Israel Arava Institute addresses water shortages with UMD students Shmuel Brenner, director of the Arava Center for Sustainable Development, emphasized the importance of unity between countries. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
USM Board of Regents pushes for more closed meetings Regents say publicly discussing topics such as business ventures could harm the USM. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Maryland gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous discusses healthcare and minimum wage at UMD The College Democrats and this university’s chapter of Our Revolution hosted the event. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University Police respond to assault, indecent exposure, other incedents The past two weeks in crime. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students can reduce DOTS citation fines by donating to a food drive The food drive will run from Dec. 1 to Dec. 15. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A suggested daytime bus route would connect north and south campus at UMD The proposed Shuttle-UM route would operate from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD DOTS is starting a vanpooling program for commuters this spring Up to 12 commuters will be able to travel to campus together in vans provided by the program. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Researchers note radicalization risk among Muslim immigrants who feel discriminated against Amid discussions surrounding immigration, researchers note the importance of creating inclusive policies. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD ranks No. 11 on top Peace Corps volunteer-producing schools list The university went up to No. 11 on the Peace Corps’ annual list for top volunteer-producing large universities from No. 18 last year. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Resident Life explores housing option for substance-free UMD students Eighteen percent of current University of Maryland students living in dorms expressed interest in living in substance-free housing. DBK Admin December 31, 0999