UMD faculty member takes passion for human development to state delegate seat
Sarah Wolek, a senior faculty specialist in this university’s business school, filled a vacant District 16 delegate seat at the beginning of April.
CARE to Stop Violence hosts Denim Day awareness event at UMD
At CARE’s booth, students could write messages of support for sexual assault survivors on squares of denim.
UMD students explore Asian American food and history with hands-on demo
AAST298G, a foodways class, is taught by Jennifer Cho, a lecturer in this university’s Asian American Studies program.
UMD musicians usher in spring with traditional Japanese koto recital
The recital introduced audience members to traditional koto music, complete with original instruments and players dressed in traditional Japanese attire.
Council members discuss raising taxes for vacant and blighted properties
Properties such as under-leased commercial properties, vacant housing, abandoned buildings and unused lots would be included in the tax increase.
UMD students, small businesses top of mind for College Park mayoral candidates
University of Maryland student concerns and local businesses were at the forefront of Monday’s College Park mayoral town hall at Stamp Student Union.
Acrobatics and teamwork take center stage at Gymkana exhibition
Acts included aerial silks, uneven bars and balancing on precariously stacked chairs.
UMD community members celebrate sustainability at Earth Fest
The event occurs annually on this university’s campus and aims to teach students about environmental justice and sustainability.
UMD shuttle bus hits pedestrian outside Wicomico Hall
The pedestrian was transported to a local trauma center with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
How to vote in the 2023 UMD SGA elections
Students get to vote for three executive officers, a representative for their living community, and a representative for their major.