President’s diversity council members question group’s role
Many members are frustrated with the group’s productivity and transparency after the first year.
Documentary screening shows UMD students the effects of climate change on Alaskan village
The film focused on the villagers of Shishmaref, which is off the northern coast of Alaska.
A $750K grant will fund new cultural literacy curriculum at UMD
It’s for students studying Chinese, Russian and Arabic.
U.S. bill aims to hold college presidents accountable for sexual misconduct investigations
Presidents would have to certify they didn’t interfere in any cases.
College Park City Council wants to require members to give reasons for abstaining
One council member said explanations would help with transparency.
Panelists discuss anti-Semitism and its rise among Western countries
About 35 people attended the event in Stamp Student Union.
Students speak at Stamp Gallery for Asian Monologues
More than 60 students came out to the Stamp Gallery to hear students’ poems as a part of Asian Monologues
Maryland dorms will no longer have two-ply toilet paper
Two-ply toilet paper would cost the university about $56,000 more than one-ply over a year.
Hawaii representative marches with UMD students to support Bernie Sanders
Early voting in Maryland will take place until April 21.
University Senate committee to consider recourse option for students declining honor pledge
Students aren’t actually required to sign the pledge, but professors can still challenge them if they don’t.