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UMD students hold Election Dialogue series to discuss election-related issues

By Charlotte Ormond Before the Nov. 5 presidential election, University of Maryland students and organizations facilitated a civil dialogue throughout October to promote healthy debate and inform students how the election directly impacts their everyday lives.    BridgeUMD, a political discourse club on campus, collaborated with the UMD Honors College, College Park Scholars and Carillon Communities to host three election-related dialogues.  The dialogues have provided students … Continue reading UMD students hold Election Dialogue series to discuss election-related issues

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UMD’s voter engagement initiatives impact students

By Ashna Balroop University of Maryland’s Vote (Fearlessly)! and TerpsVote campaigns urged students over the past couple of months to make their voices heard at the polls.  The presidential election will be held on Nov. 5 between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump. UMD has taken steps to encourage civic participation amongst its students through its Vote (Fearlessly)! campaign. The Vote (Fearlessly)! … Continue reading UMD’s voter engagement initiatives impact students

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UMD’s bias support services celebrate Bias Awareness Week

By Ashna Balroop  University of Maryland students painted turtles on Thursday, Oct. 17, reflecting on their communities during the bias awareness week hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.  The Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s Bias Incident Support Services and LGBTQ+ Equity Center partnered with CARE to Stop Violence for the week’s various events. The Bystander Intervention Workshop, held on Oct. 17, focused on … Continue reading UMD’s bias support services celebrate Bias Awareness Week

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Maryland Sen. Guy Guzzone shares his career experiences with students

By Ethan Broschart Maryland Sen. Guy Guzzone inspired University of Maryland students last Tuesday as he reminisced on his own journey at UMD and how it brought him back to campus, specifically to Thurgood Marshall Hall. Guzzone, a UMD alum, served as the third guest speaker in an event hosted by the School of Public Policy in partnership with the Maryland chapter of the American … Continue reading Maryland Sen. Guy Guzzone shares his career experiences with students

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UMD celebrates Latinx Heritage Month

By Ashna Balroop  University of Maryland students celebrated Latinx heritage this past month with various events, including a paint night, weekly Latin dance lessons, games, film screenings and a career panel. Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The Office of Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy and the Coalition of Latinx Student Organizations collaborated to plan this month’s events.   The … Continue reading UMD celebrates Latinx Heritage Month

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Living Democracy Symposium: A day of learning, engagement and dialogue

By Ethan Broschart University of Maryland students and faculty discussed democracy last Thursday during the Living Democracy Symposium at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union.  The symposium featured panels and presentations on American democracy and critical thinking. Harry Dunn, a former Capitol police officer, gave the keynote address and focused on his experience during the insurrection of the United States Capitol building on Jan. 6, … Continue reading Living Democracy Symposium: A day of learning, engagement and dialogue

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UMD students remember the lives lost during the one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks

By Jack Wynn University of Maryland students mourned during vigils last Monday evening in remembrance of the lives lost on the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attacks against Israel. Most found themselves at one of two vigils: one organized by UMD Hillel at 8 p.m. and another sponsored by the Students for Justice in Palestine organization on McKeldin Mall at 6 p.m.  On … Continue reading UMD students remember the lives lost during the one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks

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Vice presidential debate watch party promotes voter education and political awareness

By Jack Wynn As two large screens lowered side-by-side in the Shoemaker Building last Tuesday evening, University of Maryland students prepared to watch the highly-anticipated 2024 vice presidential debate. The watch party on Oct. 1, organized by the Department of African American and Africana Studies and Black Girls Vote, drew in students from different parts of campus to promote political awareness and voter education. In … Continue reading Vice presidential debate watch party promotes voter education and political awareness

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Annual College Park Day brings community together

By Ethan Broschart The City of College Park hosted its 13th annual College Park Day at the city’s aviation museum on Saturday for students, families and local community members, celebrating with food, live music and free admission to the museum exhibits.  The event, which ran from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., entertained attendees using three stages for performances — a main stage for local bands, … Continue reading Annual College Park Day brings community together

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University of Maryland faculty and students collaborate to increase voter participation

By Charlotte Ormond One month away from the presidential election, the University of Maryland has increased its efforts to educate and encourage student voters with the new “VOTE (Fearlessly)!” initiative.  VOTE (Fearlessly)! is a traveling informational booth that offers students guidance on the voting process. The booth aims to be an open platform for sharing concerns, asking questions or engaging in discussions on election-related topics. … Continue reading University of Maryland faculty and students collaborate to increase voter participation

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