March 6, 2 – 4 p.m.
$60/$55 City of Gaithersburg Resident
Register online here.
Creating a beautiful floral arrangement in a vintage teacup is a great way to upcycle. This class is perfect for beginners and for those more experienced who want to try something new. The workshop is led by an experienced florist who will give you secrets and tips to create a balanced and beautiful teacup arrangement. Flowers may vary; all materials are included. The only thing you need to bring is your enthusiasm and a beautiful vintage teacup ready for a second chance to shine. After the workshop, enjoy tea and scones at Kentlands Mansion.
Terrariums 101
Sunday, April 3, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
$35/$30 City of Gaithersburg Resident
Registration link available on March 1 at RecXpress (#12358)
Build your own habitat in this terrarium workshop. You’ll create your own self-sustaining little world using soil layers, rocks and small tropical plants in large mason jars. An expert art instructor will teach you how to use modeling clay to design additions to the habitat, like creatures, forestry and a fairy house.
Once Upon a Board
Thursday, May 12, 7 – 9 p.m.
$60/$55 City of Gaithersburg Resident
Registration link available on March 1 at RecXpress (#12359)
Charcuterie boards are tasty, beautiful, and perfect for any gathering or occasion. Filled with a variety of meats, cheeses, and other delicious fixings, these boards can be customized to your liking. Whether you’re looking to impress at your next get together or create the ideal snack to enjoy with your family, meat and cheese boards are the perfect solution. Learn the techniques and skills needed to create and style your very own board time and time again.
For more information, please e-mail [email protected] or call 301-258-6425. Follow Kentlands Mansion on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook. Visit us at www.gaithersburgmd.gov.
