Laverne Cox visits UMD, addresses transgender experience
About 200 people packed into Memorial Chapel to hear the “Orange Is the New Black” star speak.
Resident Life housing assignments rebound in 2015-16 year
Housing assignments for this fall increased by about 6 percent compared to 2015-16 numbers.
How UMPD handles complaints against its own officers
“We do everything in our power to be as transparent as we can to show that a fair and impartial investigation was conducted.”
Canvas to launch new interface later this month
These new updates will include a more responsive interface for mobile users and a more customizable dashboard.
UMD SGA remains involved in fossil fuel divestment efforts
The SGA unanimously passed a bill in November supporting the removal of this university’s investments in fossil fuel companies.
DFSL to consider group housing option for culturally-based Greek chapters
As of right now, none of the culturally-based chapters have housing.
University Police consider creation of student police academy
With the proposed academy, students could participate in weapons training using props equipped with CO2 cartridges and take part in a simulated traffic stop.
University Senate gender marker legislation to enter third year of deliberation
The legislation would ease the process for students and employees wanting to update their personal information, such as preferred names and pronouns.
Dining Services prepares to move to anytime-dining plan with renovation, elimination of carryout options
Dining Services is encouraging students to return their Ozzi boxes in exchange for a pack of cookies. They are still working on potential uses for the containers next semester.
Police identify juvenile connected to more than 30 bike thefts
The juvenile is responsible for more than 80 percent of reported bike thefts this semester.