UMD students receive alert of armed robbery more than a day after it happened Residents’ delayed reporting of an armed robbery in Montgomery Hall slowed University Police’s response. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD MaryPIRG chapter delivers bags of clothes to Salvation Army in DC The student organization held multiple clothing drives in the last year to help the region’s homeless. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Bay Barometer report shows improvement in Chesapeake Bay health There’s been improvement in the growth of underwater grasses as well as more public access areas to visit the bay. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Provost Mary Ann Rankin takes criticism, suggestions for updated strategic plan University senators asked for more emphasis on the humanities, community engagement and staff members. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD applies for recertification by Tree Campus USA The university’s 10,000 trees have earned recognition for seven years. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students can now see their peers’ artwork featured in Stamp’s coffee shop Students who wish to participate can submit their works and a brief write-up about their pieces to a Google Doc. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD Hillel hosts JHacks, its first national hackathon The event lasted two days — but made time for religious services. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Mulligan’s Grill and Pub offers new menu selections Mulligan’s also offers beer specials and a buffet before Terps basketball games. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Prince George’s County Police investigate off-campus shooting A shooting was reported in the 7500 block of Rhode Island Avenue on Saturday night. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students use tax expertise to serve community More than 90 student volunteers help those within the College Park community file their taxes for free. DBK Admin December 31, 0999