Author: jennapierson123

Merrill College '21. Law and Society Minor. Lover of all things Terrapin.
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University Senate discusses upcoming changes for 2020

by Jenna Pierson The University Senate met on Dec. 4 for their last session of the fall semester, during which they discussed upcoming changes in leadership for the senate and house, adenovirus on campus, the review and alteration of current sexual assault policies on campus and the future of College Park. President Loh emphasized to the senate body the upcoming social and economic changes that … Continue reading University Senate discusses upcoming changes for 2020

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LGBTQ Jewish group hosts drag show

By Jenna Pierson Popular artists like Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga pulsed through the speakers and strobe lights went crazy as Hamsa, the LGBTQ Jewish group on campus, hosted their first drag show on Nov. 7 at Hillel. The Hillel Multi-Purpose Room held over 30 attendees who were eager to watch drag queen Aveira dance around the room to Jewish remixes of popular songs, tell … Continue reading LGBTQ Jewish group hosts drag show

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Award-winning journalist talks with students about race, gender, misinformation in science and media

By Jenna Pierson The college of journalism held a lecture in Knight Hall Wednesday where students heard from Angela Saini, the recent recipient of the AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Award on current issues pertaining to science reporting in the media.  “Not only is she a recipient of this prestigious award, but last year she was voted by her peers as being one of the best … Continue reading Award-winning journalist talks with students about race, gender, misinformation in science and media

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University Senate passes changes to course evaluations for faculty, students

Senate Chair Pamela Lanford addresses the Senate at the beginning of the meeting on October 2, 2019. Photo by Jenna Pierson. By Jenna Pierson During their Oct. 2 meeting, the University Senate passed the student course evaluation project, a committee-driven effort over two years in the making that aims to change the online evaluation process. The faculty and undergraduate senate voted on the project, resulting … Continue reading University Senate passes changes to course evaluations for faculty, students

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Spark seeks to inspire entrepreneurial excellence in UMD students

By: Jenna Pierson Spark at UMD, a creative workshop sponsored by the Robert H. Smith School of Business’ Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, held their annual event at the Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center on Saturday. From 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 119 students came together to participate in a variety of brainstorming events designed to help them think creatively and critically about new … Continue reading Spark seeks to inspire entrepreneurial excellence in UMD students

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