UMD’s ROTC program makes adjustments due to COVID-19
The program has transitioned to a hybrid format, with normal practices for drills and other activities changing due to coronavirus precautions.
Students reflect on several weeks back in face-to-face classes
This semester, students who do have in-person classes wear masks at all time and sit distanced from their classmates.
Virtual Baltimore Museum of Art exhibit shows power of African motherhood
"A Perfect Power: Motherhood and African Art" showed moving multimedia pieces depicting the importance of a motherly figure.
UMD student hosts journalism networking and career advice podcast
The podcast can be found on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts, and there are currently four episodes available.
I learned how to salsa virtually for Hispanic Heritage Month
The class was hosted Wednesday evening by the Maryland Latin Dance Club and the Latinx Student Union.
UMD promotes social distancing through painted shapes on McKeldin Mall
The figures painted on the grass mimic the shape of a turtle shell.
Three standout shows from a pandemic fashion week
Not even a Pandemic was able to stop the world’s biggest fashion houses from putting a show on.
UMD Greek Life moves some recruitment, events to a virtual environment
Some fraternities hosted online recruitment events last week, including virtual football watch parties and video games.
UMD students attend virtual career fairs amid pandemic
Students were able to network with employers through a virtual platform, sometimes waiting up to 45 minutes for employers to become available.
Health Center administers flu shots as influenza season overlaps with pandemic
As flu season begins to overlap with the ongoing pandemic, the health center is trying to wrangle the possibility of two viruses on campus.