UMBC LUG 28th anniversary

[Mordechai T. Abzug]

The LUG's 28th anniversary is coming up. The first meeting [0] was
Oct 6, 1997.

For a number of years, we've done a pizza+beer+geektalk celebration at
Sorrento of Arbutus [1] at around the date in question.

Anyone have objections to a repeat performance? Any objection to Sun
Oct 5, 2024, 1pm, at Sorrento of Arbutus[2]? If that's bad, feel free
to suggest alternate weekend dates[3] or locations [4]. Please send
alternate suggestions quickly! Please let's not clutter up the list
itself with a long thread on this. If there is not general consent,
we'll do an online poll after that point with the dates and/or
locations people suggest.

Note that this event is equally for *everyone* in the LUG. Whether
you're a current student, former student, or someone who was never a
student but just likes the LUG, you are invited and welcome! The
person organizing this isn't a current student, either. :)

Apologies for the late start in planning this.

- Morty


[0] Well, first successful meeting. If anyone wants to hear that
story, just ask!

Oh, and the day before, Oct 5, is also a significant date in the
history of the linux kernel (0.02 released on Oct 5, 1991) as well
as slashdot (went live on Oct 5, 1997 -- the day before our first
successful meeting.)

[1] There are two Sorrentos. This is the one in Arbutus, on East
Drive, *not* the one in Catonsville.

[2] Some folks are certain to object. That's fine. I'm not a big fan
of Sorrento, either. We've been going with it because it's open
on Sunday, accessible to wheelchairs, close to UMBC, serves group
food, can accomodate a group of 10+ people, and accepts our
reservations.

[3] We want to be friendly to alumni who work. So no weekdays or
weeknights, please.

[4] I'm not a fan of Sorrento. Please feel free to offer up
alternatives that meet the requirements. Requirements:

(a) Close enough to UMBC for students without cars to walk or get
rides.

(b) Open on Sunday from about 1p to about 3p.

(c) Serves group foods (pizza, wings, etc.)

(d) Serves beer

(e) Large open space that can seat 10 people or so

(f) Handicap accessible

(g) Can do a reservation. Technically, Sorrento no longer does
reservations, but they make an exception for us.

[Sean Stultz]

It always warms my heart to see this message go out every year. I have no objections to the date or Sorrento's! It'll be nice to catch up with you Morty. 

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[Mark Lasuk]

Sounds good.  I'm in.

Mark Lasuk
Desktop Support Specialist
Div. of Information Technology
University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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[Bob]

short notice but think I can make it

Bob Reuter (class of 75)

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[Morty Abzug]

Excellent! See you then, Mark!

- Morty

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[Morty Abzug]

Excellent! See you then, Sean!

- Morty

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[Morty Abzug]

Sorry for my last-minute tendencies, Bob. Looking forward to seeing
you then!

- Morty

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[Alex Merryman]

Hey Morty,

I'm the current president of LUG and we put an announcement in our discord regarding /bin/bash/ and at least 9 students including myself have shown interest in going! Sounds like it will be a good turnout, looking forward to meeting you all.

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[Bob]

free food will get any undergrad to come!!! be sure and bring ID if you
want beer.

Bob

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[LEE LINKOFF]

Hello everyone,

I’m a UMBC alumnus and am reaching out to ask for help with job opportunities.

Although my LinkedIn profile lists me as a partner at Superioris Maximus Healthcare Systems and Consulting, it’s a startup venture that unfortunately is not yet generating enough income to support me. I’m currently looking for full-time employment and would appreciate any leads, referrals, or advice from the UMBC Linux community.

If you know of any opportunities — particularly in software engineering, DevSecOps, cloud, or related areas — I would be grateful to connect.

Thank you for any guidance or contacts you can share.

Best regards,
Lee Linkoff
301-233-3021 / l...@leelinkoff.com

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[Morty Abzug]

Nice! Thanks for the heads up.

Morty

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