Tag: McKeldin Mall

Guest performances, live-learning sessions highlight 2023 Congress of Jugglers event

The three-day event consisted of guest performances and walk-in sessions where attendees played with juggling equipment, such as balls, balance boards and unicycles.

Freelance Reporter
May 8, 2023

UMD students emphasize inclusion at Occupy McKeldin sexual assault awareness event

The eight-hour event featured eight guest speakers, chalking, therapy dogs, thrift shop pop-ups and raffles. It also included the new addition of a mental health resources table to support sexual assault victims on this university’s campus.

Diamondback Staff
April 16, 2023

Lunar Lanterns celebration brings Vietnamese holiday to McKeldin Mall

The Vietnamese Student Association based the event on the Hoi An Lantern Festival in Vietnam.

Freelance Reporter
November 4, 2022

Maryland Hillel hosts Artists4Israel for mural painting on McKeldin Mall

University of Maryland Hillel collaborated with Artists4Israel to host a mural painting event on McKeldin Mall on April 11.

Freelance Reporter
Last updated July 11, 2022

‘On Display’ turns UMD students into diverse human sculptures

The performance highlighted and celebrated differences in body types

Freelance Reporter
April 11, 2022

‘Save Guilford Woods’: Students, community members rally to communicate pointed message

As the Western Gateway Development project threatens the possible destruction of Guilford Woods, students and community members gather on Mckeldin Mall to protest the destruction of natural land. As of Oct. 28, the project is halted while the university further examines the land’s environmental importance. Filmed by Sage Levy and Amelia Jarecke. Edited by Sage Levy.

Sage Levy
November 3, 2021

At Slut Walk, hundreds of students blast UMD on handling of sexual assault on campus

The Slut Walk has happened since 2016, but this is the first following the pandemic.

Hannah Ziegler
October 23, 2021

Asociación de Estudiantes Vietnamitas ilumina McKeldin Mall con ‘Linternas Lunares’

El evento nocturno marcó el regreso del festival al campus, ya que había sido cancelado el año pasado debido a COVID-19.

Christine Zhu
October 12, 2021

Vietnamese Student Association illuminates McKeldin Mall with ‘Lunar Lanterns’

The nighttime event marked the festival's return to campus, as it had been canceled last year due to COVID-19.

Christine Zhu
October 1, 2021

First Look Fair rescheduled to Sept. 29 due to forecasted rain

All organizations already registered and confirmed to table the event will still be able to participate.

Abigail Russ
September 20, 2021