UMD Senate approves diversity task force recommendations The recommendations will be sent to university President Wallace Loh for final approval. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Graduate students want a more comprehensive grievance policy There isn’t a policy for students who feel bullied, disrespected or abused by advisers. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
SGA president AJ Pruitt laments “tough year” in state of the campus address The body also passed a bill condemning sexist language in the computer science TA handbook. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Shuttle-UM will no longer stop in front of College Park Towers Terrapin Row didn’t respond to Shuttle-UM’s business inquiry, DOTS Director David Allen said. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University of Maryland is ranked the most LGBT-friendly college in the area This university has been on the list for five years in a row. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD will have a memorial to Richard Collins on campus The university won’t proceed with any planned actions at this time. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Nigel Farage-Vicente Fox debate over nationalism at UMD draws packed crowd University President Wallace Loh said his office received “many” letters and emails asking that the debate be canceled. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students can take a free shuttle from the airport to campus this August The shuttle will be offered on seven days throughout the month. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Former Vice President Al Gore selected as UMD’s spring commencement speaker Gore will also receive an honorary public service doctorate from this university. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Univ scientists explore the spread of cancer throughout the human body. Researchers are learning more about cancer cells and how they migrate through our bodies. DBK Admin December 31, 0999