UMD DOTS adds spots to Lot 1 amid parking shortages With construction shifting on-campus parking options, those who have permits could have more trouble finding a place to keep their cars. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD’s counseling center saw an increase in appointments following hate bias incidents The number of intake appointments in the 2016-17 academic year jumped 11 percent from the previous year. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park City Council discusses options for noncitizens voting in local elections The council considered an amendment to only authorize green card holders to vote in city elections, and whether a question about non-U.S. citizen voting should go on the November ballot as a non-binding referendum. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
After raising more than $9,000, the Maryland Co-op is back — with mac ‘n cheese The fundraiser’s initial 7,500 dollar goal, which covered losses in sales and inventory, was reached on July 1. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
After Charlottesville, UMD’s marching band will stop playing the pro-Confederate state song The song, in which Abraham Lincoln is referred to as a “despot” and the North as “scum,” used to be featured in the band’s football pregame show. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Trump’s transgender military ban isn’t sitting well with members of UMD’s LGBT community This university’s LGBT Equity Center is launching the #TransTerps educational campaign this fall, which director Luke Jensen said was “well-timed.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD Police are investigating plastic wrap resembling noose found near campus Police were notified “out of concern for possible hate bias” and are reviewing nearby cameras. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Some UMD students call on administration to provide stronger response to hate incidents Following the death of Richard Collins III on the University of Maryland’s campus, “President Loh has to take a stand,” one alumna said. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD plans to add plagiarism detection software to Canvas this fall Division of Information Technology plans for a soft launch of the technology during the summer semester. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
SGA will create temporary committees for election reform and affordable housing The committees will begin working by the end of this academic year, SGA President A.J. Pruitt said. DBK Admin December 31, 0999