By Paige Bilsbury The University of Maryland’s School of Music presented the Meaningful Connections recital at the Clarice Performing Arts Center on Dec. 5, free to the public. The recital, performed by UMD’s chamber music class, incorporated several art forms to showcase students’ self expression and the musician’s role in society beyond simple entertainment.  Several ensembles make up the chamber music class, taught by professors … Continue reading Clarice Performing Arts Center hosts Meaningful Connections Chamber Music Recital

By Hayden Sweeney Patrick Wojahn, mayor of College Park, Md., is faced with the task to create affordable housing for University of Maryland graduate students. “(Affordable housing) is perhaps the number one issue for graduate students,” said Joey Haavik, president of the Graduate Student Government at UMD. “Graduate students are living in subpar conditions with high prices.” Over 10,000 graduate students are enrolled at UMD, … Continue reading College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn vows to provide affordable housing for University of Maryland graduate students

By Viviane Stackhouse  Shoppers could feel festivity in the air as the University of Maryland Farmers Market celebrated its 10 year anniversary with a specialty Holiday Market on Dec. 7.  The holiday market filled Tawes Plaza with familiar vendors and booths, but with a new sense of holiday cheer and celebration. Shoppers took the opportunity to cross gifts off their Christmas shopping lists. The Testudo … Continue reading Tawes’ Holiday Farmers Market celebrates 10th anniversary

By John Carter On Nov. 29th, 2022, the University of Maryland’s chapter of Camp Kesem, a camp that focuses on delivering free summer camp to children affected by a parent’s cancer, participated in the international “GivingTuesday” fundraiser.  Kesem’s fundraising events included a bake sale, tables set up outside of both McKeldin Mall and STAMP Student Union, a Panda Express fundraiser, input from alumni, and finally … Continue reading UMD’s Camp Kesem holds fundraiser for “GivingTuesday”