Purple Line construction continues as UMD postpones new parking garage
Construction on the Iribe Center is finished, officials say.
“Disgusting”: UMD SGA plans to report “dickbutt” debacle at its meeting as hate bias incident
Someone replaced an SGA bill in a Google Doc with the “dickbutt” cartoon.
UMD SGA votes to create program to improve communication with minority groups
SGA members will consult the liaisons about “pressing issues of race, diversity, gender issues, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural competency.”
For the first time, UMD’s SGA will have black and women’s caucuses
The caucuses create forums for women and black students to voice their concerns.
UMD animal rights group pays students $5 to watch factory farming documentary
One attendee brought dogs to help soothe viewers who were upset by the footage.
UMD Senate supports rules preventing students from reusing work for multiple classes
The Senate also backed two new majors — one about embedded computing systems and another linking philosophy, economics and politics.
College Park officials consider subsidizing security cameras for residents, businesses
The council's program could offer residents and businesses discounts on security cameras to aid police.
At State of the Campus, UMD President Loh criticizes Regents, touts campus improvements
Some senators wanted him to talk more about the football scandals and their fallout.
UMD RHA supports plan to place intramural fields on the golf course
The overwhelming majority of RHA members were in favor of the resolution.
Sen. Jim Rosapepe defends President Loh to UMD GSG, which favored his retirement
The president is set to retire in June.