Author: Diamondback Staff - Page 49

Leslie King-Hammond leads Driskell Center lecture on evolution of African-American art

Hammond’s work with African-American art and children from Baltimore inspired her to work with organizations that would help students continue to express their frustrations and struggles through art.

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April 8, 2016

Student affairs professor addresses intersectionality, identity factors for UMD students

All students identify themselves in terms of various sociocultural factors, and in all different ways.

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April 7, 2016

One vision: College Park 2020 panel discusses city’s future

Among other topics, the panelists discussed big development projects such as the Purple Line and the potential FBI relocation to Greenbelt.

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April 5, 2016

American University professor discusses evolution of Islam at START lecture

About 40 students, START employees and attendees came to hear Mohamed Nimer.

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April 5, 2016

Division of Student Affairs panel helps faculty understand undocumented students’ challenges

“They really don’t know who to go to for help because they don’t have the resources.”

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April 5, 2016

UMD officials gather to discuss climate-change implications post-Paris Agreement

The panel consisted of school officials and professionals, who discussed the agreement that will be open for signature on April 22.

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April 4, 2016

Israel Arava Institute addresses water shortages with UMD students

Shmuel Brenner, director of the Arava Center for Sustainable Development, emphasized the importance of unity between countries.

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March 28, 2016

Maryland Hillel hosts national basketball tournament for more than 30 visiting schools

An eruption of noise filled the Reckord Armory on Sunday as fans — including Jewish reggae singer-songwriter Matisyahu — cheered for more than 400 Jewish athletes.

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March 27, 2016

Former CIA, NSA director sits on UMD panel to address cyber spying and foreign policy

Panelists agreed that 9/11 and recent technological advancements have forced government agencies to transform the ways in which they gather information.

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March 27, 2016

UMD interracial couples discuss relationships on Loving Day

Some recalled struggles with family members, others mentioned inappropriate glances from passersby.

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March 24, 2016