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.
UMD, College Park announce Safety Ambassador Pilot Program
There will be six safety ambassadors patrolling the city beginning later this week.
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.
UMD, UMB collaborate to open SAFE Center for local human trafficking survivors
This is the first university-based program of its kind.
University of Georgia professor visits UMD to talk healthy lifestyles
The lecture focused on how people’s environment and genes influence their choices to have an active or sedentary lifestyle.
Students block traffic in support of higher minimum wage
Students blocked traffic for eight minutes and 25 seconds to symbolize the minimum hourly wage for on-campus workers.