Students celebrate AAPI Heritage and Pride Months through spoken performance

By Jess Feldman Students joined for an evening of poetry, spoken word and essays April 26, to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and LGBTQ+ Pride Month April 26 in Stamp’s Atrium. Queer and Asian American Monologues, put together by the Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy (MICA), brought people of all identifications together in a welcoming, comfortable space. The event featured guest performer Kay Ulanday Barrett, known … Continue reading Students celebrate AAPI Heritage and Pride Months through spoken performance

UMD releases its first ever journal of public policy

Jess Feldman The School of Public Policy released its first and only public policy journal, titled the University of Maryland Public Policy Review, on March 29. The founders and co-editors of the journal, Dan Meier and Connor McHale, hosted a release celebration with graduate students and faculty at the School of Public Policy to celebrate their accomplishment. About 30 people came out to support Meier and McHale … Continue reading UMD releases its first ever journal of public policy

Good Vibe Tribe encourages positivity for all

By Jess Feldman There are over 800 clubs at the University of Maryland, all of which focus on a variety of subjects ranging from sports, creative arts and even something as simple as a want for good vibes. President Lindi Harron, a senior economics major, founded the Good Vibe Tribe in 2015 of her sophomore year with no expectations; just a desire to feel relaxed. … Continue reading Good Vibe Tribe encourages positivity for all

UMD raises over $2 million on its second annual Giving Day

By Jess Feldman On Wednesday, the University of Maryland received over $2 million through over 6,000 gifts donated to various university programs as a result of the second annual Giving Day. Giving Day is a one-day fundraising event that strives to raise critical funding and engage students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni to advance the university community as a whole, according to its website. University of Maryland implemented … Continue reading UMD raises over $2 million on its second annual Giving Day